Gifting Unique Cannabis-Themed Presents for the Modern Mom on Mother's Day

We’re not sure if your mom was the type of parent you had to hide your cannabis use from, or someone who would smoke up with you if she had any spare time. As relationships with the familial unit changes over time, however, so does a relationship with cannabis, and Mother’s Day gives a perfect opportunity to introduce or deepen both. And as it turns out, there are several different opportunities to select a gift that reflects her interests and lifestyle. Whether it's health-focused CBD/hemp-infused skincare or tasteful accessories to go along with her recreational use, there’s plenty of options to explore, so be sure to dive in for some sound (if not necessarily maternal) advice.

CBD-infused Skincare and Wellness Products

Luckily for us, cannabinoid receptors are not just in the brain, but all over the body, including the skin, making them a perfect target for skin care products. The excitement for years has focused on CBD, which some swear upon to both improve skin texture and provide a sense of relaxation. Even high-end products like Saint Jane’s Hydrating Petal Crème integrate the compound into their formulas, and the well-respected skincare brand Kiehl’s uses hemp for its Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate Face Oil. There’s even longtime cannabis-exclusive brands like Lord Jones, Cannuka and Charlotte’s Web that make not only skincare products, but gummies and tinctures that can spread CBD’s calm throughout the body as well.

Cannabis Accessories

If your mom started smoking cannabis in the “good old days,” she may be surprised to learn that you don’t have to store it in a shoe box anymore. The New York-based lifestyle designer Her Highness sells a Thigh-High Stash Box made of marble that you can store flower, a lighter and even some gummies. As for smoking devices, companies like Sackville break pipes out of the glassblower cliches in favor of sleek clean designs. And that’s not to mention your own local designers, which are often carried by your own local dispensary.

Cannabis-inspired Jewelry

In 2019 Lucia Silvestri made a splash by wearing cannabis leaf-themed necklaces. The pricetag for one of them: $320,000. While you may not necessarily be able to dig that deeply into your pockets for your gift this year, it should show that cannabis leaves are no longer as stigmatized as they once were. High Point Jewelry has a 14-karat cannabis leaf necklace, however, that at $99 does project luxury at a bargain price. Made Art Boutique also goes back in time for a botanical cannabis silk scarf which eschews stoner convention for a thoughtful depiction of cannabis in a classic historical context.

Mom-Friendly Cannabis Buds

Of course, when all is said and done, there’s the cannabis flower itself, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to introduce your mother to some new strains if she does partake. We selected five strains for their relaxing, spa-like qualities, some mild, some ultra-potent.

Blueberry: a tasty, blueberry-scented indica-dominant that’s been around since the ‘70s. Good for moments when you need to push the world away.
Sin CBD: A CBD-dominant bud that carries a light touch. Emphasizes the calm, without the overpowering kick of too much THC. Strawberry Shortcake: Yet another fruit-scented taste treat, this bud is another indica-dominant that has some distinct medicinal properties, from sedation to pain relief.
CBD Shark: This strain is a good introduction to 1:1 CBD strains, with a lovely herbal aftertaste and a peaceful, gradual high.
Bahama Mama: For those mothers who are frequent smokers, this hybrid allows for both euphoria and relaxation with a sour and tangy taste to boot.

Cannabis-infused Meals

Whether she likes to cook or not, it’s doubtful your mother would want to cook on Mother’s Day, so if you’re in a legal city or state, you may want to take advantage of a cannabis chef in your area to cater a meal. From savory to sweet, cannabis chefs can make meals ranging from vegan to a classic four-course meal, and they can often be found on services like Yelp, or accessing your local dispensary for information on how to access one in your neighborhood.