![Freshman Milan Earl and sophomore Lucy Kaplan sit with their grandparents at Archer’s annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday, March 15. The event took place over three 75-minute sessions. “[I hope my grandparents] gain an understanding about what I do, Kaplan said, because I know they ask a lot of questions and can sort of see what I do in school and what the experience is like to be here.](https://archeroracle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/grandparents-day-option-2-1200x800.jpg)
The ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide
Celebrate the women nearest and dearest to you with this fabulous Mother’s Day gift guide. Whether you’re opting for the classic chocolate, flower and candle combo or looking for something extravagant, this gift guide is here for you. With over seven different archetypes, 30 plus gifts and everything under $39, you can’t go wrong. Cheers to scalp serums, humble Birkenstocks, living vinegar and incense.
Classics
The foolproof gifts guaranteed to make them smile. It’s as simple as add-to-cart.
Bloomist
US $24
It’s the deep burgundy stripes that push me over the edge.
Little Market
US $14
The versatility of a tote is unmatched. While I might take my tote to a farmer’s market and use it to hold fresh veggies, there are a million and one ways that your mama can pull this gift off. A sustainable carry-all for the beach or running errands because nothing says I love you like burlap.
Diptyque Paris
US $38
“The woody scent of fig trees stretching endlessly across a Mediterranean landscape. The sun is at its peak and the warm wind carries with it the intense fragrance of the trees mingled with the green, delicately fruity accents of a handful of figs on the cusp of ripening,” the candle description states. This imagery here deserves a little commotion.
Pattern Beauty
US $30
Between Rare Beauty, Fenty Beauty and Victoria Beckham Beauty, it’s hard to know which celebrity self-care brands are actually worthwhile. Tracee Ellis Ross’ Pattern Beauty is a celebration of Black hairstyles, curly, coily and tight-textured.
WroteandWrit
US $5.09
Handmade with love.
Beauty Babes
Five fabulous beauty-related presents that anyone can adore, whether they are new to the game or skincare savants.
Dieux
US $25
Self-explanatory? For every woman that has ever roamed the Earth, we are all tired.
NARS
DRAGON GIRL VELVET MATTE LIP PENCIL
US $27
For the bold mama who loves to rock a red. Nothing is worse than the wrong shade of red lipstick. Here is a tried and true mother-daughter favorite—Dragon Girl by NARS never fails.
Barbara Sturm
US $35
One of my favorite feelings in the world includes getting my hair done at the salon and feeling incredibly stressed about what hair color, cut or style I’m going to get (because you are obviously way too attached to your hair), but then you have three fabulous minutes of peace when the hairdresser massages your scalp. Short story long, this scalp serum is the perfect DIY. Honorable mention to the Goop Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub.
SAVON de MERSEILLE
US $9
As a member and potentially president of the sensitive skin club, I can safely say that this rich, French, fragrance-free soap cube is everything and then some. Although I’m a fan of fragrance-free, their scents are to die for. Others include olive oil, lavender flower, donkey milk, verbena, rose flower, patchouli and many more.
Tatcha
US $28
Technically it’s a before-bed treatment, but this elegant jelly is too good to only use at night. If you are more interested in the common “balm” formula, I recommend the Augustinus Bader Lip Blam, Barbara Sturm, Ilia Beauty, Pat McGrath, Biossance… I am a lip balm critique in my free time.
Fashion Fanatic
Shopping for another human, particularly clothing or accessory-wise, is a call for disaster. Thankfully, I’ve got you covered.
The Bee & The Fox
LOVE YOUR MOTHER UNISEX KIDS RINGER
US $28
An ode to your mother and all of her hard work.
Zara
US $35.99
Birkenstocks, better than being barefoot. Why Birkenstock hasn’t made that their official slogan is beyond me, Zara’s “leather sandal” is a great alternative to the humble Birk. This style of sandals is not only a London staple but also the perfect sandal for mama. Comfy yet classic, she is a force to be reckoned with. (Pro tip: don’t go out in Birks with chipped polish)
Rosie Assoulin x Papier
US $26.99
A custom notebook most definitely falls in the fashion category. Anything with your name on it might as well be considered a personal accessory. This notebook is not only customizable on the outside, but you also have the choice of lined, bulleted or plain paper.
Baggu
REUSABLE BAGGU
US $12
A chic and sustainable bag coming in 46 different colors or prints. One for every motherly figure in your life.
Tory Burch
PRINTED FACE MASK, SET OF 3 WITH POUCH
US $35
They look a little overwhelming at first, but I promise they have potential. If the bold red lip wasn’t the gift you were looking for, what about a bold print?
Goodies for the Gourmand
Culinary supplies are like the gift that keeps on giving. I learned everything I know about cooking from my mama and credit her to my
I broke the uniformity and did six spectacular gifts in this section
Hudson Valley Seed Company
US $21.95
The beginning of a farm-to-table lifestyle.
Bormioli Rocco
ITALIAN CLASSIC COCKTAIL GLASSES (SET OF 4)
US $32
Lemonade, iced coffee, kombucha, aloe water — grandiloquent cups for casual mocktails make the experience a thousand times better. Choose from cocktail coupes, Nick and Nora glasses and fizzes, each coming in a set of four.
Bushwick Kitchen
US $10.99
Obsessed with siracha but leaving GMO’s in 2020? Same. Bushwick Kitchen’s organic gochujang sriracha is the alternative you’ve been looking for.
Acid League
MEYER LEMON HONEY LIVING VINEGAR
US $15
Living vinegar: raw, unfiltered and prebiotic, with living vinegar mother in every bottle. (Tip: use as you would a lemon or lemon zest)
EyeSwoon
COOK BEAUTIFUL by ATHENA CALDERONE
US $19.36 (Kindle $12.99)
The holy grail of cookbooks. Not only does every sprouting chef and professional need to invest in this cookbook, but her blog and Instagram are also a must.
Flamingo Estate
US $32
Seasonal dark chocolate: sounds chic.
Exercise Enthusiasts
I wish I had the motivation to bear the title of an exercise enthusiast. For now, I’ll stick to the Princess Diana-inspired loungewear.
Kinto
US $25
I’m not a fan of plastic water bottles, but after several glass bottles broken by my simple existence, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect reusable (non-breaking prone) bottle. Meet Kinto: with a dual opening function and easy strap, it’s my new go-to.
Necessaire
US $20
I’ll be honest, does it work just as well as the men’s old spice deodorant? Definitely not. But is it aluminum, baking soda, synthetic fragrance and paraben-free? Heck yes.
Kion
US $19.99
As their slogan states: It’s not you. It’s your coffee. “Many of us love coffee, but coffee doesn’t always love us. It’s common to get jitters, nagging headaches, and sinus issues from your morning cuppa,” the Kion website says. Both Kion and I think everyone deserves better. (Why is coffee in the exercise category, you ask? My morning energy levels directly impact my motivation to work out. Coffee kickstarts my day, so I have the enthusiasm to work out.)
Wild One
US $9
For the dog mom. To throw around at the dog park, on hikes or just in the backyard. And because you’ll lose at least three within the first hour, they come in a set of four.
Lexon
US $24
Does this count as tech-savvy?
Die Hard for Decor
For another season spent inside.
Hawkins New York
US $8
My kind of rainbow.
Fredricks and Mae
US $30
Currently on a rainbow roll, if you couldn’t tell.
Saint Laurent
US $39
Not that anyone’s mother is desperate for a padlock, but it’s all about the hidden potential. For example, to me, this screams paperweight.
Hudson Grace
US $25
For the hostess with the mostess.
Sycamore Co.
US $30
My Mamacita is a die-hard for decor and has plans to move to France once I graduate high school. I have fabulously and effortlessly combined her two favs and made a gift out of it. It’s that easy.
Homebody At Heart
Snuggle up on Sunday with a fluffy robe, cozy slippers and a warm cup of tea.
Cinnamon Projects
US $30
25 Japanese Style Sticks coming in five different scents, one for each time of the day.
12:00 a.m: Amber, clove, lavender and oakmoss
2:00 a.m: Cedarwood, cinnamon, honey and vetiver
7:00 a.m: Black tea, clay, driftwood and marigold
4:00 p.m: Iris, juniper and mandarin
London Sinclair joined the Oracle as a staff reporter in 2019 and became the first Oracle Podcast Editor in 2020. She is a student journalist, budding...
