By now all school aged kids have shopped for their mothers/grandma/nanna at the school mothers day stall & topped up on stuff wrapped in plastic. I cant fault the school as all money raised goes back into the school & educating our little ones. I also didnt want to deny Kobe a chance to pick something for me at the stall although I did try to sway him that mummy didnt need anything but he was determined to get me something (& even asked for more money to spend next year?!? So I will let him choose a small gift for his grandma & nano next year & not me).
Kudos to the head co-ordinator though who advertised that kids can bring their own gift bag (therefore saving on plastic being given out & also supplied some brown paper bags, hence Im hoarding everyones gift bags from birthdays to give to the fathers day stall later in the year).
Anyhow back to some plastic free options for gift giving for mother days,
1. Why not make mum breakfast in bed? Like these banoffee waffles, pictured as blog header (that I ate delightfully at Gabriels chocolate). Or bake up a treat?
2. Ofcourse I was always going to mention a cloth bag because they help reduce people buying stuff in plastic. Kobe personalised one for his grandma last year & will be doing one for his nano this year.
3. Little Dylan was meant to craft me a nature wreath at community playgroup this week but being way too little I got to admire every other childs artwork. Suitable for kids 3+. I found a tutorial here. I was mega excited that Kobes class got to paint a pot & gift us mothers a flower.
4. I really want this foodie magazine, it comes out quarterly & is made by a creative mum who also supports many family businesses. The recipes & stylings are merry & bright & it makes me want to get in the kitchen to cook (which I usually hate lol).
5. When in doubt, chocolate is a failsafe gift. Support local & purchase these beauties, Bahen & co chocolate which the cacao beans are roasted, winnowed, grinded & tempered in Margaret river.
6. All mums work hard caring for their lil ones (& big ones). Any sort of pamper relaxing session would be greatly appreciated, my friend recommends here if your a Fremantle local. Or there are so many diy beauty recipes online if your on a smaller budget, this sugar scrub looks amazing!
I would love to hear what you got your mum/grandma/nanna.
Happy Friday!
Grace
