I remember the moment I realized I couldn't remember the last time I'd taken a full, uninterrupted shower. My toddler was banging on the bathroom door, my phone was buzzing with work emails, and I was mentally calculating how many minutes I had before the chicken needed to come out of the oven. That's motherhood for you – this beautiful, chaotic dance where your own needs somehow always end up last on the list.

Motherhood is easily one of life's most profound journeys—a rollercoaster of overwhelming love, bone-deep exhaustion, belly laughs, and sometimes, if we're being honest, tears shed in the pantry while hiding from everyone for just five blessed minutes of peace. We give and give until sometimes it feels like there's nothing left but fumes and cold coffee.

This Mother's Day, I want to talk about turning some of that fierce love back toward yourself.

When my own mother was raising us, she rarely took time for herself. It was a badge of honor somehow—this complete self-sacrifice. Only years later did she confess how much she regrets losing touch with her own identity during those demanding years. "I wish I'd been kinder to myself," she told me, "because my children would have benefited from seeing that example."

And she's right. When we take time to refill our own cups, we're not being selfish—we're modeling something essential for our children: that caring for yourself isn't an indulgence, it's a necessity. That boundaries matter. That a woman's worth isn't measured solely by how much she gives away of herself.

Finding Your Way Back to You

If you're like me, you might almost feel uncomfortable with the idea of prioritizing yourself. Maybe you've forgotten how, or maybe (let's be real) guilt shows up the moment you try. Start small. Start gentle.

1.🌿 Dirt Under Your Fingernails: Garden Therapy

There's something almost primally soothing about tending to growing things—it's slow, quiet work that reconnects you to the rhythm of the natural world. Our Garden Therapy Tool Set isn't just about pretty tools (though they are beautiful)—it's about giving yourself permission to step outside, feel the morning sun on your face, and remember that growth takes time. 

2.💜The Sacred Evening Hour: Lavender Dreams

"After bedtime" used to mean "finally, I can fold laundry in peace." But what if we reclaimed at least part of that precious time? What if the first thirty minutes after the kids are down was sacred space—just for you?
Our Lavender Sleep Essentials were created by a mother of three who found herself constantly exhausted but unable to actually rest when she finally got the chance. The Lavender Essential Oil isn't just another pretty scent—it's a signal to your nervous system that it's time to downshift. Pair it with our weighted Lavender Eye Pillow, and you're giving your body permission to release the tension you've been carrying in your shoulders, your jaw, your forehead all day long.

3.🔔 Finding Center When Life Is Chaos: The Bowl That Sings

A friend once described motherhood as "constantly being interrupted." We start tasks we never finish, begin sentences we never complete, and often feel scattered in a dozen different directions.
That's why our Meditation Singing Bowl has become one of our most-requested Mother's Day gifts. Its resonant tone does something almost magical to a chaotic household—it cuts through the noise, creating a pocket of space where you can remember how to breathe again.
Sarah, a mother of twins, keeps hers on the kitchen counter: "When I feel myself about to lose it—when everyone needs something NOW and I'm stretched too thin—I take 30 seconds to strike the bowl and just listen until the sound completely fades. It's like hitting a reset button on my patience."
You don't need to be a meditation expert. You don't need an hour of silence. You just need the courage to claim a moment of stillness in the whirlwind.

A Gift That Honors the Whole Woman

If you're shopping for a mother in your life—or dropping hints about what you might like this year—consider moving beyond the standard flowers and chocolate (though those are lovely too!). Choose something that acknowledges her complexity, her humanity beyond the role of caregiver.
Every piece in our Mother's Day Self-Care Collection was designed with this intention: not just to pamper, but to nurture something deeper—her sense of self, her right to rest, her connection to her own inner wisdom that sometimes gets drowned out in the beautiful chaos of raising humans.
This Mother's Day, my wish for you is simple: May you feel truly seen—not just for all you give and do and manage—but for who you are at your core. May you remember that taking care of yourself isn't a luxury. It's the foundation that makes everything else possible.Because the truth is, you can't pour from an empty cup. And you, dear mother, deserve to be filled up too.

~Written by someone who's been there, forgotten to eat lunch, and found Cheerios in her bra at the end of the day...and wouldn't trade this wild journey for anything.