gifts for the caretakers and guiding lights in our life

moms, mother-in-laws, grandmothers, sisters, sister-in-laws, cousins, best friends

I talk about my mom alot. and for good reason, she is truly my guiding light. I tell my husband all the time that my only goal as a mom is to raise my kids the way her and my dad raised my three brothers and I.

But that being said, as someone who has lost a parent (my dad passed away 14 years ago), i'm deeply aware of how difficult days like mother’s day and father’s day can be for many. for those who have lost parents, for those who want to become parents, and for those who have complicated relationships.

so mother’s day for the troupe is about celebrating the guiding lights in our life. the women who take care of us. not just because I want to be sensitive to those who have a hard time on this day, but because that’s what mothers are. it’s a role. and for some, it might be a biological mom. it might be celebrating you as a mom. for some, it’s a sister-in-law. a grandmother. a cousin.

it’s a presence.

for me, my best friends are also this ‘presence’ for me. they drop off 20 too many pedialytes when one of my kids are sick. offer to bring my kids home from school. insist on my husband and kids joining their already chaotic dinner plans when i am out of town. my sister in laws too!! i have the best sister in laws in the world. and my mother in law!!!! i could go on and on about all the amazing incredible women in my life.

it’s the women in our lives who are firmly in our corner. who tell us the truth when we need to hear it, and remind us of our strength when we’ve forgotten.

and we all need to be celebrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so, beyond asking for a sleep in (which, in case you’re wondering, I’m not getting. my husband is conveniently running a half marathon on mother’s day and leaving the house at 7am. so much fun), here are some fun gift ideas. and let me say this: have zero shame in putting in a request. truly nothing worse than giving them the benefit of the doubt... and being disappointed. or skip the middleman and just treat yourself, that’s my preference.

chic servers for some charcuterie perhaps? red bracelet (obsessed, how good with it look with just anything really?! makes anything you are wearing an outfit, love it even with a bathing suit), dries case with lip balm (nothing I would want to spend money on myself, but gd how good would you feel about yourself whipping this out to hydrate your lips the next time you’re at the walk in for your kids ear infection!?)

the chicest clip, I have this myself and when I feel like sh’t and wear the clip, I really do feel much better about myself. or at least, like a fancier person who feels like sh’t. let mothers day give you permission to splurge on this shirt and if you need to justify it, use the excuse that it will help you get dressed quicker the next time you need to get dressed up. And for the chic tini-mom-friend these martini glasses come in a pair so you can enjoy happy hour with her, a gift for you and for her because friends don’t let friends drink martinis solo.

if the budget is in check, tell them you NEED this backpack so you can be a better mom and have your hands free. This necklace I have been eyeing myself because id wear it all summer even with a bathing suit and in the water (although you are probably not supposed to), a chanel compact? I think this is a genius small gift for a best friend, pinky signet ring LOVE, and 10/10 leather flip flops which are always an annoying thing to spend money on but who doesn’t want them? very comfortable.

a few other ideas

1. a troupe gift card (of course)

2. a magazine or book on a topic they love. for example, if she loves interiors and she’s sentimental, then this Rose Tarlow book which showcases three of her family houses in Stone Canyon and Santa Barbara, California, and Provence, France could be a great pick! the more personal and unexpected the find, the more meaningful it feels. It’s all about the effort and thought on this one.

3. and for my jewish troupers, in honour of israel’s birthday this week…this gorgeous mini chai charm

hope this helps!

celebrate yourself. celebrate your friends. LET US!!!

have a great thursday everyone. thank you times a million for being a subscriber and being part of the troupe.

xx

reva