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BY KELLI MATTHEWS

he pandemic has been especially difficult on moms. This Mother’s Day, take a minute to find T a thank you gift that makes her feel extra special. And while you’re at it, do the dishes without being asked and clean your room. This year’s gift guide features off-the-beaten-path ideas for moms who love a beautiful necklace, delicious cocktails and wine, pampering beauty products, yummy sweets or something cozy.

If you could create a perfect relaxing evening for Mom, it would for sure include Weekend Made pajamas. They’re the most comfortable pajamas I’ve ever tried. The eco-friendly fabric is incredibly soft and regulates temperature and the seamless design is really very flattering. Soft, comfortable and not frumpy? It’s a pajama miracle! And if the Mom on your gift list is a new mom who is still breastfeeding, the Weekend Made set is perfect.

Support a Mom with a gift for Mom. The withINSPIRED tees were created by a single mom who wanted to build a force for good. The tees have words or phrases like “Be Present” or “Focus Foward” or “Faith Above Fear” printed on the inside in a patent-pending process. Each shirt has a special message not to be broadcast to the world but meant to inspire the wearer. You can pick a pre-made design or make your own. https://withinspired.com/

Wear the withINSPIRED shirt and burn a Quorum Candle, another company built by a woman for women. Quorum is a woman-owned small business centered on amplifying women’s voices through the beautiful medium of a hand-poured candle. The Belong candle includes stories of what it means to be true to yourself and discover one’s own sense of belonging. Ten percent is donated to a nonprofit. And it smells amazing. https://www.burnquorum.com/

If you’re looking for a creative, wellness-focused gift, the Allay Lamp uses light to help create a calmer brain. The lamp emits a narrow band of green wavelength light that generates smaller electrical signals in the brain and this has direct implications for reducing stress, relieving headache pain and improving sleep quality. The science is quite fascinating.

Whiskey has really enjoyed a rise in popularity and the pop of flavor Whiskeysmith Co Flavored Whiskey is just wow. The Blood Orange flavor blends effortlessly with the warm vanilla and spice undertones found in American whiskey. Whether mixing with a simple tonic or creating a new spin on a margarita or Pina colada, the blood orange flavor pops. And if blood orange isn’t Mom’s favorite, maybe try banana, pineapple or salted caramel.

Crater Lake Spirits are handcrafted in Bend with locally-sourced ingredients. Farm to bottle, each is handmarked with its own unique batch number to guarantee its authenticity and craftsmanship. We tried the Vodka, Prohibition Gin and Sweet Ginger Vodka. I won’t claim to be any kind of bartender or mixologist, but special skills aren’t required to enjoy these spirits.