This year, Mother's Day takes place on Sunday May 14, and we all want to find the original and ethical gift for this special day. Yes, a mother is like a guide, she is also an attentive ear that perfectly combines strength and tenderness. So, on the occasion of Mother's Day in Switzerland, here are 10 eco-friendly gift ideas to make her eyes sparkle with love.
1 - Offer an essential oil diffuser for a moment of well-being
In order to take advantage of all the benefits of essential oils, it is very practical to use a diffuser such as a nebulizer for a large room or a fogger, which is more discreet and suitable for small spaces. These diffusion systems make it possible to sanitize a room thanks to the active ingredients of the chosen essential oils, but also to bring a relaxing scent that will calm stressed minds.
It is also possible to bring these concentrated plant scents everywhere with you! For this, Wooper offers beech wood diffusers so that your mom can hang it in her car or on her bag. Like this pretty butterfly that will accompany it everywhere with a few drops of essential oils delicately placed on the wood.
2 - Offer a basket filled with local products: an ecological gift idea for Mother's Day
If your mother has a tendency to gluttony, there is a super simple idea. Find a beautiful basket at a flea market or at a basket maker, then go and meet the producers in your region. You can fill this container with local products to introduce your mom to your region if she doesn't live near you.
If you're lucky enough that she lives nearby, you might make her (re)discover products from farmers who live very close to her. Honey, wine, oil, chocolate, cheese, confectionery: Switzerland is full of wonderful products. It is sure that you will fall for yourself too 😁.
3 - Make him enjoy a moment of relaxation with a beauty treatment
Like many people, your mom may not be able to take time for herself. Everyday life holds many surprises and the days seem to pass so quickly! Why not offer him a moment of relaxation accompanied by beauty treatments: face mask, massages, spa, hammam. There are many institutes that offer a comprehensive package containing many options.
It is even possible to share this moment with her! A day in complete privacy to share a wonderful mother-child moment. It's good to take time with family 🥰.
4 - Go away for a weekend in an unusual habitat
Do you think your mom needs an escape? So, do not hesitate to offer him a weekend to go and meet alternative homes. It would be nice to take this moment for two people so that she can share it with whomever she wishes.
Discovering unusual habitats allows you to experience a real change of scenery, a few steps from home: tipi, yurt, trailer or tree house. It is possible to go on a total adventure, while staying in Switzerland! If the kilometers do not scare him, there are many places of this type up to the French border.
5 - Share an extraordinary family moment
How about spending a whole day with her 100% authentic? Such a beautiful idea, but also so easy to implement.
You can offer him to spend a day with you and thus share moments of confidence, which are out of the ordinary. Time flies so fast that we sometimes forget that all we need to do is take a break:
- A basic breakfast with a bouquet of wildflowers on the table.
- A DIY (Do It Yourself) moment: a soap workshop at home, a photo session between you and her with a tripod, an apprenticeship around sewing with zero-waste creations, etc.
- A meal prepared hand in hand for lunch, after going to the market together.
- A short hike in the surrounding landscapes.
You see, it doesn't take much to turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary day.
6 - Participate in a photo session with a professional
Here is a nice idea that keeps track of time! You can book a session with a professional photographer: in the studio, outdoors or in the family home, everything is possible:
- Choose a family session to share this moment with all those who share your mom's life.
- Opt for a private photo session, where your mother can pose and thus keep a unique memory.
- Make a mother-daughter or mother-son photo session to share a funny and authentic moment.
The photographer will be able to advise you best and suggest poses that will highlight your whole family. A great moment to share with others!
7 - Offer a jewelry set: a gift idea for a natural mother
It's good to take care of yourself! And that sometimes starts with small accessories to show off. A jewel can enhance an outfit, bring a personalized touch to its style, but also to feel good.
Depending on your mom's preferences, you can choose a set of jewelry in different materials: gold, silver, steel, etc. But if you prefer the natural side, we advise you to turn to wooden jewelry sets.
At Wooper, we offer jewelry made from local beech trees. In addition, the design of each piece is thought out in our heads and then the jewelry made in our workshop in Switzerland. Here is an ethical and original idea:
The choice is wide in our shop, and we are sure that you will find what you are looking for to make your mother's eyes sparkle.
8 - Choose a zero-waste natural care box for Mother's Day
If you meet local artisans at a market or directly in their workshops, it is certain that you will find what you are looking for to find the rare pearl that will make this Mother's Day so special. You can opt for the gentle care set which is always a hit.
But to add a hint of originality and a big dose of ethics, it is possible to choose zero-waste boxes: skin cream, soap, toothpaste in recyclable packaging, small cloth wipes. You can make it yourself using the products you will find in the shops in your area or choose a ready-made box!
9 - Give a book to your mom: such a beautiful and simple gift
There is nothing more beautiful than a book! The ultimate advantage of this gift choice is that it is adaptable to everyone! Indeed, depending on your mom, you will be able to choose the ideal book, adapted to her personality:
- A novel: whether detective, feel good, autobiographical, etc.
- A comic strip: an art between literary writing and graphic writing
- A documentary book: geography, history, photography
- A cookbook: original recipes, local or from a foreign country.
And if your mom is an avid reader, you can choose to prepare an exceptional discovery pack for her. Yes, be original, and prepare a box with 12 books: one for each month of the year. Each wrapped in fabric or recycled paper, don't forget to add a little note on it to guide her in reading.
10 - Discover local gastronomy during a tasting workshop
If your mum is rather greedy and likes good things, you can offer her a tasting workshop around chocolate or wine. To share together, or to offer her so she can go with whoever she wants! Switzerland is full of places where you can make him experience this type of original adventure.
During a chocolate workshop , she will be able to discover all the historical side and the origin of this delicious food, but also taste exceptional chocolates. There are even workshops that combine wine tasting with chocolate to learn how to associate them!
You see, there are a thousand and one ways to please the person you love, especially when it comes to their mom! With these 10 ecological gift ideas for Mother's Day, we hope to have given you many ideas for this wonderful day. In any case, only one thing is important: spend this day in his company and enjoy every moment!
And you, what have you planned to please your mom that day?
