(That is me and my Mom :)) We all know how challenging these times are and to compound the stress and uncertainty with the fact women are disproportionately impacted when it comes to job losses and additional household work…it can all seem really bleak.
I know it seems naive thinking just giving a gift will make everything better. It won’t. But, if your love language is gift giving like mine, then giving a gift will make things seem brighter. And we can all use some brightness right now.
Below I’ve selected three products that are not only fabulous, but Canadian-made and women-owned. Three Mother’s Day gifts that will help keep your Mom cozy and feeling pampered.
First up – candles! Candles and soap!
Maple & Lather is Canadian ‘from plant to package’ sustainable luxury candle and soap brand.
I love their sleek branding, good-sized hand-poured soy candles, and their unique, fresh scents. My favourite is their Alpine Cedar scent.
Their triple milled soap is also really lovely and we all know we need lots of soap these days.
I not only use it by my kitchen sink, but I keep some in my underwear drawer in place of a sachet, to keep my knickers smelling lovely. Right now, Maple & Lather has a 20% off sale for Mother’s Day – just use the code MOM20. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day and for yourself!
Swoon Skin is another local, woman-owned brand I recently partnered with on my birthday!
Being a big advocate of ethical and responsible beauty products, when I first heard of Swoon Skin, I knew I wanted to help support. This company is a new, female-lead, Canadian company that focuses on sustainable beauty routines.
The Swoon Skin I Heart Your Cleansing Kit comes with three plush, heart-shaped make-up remover/cleansing pads, a spa headband and a mesh laundry bag you use to wash the pads. They gently exfoliate and remove makeup beautifully. The best part – they are completely reusable and perfect for everyday use.
I love to use my Swoon Skin heart-shaped pad in the morning; I just splash my face with warm water and use the pad to refresh and gently exfoliate. I also love using the pads to remove face masks – they work so well! They are super easy to clean and you can hang them to dry with their little looped tag.
Evio is an affordable Canadian-made, woman-owned beauty brand
Founded by Brandi Leifso, Evio is a cosmetics and skincare product line that’s affordable, inclusive, vegan, gluten-free, and has some fab, streamlined packaging.
Evio is currently selling their limited edition ‘Mama’s Bundle‘ in partnership with Mamas for Mamas
A limited-edition kit in partnership with Mamas for Mamas, a specialized poverty relief agency and an all inclusive community for mothers and caregivers, to celebrate and support caregivers everywhere. $5 from every bundle will be donated directly to Mamas for Mamas with Evio matching every donation.
The 4pc Mama’s Bundle features full size makeup products in a biodegradable travel zipper bag:
● Lip-spo Gloss in Val, hydrating lip shine in mauve (these are lovely lip glosses, not tacky or sticky – just creamy and lush)
● Lip-spo Liner in Val, creamy long wearing lip liner in mauve
● Cream Blush in B1, high pigment cream blush with a matte finish ● Mascara in Black, natural volumizing mascara to separate and lengthen lashes
Let’s support women while showing our love for our Mom’s this Mother’s Day.
MFabLovesMoms
