The Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide for Moms

When it comes to gifting for your fellow moms, choosing something that promotes wellness and self-care can make a huge impact. Whether it’s a little something to help them recharge or a tool to simplify their healthy lifestyle, these gifts are perfect for moms who deserve a little love (aka all of them!).

Here’s a list of my favorite wellness gifts for the burnt out mom in your life. 

1. A High-Quality Water Bottle

My Recommendation:  Hydro Flask 

Why She’ll Love It: I know Stanley is so popular but I am a die-hard HydroFlask Girlie. I have had mine for years, and they are so durable. Staying hydrated is key to feeling good, and a stylish, insulated water bottle makes it easier (and more fun) to drink water throughout the day. These keep beverages ice-cold for hours, even through soccer practices or endless errands. This 40-ounce bottle goes with me everywhere AND fits into cup holders. 

2. A Coffee Sampler Box 

My Recommendation:  Atlas Coffee Club 

Why She’ll Love It: I think we can all agree a mom’s love language is coffee - and this sampler box offers a variety of flavors from all over the world. This pack is sure to power her through everything this chaotic holiday season throws at her - just remind her to drink a glass of water before her coffee :) 

3. Simple Weights 

My Recommendation: Wrist or Ankle Weights 

Why She’ll Love It: Perfect for quick workouts at home, or even just wearing around the house to do normal chores, getting a bit of extra resistance will increase your endurance. These are also a great addition to any at-home yoga, barre, or pilates workouts. 

4. A Guided Journal

My Recommendation: Gratitude Journal

Why She’ll Love It: Life as a mom can feel overwhelming, but taking a few minutes to journal can help her refocus and find calm. If she is like me, and doesn’t need one more thing on her mental to-do list,  having these guided options makes journaling simple and uplifting.

5. A Cozy Weighted Blanket

My Recommendation: YnM Weighted Blanket

Why She’ll Love It: It’s like a swaddle for grownups - and it looks cute! A weighted blanket can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and make cozy, cold winter nights even better! It’s the ultimate hug-in-a-blanket gift for the mom who just needs to disassociate after putting the kids to bed.

6. An Aromatherapy Diffuser

My Recommendation:  Essential Oil Diffuser

Why She’ll Love It: So confession time- I used to think lavender was an old lady smell, but now I am coming around on it. I diffuse it in my kid's humidifier for sleep and the smell just instantly makes me relax. Whatever her go-to scent, having this baby on her nightstand is the must-have part of a wind-down routine for better sleep. I won’t tell if you snag one for yourself too!

7. A Membership to a Healthy Food Website

My Recommendation: Thrive Market

Why She’ll Love It: Snacks = Life for kids and I love Thrive Market because they have all the things my kids want from our local organic market for WAY cheaper and with a membership, I never pay for shipping. The boxes also come freakishly fast. She can sort by food preferences and they have tons of stuff for babies and kids including wellness products. This link gets her 40% off her first order AND a free gift - yay free!

8. A Virtual Wellness Class Membership

My Recommendation:  Peloton Digital

Why She’ll Love It: Ok so I don’t even have a Peloton Bike but I am obsessed with my Peloton Digital subscription. I love that I can do yoga, strength, stretching, HIIT, and even mindfulness classes on demand, even in as little as 5 minutes, at home, with little to no equipment. I use this app when traveling, and I never have to miss a workout. They even have postpartum classes, so it’s perfect for everyone! Plus, she can try it for 60 - yes 60! Days free! Sign up with your mom friends and take classes together - win-win! 

9. Shower Steamers

My Recommendation: Lavender Aromatherapy

Why She’ll Love It: Look, baths are nice, but not every mom has the time or energy to do that on a regular basis. A few years ago someone gifted me these and they are amazing, they make your shower feel a teeeeeeny bit like a spa experience, just for a few minutes. She will love these, I promise.

10.A Meditation App Subscription

My Recommendation:  Calm App Subscription 

Why She’ll Love It: If mindfulness is on her to-do list, but trying to calm her thoughts alone is too much - simplify it with the Calm App. She can log in and pick what she needs and select the amount of time she has - plus they’re offering a free 7-day trial to get started. 

11. A Family Friendly Recipe Book

My Recommendation:  Nourished Mama Nutrition Recipe Books

Why She’ll Love It: If she is sick and tired of coming up with recipes for her picky eaters and herself, sending this recipe book to her inbox is the gift that says, I love you, here is what to make for dinner this week. Each recipe book includes a grocery shopping list and breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to take the guesswork out of what to make this week. There are lots of free options (she doesn't know to know and I won’t tell her ;)

12. Relaxing Body Lotion

My Recommendation: Magnesium Lotion

Why She’ll Love It: This lotion is unscented, so it's great for moms who are at their sensory max, but is so rich and creamy, absorbs quickly and isn't greasy, she'll love putting it on before bed. The magnesium is perfect for sore muscles or tired joints, and what mom isn't a bit sore after a full day of momming?

13.A Luxurious Skincare Set

My Recommendation:  Herbivore Botanicals Gift Sets

Why She’ll Love It: If she has been slacking on her skin care because her kids are dominating all her time, help her make it easy with a lovely gift set. I was gifted some Herbivore products from my sister in law a couple years ago and they are so indulgent. All their products smell so good and feel so fancy, she will not want to skip her skin care self care. 

14. A Mom-Centric Wellness Coaching Session

My Recommendation: A gift card to my NOURISH coaching program

Why She’ll Love It: Sometimes, the best gift is guidance. If you know a mom struggling during her postpartum season and could use extra support from a coach who understands the struggles of mom life, this is a perfect gift! Stay tuned for my Black Friday Deals next week - you can use those discounts and no one has to know! 

Moms deserve all the pampering and the things they wouldn’t buy themselves.

What’s your favorite wellness gift to give (or receive)? Let me know so I can snag it for myself and my mom friends!

5 End-of-Day Stretches Every Mom Needs

Ok, whether you're working (in or out of the house), wrangling kids, or both, I'm willing to bet come the end of the day, your body could use some TLC. I tell all my clients to have a wind-down routine that allows them to calm their nervous system, turn off their brain, and get prepped for the most restorative sleep possible (for a mom anyway).

Stretching is the perfect way to give some love back to your body and keep it feeling it's best to keep up with the 8 million things you have to do every day and remind it that you love it :)

Here are five stretches every mom needs to end your day feeling more human and less like a crumpled pretzel.

1. The "Why Does Everything Hurt" Forward Fold

• Stand up, reach for your toes (or your shins), and breathe deeply. Feel those hamstrings relax. Hold for 30 seconds and sway gently.

2. The "Kid on My Hip All Day" Shoulder Stretch

• Clasp your hands behind your back, straighten your arms, and gently lift. This opens up those tight shoulders from carrying tiny humans all day. Hold for 20 seconds.

3. The "Is It Bedtime Yet" Hip Flexor Stretch

• Kneel with one leg forward, like a mini lunge. Push your hips forward to stretch that hard-working hip flexor. Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides. Repeat to remind yourself that bedtime is near.

4. The "I’ve Been Sitting for Too Long" Cat-Cow Stretch

• On all fours, arch your back up (like a cat), inhale, then let your belly drop while you lift your head (cow), and exhale. Do this 10 times slowly to stretch out that stiff spine.

5. The "Just Five More Minutes of Peace" Child’s Pose

• Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms out in front of you. Stay here for a full minute, breathing deeply—bonus points if you close your eyes and pretend you’re anywhere but in your living room.

Could you give yourself five minutes at the end of the day to unwind with these stretches? I would love to hear if you do!

A Mom's Guide to Better Sleep

As busy moms, your mental task list is constantly running and that doesn't necessarily stop when you crawl into bed. The cruel thing is that you need a good night's sleep to keep up with it all and when you have small humans dictating your wake-up time (2 AM? 4 AM?) It's a bit challenging.

Since we all know that sleep is important for immune function, mood, energy, brain function, and long-term health, here are my top tips for moms to get better sleep and what you CAN control for your precious shut-eye.

8 Hours Before Bed: No More Caffeine☕

When you're powering through work, or taking care of the kids and hit that afternoon slump, I know it's so easy to reach for some afternoon coffee, but try to resist the urge. Ultimately It's messing up your sleep whether you realize it or not. Try some sparkling water, herbal tea, or better yet, a nutritious snack packed with protein, fat, and fiber which is really what your body is asking for. Bonus points for a quick walk around the block or some jumping jacks to get things moving.

3 Hours Before Bed: Avoid Heavy Meals & Alcohol 🍷

Heavy meals and alcohol disrupt digestion, hormone balance, blood sugar, and metabolism and make for a not-great night of sleep. Of course, once in a while is not a big deal, but if you're eating dinner right before bed or relying on a glass of wine every night before bed, it's time to make some shifts.

2 Hours Before Bed: Shut It Down 💻

Whether you work out of the house, manage the household, or BOTH, your mind is constantly running through your to-do list. If you feel like you have a lot of pending items, write them down. Studies show this allows people to let go more and know they can come back to their tasks in the morning. Close down your computer and step away.

1 Hour Before Bed: No More Screens 📵

YOU KNOW you aren't supposed to be scrolling Instagram in bed right? So why are you still doing it? Exposure to blue light from screens can suppress melatonin production, the hormone that helps you sleep. Put your phone on DND an hour before bedtime and find a new wind-down routine and I promise your sleep will improve.

Establish a consistent bedtime

Since you can't necessarily control when you get woken up, you can control when you go to bed. Going to bed earlier and around the same time, ideally before 10 PM is the best case scenario if you can manage it.

If you're out there every day momming, working, and doing it all, please make sure you're doing all you can to get the most restorative sleep possible!