Top Gift Ideas for a Hot Mama
/Many a woman in midlife has been given a gift that has made her feel unseen and worse… old and unsexy. Flash forward to the fun I had creating this list that reflects a lot of the true gift desires of the women I talk to everyday. We want to feel cool while looking hot, we want to laugh and feel connected to others going through menopause and empowered to create the love and life we want for our this new adventure!
Here are a few gift ideas for more thoughtful, appreciated gifts for the woman you love shifting into menopause (maybe it’s you!):
Neoprene Dumbbells: Strength training is not optional for women in midlife who want to maintain muscle, bone density, mobility and overall body composition and confidence. Neoprene hand weights are much more comfortable in my opinion than metal and this set comes with a few weight options and a simple rack to keep your iron organized.
Three Nectars Balm: Declining levels of estrogen receptors can contribute to increased joint and muscle pain along with slower recovery and stiffness as women age. Floracopeia’s Three Nectars Balm features Himalayan Juniper, Tibetan Tansy and Rhododendron wild-harvested essential oils which not only work quickly to relieve pain but also smells incredible. Joy Organics CBD salve co-founded by Joy and Todd Smith when Joy started to struggle with sleep and other issues is another soothing option for muscle and joint recovery.
The Golden Hour Kit: The Golden Hour kit is a must-have for a midlife woman’s sexual wellness routine. Yes, many women in midlife experience sexual health issues including painful sex, dryness and low libido. But sexual health is important for lowering stress, maintaining vaginal and pelvic health, better sleep and overall, feeling sexy and confident as women age. This combo from Tabu, which was started by a mother-daughter team, includes a personal massager (read: vibrator), natural lubricant and a wireless charger to keep you… humming.
An Explorer Chick Gift Card: Women in midlife often experience a revived ability and interest in travel and adventure and are ready for their travel dreams to come true rather than get placed on that familiar back burner. Explorer Chick is an adventure travel company just for women with a mission to empower women to get outdoors and support uncommon, transformative trips and vacations. Honor her wanderlust with a gift card!
Boody Goodnight Slip Sleep Dress: Feeling sexy yet cool and temperature-flexible while navigating hot flashes and nightsweats can feel impossible. Boody’s line of sleepwear and undergarments are made of bamboo which is thermo-regulating, sustainable and super silky. The moisture-wicking fabric keeps you comfortable even if you wake up sweating. And they are a B-company meaning they are committed to fair labor and environmentally-friendly practices.
CBD Tea from Buddha Teas: Blissful rest does not have to be a thing of the past for women moving through menopause yet sleep disorders are experienced by 40% of women in perimenopause and up to 60% of women in menopause. CBD has been shown to help reduce restlessness and encourage relaxation and support better sleep in women. Buddha Teas has created a tasty line of CBD teas that come in flavors like chamomile, peppermint, turmeric ginger and cacao fusion. Each bag contains 5 mg of CBD. You can buy a sampler box and try them all!
Osea Vagus Nerve Pillow Spray: Stimulating your vagus nerve (that highway between your gut and your brain) has been shown to calm nerves and lift mood. Osea’s vagus nerve pillow spray and corresponding bath oil smell incredible and help restore your serene self while also smoothing skin with a blend including olive, meadowfoam, citrus and lavender oils. Osea was founded by women and embraces clean beauty commitment and the power of the ocean! Carry one spray in your purse and leave one by your bedside for a little ahhh…. wherever you find yourself.
The Eves by Grace Sammon. Grace Sammon is a phenomenal storyteller and in her novel, The Eves, she weaves together the stories of women going through transitions across multiple generations and continents. Connecting with characters in a novel who have some ummm… wisdom is empowering and confirming that we can get our sht together at any age…. or not. And since most of us were never educated about what to expect in menopause, if you are looking for a non-fiction book about menopause, check out the ultimate go-to, The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunther (author of the Vagina Bible).
Sea2Table Subscription: Sea2Table is a seafood subscription service that makes wild seafood – responsibly-caught from healthy oceans – available to you, no matter where in the United States you live. They offer only sustainable, traceable wild fish from well-managed U.S. fisheries. Why gift a fish certificate?? Well, women in midlife need more omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish and shellfish, to manage perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms including depression and mood disorders, vasomotor issues (hot flashes), dull skin and hair, joint pain, mental clarity and vaginal dryness. A Sea2Table gift card can help her avoid the confusion and inconvenience out of purchasing wild-caught, sustainable fish and drop it at her door in frozen, convenient packages.
Raaka Chocolate: No woman in midlife can resist the call of high-quality dark chocolate! Dark chocolate above 72% cacao can satisfy sweet cravings and combat depression and other mood changes that happen in perimenopause. Raaka, a small batch unroasted chocolate maker in Brooklyn, NY, sources its cacao directly from the cooperatives and growers of cacao calling themselves a grower-centric organization. She will love the Chocolate Library Gift Box which features a number of varieties such as Pink Sea Salt and Ginger Snap of their gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free bars.
Wow… that was really fun and now I’ve made my own list as well! Enjoy and happy giving to you and your favorite women!
