Gift Ideas from a Backyard Mama

December 7th, 2009 | Author: Shannon

Coveralls: This past week, I went from yoga class to shoveling manure in a matter of minutes. When I was knee deep in s**t, it occured to me that coveralls would be a great item on my gift list. Since some ladies go from indoor activites to outdoor activities on the drop of a dime, these warm, durable, doesn’t matter if they get dirty, coveralls can come in mighty handy.

Dr. Hauschka Products: I had the awesome opportunity to get a facial using these wonderful products. I fell in love with the relaxing fragrance of the Lavender Bath Oil. A touch of these products soothes any skin type and moisturizes even the driest skin (from a summer of gardening and a winter of hauling wood!). The gift boxes are affordable and give a wide variety of choices for mamas!

Muck Boots: Well, you might guess at when I added these to my list… let me share the picture, yoga pants, sneakers, and knee deep in wet manure. I spent a good 15 minutes cleaning off my shoes at the end of the day but still have to remember to take those sneakers off when I go to a friends house. Not great. These boots could solve my dirty sneaker problem pretty quickly!

hotcocoa Hot Cocoa: Here in Rhode Island we had a gentle dusting of snow this morning reminding me of how wonderful it is to curl up on the couch with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa. Yummy! I like to know that my joy and serenity is coming without expense to other’s, so Fair Trade Cocoa is my favorite! And what mom will turn away chocolate?

pjs Snugly Pajamas: When I was little, my parents would get my brother and I one nice shared present from Santa, then we’d each get some socks and new pj’s. I always looked forward to a fresh set of ‘jamas to cozy up in after Christmas. Us mama’s who spend so much time nurturing others, can really use a special bit of self-nurturing… these just might fit the bill.

Maple Syrup: Really this is a staple in every house. I love maple syrup on my pancakes and sometimes even on my ice cream! We sweeten most of our baked goods with it too. As a consumable gift, it a great way to keep down the clutter and a cute jar like this one can have lots of uses once the syrup’s gone!

Bomber Hat: A cozy, warm, hat (or hat, scarf, glove set) is a great gift for mama’s who spend lots of time outside with the kiddos. It’s warm- maybe a little dorky- but stylish in an outdoor mama kind of way. Maybe just calling it really functional, fun and cute is the most straight forward description. I have looked high and low for a hat like this… yup I sure hope one ends up in my stalking!

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Relaxing Music: Music, meditations or books that can help mom kick up her hard working feet and unwind is a wonderful reusable, valuable gift. This particular CD is a Kundalini Yoga mantra that honors the divine feminine and the mother energy. A great way to strengthen mama from the inside out!

Travel Mug: Many moms spend lots of time on the go shopping, running errands, taking the kids here and there.. buying chicken food! When I am out on the town I like to stop and get a special drink, but I really don’t like it when I clean out my car and there are tons of paper cups. A personalized ceramic mug could make the most special gift for that special woman.