Five last minute Mother’s Day gifts
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No matter which of the following categories your mom falls into, we’ve got you covered in the final stretch leading up to Mother’s Day.
For the I need my Zen mom … Magic Bag Touch of Comfort Hot & Cold Compress Gift Set $31.99 Love, friendship and family inspired the delicate print of this warming wrap and mug set from the Montreal-based makers of Magic Bag. Launched to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Canadian company, the cute and cosy set is a perfect fit for mom, who will never turn down a hug — from you, or from a cuddly neck compress.
Available at: Masdelinc.com, select Canadian retailers
For the eternally youthful mom … Miracle 10 skin care products Starting at $29 Founded by women; 100 per cent made in Canada; free of cruelty, fragrances and parabens — Miracle 10 checks the most important boxes for a skin care line these days. It’s highly moisturizing ingredients are also high on mom’s checklist when it comes to keeping her skin fresh. Among the many top-notch lotions, creams and serums is the Intensive Hand Repair ($45) — a hand cream formulated with lactic acid, antioxidants and the almighty hyaluronic acid to leave her hands super soft even after multiple hand washings. Other bestsellers mom would love in her cabinet are the Eye Lift, Super C serum and the Rich Moisture cream.
Available at: Miracle10.com
For the trendy on the go mom … Dual Pouch Wristlet Wallet $58 A must for on-the-move mamas, Canadian company Lululemon has practicality nailed with this wallet/pouch/wristlet combo. The larger side doubles as a wallet for all of her cash and cards, while the pouch can house her keys, phone, earbuds and lip balm. It comes in seven slick colour combos to match all of her ‘fits.
Available at: Lululemon.com, Lululemon stores
For the crafty mom … Cricut Maker 3 Smart Cutting Machine — Card and Vinyl Bundle $498 Technology has come a long way since cut and paste, and mom is here for it. She can cut paper, vinyl, fabric and iron-ons (to name a few materials) into the most intricate patterns to adorn everything and anything as long as she has her Cricut. The user-friendly Maker 3 model — which is compatible with her home ink-jet printer — includes a hefty card and vinyl bundle ideal for creating two-ton greeting cards sans glue. If you are able to recruit your siblings for a group gift, this is the one. It will pay off big time when she makes you all matching T-shirts.
Available at: Walmart.ca
For the meet me on the patio mom … Koda 2 Oven $649 Sure, gas-powered cooking appliances might not be her thing, but this powerful pizza-making machine from Ooni couldn’t be more user friendly. At 35 pounds, the 14-inch Koda 2 Oven is perfectly portable, and its tapered flame gas burner heats up in a flash (it can reach 950 F). Once she tosses the pie onto the stone, she’ll have a delish Neapolitan style ’zah in just 60 seconds. Its quick reheat time means back-to-back patio pizzas, and zero-fuss cleanup means mom won’t mind one bit that you bought her a cooking gadget for Mother’s Day.
Available at: Ooni.com
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