Our Favorite Gifts for Mom

So there totally seems to be a pattern here of procrastinating when it comes to buying gifts, but better late than never, I guess?! We've put together a list of our top gift picks for this Mother's Day to help your loved ones out. You can also check out our holiday gift ideas post for more ideas!

• Mighty Clutch - a purse that keeps your phone charged?  My iphone just died and went to wristlet heaven
• Dinner cooked in your home by a personal chef - give mom a break and hire a chef to cook a gourmet meal for you!  There are so many personal chefs out there, but we enjoyed hearing stories about Gordon Ramsay from Chef Chadd McArthur!
• Clarisonic Mia - this gift set comes with Ole Henriksen skincare, too (the Truth Serum is my fave)!
• On-trend but practical skirt - You can still get down and dirty with the kids while jumping on the button-front skirt bandwagon
• Tieks - if you're looking for compact but super-comfortable flats, Tieks are the way to go!
• Wine Tumbler - for when you need a drink, stat!  And no, 10am is not too early if you are in the throes of parenting a toddler.
• Yonanas - so mom can whip up a healthy dessert when she's in need of a guilty pleasure (check out our review if you want more info!)
• Leather watch - you can't go wrong with a classic watch, although we still can't guarantee mom will be on time
• Paper Pumpkin subscription - for the crafty woman in your life!  She'll get a surprise craft kit delivered in the mail to her every month (check out the first one we ever unboxed!)
• DIY mason jar gift set - if you're feeling ambitious, you can collect some small items and package them in a pretty mason jar
• A funny book - watch out Ryan Gosling, there are some new studs in town!
• Or if you're in the mood for Pulitzer-prize-winning material, try this book, or check out this list for top inspirational books
• A stylish charging station for all the electronics - perfect for the whole family, really!
• A custom print with her favorite quote 

We hope you have fun blessing the socks off your mom or the special women in your life this Sunday!   If you have other brilliant ideas, please share your awesome gifts with us below!

Reflecting on Motherhood | Love Begets Love

Guess I have been feeling pretty sentimental these days (maybe cause Valentine's day is fast approaching?). I was holding my 18-month-old son this morning and as he lay on my chest napping sweetly I became teary-eyed thinking about him growing up and facing the world. Somehow, I was able to capture my thoughts into words. Thought it would be nice to share on our blog.

Rest assured little one 

Your cries will not go unheard 

Your tears will always be wiped 

Your fears will always be soothed 

Your pain will be kissed away 

You will be enveloped with love, kindness and understanding 

Because even if you won't remember 

These early acts of love and kindness will be etched onto your soul 

And one day, you will reflect this love onto the world 

Quietly, fearlessly and passionately 

Because it's what you felt at such a tender age 

And it's everything you know 

~Smocks & Sprinkles

Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxo

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