Mom has been working extra hard this year during the pandemic. From home/virtual schooling to make sure everyone is masked up, she deserves to be celebrated. While moms love flowers and chocolate, we share some unique activities and gifts you can give this Mother’s Day that are a little more meaningful.
Mommy & Me Matching! Plus A Print With A Purpose to Help Children in Poverty
It’s no secret we love to match! Not only is it fun to capture all your Mommy and Me moments with your kids whether it be in your backyard or favorite local photo spot, but did you know you can help children in poverty right here in San Diego just by what you wear?
The Lilly Pulitzer brand has a tradition of giving and they are proudly carrying on that legacy through their Prints With A Purpose program. This Mother’s Day, their “Got Your Back” print supports Baby2Baby. It’s a non-profit organization that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities. And they work with the San Diego Food Bank to meet the need of kids in America’s Finest City.
Lilly Pulitzer’s donation of $75,000 helps to provide 500,000 diapers and 2,500 hygiene essential sets including soap, shampoo, toothpaste and more to children living in poverty across the country. During the COVID-19 crisis, Baby2Baby distributed over 75 million essential items to over one million children across the country impacted by the coronavirus.
We love vibrant colors in the Got Your Back Print and playful swing dress style for both mom and daughter. But we couldn’t just decide on one print! Living near the water, whether we’re at the at the ocean of the lake, Lilly’s Fishful Thinking print camouflages us in coral with its beautiful blue hues. Plus we love that the child style is actually two pieces: a cool crop top paired with a twirl-worthy skort. It’s the perfect set for anything from a casual lunch to vacation dinner.
If you’d headed to church or brunch this Mother’s Day, the Pink Blossom Try Your Zest print may be for you! They added just enough lemon to this lush floral to keep it fresh. The hot pink is perfect headed into the warm summer months and we love all the detail from the ruffles on the Mom Maxi dress to the pearl shift neckline on the fit-and-flare child’s dress. One thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely turn heads in all the stunning Mommy and Me Lilly Pulitzer has to offer.
Brunch in Bed! Let Pajamas Reflect Her Personality
Take breakfast in bed up a notch by creating a themed breakfast for mom that reflects her personality. Tell her “She’s Fierce!” The kids can create animal-inspired waffles using fruit to make animal faces and couple it with animal-print cozy pajamas and even make mom a matching card. We found these eye masks, robes and pajama pants from Clothe + Arrow boutique. We love supporting local shops and this one is no exception. Each of the items in the store is thoughtfully curated by the owner.
Plus, from human trafficking to helping inner-city children, many of the products have give back components that support causes close to her heart too. So not only are you supporting a local company, but the products give back globally as well!
Messages for Mom! DIY Cards and Personalized Books
Put a creative twist on the traditional card! Have your kids create hand-colored bounded keepsake books and leave special notes around the house, in unique places for mom. Any good card starts with the right supplies and we love Faber Castell for all our art needs. Their markers and crayons are staples in our house, for everything from school projects to crafting fun. They even have these really cool gel crayons that are super soft and buttery and the colors glide effortlessly on glass and mirrors so you can write “I Love You Mom” on the bathroom mirror for her to see when she wakes up, or “Mom, You’re the Best” in the family room window… but don’t worry, it washes off easily and the chunky size is perfect for small hands.
Our household loves stories, we’re always making them up, rhyming and reading so we love the Creativity for Kids Create Your Own 3 Little Books and Story Books. These are a unique way to show mom how much you care. They come with pens and stickers are hardback bound books that your littles ones can color pictures in, hand write messages, or even create a full storyline for mom. The are the most perfect keepsakes and your little ones will beam with joy as they give this precious gift.
From Yoga to Hikes! Spend Quality Time Together Outdoors
COVID is encouraging us to keep our activities outdoors. Whether its yoga or a stroll in the park, Mother’s Day is all about mom, show her the gift of quality time by letting her pick her favorite activity to do together.
From yoga to a walk on the beach or even going on a hike, this gift is great because it doesn’t cost much and she is sure to love it as you center it around her favorite outdoor activities. You can take it up a notch and get creative by even making mom a gift certificate for the activity! Of course we’re going to couple it with our favorite mommy and me coordinating clothes and products like a new workout top, water bottle or beach coverup too.
