6 eco-friendly gift ideas for Mother's Day.
They are the Wonder Women of our lives, always ready to come to the rescue of their children - even if they were 60 years old and surrounded by protection worthy of the royal guard; you guessed it, today we are talking about our mothers.
If only for their love, they deserve to have our mutual good feelings shown to them, and that's perfect timing, since mothers will soon be honored during the traditional Mother's Day.
To avoid falling into the commercial excesses that could be attributed to certain "Days of...", we thought that a dash of ethics, combined with a touch of originality and a lot of love, would be the perfect alchemy to make this occasion an unforgettable memory for your mom.
Let's go!
1 - A moment spent with her child, the most beautiful gift for a mother.
Let us not forget that a gift does not necessarily rhyme with material things, and that offering one's time, in a world where everyone is chasing after the needle, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful ways to remind the one we love of our love.
A smile, and some time, that's sure to delight your mom!
So, we turn off our cell phones, for a program of discussions and relaxation with the family, all enhanced with a few distractions related to the affinities of the person being celebrated today.
We see some who fear having the family albums brought out again, and the anecdotes of their childhood laid bare ;) Let's admit that beyond the small embarrassments, this sweet expression of their maternal love through all these memories is quite touching.
2 - A sports gift card for a sports session for two.
“I can’t, I have yoga, I have swimming, I have bowling…”
Is that your excuse for avoiding the photo album? Tough luck, your mother is a yoga master for whom chakra opening holds no secrets, and she would beat Florent Manaudou in a 200m individual medley.
Come on, it's not Mother's Day every day, so let's leave our laziness at the door and put on our pair of
So, if your mom is a yoga enthusiast, to spoil her—or to get equipped to join her—you'll find great cork and natural rubber mats and other eco-friendly accessories at Yogamatata.
And for a family dip, if your last swimsuit dates back to swimming lessons in 4th grade, ladies, you will find what you are looking for at Anja, where they offer a whole range of swimsuits made with ecological materials, and Made in Europe.
3 - Offer a green plant for a Mother Nature celebration.
As we know, sport is not everyone's hobby, and it just so happens that it's not your dear and sweet mother's either.
Her thing would be more about nature and getting back to the land.
At COG, we told you about it in our article on a Ethical Valentine's Day, We leave the flowers in the fields to admire them during our walks, and we prefer green plants, which are just as decorative, and generally less harmful to the planet in terms of cultivation.
So, for this Mother's Day, we suggest you offer your mom a sprig of greenery planted in a pretty old terracotta pot; or, to be even more eco-responsible and natural, a plant cutting in a pot carved from wood.
If the concept is unfamiliar to you, you can discover it at gift-maestro. You choose the variety of plants and the personalized message that will appear on the wooden eco-cube that will hold the plant. A sweet gesture full of love and life!
Does your mother have an itch to rake morning and night, and does she talk so much about her vegetable garden that her friends now call her the green giant? Then it's the perfect time to get her interested in sustainable gardening methods like permaculture.
Melon, pardon, let's combine nature and reading by approaching the theme with lightness and poetry thanks to one of its three specialized works:
- “Introduction to Permaculture"by Bill Mollison, to discover the basics of this form of agriculture.
- “Permaculture in the garden month by month"by Damien DEKARZ, for a complete learning experience.
- “Living with the earth" by Perrine and Charles HERVÉ-GRUYER, a major work that has become famous for the quality and completeness of its content.
4 - An eco-friendly garment for an eco-responsible Mother's Day.
Well, if you've made it here, you must have at least a little penchant for ethical fashion, so let's go for some eco-friendly fashion gift ideas.
Let's start with jewelry. If you want to make a special occasion of your mother's birthday by giving her a ring or bracelet, some jewelers offer beautiful creations made with ethical sourcing of the minerals used in their pieces, similar to what others do. Aglaïa & co. Consideration for the people working in gemstone research, the principle of respect for the environment, and the various social and ecological issues are being addressed by the new players in this industry. See our article for more details. Ethical Valentine's Day to find our selection of ethical jewellers.
Let's take a quick look at clothing brands by going to check out... Suny, A young, local brand, since, like COG, their headquarters are located in Lyon. Stéphanie and Laetitia, the brand's two founders, are committed to offering chic, refined fashion with authentic values, thanks to European production and the use of 100% organic, GOTS-certified raw materials.
Now it's time for accessories and leather goods. We invite you to go and discover the Camille brand - alias Camilleveganbags - which, as its name suggests, offers bags produced without animal materials, composed of plant materials, such as Pinatex, Apple skin, or even imitation leather made from cereals.
You thought we wouldn't miss the opportunity to offer you a little pair of our shoes to dress up your beloved mother's feet.
In this radiant month of May, we invite you to discover - or rediscover - our model
Like all COG models, our vegan sneaker is produced in Portugal and designed with an eco-responsible approach, notably through the use of recycled European materials, such as its inner lining and laces, made from recycled plastic bottles, and its natural cork sole.
If your mother likes brighter colors, why not treat her to our
5 - A meal in a vegan restaurant for a vegan Mother's Day.
A more traditional gesture, but always received with the same pleasure, is a dinner invitation that is sure to delight your mother-in-law. It's also the perfect opportunity to invite her loved ones and offer her a moment she won't soon forget!
At COG, as you know, we're all about cruelty-free, and for your restaurant outings, we recommend the app. vegOresto of the association L214 To find the perfect gourmet spot that will tantalize your beloved mama's taste buds, this app is your ideal tool for discovering all the vegetarian and vegan options near you. Whether you're looking for vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based restaurants, this app is the perfect companion for finding all the vegan and vegan restaurants near you.
Is your mother more into picnics or quiet meals at home than dining out? No problem, let's get busy filling a basket with organic ingredients and whipping up a meal worthy of a Michelin-starred chef.
To begin, a stop at the greengrocer's stall or the market is essential to ensure you get the best fresh, local, and seasonal produce for your holiday meal. Then, to enhance your dish, let's pop into your local grocery store to discover some brands offering original and flavorful products. Plant-based alternatives to meat or dairy products are a great way to indulge your curiosity and treat yourself, and others.
Here are a few examples of ethical sweet/savory brands whose vegan product range has passed through our offices and which we've had the pleasure of trying:
Go Nuts and their famous spreads.
Cheeses and spreads from Jay&Joy
Chocolates from Nomo
Everything is ready. All that's left is to take out Grandma's china from the Louis XV sideboard, or your best checkered picnic tablecloth (no, we never resort to clichés) to give your mother a perfect welcome.
6 - Eco-friendly cosmetics and the perfect wellness gift.
Ah, the pleasure of ending a meal with a little surprise gift, discreetly pulled out from under the table – we love it! Ta-da! It's time for a wellness gift.
A routine to revive your complexion? A beautiful emerald green nail polish? An exfoliating body massage? There's no shortage of ideas in the face and body care aisle.
Of course, your mother deserves the very best, and there are no better products than natural solutions, designed with respect for ecosystems and biodiversity.
Let's turn our attention to two beautiful French cosmetics brands, exclusively vegan and imbued with strong moral values: Charlotte Bio And French Red, both of which offer a very nice range of makeup and beauty products that will delight your mother.
Another relaxing idea: a pampering afternoon and a relaxing massage at an organic beauty salon. These are popping up all over France, like I love me in Paris, Lola Menthe in Lyon, Silk pearl in Strasbourg, or even Mademoiselle Bio in Bordeaux, to spend a pleasant, zen moment and fill your mother with good vibes.
The perfect gift for Mother's Day: one given with love.
"What matters is not what you give, but the love with which you give it." said Mother Teresa; and she is entirely right.
We have a thousand other great ideas to suggest to make this Mother's Day a unique moment: an epic hunt for historical monuments in the heart of the old town, a day at the flea market hunting for old furniture, a DIY book to learn how to do everything yourself, a theater ticket, an invitation to a one-woman show, or to a Rammstein concert…
Ultimately, no one knows your mom better than you, and your inventiveness will undoubtedly be your best ally in the mission to give her a great day.
But more importantly, Mother's Day is above all an opportunity to remind our mothers how special and precious they are to us. And we bet that from the smallest little thing to the grandest gift, the presents they receive will be the most beautiful gesture for them. Boundless love, that's their superpower, isn't it? Your mother, that Wonder Woman.
Happy Mother's Day to all moms, and thank you for reading.
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