Mix + Match: Top 50 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

After our first Mother’s Day in 2016, people called, sent texts, and wrote emails asking to switch items or add products from one box to the other. The idea of our Mix + Match gift boxes originated from these requests. People knew exactly what they wanted to give, they just needed the option to create a gift box on their own.

Now, three years later, our Mix + Match section offers dozens of items for Mother’s Day gift boxes so that people can make them personal to the mom receiving it–from handmade toffee to reflection journals.

This Year's Inspiration

I wanted our entire collection center around those elusive "me time" moments moms generally get in short doses. I focused on products that contributed to self-care, indulgences, and winding down time. It was important to me that each product was delightful on its own. I started with a few local favorites that had three separate color profiles: yellow, purple, and red. Then I went on the hunt to find new products that were high-quality, delightful, and followed similar color patterns and themes.

Top 50 Mix + Match Mother’s Day Gifts

The Mix + Match items have been made with love by 20 different artisans, 15 of which are Arizona local small merchants.

Photo credit: Big Heart Tea

Self-Care 

1. Oatmeal Facial Mask | Verano Bathery ($5.00): Calming oat flour and rose clay combine with evening primrose extract and essential oils to nurture skin in an easy, ready-to-go pouch.

2. Living Well Five Year Reflection Journal ($18.00): This elegant journal can be saved as a memory book. Each page features space to jot down a highlight on the same date over five years, allowing journalers to look back on years past as they capture the present.

3. Rose Face Mist | Zaaina Skincare ($17.00): Rose Water Mist helps hydrate, revitalize, and moisturize the skin giving it that refreshed look. All natural ingredient formula calms the skin and is perfect for all skin types.

4. Rose Geranium Facial Tonic | Lylah Ledner Skincare ($15.00): This Rose Geranium Hydrosol is a lovely, 100% fresh plant facial tonic. It works great for every skin type.

Photo credit: Zaaina

5. Goat Milk Bar - Canyon Pink Clay + Citrus | TSF Botanicals ($15.00): The fusion of pink clay with various citrus essential oils offers a luxurious treat for the skin. Pink clay is known for its polishing properties by gently drawing out impurities and smoothing the surface of the skin.

6. Extra Glow Face Serum | Zaaina Skincare ($28.00): This serum is a multi-purpose face serum, it works great as a daytime moisturizer, nighttime treatment as well as a makeup serum.

7. Lemongrass + Ginger Body Scrub | Lily Pad Essentials ($20.00): Sugar scrub made with fractioned coconut oil, shea butter, lemongrass essential oil, ginger essential oil, and Vitamin E oil.

8. Wildflower Stationery | Ruff House Art ($22.00): Letter writing fulfills an intentional practice of gratitude and connection. This boxed set of stationery has all the essentials with a cheerful design.

9. Apricot Blossom Handmade Soap | Verano Bathery ($8.00): Creamy cold process soap, with moisturizing avocado oil, Shea Butter and jojoba oil

10. Carrot Facial Mask | Verano Bathery ($5.00): Vitamin-packed with aloe and ginseng extract, to boost skin’s ability to fight back against sun damage and daily wear and tear, in an easy, ready-to-go pouch

11. Pomegranate + Black Currant Handmade Soap | Verano Bathery ($8.00): A dreamy blend of sweet pomegranate and black currant makes this soap unique

12. Sunshine Tea | Big Heart Tea Co. ($9.00): Turmeric and ginger and Malabar peppercorn pack a triple punch of anti-inflammatory power

13. Grapefruit + Calendula Bath Bomb | Zaaina Skincare ($8.00): Grapefruit is a spiritual up-lifter and also works to ease muscle fatigue and stiffness. Calendula aids to reduce pain and swelling.

Photo credit: SEE Salt

Indulgences 

14. Sugar Cookies - Arizona | Ruze Cake House ($12.00): Arizona state + saguaro sugar cookies with gold flakes

15. Watercolor Sugar Cookies - Arizona | Ruze Cake House ($12.00): Arizona state + saguaro sugar cookies with a watercolor floral design

16. Sugar Cubes - London Fog | Teaspressa ($17.00): A perfect infusion of lavender, pure vanilla bean caviar and raw sugar to create an instant London Fog with Teaspressa tea and is also great in coffee

17. Earl Grey Chocolate | Ritual Chocolate ($12.00): For this bar, they partnered with Rishi Tea and their organic Earl Grey, which pairs perfectly with their Ecuadorian oat milk chocolate. For an additional bergamot boost, they added a light dusting of orange essence powder

18. Rose Peony Tea + Strawberries Chocolate | Ritual Chocolate ($10.00): This is a limited edition chocolate made with some of the highest quality cacao in the world

19. Small Pouch - Blush | BÄRA ($16.00): This little pouch can act as a card holder or mini makeup bag. Hold cash and lipstick - it's a great way to organize your larger purse

20. Sea Salt - Lemon | SEE Salt ($17.00): Elevate food with Lemon Fleur de Sel. Made with 100% USDA OrganicMeyer Lemons from Agritopia Farm in Gilbert Arizona

21. Mandarin Crisps | Dardimans ($7.00): Natural sweetness paired with the tangy kick of fresh mandarins. Delicious on their own and fantastic when paired with salad, chocolate, dips, acai bowls, yogurt, whiskey, cognac, and beer.

22. Caramels - Sea Salt | The Simple Farm ($12.00): National award-winning caramels are made at a local farm. A finalist in The Good Food Awards™ and a local favorite treat.

23. Toffee Trio | Goody Twos ($16.00): Trio bundle includes traditional milk chocolate, sweet + salty dark chocolate, traditional white chocolate

Chocolate - Artisan 4 Pieces | XO Confections ($13.00): Chocolates are made with exotic spices, herbs, teas, fresh fruit and nuts and liquor. Each piece of chocolate looks like a work of art

25. Chocolate - Artisan 9 Pieces | XO Confections ($26.00): 9 unique pieces made with the finest ingredients

26. Chocolate - Artisan 18 Piece | XO Confections ($40.00): For chocolate lovers, this set includes 18 unique pieces of artisan chocolate

27. Bar Mama Bear Necklace | Pure Life Jewelry ($50.00): Made for fierce, powerful, and hard working mamas

Photo credit: Zaaina

Winding Down Time

28. Lavender Facial Tonic | Lylah Ledner Skincare ($15.00): English lavender grown at their family farm in Scottsdale has a calming, soothing presence, and has many therapeutic benefits for the skin.

29. Lavender + Fig Body Polish | Poppyseed Body ($38.00): Made with all organic natural ingredients, this homemade scrub is the perfect blend of exfoliating and moisturizing.

30. Lavender Handmade Soap | Verano Bathery ($8.00): A creamy cold process soap, with nourishing avocado oil, Shea Butter and jojoba oil to keep skin soft and moisturized.

31. Lavender + Geranium Body Scrub | Lily Pad Essentials ($20.00): Sugar scrub made with fractioned coconut oil, shea butter, lavender essential oil, organic geranium essential oil, organic rosemary essential oil, organic lemon essential oil, and Vitamin E oil.

32. Lavender Soy Candle | Zaaina Skincare ($15.00): This hand-poured 100% soy wax Lavender candle is perfect to calm you down after a busy day. This wonderful aroma is light enough to make any room relaxing.

33. Five Year Memory Book ($18): Each page features space to jot down a highlight on the same date over five years, allowing journalers to look back on years past as they capture the present. A memorable gift for a new parent. Keeper of all the little things that mean so much later on in life.

34. Lavender Bath Bomb | Zaaina Skincare ($8.00): Lavender can relieve anxiety, create the feeling of well-being, and relieve stress. This bath bomb can promote a sense of relaxation. A perfect way to unwind before bedtime.

35. Rose Bath Bomb | Zaaina Skincare ($8.00): Roses are proven to offer beauty-enhancing benefits. This iconic flower specifically does beauty wonders on the skin.

36. Inspiration Notebook | Ruff House Art ($16.00): These journals are perfect for daily notes or journaling. They feature 80 front and back lined pages.

37. Hydrangea Lily Candle | MAME Soy Candles ($15.00): Hand poured soy candle in a 5.5 oz reusable glass apothecary jar

38. Candle - Cactus Flower | MAME Soy Candles ($15.00): Hand-poured and hand-scented soy candle infused with spring cactus blooms.

39. Pink Champagne Candle | MAME Soy Candles ($22.00): Pink champagne scented candle in a beautiful pale pink iridescent glass.

40. Candied Ginger Saffron | Falling Into Place ($10.00): Candied Ginger Saffron fuses the uniqueness of sweet ginger, freshness of saffron and resinous cardamom and lemongrass to deliver a remarkably crisp and fresh scent

41. Living Well Five Year Reflection Journal ($18.00): This elegant journal can be saved as a memory book. Each page features space to jot down a highlight on the same date over five years, allowing journalers to look back on years past as they capture the present.

42. Candle - Grapefruit | MAME Soy Candles ($15.00): Fresh grapefruit scent made especially for the ladies

43. Wildflowers Notebook | Ruff House Art ($16.00): For mothers to reflect and take notes at the end of a long day

44. Golden Egg Tea Infuser | Tea Time Scottsdale ($9.00): A perfect pair with loose leaf tea. Single serving tea infuser.

45. Tea Pouch - Charles Grey | Teaspress ($23.00): Modeled after the classic Earl Grey Tea, the Charles Grey is a specially crafted loose leaf black tea with a brilliant aroma and sophisticated tastes. Especially delightful with desserts

46. Small Spring Bouquet | The Flower Bar ($25.00): Gorgeous bouquet of flowers available for next day delivery (PHX Metro Only)

47. Large Spring Bouquet | The Flower Bar ($50.00): Large bouquet of brightly-colored spring flowers available for next day delivery (PHX Metro Only)

48. Candle - Blood Orange + Grapefruit | MAME Soy Candles ($15.00): Fresh, clean scented candle that's extremely popular

49. Cup of Love | Big Heart Tea Co. ($9.00): Cup of Love is a mild, nurturing, naturally sweet rose tea. Crafted by hand to reduce stress and soothe your soul. A floral olfactory release, just like a hug from your grandma.

50. Wildflower Stationery | Ruff House Art ($22): Boxed set of stationery with a gorgeous wildflower theme.