Mother’s Day is just around the corner! To make your life a bit easier, we have partnered with 17 businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits to create the ultimate Ethical Mother’s Day Gift Guide complete with exclusive discount codes. Scroll to see gifts in 6 different categories, including Jewelry, Clothing, Home Décor, Self-Care Essentials, Bags and Wallets, and a bonus category at the end. We know that your mother will love the items we have picked out for her special day!
Jewelry:
Roll-On Bracelet Party in Provence
Aid Through Trade
Exclusive discount code for 30% off through the end of May, 2020: SMDS30
This gorgeous glass bead bracelet will definitely put a smile on your mother’s face! Aid Through Trade employs 200 female artisans in Nepal and adheres to the highest fair trade standards. Some of these women were victims of bonded child labor, so being able to have dignified work that pays fairly has changed their lives for the better. Aid Through Trade has distributed over 500 scholarships to youth in marginalized communities and regularly provides vision checks and glasses to artisans in need.
Gold and Turquoise Sunburst Stud Dangle Earrings
Fair Tribe – Starfish Project Collection
Exclusive discount code for 20% off: STOP20
These 18k gold and turquoise earrings will always be in style! They were made by The Starfish Project, an organization that rescues women in Asia from human trafficking and provides them with a place to live, professional training, and work creating jewelry. Your purchase helps these women establish financial independence and experience freedom.
Clairna Tassel Earrings – Pale Rose
The Mustard Seed Marketplace
Exclusive discount code valid through May 5th for 15% off: MOTHERSDAY15
These elegant earrings make a great addition to any woman’s jewelry box. The hammered aluminum and tassel earrings were handmade according to fair trade standards by artisans in Haiti. The Mustard Seed Marketplace prides itself on using your purchase to make a powerful impact. Feeding the hungry, providing jobs for overcomers of sex-trafficking, and supporting small businesses are just a few of the ways The Mustard Seed Marketplace gives back.
The Mustard Seed Marketplace
Exclusive discount code valid through May 5th for 15% off: MOTHERSDAY15
This intricate, fair trade necklace was handmade using clay and recycled metals by women in India. We are positive your mother does not have anything like it in her jewelry box. She will love that The Mustard Seed Marketplace gives back by feeding the hungry, providing jobs for overcomers of sex-trafficking, and supporting small businesses.
Made For More NV
Customize this gorgeous necklace with a name, place, or word important to your mother. Each necklace is hand stamped by a survivor of sex trafficking and 100% of the proceeds are used to help support survivors. You can read my interview with Made For More NV’s founder here.
For her Wardrobe:
The TERRA dot-dash printed tie-front shirt in White/Black
Elegantees
Exclusive discount code for 20% off your order: SMDS
This cute top is the perfect gift for any stylish mom as she heads into warmer weather! Each tie-front shirt was lovingly made by women who have overcome sex trafficking in Nepal. Your purchase helps ensure that these women will never be forced back into sexual exploitation. Use this link to automatically add the discount to your purchase.
Fair Anita
Exclusive discount code for 15% off through the end of May, 2020: SMDS
With its beautiful message about kindness, this shirt will not disappoint. It is made from 100% organic cotton and eco-friendly dyes, so what’s not to love? Additionally, it is made by women in India under fair trade conditions, so your mother will feel proud to show it off!
Rococo Tee Blue with Multicolor Embroidery
Fair Trade Winds
Exclusive discount code for 15% off: SMDS15
This cute tee was hand-embroidered with multi-colored flower imagery, so any mother familiar with sewing will appreciate the work that went into making this piece of art! It is light and loose-fitting, so it will flatter anyone who wears it. Your mother will love wearing this fair trade shirt out and about or at home!
The LENA ruffle hem tunic in Teal Ocean
Elegantees
Exclusive discount code for 20% off your order: SMDS
This fashionable shirt can easily be dressed up for a night out or paired with jeans for a more casual look. It is lightweight, breathable, and flattering to all body shapes and sizes. Best of all, your purchase supports survivors of sex trafficking in Nepal! Use this link to automatically add the discount to your purchase.
Untold Shop
Exclusive discount code for 25% off: SMDS25
This trendy sweatshirt is a must-have in any woman’s wardrobe! It’s hard not to love the fun tie-dye design and soft fabric that make this sweatshirt one-of-a-kind. Best of all, 20% of the profit is donated to charities that fight human trafficking or support survivors of human trafficking.
Untold Shop
Exclusive discount code for 25% off: SMDS25
Treat your mother to the matching tie dye sweatpants to complete the look! 20% of the profit will be donated to charities that fight human trafficking or support survivors of human trafficking.
For her home:
Miujiza Handloomed Throw Blanket
Mango + Main
Exclusive discount code for 10% off your order. Valid through June 1st, 2020: SMDS10
This beautiful cotton throw blanket was hand-woven by women rescued from poverty in Kenya. It is the perfect addition to any room, couch, or bed. Not only will you be giving your mother a gorgeous throw blanket, but you will also be supporting artisans in Kenya!
Acacia Creations
Exclusive discount code for 30% off through June 1st: SMDS30
For the mother who is as wise as an elephant! This adorable bowl was hand-carved and painted in Kenya from the finest jacaranda wood. The little elephant will add a whimsical accent to your mother’s home that will make her smile every time she sees it! Additionally, Acacia Creations donates 10% of the proceeds from this bowl to The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and The Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Mango + Main
Exclusive discount code for 10% off your order. Valid through June 1st, 2020: SMDS10
Your mother will absolutely fall in love with these stylish baskets for her wall. They come in a variety of vibrant colors and designs, so no two are exactly alike! Each basket was hand-woven by artisans in Rwanda under fair trade conditions, so you and your mother will feel extra happy every time she sees theses on her wall. There is a loop on the back of the baskets for easy hanging.
Acacia Creations
Exclusive discount code for 30% off through June 1st, 2020: SMDS30
Look no further for the perfect gift for the mother with a green thumb. This chic, black marble planter was handcrafted by master stone masons in Agra, India. Its modern, geometric form makes it a great addition to any room. Best of all, it was made according to fair trade standards.
To Promote Relaxation:
Light Shine Candles
Exclusive discount code for $5 off a candle subscription box: SMDS
Follow lightshinecandles on Instagram to receive a direct message with a 15% off coupon code.
This candle subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving! With scents like Mulled Cider, Lemon Lavender, Vanilla Bean, Mint Basil Sage, and Salted Grapefruit, these candles burn for 40 hours each. They are also free of GMOs, phthalate, and dyes. Best of all, each box includes a $5 donation to the programs and projects of Global Outreach Developments International, an organization that offers programing for refugees, immigrants, widows, children, expectant mothers, and more. Your mother will thank you for filling her home with such heavenly aromas!
Handcrafted Aromatherapeutic Soap
Sea Witch Botanicals
Exclusive discount code for 20% off: bethechange20
Made from the finest vegetable and essential oils, Sea Witch Botanicals’ artisan soaps are sure to delight. The beautiful shell design stamped into the soap along with its stunning colors make this product a work of art. Not only is the soap certified vegan, but it also is made with fair trade materials. Sea Witch Botanicals is a Certified B Corporation which means it reaches the highest standards for the treatment of its workers. Sea Witch Botanicals is also a member of 1% for the Planet, which means it donates 1% of its gross sales to environmental nonprofit organizations.
Sea Witch Botanicals
Exclusive discount code for 20% off: bethechange20
Sea Witch Botanicals’ all-natural incense is the perfect gift for a mother in need of some relaxation. The incense is plant-based and filled with essential oils to promote soothing and healing. It is strong enough to help you feel calm but subtle enough that it will not overwhelm a room.
Bags and Wallets:
Lazarus Artisan Goods
Exclusive discount code for 20% off through the end of May, 2020: SMDS
This stylish tote bag is ideal for carrying a laptop, wallet, files, makeup, and more! It is handcrafted at the Lazarus Academy, a vocational school that provides young men and women in Honduras with useful skills and dignified work. The bag is made from 100% genuine leather and the highest quality metal fixtures. Your mother will think of you and the artisans in Honduras every time she uses it!
Lazarus Artisan Goods
Exclusive discount code for 20% off through the end of May, 2020: SMDS
This cute clutch has enough space for your mother’s cards, cash, and cell phone and pairs perfectly with the Norma Market Tote.
Malia Designs
Exclusive discount code for 25% off: stopslavery25
These stylish, fair trade wallets come in a variety of bold patterns that are sure to brighten any mom’s day. The wallets are small enough to fit in jean or jacket pockets but large enough to hold multiple cards, IDs, and money. The wallets were made by disabled women and other women who are at a high risk of being trafficked in Cambodia. Malia Designs donates a portion of their proceeds to organizations that fight human trafficking in Cambodia and in the United States.
Wayfarer Jewelry Roll Travel Case – Black Matchstick
Fair Anita
Exclusive discount code for 15% off through the end of May, 2020: SMDS
Finally, the perfect travel jewelry case! The many zipped pouches inside will keep all your mother’s rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces organized while she is on the go. It is made from handwoven, organic cotton by fair trade artisans in Cambodia and screen printed with eco-friendly dyes.
Shakti.ism | शक्तिवाद
Exclusive discount code for 10% off: SMDS10
Shakti.ism | शक्तिवाद is a nonprofit social enterprise that employs women from disadvantaged communities in India. These women are paid living wages for their work and learn valuable skills to help them become self-sufficient. Shakti.ism’s bags are made from gorgeous saris that are no longer needed, so your purchase not only helps lift women out of poverty, but also repurposes saris that would otherwise be thrown away. The bags come in a variety of styles and are ideal for a mother on the go! You can read my interview with the founder of Shakti.ism here.
Bonus:
I Love You Mom Bouquet Quilling Card
Fair Trade Winds
Exclusive discount code for 15% off: SMDS15
Treat your mom to a card that is (almost) as beautiful as she is! It is handmade by talented artists in Vietnam with tiny strips of paper that are rolled into shapes and then attached to a card. Once Mother’s Day is over, she can hang it on her wall to display the beautiful piece of art you gave her.
Specialty Grade Arabica, Caturra Variety
San Lázaro Coffee
Exclusive discount code for 15% off through the end of May, 2020: SMDS
Get your mother something she knows and loves this Mother’s Day… Coffee! Based in Honduras, the San Lázaro Coffee farm is woman managed and operated. Additionally, 19 out of the 21 employees are women. San Lázaro Coffee provides its employees with financial freedom so that they can live comfortably and afford to send their children to school.
Odylique
These fair trade, organic lipsticks are an absolute must-have. They are extremely moisturizing and stay on for hours without needing to be reapplied. You can read my review of the lipsticks here for more information. You can also read my interview with the founder of Odylique by Essential Care here.
