These 15 gift ideas will help you nail Mother’s Day 2023

I think we can all agree that mothers make the world go around. Celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift curated by the Cottage Life team. These fifteen gifts are perfect for cottage moms, nature-loving moms, hiking moms, and lay-back and kick-your-feet-up moms. With this list, it’s hard to go wrong.

Spa Aroma Diffuser and Essential Oils set of 6

All mothers deserve to sit back, relax, and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy and all it has to offer. Is there anything better than the revitalizing scent of eucalyptus or the calming aroma of lavender greeting you as the sun rises over the lake? We don’t think so.

Mother's Day 591 mL Tumbler

This engraved Mother’s Day YETI tumbler means no one will have an excuse for taking mom’s drink at the campfire. This sleek and practical tumbler keeps the heat out and the cold in for those long summer days under the sun.

Special edition Dyson Supersonic hair dryer

Who rocks a blowout better than mom? With multiple attachments, this gift that keeps on giving is perfect for all the glamorous, practical, and somewhere-in-between moms out there.

Nordik Spa Visit

Transport your mother to the healing spas of Northern Europe—or as close as you can get in Canada—by treating her to Nordik Spa’s Signature Package. Located in picturesque Old Chelsea, Quebec, this spa offers wellness treatments and rituals, massages, thermal pools, world-class dining, and more.

The Loon

Ease your mother’s stress by getting her this fantastic Canadiana loon floaty to kick back, catch some sun, and ride the waves of passing boats.

Keurig K-Mini Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker

This mini Keurig is compact and practical. It makes for easy transporting between home and the cottage. Make sure your mother never has to face the day without a cup of joe in hand.

Seymour Shacket

Treat your mom to this cozy and fashionable flannel that will keep the northern night air—and the mosquitos—at bay. With timeless plaid designs and durable flannel fabric, this staple is perfect for your cottage-going mother.

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen

For those of us that grew up with a mother who applied sunscreen to them like it was a part-time job, return the favour on Mother’s Day with this silky smooth viral sunscreen. Boasting ingredients like red algae, frankincense, and complex derived from meadowfoam seed, this SPF 40 cream will let you bask in the sun with confidence.

Large Banff Bag Tribe

Your mom will love this chic Roots duffle. It’s the perfect size for a long-weekend getaway up north. Throw your beach towels, bathing suits, and comfy cottage outfits in here, and hit the road. We recommend keeping the marshmallow sticks in the trunk.

Soy Wax Candle — Campfire

Bring the outdoors inside with this campfire-scented soy wax candle. If your mom loves a good campfire but “hates white rabbits,” this is the gift for her. Be transported to a crackling campfire under a starry summer sky, smoke-free.

Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4 Zip

Make your mother smile this Mother’s Day with the tried and true Patagonia quarter zip. This stylish staple is perfect for campfire nights, rainy days, and buggy hikes. Give her the gift that never goes out of style.

Funny Wine Stoppers

My mother’s only cottage rule is don’t let good wine go to waste! Save your money and preserve your whites and reds with these chuckle-worthy wine stoppers. Treat your mother, wine not?

Vintage hummingbird feeder

This is a great gift for nature-loving moms who want to spruce up their yard. Made with pink glass and durable metal, the antique style hummingbird feeder will surely attract some feathered friends. After all, who doesn’t love antiques?

Midform Universal Retro-Style Geometric Imperial Palac Sandals

Treat your mother to a new pair of quality sandals. Good for both the dock and the trail, these stylish sandals from Teva are perfect for the cottaging season.

Reversible Yoga Mat

Is there anything moms love more than yoga and options? Well, this reversible yoga mat from Anko provides both. Give your mom the gift of inner peace and flexibility. Happy dockside downward dogging!