Gift Guide: 15 Gifts from Latina-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is coming up and we all know what that means: time to show our love and appreciation for the mamis in our life! Although we should be celebrating our moms all year round, Mother’s Day is a special day to make her feel extra special for all the hard work she does, give
Mother’s Day is coming up and we all know what that means: time to show our love and appreciation for the mamis in our life! Although we should be celebrating our moms all year round, Mother’s Day is a special day to make her feel extra special for all the hard work she does, give her great gifts, and shower her with the pampering she deserves. It’s also a great opportunity to support Latina-owned businesses, especially when many entrepreneurs are mothers themselves. From a cozy personalized robe from JZD to haircare bundle from Rizos Curls, we’ve put together a list of ideas for gifts to get your mami this year. So this Mother’s Day, check out these Latina-owned businesses and spread the love for all the moms!
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Madre Fuerte Hat – Hey Mijita
Help your mom celebrate her strength and resilience with this embroidered “Madre Fuerte” or “Strong Mother” cap from Hey Mijita. Made out of soft cotton and with an adjustable strap, this is a fun and heartfelt gift that’s sure to look good with any outfit your mom pairs it with. When it comes to being strong and inspiring and just an overall poderosa, no one does it quite like mami.
Madre Fuerte hat, $32, available at heymijita.com
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Floral Gamusa Tote – Latina Palace
Is your mom still looking for the “perfect” purse? Does she enjoy wearing pieces that celebrate her culture? Look no further than this beautiful tote bag complete with bright pink, blue, and green flowers. Hand-embroidered by Mexican artisans, this is both an eye-catching piece and an everyday accessory to complement any look. With an additional pocket on the inside, it has plenty of space to hold all the essentials and anything else she might shop for throughout the day. It’s almost too pretty for everyday use but it’s also a statement piece that celebrates cultura so what better purse for everyday use?
Floral Gamusa Tote, $35, available at latinapalace.com
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Oracle Cards – Realize Your Bliss
Whether your mom is a history buff or is looking to learn more about Indigenous cultures in Mexico, these Oracle Cards from Realize Your Bliss are a must-have! Unlike other cards, these incorporate ancient Mesoamerican traditions and divination work, and invite users to learn more about Indigenous cultures still present today throughout all of Latin America. The cards use two divinatory calendars, the Tonalpohualli from Central Mexico and Tzolk’in from the Maya, and come with 40 cards and a complete guidebook to understand the various day signs. This is perfect for the spiritual mamis who are also looking to reconnect with ancestral practices.
Oracle Cards, $22, available at realizeyourbliss.com
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Scalp Care Bundle – Rizos Curls
Hair is super important to us Latinas, so what better way to show our love for our mom than with a hair care set? Rizos Curls specializes in products for curly hair but their Ultimate Scalp Care Bundle is perfect for all hair types! Because after all, without a healthy scalp, it’s hard to have healthy hair. To soothe irritation and itchiness, remove build-up, and bring life back to the hair, this bundle comes with an Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse, Detox Scalp Scrub, Detox Oil for Hair, Scalp & Body, and Pink Scalp Massage Brush. And the best part? Each product is made with all-natural ingredients including apple cider vinegar, pink clay, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and aloe vera. It’ll feel like a spa day at home and she deserves to treat herself.
The Ultimate Scalp Care Bundle, $79.99, available at rizoscurls.com
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Wooden Massager – Earth’s Shell
Let’s face it, our mom’s bodies change a lot over time and that comes with a lot of discomfort and pain. To target these changes, give your mom the gift of comfort with a wooden massager from Earth’s Shell. Made with 100 percent all-natural wood, this is perfect for soothing pain in the back, shoulders, arms, thighs, and tailbone. Whether she does it herself or has you to help, she’ll feel rejuvenated and this way she doesn’t have to leave home to get that much-needed TLC.
Wooden Massager, $50, available at earthsshell.com
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Jefa Necklace – Hija de tu Madre
For many of us, our moms might’ve been the first jefa we ever knew. Help her honor her inner boss with this gorgeous “Jefa” necklace from Hija de Tu Madre, which specializes in jewelry, shirts, and stationery all about Latina power. Choose between 18k gold or stainless steel, and each necklace comes with a 16-inch chain and an extender for a longer, more elegant look. This is a timeless piece and a way to recognize the ultimate jefa that is mami.
Jefa Necklace, $46.99, available at hijadetumadre.com
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Hispanic Heritage Beauty Set – Cuyana
Our moms are already beautiful just as they are but this Hispanic Heritage Beauty Set from Cuyana is designed for older women who might want to give a fresh, renewed look to their hair and skin. Made with all-natural, clean ingredients, the bundle includes a Ceremonia Guava Leave-In Conditioner to repair, hydrate, and protect hair from UV; Covey Sleep Tight Bakuchiol Serum to provide anti-aging and pore-reducing care to the skin during the night; Joanna Vargas Daily Hydrating Cream to bring a youthful glow to the skin; and Nopalera Cactus Flower Exfoliant to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin in one wash. She’ll come out looking like a queen!
Hispanic Heritage Beauty Set, $168, available at cuyana.com
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Dope Mami T-shirt, Femme Kulture
Whether you pair it with the “Madre Fuerte” hat or wear it by itself, this “dope mami” T-shirt from Femme Kulture is the perfect gift for any mami wanting to celebrate herself. Made out of the softest cotton and with a loose fit in mind, it’s perfect for casual wear but, as with any white tee, it’s easily dressed up too. We also appreciate the detail of the period at the end because yes, she’s a dope mami and that’s that.
Dope Mami t-shirt, $33, available at femmekulture.com
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Personalized robe – JZD
Wear it on spa days, around the house, or after a shower – any way she wears it, this Mother’s Day robe is essential for your mom’s closet. Not only is it soft, cozy, and warm, but you can also choose to embroider it with your favorite endearment: Mamá, Mija, Abuela or any other term of endearment (12 characters or less). It’s available in black and ivory and you can buy one for yourself to make for a perfect mother-daughter spa day.
Mother’s Day Robe, $70, available at shopjzd.com
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I Carry Your Heart Necklace – GRL Collective
You really can’t go wrong with sentimental jewelry and this “I carry your heart” necklace is a sweet ode to motherhood. Available in silver or 22k gold, you can also customize how many heart-shaped pieces you’d like to be styled on the gold bar. And the best part? Every part is handmade and hand-cut, making each piece unique and distinctive! This is an amazing statement piece for your mom’s next night out on the town and a great reminder to your mom of just how much she’s loved.
I Carry Your Heart Necklace, $62, available at grlcollective.com
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Moon Mother Pillow Cover – Almadé
Give a little sparkle to any room or couch in your mami’s house with this gorgeous pillow cover from Almadé. Made out of buttery soft velveteen, the illustration is an ode to the strong and powerful Latina women we come from all drawn from Colombian culture, complete with a moon, constellations, fire, and a woman wearing a shawl and her hair in braids. This is perfect to pair with other pillows or stand alone to make a statement.
Moon Mother Pillow Cover, $30, available at almadeshop.com
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Artisan Soap and Candle Gift Set – Lilasuds
If your mom loves a good soap and candle moment, she’ll be sure to adore this set that’s perfect for gifting. The bundle includes one soy wax candle with essential oils and scents of firewood, charred wood, saffron, sandalwood, and patchouli, and will last up to 45 hours. Once she lights this, she’ll also be able to treat herself to a bar of handcrafted artisan soap with scents of chocolate, coffee, honey, coconut, ginger, maple, vanilla, and sandalwood. And not only is everything vegan and cruelty-free, but it also comes in a beautiful box so it’s good to go.
By The Fire Artisan Soap and Candle Gift Set, $41.25, available at lilasuds.com
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Love U Mom necklace, Sunday Energy
For yet another necklace moment, you can’t go wrong with this simple but beautiful “Love U Mom” necklace from Sunday Energy! Available in 18k gold and silver, the necklace spells out “Mama” with clear, tarnish-resistant stones and is perfect for a special occasion or everyday wear. It’s definitely a classic that she’ll appreciate.
Love U Mom, $44, available at sundayenergy.com
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Heart Of Stone Vase Planter Pot – Concrete Geometric
Want to gift your mom flowers or a plant but know she has no more vases to put them in? Look no further than this special concrete vase from Concrete Geometric, hand-molded into the anatomically correct shape of a heart. Choose from four colors (Stone, Blush, Rosie, Wine) and pair it with a bouquet, succulent, cactus, or artificial flowers that mimic her favorite florcitas so she has this beautiful bloom year-round.
Heart of Stone Vase Planter Pot, $35, available at concretegeometric.com
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Gracias Por Cuidarme Card – Viva La Bonita
Finally, don’t forget to add a card! We love this greeting card from Viva La Bonita that reads “Gracias for Cuidarme” or “Thank you for taking care of me.” This is a simple but important way to thank your mom for all she does, as well as the other women in your life. The card is made of hard card stock, paired with an envelope, and is blank inside for you to write your own unique message of love. It’s the sentimental and thoughtful addition to every gift and one she can keep forever.
Gracias Por Cuidarme Greeting Card, $6, available at vivalabonita.com