From just the right book to just the right wheels, there are lots of ways to please all the mothers in your life when their special holiday rolls around.
Some ideas:
TECHNOLOGY
Give the gift of a heartbeat. in the shape of a heart that allows the wearer to record heart beats and play them back in pulses felt when the bauble is grasped. From a company called Bond Touch, the $99 necklace pairs with iOS and Android phones via Bluetooth. Instructions on how to record heartbeats using the pulse from a finger are included. An app stores multiple heartbeats for playback in the heart.
Reach for a digital camera. There鈥檚 one that鈥檚 great for beginners if mom isn鈥檛 a pro but would like to be pro-like. It鈥檚 the for $799.99. It鈥檚 light, compact, and reviewers rave about how easy it is to use. Comes in black or white. Turn it on and begin. The A+ mode does the rest.
Have at it on pricier options. But in the under $1,000 range, The Strategist鈥檚 Steven John recommends the for its versatility and superfast autofocus abilities, among other things.
BOOKS
鈥淭he Art of Feminism.鈥� This collection of art, illustration, photography and graphic design spans the feminist aesthetic over two centuries. The original book, out in 2018, has been revised to add 60 pages of material. It鈥檚 an from the suffragists and Judy Chicago to Zanele Muholi and Andrea Bowers. Chronicle Books. $45. Consultant editor Helena Reckitt. Written by Lucinda Gosling, Hilary Robinson and Amy Tobin.
鈥淗ead of Household: A Journal for Single Moms.鈥� Beth Raymer, a single mom, has put together aimed at reflection, and ways to help their lives go easier. 鈥淲hat are the top five things you wish people understood or acknowledged about your single-mom experience?鈥� she asks. Some estimates put the number of children in the U.S. being raised by single mothers at 15 million. Princeton Architecture Press. $24.95.
How about a burn book? Emily Rose, host of the podcast 鈥淚t鈥檚 Become a Whole Thing,鈥� has put together Among the prompts: What鈥檚 the most condescending remark you鈥檝e ever received? Who鈥檚 the person in your life who always has to outdo everyone else? Think of the worst neighbors you鈥檝e ever had and write the note you鈥檇 love to leave on their doorstep. Might be just the thing to help mom take the edge off. Adams Media. $15.99.
SUPPORT ADOPTION
The nonprofit Helpusadopt.org sells symbolizing the family tree. It gives 100% of its proceeds to its grant program that helps families struggling with the cost of adoption. The bracelets come in a variety of colors and materials, including marble and glass. They鈥檙e also accentuated by gold beads with the group鈥檚 鈥淗elp Us Adopt鈥� signature. Available at Helpusadopt.org. Prices range from $50 for a single bracelet to $175 for a stack.
The nonprofit , which funds post-adoption support, benefits from the sale of a plush bear, because why shouldn鈥檛 mom have her own stuffed animal? Jockey sets aside $5 per bear for the foundation鈥檚 work. There are They cost $10 each at Jockey.com.
FOR MOMS WHO ROLL
The folks at Oprah Daily put this bike on the And it鈥檚 a beaut. At $549.99, it comes in cream and seafoam green. It鈥檚 lightweight, European style and has seven speeds. Considered a commuter bike, it has an aluminum frame and painted fenders. Tires are slightly wider than traditional road tires. Available at REI.
Consider a new suitcase, either carry-on size or larger. There鈥檚 a huge selection out there so track down a sale.
Perhaps a balance ball would serve if your gift recipient is still working from home. There鈥檚 one that comes with $237.99. For new moms, a ball could double as a new baby activity.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODNESS
Walking poles are abundant. They鈥檙e walking poles that add an extra pound each for fuller-body intensity on a stroll or hike. The poles come with rubber soles made of the same material as car tires to help navigate a range of terrains. From Jetti Fitness, the poles come in lengths of petite (5 feet to 5 foot, 3 inches) to extra tall (5 feet, 11 inches to 6 feet, 2 inches). They come in blue, pink and yellow. A carry bag is included.
Don鈥檛 forget about Pickleball. ProXR has on offer The special-edition paddle comes in a white design with a premium fiberglass face for extra pop. A cover is included. Bellamy is ranked No. 1 in senior world pro women鈥檚 singles. $179.99.
Got a crafter? Solve her The rolling storage closet is full of adjustable shelving, rods, hooks and boxes. And, to reiterate, it鈥檚 on wheels so can be stashed when not unfurled. There鈥檚 lighting built in, along with an adjustable table, with options to add two additional side tables. Comes in two designs in white. Lots of other add-ons are available, like a white magnetic board that can be used to stick metal cutting dies onto. Making dreams come true sometimes doesn鈥檛 come cheap. The base cost is around $2,500.
鈥擫eanne Italie, The Associated Press
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