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12 Great Gifts For Moms Who Are Essential Workers
Including a coffee subscription, chic but comfy sneakers, and a luxurious body oil.
By
Pahull Bains
Date May 5, 2020
Whether your mom works at a hospital, a grocery store, in public transit, for the police force, or any other essential service, she deserves a treat now more than ever before. Look through our roundup of 12 gifts essential workers would appreciate right now, such as comfortable but stylish shoes to get her through long shifts on her feet, a pocket-sized relaxing essential oil kit, and a coffee subscription to ensure an uninterrupted caffeine supply. Also, while we have you here, please let her know we’re truly grateful for her service.
These new sneakers by the makers of “the world’s most comfortable shoes” are made from a breathable material, provide support via a dual-density midsole, and are machine washable.
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'Wellness Heroes' essential oil kit
($42, Saje)
This ‘Wellness Heroes’ kit aimed at stress relief includes the Peppermint Halo essential oil roll-on for headache relief, the Stress Release essential oil roll-on to alleviate anxiety, the Tingle Lips hydrating lip balm, and the Deep Breath inhaler, which contains clearing eucalyptus, invigorating peppermint and calming lavender.
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Relaxed cardigan
($80, Kotn)
Made from 100% Egyptian cotton, this oversized cardigan is the perfect spring staple for her days off.
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Mèr-Mèr Monoï Beauty Flower Glowing Dry Body Oil
($56, Artifact)
This Hamilton, Ont., skincare brand’s body oil blend of monoï, kukui and cherry seed oils nourishes and repairs dry skin, while tomato seed oil keeps the skin looking firm and supple.
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Coffee subscription
($38.50, Detour)
Get two 300g bags of freshly roasted coffee delivered to your mom’s door on a regular basis via this subscription. Choose between this Dundas, Ont., coffee roaster’s espresso, filter or decaf House Blends or their premium Single Origin coffee, and ensure she never runs out of her daily pick-me-up.
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Made of 100% French stonewashed linen, this robe will make her off-duty hours feel a bit more relaxed.
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This complete facial kit makes an on-the-go skincare routine a cinch, with mini versions of the brand’s Gentle Gel facial cleanser, Hydra-Repair day cream, Antioxidant facial oil, Balancing Toner and lip balm.
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Who doesn’t love fresh flowers? Send a cheery bouquet to your mom on a weekly, semi-monthly or monthly basis via this subscription service. With warehouses in New Jersey, New York and Toronto, Heart & Thorn can deliver flowers to all cities across Canada and the United States.
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'Endless' hoop earrings
($130, Hestia)
From Toronto jewellery brand Hestia’s Essentials collection, these 14K gold small hoops are the perfect everyday earring. Bonus: 20% of the proceeds for all orders now through May go to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter, which provides crisis intervention and longterm support services for women and children.
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Send her these ‘Serenity’ bath salts for the nights when she’s craving a long, hot bath. Epsom salts soothe tired muscles, pink Himalayan and sea salts cleanse the body, and a relaxing blend of French lavender, cedarwood and vetiver helps clears the mind.
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If your mom likes to carry her own coffee or bottle of water to work, gift her an upgrade with this sleek tumbler that’s guaranteed to keep her drinks hot or cold for hours.
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As an essential worker, she needs to make sure she’s getting plenty of rest. Help make her nighttime ritual a bit more luxurious with this chic pyjama set.
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