Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and we're here to help you with an easy, ready-to-gift option!

If you've followed Applewood for awhile, you know that my love language is gifting. I love the task of personalizing a gift for family and friends, and making sure it is something that is going to show them how much I care about them. Mother's Day is no exception - in fact, this is one of my favorite holidays to gift for, because of my relationship with my Mom!

Maybe gifting isn't your love language (or maybe you don't have the perfect relationship with Mom, and struggle with what to gift - thats okay, too) - this is an extra bonus, because we'll take care of the hard part for you - just pick your gift box size, your label, your card and finally your scent, and we'll handle the rest - down to tying the bow, handwriting out your card message and even shipping it directly.

Lets take a look at the options...

Step 1: Pick your Gift Box Size

We have three different Gift Box sizes to choose from...

MINI - our smallest Gift Box size, which includes...

• Travel Candle (a 6 ounce candle in a colored metal tin, boasting a 25+ hour burn time)
• Candle Snuffer (in either black or gold)
• Set of Matches 
• Card of your Choice (handwritten to include your custom message)

Wrapped in a white glossy gift box, with a beautiful satin bow.

(a $56 value)

PREMIER - our most popular Gift Box size, which includes...

• Luxury Vessel Candle (a 13 ounce candle in a glass vessel, boasting a 60+ hour burn time)
• Wick Trimmer (in either black or gold)
• Set of Matches 
• Card of your Choice (handwritten to include your custom message)

Wrapped in a white glossy gift box, with a beautiful satin bow.

(an $84 value)

LUXURY - our most generous Gift Box size, which includes...

• Luxury Vessel Candle (a 13 ounce candle in a glass vessel, boasting a 60+ hour burn time)
• Travel Candle (a 6 ounce candle in a colored metal tin, boasting a 25+ hour burn time)
• Wick Trimmer (in either black or gold)
• Candle Snuffer (in either black or gold)
• Set of Matches 
• Card of your Choice (handwritten to include your custom message)

Wrapped in a white glossy gift box, with a beautiful satin bow.

(a $116 value)

Step 2: Choose your Label

Our labels were designed to fit any relationship that you have with the special women in your life, from those who are your biological Mom, down to a Bonus Mom or an Expecting Mama. We have 7 options to choose from...

MOM

One who is cherished, admired & deeply loved; puts her family first; the strongest, wisest, most supportive person I know; my best friend.

MAMA

Magical maker of memories; wears many hats, including caregiver, teacher, chef, chauffeur, peacekeeper; supports her children always; superwoman.

MOTHER

A caregiver & unconditional love giver; keeper and creator of special memories; leads by example & puts others before herself; a true role model.

GRANDMA TRADITIONAL

Full of love, warmth, & wisdom; keeper of our family's history & traditions; a nurturing presence of strength & kindness, whose love knows no bounds.

GRANDMA OF YOUNG CHILDREN

DOG MOM

Treat giver, walk companion, lover of kisses and cuddles; someone who works hard to give her pup the best life; mama of the cutest four-legged kid.

BONUS MOM

A special woman who loves me like she does one of her own children; a teacher, role model & friend; someone with whom has a caring & unconditional heart.

Step 3: Select your Card (and curate the message)

Next, you'll choose your card - we know running out to grab a card to include with your gift is the step that most people forget to do (I'm 1000% guilty of this!), so we include a card in every single gift set! There are 5 different Mother's Day cards to choose from...

BEAUTIFUL & KIND

A white card with gold border, letter-pressed with 'your HEART is as BEAUTIFUL as it is KIND - happy mother's day' in a French blue. The inside of the card is blank, leaving room for your heartfelt custom message.

DOG MOM

A white card reading 'TO THE BEST EVER dog mom' in a blue letterpress font. The inside of the card is blank, leaving room for your heartfelt custom message.

GRATEFUL 

A white card with gold border and letter-pressed with, ' GRATEFUL to call you mom' with a small heart, all in French blue. The inside of the card is blank, leaving room for your heartfelt custom message.

MAMA

A white card with blue flowers and gold writing, 'HAPPY MAMA'S DAY'.  The inside of the card is blank, leaving room for your heartfelt custom message.

SMART & LOVING

A pale pink card with gold font, reading 'MOM YOU ARE SMART BEAUTIFUL STRONG LOVING GRACEFUL KIND.' The inside of the card is blank, leaving room for your heartfelt custom message.

Step 4: Decide on a Scent

 My favorite part of each Gift Box - the scent! 

• Amalfi Orange + Pink Guava (peach Luxury Candle - available in our Premier or Luxury Gift Box)

A fresh & inviting blend of juicy oranges, fresh from the Amalfi Coast, infused with pink guava, bergamot & fizzy kombucha.

• Shea Butter + Sandalwood (cream Luxury Candle - available in our Premier or Luxury Gift Box)

Creamy shea butter, raw honey, upscale vanilla orchid and smokey sandalwood melt together for a warm & luxurious fusion.

• White Tea + Bergamot (French blue Luxury Candle - available in our Premier or Luxury Gift Box)

Delicate white tea leaves are infused with Calabrian bergamot, garden thyme & spicy ginger.

• Blush Peony + Mandarin (blush Travel Candle - available in our Mini Gift Box)

Deep musk & cedar mix with vibrant citrus, sexy rose & playful peonies to create a fresh yet intoxicating aroma.

• Sea Mist + Palm Wood (sage Travel Candle - available in our Mini Gift Box)

Instantly relax with this oceanic blend of coastal sea salt, sun-bleached palm wood, zesty orange, cooling aloe vera & spicy ginger.

• Warm Amber + Santal (warm grey Travel Candle - available in our Mini Gift Box)

A rich & nostalgic blend of warm amber, deep musk, antique leather & white santal create a blend that embodies true luxury.

What if I don't want my gift box to ship this early before Mother's Day?

Just let us know by making a note under your card message. We'll wait to ship the order until Monday, May 6th, so that Mom will receive it just a few days before Mother's Day! 

What if I'll be seeing Mom for Mother's Day?

How sweet! You can still gift one of our Gift Boxes, just set the shipping address as your own address. Want to write out the card message on your own? Just leave that section blank, and we'll ship the card on top so you can write your own heartfelt message.

Are the gift boxes just for Mom?

Nope! Our gift boxes were designed to be gifted to any of the special women in your life.  We have options that cover almost every 'Mom' scenario, even for those women that aren't your Mom. Here are some examples:

• Mom
• Grandma (whether from yourself, or your children)
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mom
• Aunt
• Godmother
• Mom of Littles 
• Mom in Waiting (for the women who is trying to be a Mom and it is just taking a little extra time)
• Dog Mom (my favorite!)
• Expecting Mother
• Single Mom (how special would it be to gift to a friend who is a single Mom, either from you, or as a gift from her kiddos)
• Bonus Mom (such as a Mom of a friend who treats you like her own, a mentor, or loved one)

Do you have Mother's Day Gifts other than Gift Boxes?

Yes! We've listed a few of our favorite gifts for Mom below:

Our Lilac + Mimosa Luxury Candle 

One of our top scents in the Spring and Summer months, our Lilac + Mimosa Luxury Candle comes in a matte white candle vessel, and has a burn time of over 60 hours! The scent can be described as...

Like a strolling through a secret garden on a sunny Saturday morning in spring, lush lilac blooms with ivory jasmine petals, layered with notes of sparkling champagne, aromatic green leaves & freshly zested oranges.

Shea Butter + Sandalwood Room / Linen Mist

The perfect warm and cozy blend, our Shea Butter + Sandalwood room and linen mist will make any home feel extra comfy.  We love misting this on our sheets and towels, and also before guests come over for a true 'feels like home' scent. This blend can be described as...

Creamy shea butter, raw honey, upscale vanilla orchid and smokey sandalwood melt together for a warm & luxurious fusion.

Blush Peony + Mandarin Reed Diffuser

Another great floral option, our Blush Peony + Mandarin reed diffuser is the perfect flameless option for Moms of young kiddos, or Moms who may be a little older and more forgetful. Our reed diffusers are a 'set it and forget it' style home fragrance option. This scent can be described as...

Deep musk & cedar mix with vibrant citrus, sexy rose & playful peonies to create a fresh yet intoxicating aroma.

 

Still looking for the perfect option, have a question, or want a customized suggestion - we can help! Send our maker, Allison, and email at hello@ApplewoodCandleCo.com. 

xx- Allison