Home school teacher, dining room table executive, family entertainment coordinator; these are some of the roles that are taking mothers outside their comfort zones these days. As families experience a new reality, Mother’s Day takes on a new meaning this year. “The prevailing mood is that people are ready and excited to celebrate Mother’s Day (or anything really) in any and all ways possible,” says Lash Fary, whose company, Distinctive Assets, distributes its annual “Mother’s Day in Hollywood” Gift Bag to a select group of famous moms.
This year’s swag bag is filled with useful, shelter in place products and services, for mothers to indulge themselves or enjoy with their families. It will be delivered to the doorsteps of moms like Keira Knightley, Blake Lively, Amy Schumer, Ashley Graham, Kimberly Caldwell, Jenna Dewan, Cameron Diaz, Shay Mitchell, Laura Prepon, Cam, Tamron Hall, Danielle Panabaker, Anne Hathaway, Christina Milian, Milla Jovovich, Maren Morris, Rachel Bloom, Danielle Brooks, Chloë Sevigny, Diane Kruger, Anna Kournikova, Michelle Williams, Sophie Turner, Yael Groblas and America Ferrara. “While it wasn’t necessarily our goal at the beginning, it turned out that so many of our gift items just happen to be perfect when stuck in the house with time on your hands,” says Fary, “From the Happiness Planner gratitude journal, www.thehappinessplanner.com and BlissLights’ room-transforming Sky Lite Galaxy Projector, www.blisslights.com to Coda Signature’s Infused BathBombs, www.codasignature.com and Flax4Life nutritious+delicious snacks, www.flax4life.net.
There is something for every type of mom in the Mother’s Day goody bag, so if you are still looking for a way to celebrate that superstar mom in your life, here are a few more of Fary’s favorite gifts for a little inspiration:
Veestro Plant Based Meal Delivery Service
“I have been personally using this service throughout the quarantine to minimize the need for grocery store runs…and I’m officially a fan,” says Fary. Veestro’s chef prepared, healthy meals are delivered ready to heat and serve.
Fortune & Frame
“I have always been a sucker for sentimentality, so Fortune & Frame’s wearable love letters are one of my top picks for those looking for an awesome gift that is sure to impress mom,” says Fary. These wearable love letters carry a personalized message that can be changed as often as you like.
GE Lighting
According to Fary, “GE Lighting’s LED+ Speaker Bulb is another quarantine hit! Stream music from your phone through the lightbulb while you’re in the shower or anywhere in your home.”
Tribute
It’s easy to create a video montage of friends and family celebrating someone special using Tribute’s collaborative video technology. In recognition of the impact that COVID-19 has had on so many lives, they are offering free DIY Tributes using the code “yougotthis25” at checkout.