Keeping it real with you: being a mompreneur is a beautiful, yet chaotic, rewarding kind of hustle that never stops. Between running a business, holding down a household, managing meals, meetings, and meltdowns, I don’t always have time for myself. Sounds familiar?
I’ve curated a list of Mother’s Day gifts that speak directly to us—the women who build daily empires between breakfast and bedtime. These gifts aren’t just really cute. They’re thoughtful, useful, and designed to celebrate the wholeness of who we are: bosses, mamas, and women.
Whether you’re shopping for your sister, friend, business coworker, mom, or yourself (no judgment; we deserve it, too), here are seven gift ideas from a fellow black mompreneur who gets it.
1. A Self-Care Hamper
We’re constantly pouring into everything and everyone. A self-care hamper is your reminder that rest is not a reward, it’s your right.
Novelty Oils, an Etsy seller, offers several self-care boxes and baskets to support our routines. You can order a box matching your favorite mompreneur’s vibe–soft slippers, essential oils, face masks, and more.
Another option is The Betterness Box, a carefully curated box of products sourced from Black and women-owned businesses. Past boxes have included affirmation cards, eye balm, self-help books, and other skincare products.
Whatever you do, don’t skip a handwritten note–those words mean more to us than you think!
2. The Jewelry Box
We all have that little dish or drawer where earrings go to disappear, right? A jewelry box is one of those things we don’t think to buy for ourselves, but it makes a huge difference. This monogrammed jewelry box can be placed on your dresser or tucked in your suitcase for travel.
3. Recipe Books: For Mompreneurs Who Cook to Ground Herself
Okay, let’s not underestimate the joy of a beautiful cookbook. Soul food is a huge part of our culture–it’s there for every moment, big and small. It’s not only a legacy; it is also, in many ways, therapeutic. Cooking can be creative, grounding, and even spiritual when we are not rushing.
Gifting a beautiful recipe book is a subtle saying: Keep feeding your soul, too.
Look for cookbooks by Black chefs or wellness-centered recipe collections if she’s into health and healing. Kardea Brown’s book, The Way Home: A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes honors her family’s Gullah/Geechee culinary traditions. If you want to gift a book with healthy soul food options, Soul Food Love: Healthy Recipes Inspired by One Hundred Years of Cooking in a Black Family: A Cookbook by mother-daughter duo Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams.
You can add sticky notes on a few pages with comments like “Make this for your next brunch!” This shows that you see her passions beyond her hustle.
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4. Candles
As women constantly setting the tone for our homes, families, and businesses, we need something that helps us reclaim our energy. Candles are a little luxury that reminds us, “This space belongs to you.”
Personally I love the relaxing scent of lavender, or when I need to feel alive, peppermint does the trick. Find one with rich, grounding scents, maybe warm amber or a citrus-ginger blend, to re-energize the home space. Etsy seller Liz’s Urban Chic Living offers a candle with an affirming message that smells great. The Black Girl Magic Modern Candle is soy-based and burns for up to 60 hours. Choose from several fragrances such as White Sage + Lavender, Clean Cotton, and Sea Salt + Orchid.
5. A New Coffee Blend
If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of Morning Joe to get the day going or some tea to relax. I have my tried and true–Bustelo for coffee and lemon ginger for tea, but there’s always room to try something new. Noire Pack offers several coffee sample options while Maati’s Tea Time sells loose blend teas.
6. Affirmation Cards and Journals
Is it cliché? Maybe. Is it essential? Absolutely. Affirmations keep us sane through kid interruptions and hold us down through crazy client calls. More Than A Mrs offers affirmation cards and journals that remind us that we are dope and powerful.
7. A Stylish Tote Bag: For the Woman Who Carries It All
Moms are always carrying the weight of the world: laptop, planner, snacks, chargers, receipts, lip gloss, affirmations, water bottles… all in one bag. Buy one that holds it all down and looks good doing everything. Choose a tote with structure, interior pockets, and durable straps. You’re gifting functionality and fashion— you can opt for neutral or bold patterns. Remember minimal design with maximum function. Afro Puff Gifts has several tote bags that share self–affirming messages while offering enough space for your items.
If you want to go the extra mile, tuck in a small gift card to her favorite coffee shop or bookstore.
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Last Thoughts From A Black Mompreneur
We don’t just deserve flowers. We deserve intention, celebration, rest, and joy. These gifts are more than objects; they’re reminders that we’re seen, valued, and worthy of care that doesn’t come last on the list.
This Mother’s Day, skip the usual and easy and go with the gifts that reflect our lives.
We are always building something from the ground up. The least we can do is build a gift that matches our magic.
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