Sustainable Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

1. Delivery from Bread Basket 

This year I am sending my mom a delivery from Bread Basket. They group together some of NY’s best bakeries and ship delicious items to your door. It’s a fun way to support a small business. 

2. The Starter Kit, Jacobsen Salt 

If your mom loves to cook, salt may be one of the most overlooked flavor enhancers in her kitchen. The Jacobsen Salt The Starter Kit ($110)  includes the right salt for every need including salt discs for perfect pasta water. 

3. Aurora Grace chocolates 

Aurora Grace hand-painted chocolate bonbons are another great choice for moms who have a sweet tooth. With classic flavors like liquid salted caramel, S’mores, and pecan pie these chocolates are as delicious as they are beautiful. 

4. A gift certificate to a local restaurant 

A gift certificate for dinner (or takeout) from a favorite local spot is another eco-friendly option. Support a local business while you give your mom something to look forward to. 

5. Live orchids 

I love low-stakes plants like orchids that I don’t feel pressure to maintain long term.  I see them as a longer-term version of cut flowers, and they typically have a lower carbon footprint. If you want to get one for your mom, Trader Joe’s often has a nice selection or Urban Stems will deliver directly. 

6. 100 Circles Bracelet, Lingua Nigra Jewelry

If you want to purchase a special piece of jewelry for your mom, I love the sustainable and beautiful pieces from Lingua Nigra Jewelry. The 100 Circles Bracelet is both simple, elegant and fairly universal in style.

7. Printfresh sleepwear 

Treat your mom to some new pajamas or a robe. My team and I have created sleepwear that’s meant to appeal to men and women of all ages. Browse our separates or send mom a matching long or short set (of a gift card!) All of our sleepwear is hand-screen printed and sewn in Jaipur by highly skilled artisans, and is made from organic cotton. Read more about our sustainability commitment and our decision to use organic cotton. 

If you’re looking for more brands that produce amazing pieces with minimal environmental impact, be sure to read my round-up of favorite minimal waste brands. Most importantly when gift giving, think about what your mom would appreciate - it may just be time spent with you, which is the most sustainable option of all!