—Stephanie Pearson writes the Gear Girl column for 国产吃瓜黑料online.com
As a general rule, moms rule. A great way to show your love and appreciation for the woman who likely nurtured you through pimples, proms, and pre-marriage jitters is a gift that encourages her to get outside to release all that residual stress you created over the years. A few good gifts: (click on any thumbnail to see a full-size image)
鈥 Smartwool Women鈥檚 PhD UltraLight Mini ($16; ) Just like Mom, socks are the foundation for happiness. These merino wool crews not only stay in place and feel good on your feet, they also come in a flowery motif that has Mom written all over it.
听鈥 Klean Kanteen Breast Cancer Fund Bottle ($20; ). Chances are your mom or someone she loves has had a run-in with breast cancer. Help keep the disease at bay by giving her this 鈥淧revention Purple鈥 27 oz. stainless steel hydration bottle. $2 from every sale goes to support the Breast Cancer Fund.
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听鈥 Merrell Iso Fleece Jacket ($79; ). With a feminine fit featuring flattering details like scalloped edges at the waist, this microfleece jacket has seven times greater wind resistance that your average fleece.
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鈥 Eddie Bauer Sandstone Soft Shell Jacket ($80; ). If your mom is of the bionic variety and likes to get amongst the elements, this lightweight, breathable, wind- and water-resistant four-way stretch, double-weave nylon/polyester/spandex jacket will be her new go-to piece.
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鈥 A Tree ($20 for three; ). Flowers are nice, but why not go with a more sustainable option, like an entire tree? If there鈥檚 no room left in Mom鈥檚 backyard, buy a few trees through an organization like WildEarth Guardians. Every spring their Stream Team will plant your donated trees along badly eroded Western waterways. Mom gets good karma and a lovely gift card.