Mother's Day: A CFG Gift Guide
As a team of mothers, we think about mother’s day quite a bit. Below are a few things we’d love to receive as gifts- or give to the mothers in our own life.
experiences
Book her a getaway at Poplar Haus on the Gunflint Trail in northern MN, with an on-site restaurant, wine shop and sauna. Located just outside the Boundary Waters, the canoeing and hiking experiences are as close as you can get to the BWCA without hiking in.
The mom-on-the-go will love doing a paddle down the Mississippi River. Book through Kayak Share with a variety of routes.
Or if she wants to take the waters in a different way, Watershed spa will rejuvenate her with a cycle of sauna, steam, and pools.
keepsakes
A brass Merewif Eliot Segnet Ring is a minimalist staple that can be passed down through generations. Buy it local from Parc Boutique
For the coffee guzzler, a Japanese White Enamel Coffee Pot helps transform a daily necessity into a deliberate ritual. Buy it local from The Foundry Home Goods
Invest in sweet dreams, and in a beautiful bed, with the soft and cozy Hemp Duvet Cover.
small luxuries
A jewelry lover will adore a customized initial bracelet or ring from Able, a company that empowers women all over the globe by supporting fair wages and size inclusivity.
Kobi Co is a downtown based business we're proud to shout about. Their #DearMomma Luxury Candle is designed with serious self care in mind- and comes with a custom playlist.
Know a mother who loves a handwritten note? The intricately designed Angel Letterset Mihoko Seki from Ūmei is almost too pretty to use.
giving
Support her school district of choice by giving to a fund like Nourish282, a non-profit that makes sure every child has their basic needs met in MN School District 282 through food pantries and winter coat drives.
People Serving People has been helping families experiencing homelessness for more than 40 years. Their services include emergency shelter, rental assistance, early childhood education, and advocacy.
Sierra Leone has one of the highest risks of maternal mortality in the world, with one in twenty women dying of pregnancy or birth related causes. Partners in Health is dedicated to changing that outcome through building hospitals, training staff, and helping change government and social systems.