Mom always said it's better to give than to receive. As kids, that may have sounded crazy, but now we know exactly what she means.
If you shop with the right brands, you can do both at the same time! There are many companies out there that work with philanthropic counterparts to give back to the communities that need it most.
These brands are awesome to keep in mind when Mother's Day rolls around. Not only will mom be ecstatic that you remembered and got her something, but she'll love that the gift also serves a bigger purpose.
Ten Little Family Socks Collection
Starting at
$14
from
Ten Little
Ten Little offers organic cotton socks and sustainable shoes for growing little feet. The new Family Socks collection helps adults and kids match in adorable styles.
Ten Little partners with Soles4Souls to give back. Together, they provide shoes to people who need them most while creating sustainable jobs. If your child sizes up in shoes, Ten Little will send you a shipping label to donate your child’s outgrown shoes.
Smile Farms Seed Kits
From
$19.99
to $34.99
from
1-800-Flowers
Gifting mom a seed kit also gifts her quality time when she's ready to plant them with the kids. These grow-your-own seed kits come in coloring-book-style bags that help you and your little ones add a personal touch.
The seed kits are part of a collection that sees 1-800-Flowers partner with Smile Farms to donate 20% of the net proceeds in support of its work providing developmentally disabled adults with meaningful employment opportunities.
Material Kitchen's The reBoard
$35
from
Material Kitchen
This cutting board is perfect for moms who get down in the kitchen. These BPA-free, dishwasher-safe cutting boards don't use any virgin plastic and are a nice step toward a sustainable kitchen. And 50% of the proceeds of sales on colors To Pó-Po With Love and Reimagine Justice will go to Heart of Dinner and Drive Change to support the AAPI community.
Acacia Wood Heart Bowl
From
$12
to $40
from
The Little Market
The Little Market is a nonprofit founded by Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla to help economically empower women in underserved communities. The organization works with individuals living in poverty, people with disabilities, women transitioning out of homelessness, refugees, and survivors of trafficking and domestic violence. The purchase of the Acacia Wood Heart Bowl empowers artisans at SAFFY in the Philippines.
Ulani Lariat Necklace
$79
from
Stella & Dot
Stella & Dot is committed to giving back with every purchase. When you order, the total price is rounded up, and the brand donates products or funds based on the needs of its giving partners, which focus on the health and financial and emotional well-being of women and children.
The Ulani Lariat Necklace is a beautiful textured chain that's on trend and can work with so many looks. Micropave crystals add a boost of shine to make it extra special.
Adult 'Like a Girl' Tee in Agave
$44.99
from
Sseko Designs
Sseko Designs began as a way for highly talented Ugandan women to fund their college careers. Now the brand continues to support women in Uganda as they pursue their education.
As part of the Sseko Designs Mother's Day collection, this T-shirt shows mom that you learned the lesson she's been teaching you all your life.
Thrive Market 1-Year Membership
$60
from
Thrive Market
Thrive Market delivers the healthiest, tastiest products right to your door while putting sustainability first. There are groceries for people of all dietary needs and different value sets. Every membership you buy provides a membership for a low-income or first-responder family.
The Giving Keys
$42
from
The Giving Keys
The Giving Keys are a gift meant to be given away when you're through. The necklaces are hand-stamped with inspirational words like Believe, Love, Strength, or a personalized word. Embrace your word for as long as you need, then pass the keys on. A portion of sale profits are donated to nonprofit partner Chrysalis, which provides employment resources and support for those transitioning out of homelessness.
Ocean Art Prints
From
$40
to $325
from
PangeaSeed
If your mother is worried about Mother Earth, one of PangeaSeed's splendid art prints could be a perfect gift for her. Buying a print from PangeaSeed helps support ocean conservation outreach and education. Each print addresses a different issue in ocean conservation.
The Cultivate Kindness Journal Bundle
$48
from
Feed Project
This sweet tote will remind everyone to cultivate kindness. The bundle comes with a navy journal. Beside any purchase you make on the site, you can see the number of school meals your purchase can provide children facing food insecurity both in the US and around the world.
FEED 'Mom on a Mission' Organic Cotton Diaper Tote
$37.99
from
Buybuy Baby
For a mom who needs a message stronger than your average diaper bag delivers, this tote is an awesome addition. Together with FEED, Buybuy Baby will donate 20 school meals to kids in need for every tote purchased.
Psst: If you choose to purchase an item from this list, LittleThings may receive a small cut. Items and advertised discounts are up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the discount may be different at a later date.
