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This article is part of\u00a0<\/i>Upstream,<\/i><\/a>\u00a0The Daily Wire\u2019s new home for culture and lifestyle. Real human insight and human stories \u2014 from our featured writers to you.<\/i><\/p>\n ***<\/i><\/p>\n We celebrate our incredible mothers all year long, but on Mother\u2019s Day (May 10), we get to do something extra special. From memorable experiences to personal gestures, real Daily Wire moms reveal the gifts that touched their hearts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Amanda Harding<\/b>, entertainment reporter<\/span> Besides the sweet homemade gifts that I always appreciate, the best Mother\u2019s Day gift I ever received was a year of Kindle Unlimited. I\u2019m a huge reader, so this was very thoughtful and personal, and, as a bonus, took up zero physical space, hence keeping the clutter to a minimum. \u2014AH<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Madeline Fry Schultz<\/b>, Upstream editor<\/span> The best thing you can get for a mother is something she would really enjoy but doesn\u2019t want to splurge on for herself. My husband recently got me one of my favorite gifts ever (which is saying something!), and it\u2019s hand soap. Yep, hand soap \u2014 but the really extravagant kind. Every single day, between diaper changes and washing dishes, I get to feel like I\u2019ve taken a mini trip to the spa with this luxurious lavender scent. If you want a slightly cheaper option, skip the bottle and just order a refill pack to fill up whatever you have at home and enjoy smelling like you\u2019re staying at a five-star hotel. \u2014MFS<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Melanie Pritchard<\/b>, business manager<\/span> Since my son was five years old (he\u2019s 18 now), he has taken me for a coffee date each year on Mother\u2019s Day. He always comes prepared with questions to keep the conversation going. These moments have been my favorite gift, and I truly cherish the time we spend together. \u2014MP<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Makenna Michaelis<\/b>, producer I\u2019m a reader, so \u201cbookish mom\u201d and \u201creader mom\u201d gifts would be cool: cozy, personalized reading clothes, mugs, or tumblers. This year, I\u2019m sourcing Etsy for the sweetest sweatshirt embroidered with my baby\u2019s favorite clothes. \u2014MM<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Stephanie LaCroix<\/b>, associate producer I would want a massage. An hour of relaxation away from hearing the word \u201cMom\u201d or someone needing me for something. My first Mother\u2019s Day, I had the morning with my son and husband and the afternoon at a spa with my sister and mom. It was a perfect balance of celebrating motherhood as a mother and a daughter. I hope to share that with my daughter as she gets older and gets to participate. \u2014SL<\/em><\/p>\n Johnna Bond<\/b>, senior vice president of content operations<\/span> I love <\/span>Fracture<\/span><\/a>. I got bored of framed gallery walls, but I am obsessed with these. I also recommend <\/span>Aura frames<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>smart family calendar from Skylight<\/span><\/a> with a screensaver that displays snaps of your favorite people. I am obsessed with my cute family. \u2014JB<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Megan Brock<\/b>, investigations reporter<\/span> When my kids were two and under, my husband planned a perfect Mother\u2019s Day picnic at a gorgeous state park. At the time, I worked weekends and he had already been on his own with the kids from morning to bedtime on Saturday. Despite being tired, he made the effort to plan and organize a meaningful outing with two small kids \u2014 which, as every parent knows, is no small feat! Time together in nature as a family and the thoughtfulness behind it meant more to me than any item he could have bought. \u2014MB<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Sue Doherty<\/b>, guest booker<\/span> I don\u2019t need a lot for Mother\u2019s Day, but if my child writes me a handwritten note, I will keep it forever! My favorite thing to get on Mother\u2019s Day is a scented candle. It\u2019s one of those luxuries that enhances the atmosphere at home but I don\u2019t feel like I should splurge on myself. \u2014SD<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Kassy Akiva<\/b>, video journalist<\/span> This is my first Mother\u2019s Day ever as a mom. I\u2019d love to have something sentimental to mark my first Mother\u2019s Day. Maybe a matching outfit or piece of jewelry or picture frame. \u2014KA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Christine Hoffman<\/b>, executive vice president of ad revenue<\/span> WonderMill electric grain mill for fresh milled flour is one of the best Mother\u2019s Day gifts I\u2019ve received. My kids love the muffins, pancakes, and bread that I make, and I feel really good knowing they are getting much bigger nutritional bang for their buck versus store-bought flours. I also recommend the Cozy Earth cuddle blanket, the perfect excuse to lounge on the sofa after a busy weekend of parenting. \u2014CH<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Jordan Schroeder<\/b>, homepage editor<\/span> Every Mother\u2019s Day, my husband sits down and writes \u2014 really writes. He fills the page with specific, thoughtful details. Why he loves me. What he sees in me as a mother. The little things I do that I didn\u2019t even realize anyone noticed. It\u2019s not just a card; it\u2019s proof. Proof that he sees me, that he values our family, and that he\u2019s paying attention in all the quiet moments that make up a life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One day, I want our kids to read them. Not just to see what he wrote about me \u2014 but to understand what a strong marriage looks like. The kind where love isn\u2019t loud all the time, but it\u2019s steady, intentional, and deeply felt. The best gift wasn\u2019t something we needed. It was something we\u2019ll keep forever. \u2014JS<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Virginia Kruta<\/b>, writer and editor<\/span> I\u2019m a distance swimmer, but all that back-and-forth in the pool can get really boring as the miles add up. So my husband bought me a waterproof MP3 player and headphones so I can stay active without getting so bored that I just quit. <\/span>When I was a kid, my dad was always the one on the pool deck telling me to push myself, work harder, and do more. He passed away in 2017, but my swim playlist is mostly pulled from music he used to play on road trips, so even now he\u2019s in my head when I\u2019m in the pool. \u2014VK<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Savy Dominguez Morris<\/b>, senior producer<\/span> For all that breastfeeding and picking up 42-pound toddlers. Breastfeeding moms, toddler moms, and every kind of mom need this! And you deserve it! \u2014SDM<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Aarika Hansen<\/b>, senior recruiter<\/span> This is my first year as a mom, and I love all candles from Anthropologie. Candles are calming, and they keep the house smelling good for when you are hosting. The classic Volcano by Capri Blue is so refreshing for spring and summertime. \u2014AH<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Sharon Kitchell<\/b>, account executive<\/span> I love experiences for Mother\u2019s Day: spa day with my daughter, a walk and sushi lunch, Starbucks, and window shopping. Anything that includes us spending fun moments together. As moms you can\u2019t get enough of those, especially when they get older. \u2014SK<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Shelby Metten<\/b>, ad sales coordinator<\/span> My favorite is the \u201cSoup-er\u201d mom box for Mother\u2019s Day since it includes a few other little things (\u201cSoup-er Mom\u201d spoon and towel) besides the classic cookies, bread, soup, and ladle. I love sending gifts from this company because it takes one night of cooking off a mom\u2019s plate so she can relax (especially on stressful days with a new baby!) and the packaging is just the cutest. Plus the boxes are reusable for any other gifting needs! \u2014SM<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Emily Boucher<\/b>, director of ad operations<\/span> Anything related to the outdoors and my \u201czen\u201d I really appreciate. This year, I\u2019m asking for custom-made planter boxes. One year I got a hammock, and it\u2019s always so timely to get hanging baskets to spruce up my porch. Perhaps my favorite \u201cgift\u201d of all is having the day be void of all my normal mom and wife responsibilities so I can relax!! \u2014EB<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Herzel Sireci<\/b>, graphic designer I love anything having to do with spending time with my spouse or family or something to unwind and detox such as vouchers for a massage or pedicure treatment. I\u2019ve always given those types of gifts to my mom since they give her time for herself. \u2014HS<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Writer\u2019s note: For those managing difficult family dynamics or loss, gently honoring the day might mean spending a warm afternoon floating in a <\/span>backyard pool<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or listening to the breeze move through <\/span>wind chimes<\/span><\/a>. For a moment of reflection on a rainy day, events coordinator <\/span>Emme Smith suggests a <\/span>rain drum<\/span><\/a>, adding, \u201cMy mom loves to sit on the back porch during a storm, and they sound so lovely!\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kindle Unlimited<\/a>, $11.99\/mo
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Diptyque Paris hand wash<\/a>, $85
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<\/span><\/i>A one-of-a-kind standing coffee date<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
Keepsake sweatshirt made with your baby\u2019s clothes<\/a>, $55
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<\/span>Rest and relaxation<\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>Glass photo prints<\/span><\/a>, starting at $25\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/span><\/i>Family time spent in nature<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>A fresh floral candle<\/span><\/a>, $17<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/span><\/i>Something special to honor the journey<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>WonderMill electric grain mill<\/span><\/a>, $325
<\/span>Cozy Earth superplush cuddle blanket<\/span><\/a>, $278<\/span><\/em>\n
<\/span><\/i>A handwritten tradition<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>Swimbuds waterproof headphones<\/span><\/a>, $140<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>A neck massager<\/span><\/a>, $69<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>Anthropologie Capri Blue Volcano candle<\/span><\/a>, starting at $22<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/span><\/i>Quality time together<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>Spoonful Of Comfort<\/span><\/a> gift box, starting at $110<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/span><\/i>Custom wood planter boxes<\/span><\/a>, prices vary<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/i>Spa treatment<\/span><\/a>, services start around $45<\/em><\/p>\n\n