Present Day: Mother’s Day Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life
Present Day: Mother’s Day Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life
May 1, 2024
Once again, it’s that time of year when we give a special shout-out to the ladies in our lives who are mothers, grandmothers, or who play a vital role in our lives as our supporters and champions. Of course, the best present is often your presence, and as a new survey from Yelp reveals, for Baby Boomer moms, the best way to spend Mother’s Day is to be with family. But if you insist on giving a gift, some of the top choices revealed in the Yelp survey include going out for dinner, getting the house cleaned, going for brunch, or receiving a handmade gift. For those sorts of gifts, you’ll need to clear your schedule and make some arrangements.
But for those of you hoping to have something to wrap and present as well, we’ve got a few ideas, especially in keeping with the goal of happy and healthy aging.
For the mom/grandma who wants to become or stay physically active: There’s never a downside (assuming your physician is on board) to having the exercise tools useful for pumping up your heart and strengthening your muscles. Those include:
-Neoprene-covered free weights (with increasingly challenging weight levels) or some vinyl-coated kettlebells
-You may also want to add in some bands for resistance training, and, so that she doesn’t need to get down on the floor to do some of those on-the-back exercises, how about a folding massage table that she can exercise on? (Maybe even add in an appointment with a massage therapist?)
-Enjoying exercise also means being comfortable as you move. How about some athletic wear that’s available in all shapes and sizes? Or maybe some swag from the exercise ladies of Yes2Next?
-Exercise can also be done just by being active around the house. Especially this time of year, working in the garden can really get your heart pumping and your muscles working. For the mom who’d rather grow flowers than receive them, consider the following: A 9-piece gardening tool set, or some quality gardening gloves.
If your mom will be outside exercising or out in the garden, you’re also going to want to make sure she’s well protected from the sun. That includes sun-protective lotion for her skin, a hat for her head, and clothing covering her arms and legs. For skin and lip protection, there are highly recommended products from Sun Bum. There’s also now UV protective clothing (called UPF clothing) available for women, including tops, pants, and swimwear. Take a look here for some ideas. Finally, a broad-brimmed sun hat is an essential sun protection item for anyone planning to be outside this summer. For some stylish options for your mom, click here.
For the mom or grandmom who’s interested in cosmetics, we’ve already recommended the makeup lines from Laura Geller and Jones Road. If she’s hoping for a product with that all-important retinol in it, consider the products from RoC skincare, many of whose products contain retinol.
If your special someone sees herself traveling this summer (or even later in the year), you’re going to want to make sure she’s got luggage that’s durable, stylish, and lightweight. Check out some possible options here.
Finally, while you may not be handmaking a gift, you can certainly hand her a thoughtful and personalized present when you take her out for dinner. So take out your credit card, and start shopping here.