2021 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Mother’s Day is coming up soon. Have you thought about any gifts you’re going to give a mother this year? I love to gift out items for Mother’s Day. Not only do I gift them to my mother, but to other mothers as well. I love to give everyone something. It can be tough to figure out what to give, but I have a list that I hope is going to help. You’ll find some great products that will be nice to gift to a mother for Mother’s Day.

Creative Outlier Air V2

Introducing the all-new Creative Outlier Air V2-now upgraded with intuitive touch controls, built-in microphone with Qualcomm® cVc™ 8.0 technology for improved call quality and Super X-Fi® READY for the ultimate wire-free listening experience!

The Outlier Air V2 boasts a total playtime of up to 34 hours, a 5.6 mm superior graphene-coated driver diaphragm, and Bluetooth® 5.0 with aptX™ and AAC audio codecs, so you can enjoy immersive audio all day long. It is also certified IPX5 water-resistant with a comfortable all-day fit that’s perfect for any urbanites with an active lifestyle!

If you’re looking for a pair of earbuds, these are great. With Mother’s Day coming up, these could make for a great gift. I’ve always loved the earbuds myself, and I like that they’re wire free. Those are always the best. I also really enjoy that they’re water-resistant. You never know where or when you may accidently drop them. If you’re looking for some great music, these are going to be so helpful. Of course you can make calls on your phone while using them too. You can then have a hands free call. There are so many great things about these earbuds. For the active lifestylist, this would be perfect. 

Learn more about the Outlier Air V2. 

Color My Cookie

These paint-your-own tasty cookie sets from Color My Cookie come pre-iced with edible watercolors and sprinkles, making them the perfect canvas for her creativity. Remind mom how much she’s appreciated with the “Your A Gem” set. These shortbread cookies were the #1 seller in Color My Cookie’s Pastry Chef Sam Major’s retail bakery–soft, not too sweet, and utterly delicious! The only thing she’ll enjoy more than seeing her cookies come to life as she paints them is eating them!

Every Color My Cookie set includes:

-Six cookies to decorate

-Edible palette with edible watercolors, icing, sprinkles, & edible glitter

-Two paint brushes

-Two cups–one for water, one for sprinkles

-A link to an online cookie decorating tutorial taught by a real pastry chef!

These cookies are really amazing. I love that you can color them up to the way you’d like. They come with everything you may need to make them your own. They’re already iced, so you just need to continue to decorate them. If you love to paint, you’ll love these too. Paint the cookies to your liking and then eat them. Everything is edible, so you can certainly eat them when you’re done. They did an amazing job with the icing too. These cookies look incredible. They’ll make a great gift this Mother’s Day too. 

Learn more about Color My Cookie. 

The Grumpy Octopus

This 12-inch sourpuss octopus is not afraid to tout its intelligence either. Follow The Grumpy Octopus on Instagram where it has thousands of followers and watch its daily activities. Just don’t take it personally. It doesn’t like anyone! You know if it could, there would be eye rolls involved! Please don’t call it cute, adorable, or huggable to its face as it may not go so well. That gets this cephalopod annoyed and angry – note the red demeanor. You will grow to love his perpetual grumpy state even with those glittery eyes. This incredibly soft and huggable plushie provides a skin-friendly, comfortable cuddly feel that is irresistible to adults, kids, babies, and pets. Made from the highest-quality velboa, it measures 12″ x 8″ x 7.5″.

I absolutely love my grumpy octopus. It’s so soft and adorable! (I know, I shouldn’t call it adorable or it may get mad, right?!) This has got to be my favorite plushie now. I love the overall look and color of this octopus. I actually really love that he looks grumpy. I know a few mothers who would love having him as well. I don’t know what it is about grumpy plushies, but I love them. He’s going to make for a great gift this Mother’s Day too. I’ll probably be showing him off a lot more too. 

Learn more about the Grumpy Octopus, or check it out on Amazon. 

Tee Guru USA

MarieBelle Chocolates

 

Classic Breeze Bassinet by Delta Children

Southern Caramel 

Mpix

Mpix is a photo lab with a big heart for storytelling and creation. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas (follow the yellow brick road), they’ve watched their little lab blossom into a living, breathing thing of beauty. With unparalleled quality and impeccable service as our guide, they set out on a path to help you create premium quality photo goodies and stationery that stands the test of time.

From their expert color gurus that make sure every photograph is printed with exceptional color to their fast and furious shipping squad that gets orders out the door within 24 hours, they deliver your favorite snapshots with homemade care every single time.

Metal Prints

Hands down the best Metal Photo Prints available today, your pictures will pop with rich colors & enhanced image clarity. Complete your print on metal with a vibrant glossy finish or a glare-reducing matte finish. Transform your favorite photos into an eye-catching piece of contemporary wall art with a Mpix Modern Metal Print.

Personalized Blankets

The ideal piece to complement your coziest spaces. Add your family or pet name for the perfect living room throw blanket, or celebrate your newborn with a photo collage blanket for the nursery. Find the perfect personalized blanket for the whole family this holiday season.

I absolutely love getting personalized items from Mpix. They have such a huge variety of products to choose from, all of which you can personalize to your liking. I have a couple of products from them that I really love, which is a blanket and metal print. Personalized items are such a great idea when it comes to Mother’s Day. Image the look on your loved ones face when they see one of these beautiful personalized items. I think they’re truly going to appreciate them. They are all made with such great quality too. I am thrilled to have these and can’t wait to get more.

PediPocket

eCreamery

A gift from eCreamery Ice Cream is the sweetest way to say, Happy Mother’s Day! Mom will be in heaven with a dish of hand-churned, premium ice cream in one of our mouth-watering flavors. For an even sweeter treat, you can pair our amazing ice cream flavors with freshly-baked assorted gourmet cookies to make Mom’s day even more special. All our gifts include sweet greetings of love and thanks and since every Mom is unique, we offer a wide variety of Mother’s Day collections, all guaranteed to ensure that you remain “her favorite.”

The Mom’s Sweet Treat Collection includes:

Mom’s Scoops of Love – Vanilla Ice Cream and Toffee Crunch

Mom’s Tub of Hugs – Chocolate Cake Ice Cream with Brownie Bites and Fudge Swirls

Best Mom Ever – Strawberry Ice Cream

Mint to Be My Mom – Mint Cookie Crunch Ice Cream with Fudge Swirls

Plus …One Dozen Assorted Gourmet Cookies with Mother’s Day Labels

If you already love ice cream, you’re going to love eCreamery. This Mother’s Day get her something special from eCreamery. They even have these wonderful labels on their ice cream that have messages for mothers. This is the same with the cookies if you get this package. It comes with both cookies and ice cream. It’s the perfect package for the special mother in your life. Remind her how much she is loved with these special messages and a wonderful treat.

Learn more about eCreamery.

The Idle Free Box

Looking to give your mother something fun to do while stuck at home this Mother’s Day? Ignite her creativity with the crafty gift! The Idle Free Box is an activity-based lifestyle subscription box delivered right to your doorstep. It is a one-stop-shop with fun activities that are turning mundane days into expressive moments of happiness. From DIY painting and embroidery kits to puzzles and workout plans, you’ll be amazed at what will fill your mother’s time! Sign her up because she deserves some fun while at home.

This box is great for those who love to be creative. I know a lot of mothers who are going to enjoy this box, including myself. I love being creative and coming up with fun ideas. A box like this is great for expressing your creativity. I personally love to do crafts, especially with my children. This box is going to help me bring out my creative side. I also love that it comes with a puzzle. I love to do puzzles. It’s the perfect package, especially if you’re stuck inside on a rainy day.

Learn more about The Idle Free Box.

Pit Liquor

Sea Salt Suds

Pet House Candle

Moxie Fitness

Did you know 1 in 3 women leak? It’s called “stress-induced incontinence” and it happens when running, jumping, lifting weights, or even sneezing puts pressure on your bladder. Moxie shorts and capris have a patent-pending design to wick moisture into a middle absorbent barrier, trapping the urine and keeping you dry. Care for them just like you would any other work-out apparel and you can count on them to take good care of you for a long time!

If you enjoy working out but sometimes have leaks, these are the perfect fitness products for you. Working out can be great, but when you have a surprise leak, it can be hard to deal with and sometimes even embarrassing. With the fitness clothing from Moxie Fitness, you won’t have to worry about any leak problems. They are very comfortable to wear as well. I love it when there are pieces of fitness clothing that is actually comfortable. I need to have comfort when it comes to working out. Make sure to use the code MOM21 for 20% off! 

Learn more about Moxie Fitness.

Manta Sleep Mask

MHGN

They created the first Mental Health First Aid Kit with tools to ease stress, anxiety and sensory overload. The kit is portable, lightweight, and a great gift for loved ones. Kits are a great way to normalize mental health and start the conversation if someone may be struggling. Psychologist tested, recommended, and endorsed! Kit video

This kit comes with a lot of wonderful things inside. If you have any stress or anxiety, this is the kit for you. It comes with many great items that can help relieve some of that stress. Lavender is a wonderful scent when it comes to trying to relieve some stress. I love that it came with that essential oil. I really think that can help out a lot. It also comes with clay, a stress ball, a pen and so much more. This will be the perfect gift for someone who may be experiencing some stress or anxiety. I know with the pandemic, this can be really stressful, so this would make for a wonderful gift for anyone.

Learn more about MHGN.

Onthemov

onthemuv.com is the maker of the mini tread which fits under your desk.  It enables treadmill use from a sitting position.  It can be used by anyone — from teens to seniors — while sitting down.  It is digital and weighs approx 10 pounds.  The technology is patented and the product is super cool.

The Onthemuv® miniTREAD® is the evolution of the treadmill to be used from a seated position Co-founders Joanna Medin and Patrick Netter spent years developing the unique and patented miniTREAD. Intentionally engineered to be low to no impact with a small footprint. It incorporates two very natural positions — sitting and walking. The miniTREAD is designed for ease of use and reliability within the older adult, mobility limited and work from home populations and provides virtually the same cardio and muscular benefits as walking on a treadmill at the gym… without leaving the house.

As we age, we lose muscle mass, and this typically results in a loss of strength. Sitting as many hours daily as most of us do can result in a decrease in blood circulation, which is also proven to affect memory, focus and cognitive skills. Joanna and Patrick both watched the decline of their parents and know that if the miniTREAD had been available at that time, it could have had life changing results. We are passionate about providing a safe and effective product to help millions improve their health and keep moving…while seated.

This product has been wonderful. I work from home on the computer, so I sit a lot. This has been able to get me to at least move some more while I’m sitting and doing work. I can even use this if I want to read a book or watch some t.v. It’s wonderful! You can get in some exercising just by sitting with this product. Sit down and start moving your feet. It’s like a mini treadmill. You can do some walking on it, but you have to be sitting down. I have been loving using this product, and so has everyone else in my household. It can be especially great for those that may have a harder time getting up and moving around. This is going to make a wonderful gift for anyone.

Learn more about Onthemuv.

SAFEGRATE

Have you or someone you know cut themselves recently grating or slicing food?  It is a guarantee that most moms will have multiple times because of all the meal prep they do and I have invented a kitchen gadget called SAFEGRATE™ that protects your fingers when you grate food so that meal prep is safe for the whole family.  SAFEGRATE is a fun, safe and inexpensive gift for someone like mom who is in the kitchen a lot and it is very new so SAFEGRATE will be new to most of your readers.

I love this product! I have had problems using a grater before and almost cut myself on them. I’m glad to see a product out there like this that can be helpful in keeping you more safe. I use a grater a lot, especially when it comes to grating cheese. I have almost cut myself so many times that I tend to actually hate using a grater now. I’m so glad that this product was made so that I can now feel safer. This is definitely something you’ll want to have in your kitchen.

Learn more about SAFEGRATE.

Chooka

Skimmers by Chooka – A classic staple for any mom on the go – the easy-toss-on-or-in-your-bag skimmer shoe, waterproof, comfortable, stylishly classic and affordable. They’re Washington Shoe, a 4^th generation family owned footwear company in Seattle. For 130 years they’ve been designing all three of their footwear brands in house. They’re sold at Target, Costco, Nordstrom, Zappos, etc.

Glitter shoes for adults! A slim, lightweight Chooka ballet flat that keeps toes dry on damp days. These skimmers are waterproof and a classic silhouette that you can wear all day.

• Flexible ballet flat
• Matte finish
• Leather accents
• Moisture-absorbent polyester/cotton blend lining
• Microsuede molded insole
• Handmade waterproof vulcanized construction
• Traction rubber outsole with self-cleaning tread pattern

I love these shoes a lot. They’re both beautiful and comfortable. I always look for comfort when it comes to shoes. I need them to be able to be comfortable or I won’t wear them. I also really love how shiny and glittery these shoes are. They really do stand out. I also really enjoy wearing flats. I wear them very often. I think they’re so comfy. They’re going to be great to wear this summer especially. I can’t wait to be able to show these off more. They’re one of my favorite pairs of shoes now. I actually love to wear them around the house right now. If you love flats, I think you’re going to love these too.

Learn more about Chooka.

Green Goddess Supply

Green Goddess Supply is a “cultivation to consumption” cannabis lifestyle brand offering a line of high-quality products to grow, store, prep and consume hemp flower and cannabis products. The company sells direct to consumers at MSRP through its website, and also offers wholesale and distributor accounts to brick and mortar storefronts and industry distributors. Green Goddess Supply strives to exceed expectations and delight customers with quality products and amazing customer service.

How about a Little Pink Steamroller? This mini pipe is cute, functional, and super convenient to toss into a purse or pocket on the go.  This is a classic steamroller style pipe, with the carb hole on the end.   Each pipe is individually hand blown and may vary slightly, but they’re typically 3.25″ long.  Made from a very thick, solid glass pipe costs $18 MSRP.

Another gift option is the handy Medium Wooden Storage Box w/ Latching Lid & Rolling Jig, 6.75” x 4.75” x 2/75”, helps mom store something more important than jewelry.  This high quality pine storage box is super functional and great for all your storage needs. The box latches securely, keeping the contents safely inside. On the inside, there is a removable rolling jig, making it easy for you to roll your own. There are two compartments in the bottom of the box, one compartment is hidden by the rolling jig, while the other has an adjustable partition allowing you to customize your storage space for your needs. On the inside of the lid, there is also a slot to store rolling papers of any size. MSRP $31.99.

If you know anyone who may love greens, these would be some wonderful products for them. I know that not all places have this legalized yet, but for those of you who do, I’m sure you’ll enjoy having these products. It’s nice to have both the pipe and a wooden storage box. Both are made very nice. I like these a lot. The pipe is very beautiful too. It’s such a lovely color. The box is great for storing all your items too. It’s got some great space in there for everything you need.

Learn more about Green Goddess Supply.

Ohza

Ohza is a mimosa and a Bellini in a can and one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer, ready-to-drink beverage companies, and their cocktails come in four flavors: Classic Mimosa, Cranberry Mimosa, Mango Mimosa, and Classic Bellini. Made with 100% real juice and premium sparkling wine, Ohza offers the familiar brunch cocktail with fewer calories and less sugar than other mimosas, qualities mom will love and the perfect complement to any breakfast.

This is a great drink for anyone who loves champagne cocktails. They come in great flavors. These are going to be great for all the mothers out there too. I love that these are already ready to go drink. That means you can just open them up and start drinking them. Another thing I love about these, is that they’re made with 100% juice. I try to stay clear of those that don’t use 100%, so it’s nice to know these are made that way. They’re great tasting drinks for those who want a good cocktail.

Learn more about Ohza.

Stamp Chimp

Got a scrapbooking mom? Then introduce her to Stamp Chimp, a new crafting company which offers a unique array of photopolymer stamps and dies for her crafting needs. They offer:

Stamps – Stamp Chimp stamps are made from photopolymer and are available in various themes which are great for embossing, emboss resist, burnishing, watercolor, alcohol marker techniques and more. They’re also:

• Clear making image placement easy.
• Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
• Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
• Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.

If you know someone who loves scrapbooking, I think they’re going to love some of these products from Stamp Chimp. Scrapbooking is a lot of fun for many. I love being able to save all my memories and make them look nice by scrapbooking. These stamps are going to be great for my scrapbooks. They have many other wonderful products if you’re looking for all your scrapbooking needs. I just really love these stamps a lot. They’re going to make my scrapbooking memories stand out. I love it.

Learn more about Stamp Chimp.

ili New York

This leather organizer bag is not only beautiful on the outside but a workhorse on the inside. Their soft leather crossbody purse is easy to wear, easy to style, and easy to love. Multiple pockets will fit the every day essentials and the built in wallet keeps your cards, money and keys at your fingertips.

I love this bag a lot. I’ve been in need of a new purse for a while. I’m so glad to have gotten this product. I love that it has a lot of space for everything I need. If you know any mothers who need a new bag, this is one to get. They do have a lot of other choices though too. I just really love this one. I put a lot of things inside my bag, so this has been great to have. It has all the space I need for everything. It is very strong and durable too. I always look for a bag that can hold up all my stuff. It’s wonderful!

Learn more about ili New York.

Audra Style

AudraStyle has paved the art-fashion industry as the unique creator of wood and leather jewelry for women featuring a mix of her signature prints and patterns created from her original artwork. With a wide selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories as well as art and home decor, Audra Style’s line is unique, fun, and affordable, plus no two items are identical. With bright, bold colors and patterns, the shapes are cut from wood, acrylic, genuine leather, and brass to mix and match the pieces and patterns in unexpected ways. There are countless styles and designs to choose from, making every item an Audra Style original.

These earrings are all so beautiful. CHeck out all the amazing styles they have! These are going to be great for many of my outfits too. I love that these earrings are made with so much color. They really do stand out. I love earrings like these. Ones that are fun and colorful are my favorites. I love to wear lots of color, so these are wonderful. They have other wonderful accessories you can choose from as well.

Learn more about Audra Style.

Fluid Running

You have likely seen grandmothers doing water aerobics in a Florida gated community and laughed silently as they attempted to exercise “elder style.” This is probably what you picture if someone says, “water workout.” Fluid Running is a serious aquatic high-tech workout developed by certified trainer Jennifer Conroyd after she was injured and needed to rehab to run a marathon. The Fluid Running workout uses a flotation belt and Bluetooth, waterproof headphones that connect with the Fluid Running app in order to hear music-backed workouts, from beginner to extremely advanced, that are led by Jennifer. Your phone stays safe and dry wrapped in a towel or gym bag.  These workouts are performed in deep water such as a pool, lake, or bay. You do not travel during the workouts, the Fluid Running form keeps you in one place.

This product is so amazing! I love being able to do workouts in the water. I think it is really good exercise. I honestly believe that some exercises are so much better in a pool. You can get some really good exercise in when you’re in the pool. It’s a great workout. Fluid Running has this amazing product that is going to help you get in shape and keep up with fitness in the water. You can go in the deep water with this product and get a great workout in. It even comes with headphones to connect to an app to help you with your work. I really love that about this. That way you can hear the workouts and listen to music while you’re working out. You can stay in one place with this too. No need to move around in the pool or lake. Just stand in one spot and get your workout in.

Learn more about Fluid Running.

Exploring Colors

What could be a better Mother’s Day gift than giving her back an hour of uninterrupted free time each week, AND helping invest in their child’s creative future? Exploring Colors is the ONLY K-5 art subscription box that pairs high-quality supplies with 4 dynamic video lessons per month led by an experienced art educator.

For just $50 a month, Exploring Colors includes:

• (4) 1-hour sessions of fun each week

• Enough art supplies for each lesson + more

• New guided videos sent WEEKLY, tailored to the materials in your box

 

Unlimited benefits include:

• An investment in your child’s creativity

• Opportunity to experiment with a variety of different art supplies

• Encouragement to think independently and outside of the box

Learn more about Exploring Colors.

If you have kids, then you know how hard it can be to get some time to yourself. This fun kit for kids can get you the time you need. When my kids are busy doing crafts, they are hardly ever coming to me for any help. They want to do everything on their own, and they love it. This kit comes with so many fun art products to help kids create anything they’d like. Why not gift them one of these while you can do more relaxing things this Mother’s Day. While they’re away doing crafts, you can sit back and relax.

Una Blue Jeans

 

SmartBell

A powerhouse of a tool for both strength and core training exercises, SmartBell also does double-duty as a stretch and release tool. Great for group classes and for workouts at home.

Uniquely shaped to carve through space in flowing, rotational movements, we love the sculptural and ergonomic design of SmartBell. The two-handed grip allows a high level of control while conforming to your body, and when physical challenges call for holding it with both hands. The extended flowing movements stretch and tone your whole body or targeted muscle groups.

SmartBell is available in two weights and several colors:

1.5 lb (0.7kg)
• Green
• Purple
• Gray
• Blue
• Pink*

Exercising is so important when it comes to your overall health. I love having products like these that can help improve my fitness more. I have been trying to eat healthier and exercise more, and having a product like this has been really helpful. This product is especially great for balancing. I have pretty good balance, but having this has been helpful in improving my balance even more. No matter what kind of workout you do, I think this product would be great for you.

Learn more about Smartbell.

Salonpas

Know someone who often has back pain? Salonpas has a wide selection of products to choose from that are great for those who may need some relief from pain or muscle soreness. It’s great to see all the products that they carry. I love all types of products when it comes to pains. Sometimes I like using the patches, and other times I like using more of a cream or gel. These products from Salonpas do wonders for my back pain. If you know anyone who may be experiencing any kind of pain, make sure they check out Salonpas. Maybe you want to gift some of these products to someone this Mother’s Day. Help out a mother who may be dealing with some pain and give her some Salonpas products. It could really do some wonders, especially for hard working mothers. It’s nice to see that these products can work quickly as well. The gel patches are a favorite of mine, and they work quickly at easing some of that pain.

Learn more about Salonpas.

Sitka Salmon Shares

Coho Salmon

Coho salmon are the most versatile salmon species. They’re mild and easy to use in a host of different preparations and styles. In July, at the beginning of Southeast Alaska’s salmon season, 4- and 5-pound coho dominate the fishery: these smaller fish, with their smaller flakes and delicate texture, resemble a full-bodied trout almost as much as salmon. By August and September, several months of feeding in the rich waters of Southeast Alaska produce 8-, 10-, and even 15-pound fish. These late-season coho reflect many of the culinary qualities of king salmon, producing big, fat fillets that grill perfectly on a warm fall day and pair marvelously with sautéed autumn vegetables and an apple cider reduction. Coho is even better suited for baking or poaching. There’s nothing quite like a poached coho fillet with a caper or tomato vinaigrette to enhance and highlight this salmon’s natural beauty.

Wild Alaskan Halibut

With dense fat flakes, halibut are the world’s most prized white fish. They’re perfect for baking and sautéing. They’re nice on the grill, too. You also haven’t had a fish fry until you’ve had a halibut fish fry, especially beer-battered with New Glarus Brewery’s Spotted Cow. Thanks to its proximity to the continental shelf, Sitka is one of the world’s great halibut ports. And unlike many other places in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, all of Sitka’s halibut are caught one by one on hook and line.

If you enjoy salmon, then you must give Sitka Salmon Shares a try. They do such an amazing job keeping this fish fresh and delicious. You can sign up to have them delivered right to your door too. Isn’t that great?! There are different packages to choose from, so make sure to find which one is right for you. They have different types of fish, so you can check out all the great kinds too. Everything is so amazing! I think you’re all going to love these if you already love salmon. It’s also great because salmon is actually really good for you. I have been trying to eat healthier myself, so this has been great to have. Salmon is filled with great protein too. I honestly think this could be some of the best salmon out there. It’s very good. The gift packages could make for a wonderful gift this Mother’s Day too.

Learn more about Sitka Salmon Shares.

Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers 

Yo-Yo Ma’s ear for music emerged not long after he learned to walk. By the age of seven, he was performing for President Kennedy; by fifteen he debuted at Carnegie Hall. Maya Angelou, by contrast, didn’t write her iconic memoir, I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings, until she was 40. What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? How often are midlife inspirations triggered by propitious events, like Julia Child’s first French meal at the age of 36? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Through engaging storytelling and intriguing historical and cutting-edge scientific research, best-selling author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer. In this series of linked biographies, Kalb follows the journeys of thirteen remarkable individuals – from Shirley Temple to Alexander Fleming to Eleanor Roosevelt to Bill Gates – to discover the secrets behind their talents. Each possessed a unique arc of inspiration. Each – through science, art, music, theater, and politics – reached extraordinary success at different stages of life. And each offers us a chance to explore the genesis – and experience – of genius.

Learn more about Spark.

Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living 

Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life—from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies. In these richly illustrated pages, sustainability guru Kris Bordessa offers DIY-lovers an indispensable home reference for sustainability in the 21st century, with tried-and-true advice, 50 enticing recipes, and step-by-step directions for creating easy, cost-efficient projects that will bring out your inner pioneer. Filled with more than 300 four-color photographs, this relatable, comprehensive book contains time-honored wisdom and modern know-how for getting back to basics in a beautiful, accessible package.

Learn more about Attainable Sustainable.

Women: The National Geographic Image Collection

This powerful photography collection drawn from the celebrated National Geographic archive celebrates the lives of women from around the globe, accompanied by revelatory new interviews and portraits of contemporary trailblazers including Oprah Winfrey, Nancy Pelosi, and Christiane Amanpour. #MeToo. #GirlBoss. Time’s Up. From Silicon Valley to politics and beyond, women are reshaping our world. Now, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this bold and inspiring book from National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase their past, their present, and their future. With 300+ stunning images from more than 50 countries, each page of this glorious book offers compelling testimony about what it means to be female, from historic suffragettes to the haunting, green-eyed “Afghan girl.” Organized around chapter themes like grit, compassion, and joy, the book features brand-new commentary from a wide swath of luminaries including Laura Bush, Gloria Allred, Roxane Gay, Melinda Gates, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, and the founders of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. Each is accompanied by a bold new portrait, shot by acclaimed NG photographer Erika Larsen.

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The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia 

This essential reference for oenophiles – long used as the go-to text for the prestigious Master Sommelier examination – is the most comprehensive guide to the world of wine, featuring authoritative information on the history, culture, geography, and taste of vintages around the globe. Fully updated and revised for the first time since 2011, this new 800-page edition of Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia reflects the most recent trends in the dynamic world of wine, written by experts around the globe. Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 images and 100 brand new National Geographic maps, this definitive guide is arranged geographically to highlight the regions and climates that produce the best vintages. From the countries of Southeast flavor notes, vineyard profiles, tasting room guides, grape know-how, and special information on unique varietals. The book also features top wines organized by maker and year; a troubleshooter’s guide to potential wine faults; a taste chart to help identify flavors; up-and-coming producers; unusual wines; food pairings, and more. You’ll also find time lines depicting the chronology of wine from 500 million B.C., expert sommelier tips, and thousands of recommendations for the latest and greatest reds, whites, and roses. The most up-to-date and comprehensive wine reference in the world, this stunning book is an oenophile’s dream – and a must-have for anyone looking to become an expert in wine.

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