8 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Empty Nest Moms
Help Mom focus on herself with these presents that promote self-care.
Apr 06, 2023
Throughout your childhood and adolescence, your mom celebrated all your accomplishments. She'd nudge you to take care of yourself by doing this, not that, or maybe the other. And though you might not have known it at the time, she always had your best interests at heart.
On Mother's Day, it's important to make sure Mom feels loved. If she's an empty-nester, her once-bustling home is a lot quieter now, and that may take some getting used to. To help with the adjustment, women whose kids have left the coop should focus on self-care and setting aside time for themselves.
“I encourage empty-nest mothers to make the changes they've always wanted," says Lynn Killips, life coach and lifestyle consultant at Leading Potential Health and Wellness. She keeps a flexible work schedule, giving herself the freedom to exercise and do what she enjoys. “I suggest that women make time for friends and join a meet-up group to hike, bike, or form a book club," she says.
Yoga instructor Stefanie Maura Lispey of Writing Yoga inspires empty-nest moms to celebrate their luminous selves. “My Writing Yoga workshops offer people inspiration by weaving reflective writing with yogic moves and mindfulness," she says. “These practices encourage teachers, nurses, and parents to honor themselves by nurturing their self-image and to be curious about the world around them."
What role can you play in all this? By showering her with your generosity, that's how. Make this Moher's Day extra special by showing her how much you appreciate her with a gift from the heart.
Gifts for empty nest moms
Pick Four Preserves and Butters
Pick Four Preserves and Butters
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Your mom may say she doesn't have a sweet tooth, but you know better! Her secret passions are fruit butters and preserves, thickly spread on a muffin or perfect piece of toast. Think of the delight she'll have opening this gift of gourmet breakfast toppings.
Shop : Pick Four Preserves and Butters from Harry & David
AUTHOR
Joyce Murphy is a writer whose professional interests center on wellness and community enterprise. Her work has been featured in Coastal Style, an eastern shore publication. She also contributed a chapter to an award-winning holistic nursing text and has presented at national conferences.
