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The Best Mother's Day Gifts in 2020

While the world continues to battle the Coronavirus pandemic, one the the best things we can do to maintain some sense of normalcy is to maintain traditions. While many of us aren’t able to have visitors due to risk, Mother’s Day can offer an opportunity to connect in these difficult times and remind them of your love no matter where you are. Whether it’s the woman that raised you or the woman you’re raising kids with, we’ve done much of the hard work for you, in finding great gifts for nearly every type of mom out there.

10. Crown and Paw

If mom appreciates art as much as she loves her pets, then this year turn a favorite picture of her pet into a one-of-a-kind renaissance masterpiece. These portraits are a unique way for pet owners to express their love, adoration, and even their obsessiveness, with their beloved pets, and it’s paws and claws above the competition. Crown and Paw curates authentic 19th century portraits and rare Renaissance era oil paintings and digitally combines them with pet photos, creating an incredibly lifelike work of art. Simply choose a costume, upload a photo and a talented team of artists will do the rest to capture the individual characteristics and facial features of her pet to express their unique personality.


9. The Super Crush Visor

The Super Crush Visor is the crushable, squishable, foldable lightweight visor – a combo of Headsweats’ two most popular products. This visor is perfect for the mom that loves to let her natural hair breathe when she’s on the go because of the ventilating hex mesh sides, and moisture wicking terry sweatband. The elastic band back also provides a custom fit without velcro. With a variety of designs, this affordable hat is the indestructible piece of sun and sweat protection that mom needs!


8. Fix Vodka

For the health-conscious drinker, FIX Vodka offers a new choice of a high pH, alkaline spirit. Launched in 2019, FIX Vodka is the first high-alkaline vodka to be made in the United States. The higher pH neutralizes the acidity in the body and boosts hydration without sacrificing taste. FIX Vodka is Texas-made down in Austin, hand-bottled, naturally gluten-free, vegan and most importantly it’s delicious. We could all use a drink right about now, so make it a great one.

FIX ALKA SELTZER

  • 2 oz FIX Vodka

  • 4 oz Club soda or Topo Chico

  • Fill a low ball glass to the top with ice. Add FIX (best when kept in the freezer) followed by club soda. Garnish with ½ of a lemon wheel.


7. The Blanche Crew Sweatshirt

Everyday comfort takes on a whole new meaning with the Blanche Crew Sweatshirt from Backcountry, and moms will love lounging in this beauty. The soft terry knit fabric feels just as good as it looks and the raglan sleeves and split hem increase mobility. This Backcountry Exclusive is the perfect top for keeping her comfortable all day and still looking good. No more lounging around in those worn out baggy sweats!


6. The Perfect Poncho from Pudus

Help mom stay stylish once she’s able to go back outside with a poncho that compliments any outfit, from a casual look in jeans to an elegant look in evening wear. Wrap her in comfort with Pudus' unbelievably soft faux cashmere poncho. This easy to style poncho is a must have accessory for springtime in Texas and perfect for chilly evenings in the summer.  Lightweight and easy to fit in her bag, it makes for the perfect on-the-go and travel accessory — and after this quarantine, she could use an outdoor adventure.


5. A Silk Pillowcase from Mellanni

Whether she’s running from the Rona or running an empire, mom needs her beauty rest and you can help by getting her the perfect pillowcase to protect her hair in the process. That cotton pillowcase is likely the source of her hair’s dryness and could also be the cause of frizziness and breakage. Stop the madness with this beautifully sleek and luxurious bedroom addition. Mellanni’s 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase will help her get the beauty sleep she’s dreamed of! On top of that, this pillowcase is hypoallergenic, dust and mite resistant and easy to care for. With this coming in a variety of colors, you may want to consider grabbing one of Mellanni’s 1800 Collection Sheet Sets to balance out the bedroom.


4. Layla’s Weighted Blanket

If mom needs an extra bit of comfort to help her relax or sleep better during this quarantine, Layla’s anxiety-reducing Weighted Blanket is here to help. Weighted blankets help calm the body and improve sleep, and Layla’s is one of the best on the market. To give mom an even more restful sleep, the luxurious Kapok Pillow provides soft, supportive and cooling technology all at the same time to be the one pillow she needs!


3. Cuddle Clones

Does mom wish she could take her pet with her wherever she goes? Maybe she really loved a pet that’s no longer around. Turn a picture of her pet into huggable, handmade plush duplicates from Cuddle Clones. Dogs, cats, horses, rabbits ... all of those and more can be transformed into stuffed animals that are easy to take anywhere! Customize your Cuddle Clone creation by uploading photos of your pet and then choosing details like eye color, eye position, age, and any distinguishing features or marks. Makes a great substitute when the real one can’t tag along!


2. Wine Nook 

Does the mom in your life love wine? Surprise her by upgrading her glass with an adorable Wine Nook! The Wine Nook is an amazing alternative to the not-so-classy cardboard box that bagged wine usually comes in. If she enjoys hosting guests when everybody’s not stuck inside, she can simply tuck the wine away in this handcrafted party accessory and allow guests to serve themselves! Not to mention, the Wine Nook works with tons of other non-carbonated drinks as well. Best of all, you can customize her Wine Nook to really step it up a notch.


1.Her Passport

After the 2020 we’ve already had, a vacation is likely to be high on her to-do list. Give her the chance to get away and see some of the world  before it all goes up in flames — and at the rate things are going that could be sooner than expected. Helping the mom in your life get her passport is a perfect gift because it’s good for the next decade and opens up countless possibilities for her to explore.


Bonus

Tesalate Beach Towels

We’re still holding out hope for an outdoor summer, and Tesalate has some of the most stylish and comfortable beach towels around. Made with Tesalate’s exclusive AbsorLite™ fabric, these towels are made to leave the beach behind with their sand free design and ability to dry in half the time of a regular beach towel. Tesalate offers towels in more than 20 different colors and patterns so there’s sure to be something for the mom in your life — but you may want one yourself.