The best snack prep containers, gifts you'll love for mother's day, this week's toddler book club pick and more mom stuff from around the internet
Happy May, mamas!
TGIF! What a week it’s been — full of sunshine, laughter, and nonstop outdoor adventures. It’s amazing how quickly time flies when the days are this full!
But as I look ahead, the forecast is calling for quite a bit of rain here in Upstate New York. That means more time cozied up indoors, so we’re already diving into some new reads as we search for our next Mom Mail Book Club picks. Have a favorite you'd love to nominate? Just hit reply and let me know <3
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REVIEW: Bentgo
My husband and I have been making a real effort to cook more at home—for our toddler and, honestly, for ourselves, too. But on those whirlwind days packed with mommy & me classes, playdates, and work calls on the go, let’s just say... until recently I was rarely running out the door with a bag of snacks and lunches.
When we do manage to meal prep, having reliable storage containers has made all the difference. We’ve been testing some Bentgo goodies, and a couple have earned a spot in our daily rotation. The Kids’ Leak-Proof Double Insulated Food Jar is by far my most used item. It’s perfect for storing a smoothie to enjoy later—I just bring my toddler's favorite straw cup to serve it in when she’s ready to drink. (She’s also sipped directly from the cup, but its quite a bit messier.) I also love using this for prepping soup, oatmeal or a yogurt parfait for my daughter, too.
The All-In-One Glass Salad Container makes my car lunches feel much more organized (and a little less sad 😅). The bento-style tray keeps the toppings and dressing separate because what’s worse than a soggy salad? It’s not insulated, so I throw one of the slim ice packs in my tote bag to keep my salads, or grain bowls, chilled.
And of course everything from the brand is so cute! I'm especially keeping my eye on the bright colors and fun prints of the lunch boxes and backpacks for when my daughter starts 2-year-old preschool in the fall. And if you prefer neutral, muted colors for yourself, (me too!), they have plenty of that vibe, as well!
Mom Mail Mother’s Day Shopping List
Still on the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Whether you’re shopping for the moms in your life—or subtly nudging your partner or kids with ideas—I’ve got you covered with my Mom Mail Mother’s Day Shopping List. It includes picks at all price points, from the cutest $15 beaded coin purse to splurge-worthy white sapphire earrings.
Some of my personal faves:
BFFs & Babes makes the coziest sweatshirts—I own a few and wear them weekly.
I’m currently obsessed with rattan bucket hats, which are super packable for travel or tossing in a diaper bag.
And these pickleball paddles? They make me aspire to be a sporty mom.
Shop all of my curated picks here!
MOM MAIL BOOK CLUB: Wonderful Seasons
Wonderful Seasons is my absolute favorite book to gift 1-year-olds and up — it’s a perfect-sized board book for little hands. (We actually used this book as the party favor for my daughter’s friends at her first birthday party!) Just like all of Emily Winfield Martin’s books, the illustrations are beautiful and whimsical, giving littles so much to look at and explore. Wonderful Seasons gently introduces the concept of seasons through playful imagery of seasonal fruits & veggies, clothes, animals, and more.
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Thank you for subscribing to Mom Mail! Until next week <3
Xo, Mads