When it comes to crunchy moms, gift-giving can be a challenge. Here are over 30 of the best gifts for crunchy moms, perfect for Christmas, birthdays, and other special occasions!
Your Crunchy Mom Expert
As someone my friends call “crunchy”, I know firsthand how tricky gift-giving can be. Like any mom, crunchy moms love practical gifts that simplify life, help them unwind, or just something small and meaningful.
The challenge is that naturally-minded moms tend to be pickier and a bit minimalist. But don’t worry, I’ve rounded up the perfect gifts that are 100% crunchy mom approved!
Under $20
Wildflower Seeds – A fun, easy gift that anyone with a small planting space will enjoy!
Loose-leaf tea – Loose-leaf tea is often higher quality than other teas, and it’s the perfect way to avoid the chemicals that are often used in tea bags. To make a nice gift set, you can add a jar of local honey!
Stainless Steel Vegetable Peeler – Most cooks could use an upgrade to their vegetable peeler!
Beeswax Taper Candles – Beeswax candles are not only beautiful and non-toxic, but they may even purify the air.
Nourishing Traditions Cookbook – The classic cookbook every crunchy mom needs!
Silicone Drinking Lids for Mason Jars – If you’ve seen the crunchy mom in your life walking around drinking from a mason jar, chances are she would love these lids to reduce spills.
Organic Bamboo Cutting Board – Bamboo cutting boards not only look great in your kitchen, but they’re a healthy way to prep food.
Goat Milk Soap – One of the best soap choices for sensitive skin (and everyone else’s skin too)!
Attitude Body Lotion – Non-toxic lotion can be hard to find, but this lotion is EWG verified and contains 98.7% natural ingredients.
Oven Mitt and Pot Holder Set – If the crunchy mom in your life spends lots of time in the kitchen, how about getting her an oven mitt and pot holder set that matches her kitchen decor?
Reusable Cotton Makeup Remover Pads – These feel so nice on your skin and are a great way to reduce waste and save money!
Glass Nail File – The easiest way to keep nails looking nice, and she’ll never have to buy disposable nail files again.
Potted Houseplant – Live plants are a beautiful addition to any home, and they also help to clean the air!
Organic Dark Chocolate – There aren’t too many moms out there who wouldn’t be excited about a bar of organic dark chocolate (bonus points if it’s a fun flavor)!
Under $50
100% Wool Socks – The perfect, cozy gift during colder months!
Glass Tea Kettle – Glass tea kettles look beautiful on top of the stove and pair perfectly with flowering tea.
Non-toxic Candle – Candles are a wonderful addition to any home, but unfortunately most release harmful chemicals into the air. You can solve that problem with these lovely natural candles!
Essential Oil Diffuser – If a mom doesn’t already have one, she needs one!
Cast Iron Skillet – The cooking tool no one should be without! It makes everything better from homemade Salisbury steak to Dutch babies.
The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting: Crafting Live-Cultured Foods and Drinks with 100 Recipes from Kimchi to Kombucha Cookbook – Whether she’s already into fermenting or not, this is a beautiful book with lots of fun how-tos, recipes, and photos.
Linen Apron – Anyone who spends much time in the kitchen needs a good apron.
Flowering Tea – This is a unique and beautiful twist on a classic cup of tea.
100% Cotton Nightgown – Pajamas made with 100% natural fibers are hard to find, but they’re what every crunchy mom wants to be wearing.
Magic Bullet Single Serving Blender – This makes it easy to blend a quick smoothie or shake!
100% Organic Cotton Throw Blanket – Who doesn’t love a cozy blanket? This organic cotton throw will be her new favorite way to curl up on the couch.
Under $100
Solly Baby Wrap – If she has a young baby, this wrap is the ultimate must-have.
Cast Iron Dutch Oven – There are so many uses for a cast iron dutch oven from making yogurt to Indian beef curry, and, as a bonus, it looks beautiful in the kitchen!
100% Silk Nightgown – Chances are, she’d love to sleep in something this luxurious but would never spend the money on it herself.
Fermentation Crock – The easiest way to make perfect homemade sauerkraut and other ferments every time.
Handmade Gift Ideas for Moms
Frozen meal – If she’s in a busy season (especially pregnancy or postpartum), this is one of the very best gifts.
Homemade beeswax food wraps – Yes, you can buy them, but they’re so fun and simple to make. They’re the perfect gift for anyone who wants to cut down on their plastic use (basically every natural mom).
Tallow lip balm – Lip balm is surprisingly easy to make, so you can make a big batch and share it with all your loved ones!
Hand Sanitizer – With only a few simple ingredients, this hand sanitizer will feel so much better on her skin than store-bought and she won’t have to worry about synthetic chemicals.
Personalized gift basket – Fill a gift basket with a combination of her favorite things or make it themed.
Body butter – This simple body butter has a rich and luxurious texture that will leave her skin smooth and glowing!
Baby balm – This is the ultimate gentle moisturizer safe for everyone from newborns to moms! It’s made with only a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes.
Healthy cookies or snacks – No one ever said “no” to homemade cookies and snacks, and crunchy moms will especially love healthy ones like these cranberry walnut cookies!
What’s your favorite gift for crunchy moms that you’ve given or received? Let me know in the comments!
