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By Jess Novak and Aly Walansky We all want to give our moms a really lovely gift on Mother’s Day, but the old standbys — a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers — can feel a bit clichéd. The best Mother’s Day gifts are creative and thoughtful, and keep both your mom’s interests and personality in mind. So to help you brainstorm, we put together a list of gifts for moms who try to live a healthy lifestyle — and because we all love that free two-day shipping, each of these selection is available on Amazon, too. ......

by Ellen O'Brien These are our favorite stress-relieving products, and we think your mom will love them, too. Finding a great Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be complicated. Likely, your mother (or the motherly figure in your life) is in need of some relaxation. Help her cultivate a stress-free day with gifts that allow her to rest, sleep, read—and take care of her body (and mind). We tested each of these products to ensure they would be appreciated by moms, grandmas, aunts, and sisters everywhere. Here are our top seven gift ideas for Mother’s Day—or any day when you...

Tea is a plant-based beverage, of course. It is harvested from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, one of the few woody evergreen plants to go dormant in winter. Winter dormancy, which happens in Camellia sinensis when days are shorter than 11 h 15 minutes, lasts for at least six weeks every year. It’s an important biological feature for Camellia sinensis to survive cold winters, and also affects the economic output of the tea plant.  The new growth, tender shoots and buds of the plant, are what’s harvested and processed as tea. Tea is picked during specific growing seasons - early and late Spring and then...

by Gabrielle Ulubay For every mom, covering every interest. Mother's Day falls on May 8 this year, which means it's just around the corner. And while you may have already gotten something for mom this holiday, if you're anything like me, you're also a bit of a last-minute shopper and are scrambling to find the perfect gift for your mom. After all, between a pandemic, an economic crisis, and the pressures of having kids to begin with, she sure does deserve it this year. Below, check out our favorite Mother's Day gifts, organized by interest. And while you're perusing, keep in mind...