Making pictures out of macaroni and glitter as a gift for your mom isn’t considered cute anymore when you’re a “grownup.” Pfft—who knew?
Well, now you can put down the pasta and check out this list of 17 can’t-miss gifts for your mom (and the mom-figures in your life) from small .CA businesses.
And this list doesn’t just apply to Mother’s Day. Nope—what you have here is something for all occasions: gifts for mom’s birthday, the holidays, random pick-me-ups—and more. You’ll find things here that strike the perfect balance between style and substance, function and sentimentality.
Oh—and because everything here is from local Canadian businesses with a .CA domain, you can shop easy knowing all businesses offer Canada-wide shipping and all prices are in CAD!
Sip n’ snack
Genuine Tea
Kato Matcha Organic Spring Harvest
Have a matcha-loving mom? Genuine Tea delivers the goods! Spring harvest matcha is known for being the highest quality out there, with a smooth, creamy texture that lends itself perfectly to a hot tea or cold iced drink. Lovely all around!
Sweet Flour
Gourmet box of cookies
This is proof that you don’t always need to overthink your gift, while still delivering the goods! Sweet Flour’s gift box packs in 18 of their most popular cookie flavours—from chocolate chunk and red velvet to oatmeal raisin. Get a customized cookie box for Mother’s Day or her birthday!
Neighbourhood Coffee
4 Bag Mix and match coffee pack
Everyone knows coffee is the not-so-secret fuel of motherhood! So, deliver the perfect pick-me-up with Neighbourhood Coffee’s 4 Bag Mix and Match Coffee Pack. Every bean is small-batch and artisan roasted, with bold flavours that celebrate Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Style and substance
KaseMe
Magsafe phone power bank
With great power comes…longer phone battery life. This elegant n’ stylish power bank from KaseMe is a must-have gadget for moms on the go. It simply sticks to the back of an iPhone using a built-in magnet, supplying two to three full charges’ worth of juice! Maybe now you can finally help mom sort out all her pictures and get all her apps updated.
Boes LTD.
Alexis Weekender bag
Now, this is the bag your mom needs for all her weekend getaways or overnight adventures (i.e., watching your kids.) This stylish, smart-looking weekender bag has enough space to accommodate travel essentials—and a few extra bits of technology, too.
Halifax Seed Company
Antique Glass Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
Any mom’s yard (or porch) is that much better with hummingbirds! It’s a proven fact. This antique glass bottle feeder from Halifax Seed brings rustic 1930’s charm, and four-flower shaped ports with enough room for birds to gather.
Paste n' Paper
Burgundy Kimiko weekly planner
Look—Mom’s well-used to being the scheduler-in-chief of your family. This classy, hand-bound planner from Paste n’ Paper features a cover wrapped in Chiyogami paper with a screen-printed gold and burgundy design.
Paint My Pooch
Custom pet portrait
As much as you’d like to think so…the family pooch probably outranks you in Mom’s eyes. And hey—it’s alright…we’ve all been there. So, why not embrace it? Get her a stunning, museum-quality, custom pet portrait from Paint My Pooch and show her it’s all love between you and your fur-sibling.
Wonderful wearables
Mode Choc
Waffle robe
What’s one of the key things you need for some quality home relaxation? A comfy-cozy robe—like this one from Mode Choc. Mother dearest will definitely dig the ultra-soft and lightweight waffle fabric.
Beads Bangles and Bows
Dainty Labradorite Minimalist Necklace
From Beads Bangles & Bows features a faceted labradorite stone that gives off dazzling flashes of blue, green or gold as it catches the light. Plus—no two stones are completely the same in shape and colour! This minimalist necklace gives off big vintage glamour vibes and pairs well with any look.
Cloud Nine Pajamas
PJ button-up short set
This short set from Cloud Nine Pajamas is where cuteness and comfort meet. Brilliant for a night of cozy lounging or a long-overdue momma-self care session.
Salt Shop
Swell Hoodie
Salt Shop’s Swell Hoodie lives up to its name—plus unlike a lot of the fast-fashion stuff floating around, it’s made to last. Your mom will love the oversized, stringless and double-lined hood and slightly cropped waist. Plus, it’ll look great on your mom whether she pairs it with jeans and sneakers or her favourite sweats for a day of lounging.
Mindful recreation
Little Stitchy Bee
Learn to embroider kit
Introduce your mom to the ultra-satisfying world of embroidery with this beginner’s embroidery kit from Little Stitchy Bee. Here, you’ll find over two hours of instructional videos and easy-to-follow instructions along with a set of needles, fabrics and hoops. Just be prepared for an influx of all things embroidered for the foreseeable future.
Pickleball Depot
Pickleball paddle set
It’s the sport dominating courts from coast to coast! This paddle set from the aptly named Pickleball Depot includes paddles, balls and even a stylish sling bag. In other words, everything you need to pick up, learn the game and play a few spirited sets!
The Spaniels Tale
Broken Country: a novel
Mom’s next page-turner is all sorted out for you! Broken Country is historical fiction wrapped in a tense mystery, and with a good splash of romance, too! Pick it up from the Spaniel’s Tale—a proudly Canadian, independent bookseller.
Milk Shop
Liberty Glastonbury paint-by-numbers kit
Paint-by-numbers is a chill, stress-reducing and mindful activity any mom can enjoy. And this Liberty Glastonbury kit from Milk features a detailed floral design that’ll deliver hours of pure, colour-matching bliss!
Puzzles Canada
Villager Okanagan Valley puzzle
We’ve found it: Mom’s latest puzzling odyssey. This Okanagan Valley puzzle is folksy, whimsical and a genuine pleasure to put together. And the piece de resistance (pun intended)? Purchasing this puzzle supports Canadian women artists!
We hope this gift list helps you find a gift for your mom that will bring surprise and delight.. And hey—maybe you’ll even get bumped up a few rungs on the “favourite child” rankings. Remember: for all your other gifting needs, you can visit our other .CA Small business gift guides for inspiration year-round!
