15 Sustainable Mother's Day Gifts

Craft a gorgeous piece of home decor for your mom with only a few flowers and a glass frame! Speed up the traditional pressing process by using a ceramic dish, paper towel and a microwave to press your flowers before carefully framing them for mom. 

Does your mom prefer experiences over material objects? Treat her to a couple of tickets to the museum and a lunch date at her favorite restaurant afterward! She’ll appreciate the thoughtful planning that went into it and the special day you spent together. 

Not only do indoor plants help clean the air, they can also be a mood booster, making them a great gift option for moms everywhere. Choose a potted plant carefully, and it can live for a few years or decades depending on the species!

Does your mom keep your old family photos stashed away in a box or bin, rummaging through it whenever she wants to take a trip down memory lane? Use a photo scanning app to capture her favorite photos, and she'll be able to easily access them on her computer or smartphone any time! 

As you may already know, trees are the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Make a donation in honor of your mom and gift a tree in her name! As the trees grow, they'll help boost the livelihoods of local communities, restore native biodiversity, improve climate change resilience, and more! 

Signing up for a pottery class together is a great way to try something new and create a few pieces that will bring back memories every time they're used. Most cities offer introductory classes for beginners that are a few hours long! And who knows? You may just inspire her to take up a rewarding new hobby!

Want to get your mom some local flowers and spend the afternoon enjoying the spring air? Take her to a pick-your-own flower farm near you! Many farms charge a small admission cost and offer a wide range of gorgeous flowers to choose from. 

If your mom is always out and about, gift her a cozy crewneck to keep warm during her morning dog walks or evening grocery runs! The best part? This super comfy One Tree Planted Forest Green Crewneck Sweatshirt plants one tree for every purchase!

Most moms who are kept busy with their families and careers have the tendency to put themselves last. Remind her to take some time for herself by gifting her a massage or pedicure so that she can enjoy some well-deserved TLC!

If your mom loves to spend time in the kitchen, gift her with a few kitchen essentials that she can reuse for many years to come. A quality compost bin for kitchen scraps, glass storage containers for leftovers, or a spice rack for organizing her spices make great gift options that she’s sure to appreciate. 

Want to get mom something she can wear with pride? Give her some sparkling Fair Trade jewelry that is sustainably made! High-quality gold and silver jewelry can last a lifetime and many brands offer personalization options to give your gift an extra sentimental touch.

If your mom is big into candles, put together a sustainable candle kit that she can reuse whenever she feels like making more candles! Eco-friendly candle kits normally include cotton wicks, plant-based wax, essential oils, and metal candle tins. But you can also get creative with upcycled containers like tea cups, vintage tins and more!

Is mom an amazing cook? Gift her a culinary herb garden brimming with her favorite cooking herbs (need inspo? parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are a great place to start — a la Simon and Garfunkel!). Does she love to sip on herbal tea? Chamomile, lavender, mint and lemon balm are a great place to start!

Is your mom an avid coffee or tea drinker? The One Tree Planted Mug is the perfect way to honor her love for trees and nature. With its lightweight enamel construction, it's also great to take on her next camping trip! The best part? One tree is planted for every mug sold.

Have you ever fallen victim to an unflattering birthday shoutout posted by your own mother? Give her the gift of a professional family photoshoot that will give the whole family a chance to get ready for their closeup. She'll cherish the photos, and the next time she wants to show off her family, you’ll all be in your best light!