15 Healthy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

by | Updated: October 13th, 2020 | Read time: 4 minutes

Moms are the best! They’re there for us through thick and thin, teaching us, guiding us, helping us and loving us – no matter what. Mother’s Day might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Mom in a special way. Ship her a healthy gift from this guide and set up a video call for virtual hugs, happy conversation and a reminder that you’ll be able to see each other in person again soon!

Gift With Purple Bow and Tag Beside Bouquet of Fuchsia Flowers to Represent Mothers Day Gift Guide | Vitacost.com/blog

2020 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

1. Aura Cacia Spiral Candle Lamp

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This chic little lamp will brighten up mom’s home – naturally! Its subtle design goes with any decor, delighting not only the eyes but also the olfactories, as it naturally diffuses any type of essential oil. Pair this gift with a few of her favorite essential oils or an aromatherapy kit. She’s sure to appreciate the ‘scent-timent.’

2. Rishi Tea Loose Tea Infuser Basket

Rishi Tea Loose Tea Infuser Basket | Vitacost.com/blog

If your mom is a tea fanatic, she likely needs a loose tea infuser basket (or at the very least, a replacement!) for her favorite teas. The extra-fine mesh filter works well for even the finest loose leaf teas, and fits most teacups, which means she can use it with that ‘World’s Best Mom’ mug you got her last year.

3. Brita Rapids Stream 10-Cup Pitcher

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Give Mom the power to reduce her reliance on disposable plastic water bottles with a handy Brita pitcher. With a filter life of up to 40 gallons (which lasts somewhere around two months for a family), practical moms everywhere will be happily hydrated and eco smarter.

4. Ninja Nutri Ninja

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Nothing will super-charge mom’s nutrition like fresh-made smoothies every day. And with the Ninja, she can set it and forget it with its Auto-iQ™ timed pulsing technology. Each setting is designed to squeeze, crush and extract the most power-packed nutrition out of whatever fruit, veggie, seed, etc. she wants to throw in. There’s even a recipe inspiration guide if she’s not sure about what to make!

5. Pacifica Perfume Persian Rose

Pacifica Perfume Persian Rose | Vitacost.com/blog

Make your mom feel like a queen with the exotic aromas of Arabia. This Persian rose perfume is subtle, yet long-lasting, and is sure to enchant with its romantic roots. Greek poets like Rumi were drawn to the rose – or as it was called – ‘the queen of flowers.’ This gift pairs perfectly with a handwritten poem (or simple note) about how much Mom means to you.

6. Zum Chakra Shea Butter Bath Salts Gift Set

Zum Chakra™ Shea Butter Bath Salts Gift Set | Vitacost.com/blog

Perfect for the Yogi mom, there’s no better gift to help her relax and rejuvenate than a healing set of shea butter bath salts. Infused with essential oils and designed to open and balance the seven chakras, Mom can work her way through each chakra’s signature scent, restoring balance and harmony to her body, mind, and spirit – from crown to root!

7. Youtheory Relax Instant Mix

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To help unravel her tension, soothe her nerves from daily stress, and even help her sleep better, this instant drink mix boasts a tasty and near effervescent elixir of the naturally-calming amino acids: L-Theanine and Gaba. It’s also an excellent source of magnesium, an important bone-strengthening mineral.

8. Truffle Hunter Flaked Black Truffle Sea Salt

Truffle Hunter Flaked Black Truffle Sea Salt | Vitacost.com/blog

This flaked Cornish sea salt is carefully blended with rich, high-quality European Black Truffle to add even depth to mom’s homemade dishes. It’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and with an impressive 18-month shelf life, it will last long enough for many family meals to come.

9. New Wave Enviro Lunch Bag

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Give Mom the means to take health on the go with this cool blue litter-free lunch bag. Perfect for work, picnics, long drives or family walks in the woods, this BPA-free and lead-free lunch bag allows her to bring along her favorite snacks, treats and drinks – with no need for throw-away plastic baggies or disposables.

10. Love Bags Stash It Tote

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This boating-inspired tote is perfect for all the beachy mommas out there. It’s earth-friendly, made from tough and durable recycled polyester, and it sports three outer pockets for Mom to fill with essentials. Super versatile, it can be taken along on trips to the farmer’s market, the supermarket, the park, the beach or anywhere!

11. Yeouth Complete Anti-Aging Skin Care System

Yeouth Complete Anti-Aging Skin Care System | Vitacost.com/blog

Boost mom’s youthful glow with this complete anti-aging skincare line, formulated with the highest quality, medical-grade ingredients. This system works to replenish the skin’s moisture content, plumping, tightening, lightening and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, all to reveal mom’s true beauty and natural glow.

12. New Wave Enviro Designer Shower Filter

New Wave Enviro Designer Shower Filter | Vitacost.com/blog

Luxury meets practicality with this silver satin-finished shower head filter. It not only clarifies water and filters out harsh chemicals like chlorine (leading to lighter, feathery hair and softer skin), but it also comes with an aromatherapy ring, so every shower becomes a spa-like experience.

13. Stainless Steel Electric Wine Opener

Chefman Stainless Steel Electric Wine Opener | Vitacost.com/blog

With this sleek and elegant electric wine bottle opener, Mom will enjoy her red, white and rosé in style. The LED lighting adds some charm and depth, and the unit’s rechargeable battery allows Mom to quickly and easily refill her glass in a pinch. This design includes a foil cutter and won’t break the cork.

14. Garden of Life Essential Oils Starter Pack

Garden of Life Essential Oils Starter Pack Lavender Peppermint Lemon Tea Tree | Vitacost.com/blog

Whether mom is a seasoned essential oil lover, or she’s curious and just getting into them, this variety pack is the perfect way to let her enjoy some classics. This starter pack includes a range of aromatherapy favorites, from calming scents like lavender and tea tree to energizing scents like lemon and peppermint.

15. Green Air Infiniti Essential Oil Diffuser

GreenAir Infiniti Essential Oil Diffuser | Vitacost.com/blog

Quaint and charming, with a modern, yet elegant look, this small but mighty essential oils diffuser will subtly fill Mom’s home with her favorite scents. With its two different misting settings, she can set it to continually mist for a more powerful diffusing experience, or set it to intermittent for a longer-lasting fragrance throughout the day.