Moms in their 40s have much on their plates, and thoughtful gifts that help them relax and recharge are always appreciated. This bestselling book provides practical tips for self-care and mindfulness that any mom in this age range would find invaluable.
Help her unleash her inner mixologist with this Southern-inspired cocktail mixer, perfect for serving over ice with her favorite bourbon.
1. Murray’s Cheese
Celebrate her growing confidence on a milestone birthday like 40 by gifting something reflective of her evolving interests and self-care needs.
If your mother enjoys entertaining, this space-saving cheese board from Murray’s Cheese is sure to please. Or why not surprise her with an annual subscription instead?
Kaufelt opened his famous NYC deli in 1991 when few Americans could access rare or small-batch cheeses. While grocery stores now carry wider varieties, the affineur still travels throughout Europe to source unique cheeses for his New York City locations.
2. Kate Spade Phone Crossbody Bag
Mom will love this crossbody phone bag from Kate Spade! Perfect for her busy lifestyle, this phone crossbody features an ample front pocket with room for essentials such as credit cards or checkbooks or makeup kits; plus it comes in several colors for her to select the one that best matches her personal style! And while Kate Spade bags may be essential pieces, her collection also includes clothing shoes jewelry accessories home items – make sure you take advantage of her Mother’s Day sale now to shop the full selection available.
4. Year of Birth T-Shirt
Experts we consulted stated that a 40th birthday deserves special commemoration with meaningful gifts. According to these experts, giving an incense burner that doubles as pen and other small items storage or the collected 1960s and ’70s writings of Joan Didion are great ways of helping someone ease into their fifth decade of life and make this milestone birthday more comfortable.
Canva’s ready-to-use tee templates provide suggested font styles and color combinations, but you can easily edit these templates to include text that relates to someone specific – like their name or an inside joke between friends/family that only you two understand! You can even access Canva’s vast media library to add borders, icons and shapes that further customize your design!
5. Embroidered Bookmark
Make this bookmark as an engaging DIY project for kids of any age – they will love that it serves both a practical and decorative function in keeping track of her reading material!
If she enjoys reading the Bible, this gift will remind her of God’s goodness every time she opens it. This Christian-themed ring features a minimalist gold cross to remind her of His faithfulness – wear it proudly or display it proudly on your dresser as home decor! Plus, Alex and Ani has designed an Alex and Ani bracelet with an insightful message on its back about 5 love languages of people!
6. Jonathan Adler Set of Mugs
Adler’s signature motifs appear on this set of modernist porcelain mugs designed by Adler himself and packaged for gift giving. Give your morning au lait some graphic appeal! This modernist set adds graphic flair.
Jonathan Adler mugs feature his iconic lips motif and are accented with shimmering gold details for an eye-catching display. Furniture sales account for 40 percent of his namesake brand sales; however, decorative accessories, pottery, and tabletop products have gained momentum during this pandemic, according to Sonfield.
Folded and crumpled bookmarks are no-go for bookworms, so this charming embroidered one will undoubtedly find plenty of use!
7. Leather Crossbody
No matter her purpose for wearing it, this leather crossbody will add a stylish finish to her ensemble. Timeless neutral tones like Marc Jacobs’ (pictured) bag are timeless; while classic Jane Birkin icons like tan and black styles evoked by Tory Burch’s McGraw style can also add character.
Give her something this year that will help reduce daily stressors and promote self-care: this shiatsu massager features eight pressure settings and three settings; plus this lighted mirror will transform her makeup routine!
