Making pictures out of macaroni and glitter as a gift for your mom isn’t considered cute anymore when you’re a “grownup.” Pfft—who knew?
But hey—now you can put down the pasta and check out this list of 16 can’t-miss gifts for your mom (and all the mom figures in your life) from small .CA businesses.
And this list doesn’t just apply to Mother’s Day. Nope—what you have here is something for all occasions: gifts for Mom’s birthday, the holidays, random pick-me-ups—and more. You’ll find things here that strike the perfect balance between style and substance, practicality and sentimentality.
And because everything here is from local Canadian businesses with a .CA domain, you can shop easy knowing all of these businesses you’re supporting offer Canada-wide shipping, with prices in CAD!
Sip n’ snack
Genuine Tea
Kato Matcha organic spring harvest
Have a matcha-loving mom? Genuine Tea delivers the goods! Spring harvest matcha is known for being the highest quality out there, with a smooth, creamy texture that lends itself perfectly to a hot tea or cold iced drink. Lovely all around!
Sweet Flour
Signature brownie & bar gift box
This is chewy, fudgy proof that gifts don’t always have to be elaborate. Sweet Flour gets you right to the good stuff with their beautifully packaged chocolate chunk fudge brownie and toffee crunch cookie bar gift box. Indulgent, yes, but that’s what every good mom-kid bonding session is made of!
Neighbourhood Coffee
2-bag coffee subscription
Everyone knows coffee is the not-so-secret fuel of motherhood! And with Neighbourhood Coffee’s two-bag mix-and-match subscription, you can give Mom a gourmet pick-me-up each month. Every bean is small-batch and artisan roasted, with bold flavours that celebrate Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Whimsical Crispie
6-pack rice crispie collection
Meet the rice crispies your mother warned you about. Not because they’re a bad influence, mind you. But because they’re so flat-out amazing. Whimsical Crispie elevates this humble, gooey snack food to an art form, and you can gift Mom six of the finest crispies she’ll ever taste. Start with their “Gimme Schmooore” rice crispie and go from there!
Joie de Vivre
Pink gin
Joie de Vivre’s pink gin is sure to be your mom’s bevvy of choice. With its notes of bright lemon, zesty orange and raspberries, it’s brilliant over ice, served chilled or as part of a classic G&T.
The Micro Farmers
Microgreens grow kit
Transform Mom into a kitchen micro-farmer with these microgreen growing kits. You’ll find everything needed to raise 12 weeks’ worth of healthy, compact-sized crops of greens, herbs, wheatgrass and more!
Clothing and accessories
MPG Sport
Dreamweave relaxed pants
Now, this is athleisure wear done right! MPG’s Dreamweave pants are luxuriously soft, stylish and well-suited to venturing out or relaxing at home—no midday wardrobe changes needed! And if you’re really looking to score mom-points, you can get her the matching (and equally snuggly) mock neck sweatshirt.
Atelier Garneau
Cozy slippers
Flower arrangements wither and die, but cozy slippers live in the heart and mind of moms forever. That’s just a fact. These ultra-durable sheepskin and suede slippers are perfect for slow mornings, cottage weekends and lounging around the house in style.
Te Koop
Baggu nylon shoulder bag
It’s a little slouchy, a little structured, but completely ready for whatever Mom’s day throws at her. This lightweight nylon shoulder bag is roomy enough for the essentials (and then some), with smart interior storage to keep everything in its proper place. Plus, the bag is made from recycled materials, so it’s stylish and sustainable!
Marmalade Designs
Build-your-own brass bangle
A gorgeous, personalized jewellery piece for the mom who deserves something thoughtful and one-of-a-kind. This hand-formed brass bangle lets you add a whole range of charms that tell your mom’s story—be it initials, symbols or other little sentimental reminders.
Just-Ti
Titanium 12 mm hoop earrings
These ultra-light titanium earrings are made with sensitive ears in mind. That means no itching, no irritation and no midday regret. Instead, your mom gets a classy, versatile statement piece that quietly upgrades every outfit.
Rest and recreation
Little Stitchy Bee
Learn-to-embroider kit
Introduce your mom to the ultra-satisfying world of embroidery with a beginner’s embroidery kit from Little Stitchy Bee. Here, you’ll find over two hours of instructional videos and easy-to-follow instructions along with a set of needles, fabrics and hoops.
Pickleball Depot
Pickleball paddle set
It’s the chill-but-weirdly-competitive sport dominating courts from coast to coast! This paddle set from the aptly named Pickleball Depot includes paddles, balls and even a stylish sling bag. In other words, everything you need to pick up the game and play a few spirited sets!
Black Squirrel Books
‘The Paris Express’ novel
In the event your mom hasn’t disappeared down a romantasy rabbit hole, we’ve got a taut, suspenseful thriller all lined up for her! Enter The Paris Express, a historical novel that reimagines an 1895 French railway disaster, and is packed with memorable characters, twists and turns.
The Fresh Wife
Calm balm
Formulated with a soothing mix of lavender, chamomile, bergamot and cedarwood, this calming balm helps daily-life stresses simply melt away in minutes!
Puzzles Canada
Villager emerald bookstore 1000-piece puzzle
What better way for Mom to rest and relax than with a classic puzzle? She’ll love putting together this gorgeous and colourful hand-illustrated village bookstore nearly as much as hearing about your latest relationship drama.
We hope this gift list helps you find a present to surprise and delight your mom. And hey—maybe you’ll even get bumped up a few rungs on the “favourite child” rankings. Remember: for all your other gifting needs, you can visit our other .CA Small business gift guides for inspiration year-round!
