Mother’s Day is a special opportunity to show appreciation, and it can a good opportunity to embrace sustainable gifts and celebrations. Here are some tips for planning a thoughtful Mother’s Day.
Thoughtful, Sustainable Gifts
Look for gifts that are eco-friendly. There are many options out there, from organic items to locally handcrafted gifts. This could be handmade goods from local artisans, zero-waste beauty products, items made from recycled materials, organic gourmet treats, and more. A potted plant or herb garden is a gift that keeps on giving, adding beauty and greenery to her space.
Plan a Sustainable Meal
Whether you are cooking a nice dinner or making brunch, aim to use local and organic ingredients, and skip disposable plates and utensils. Shop at your local farmer’s market for fresh produce and bring your own reusable bags and containers. Preparing a home-cooked meal with seasonal ingredients is not only delicious but also more sustainable. If you go out to eat, look for a business that uses local ingredients such as a farm-to-table restaurant.
Give the Gift of Experiences
Experiences are often more meaningful than material things. Spending quality time together, especially outdoors, can be restorative and memorable without leaving a large environmental footprint. For a gift, you could buy mom tickets to a concert, a gift card towards travel, or a restaurant gift card.
Eco-Friendly Wrapping
If you’re giving a gift, ditch the traditional wrapping paper and look for more sustainable alternatives such as reusable fabric, upcycled papers (such as maps or newspaper), or even a pretty scarf as wrapping. These add a unique touch while reducing waste.
Shop and Support Local
Whether you’re buying flowers, chocolates, or other treats, try to shop at local vendors who use sustainable practices. Look for organic, fair-trade items to ensure your gifts are kind to both people and the planet.
Flower Alternatives
If you want to get flowers for mom, consider alternatives to traditional flowers. Some examples include houseplants, wildflowers, potted flowers, or plants for the yard or garden. Native plants for the garden are a great way to invite pollinators and wildlife to your yard.
My Mom and I have been passing back and forth the same gift bag for years now, ha. So we do try to be sustainable when we can!
I love supporting local as well.
These are great gift suggestions! My mom has a green thumb and would appreciate a potted plant that she could eventually transfer into her garden.
It would be lovely if my son made me breakfast in bed. Next, my daughter could prepare lunch in bed, and to top it off, my hubby can make me dinner in bed.
I like to give experiences as gifts as they always go down well and can be nicer and more thoughtful that physical items. There are so many options to choose from too!!!
These are some great eco-friendly Mother’s Day gift ideas. I love the plants, and my husband and children always add them to my Mother’s Day gifts. I’m all for my hubby cooking….lol lol
This is so thoughtful, I love the idea of organic gifts and adding a touch of locally sourced ingredients to create a meal. My mom will surely love such ideas
I love these eco-friendly tips! I’ve been reusing gift bags for years too, so I guess we’re on the same page. Definitely going to try the potted plant idea this year!
such great tips! i love giving and receiving plants as gifts – both the ones for decor (like orchids) or others (like herbs, veggies, and fruit tree saplings)
These are great ideas. I love giving experiences rather than material gifts for my mother.