Motherhood, Entrepreneurship + 28 Mother’s Day Gifts from Local Small Businesses
Nearly six and a half years ago I took a leap of faith and left my corporate path to launch UpNext full-time. I was already a mom of two girls, then three and a half and almost one year old, juggling the highs and lows of parenthood and entrepreneurship all at once.
Two years into the business, as I was beginning to hit my stride, the pandemic hit. Shortly thereafter I gave birth to my third baby, a little boy, who has only known his mom as a founder.
Motherhood and business ownership are both a tremendous responsibility, and an incredible privilege.
Being able to choose how you grow your family, what you do for work, who you surround yourself with, and how you structure your time, are all luxuries that I try hard not to take for granted. Is it perfect? No. Have I achieved balance. Not quite. Is it worth it? 100% yes.
If you’re celebrating a mother or mother figure this holiday, we curated a collection of gift ideas from some of the small businesses we work with. — click the photos below to shop!
UPNEXT’S MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES
FOR THE DOG MOM
FOR THE SELF-CARE QUEEN
FOR THE HOMEBODY
JEWELRY
FOR THE SWEET TOOTH
FOR THE HOBBYIST
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to celebrate the incredible mother figures in our lives. This year choose gifts that carry a special touch, unique to our communities by supporting local businesses. Shopping small not only adds a dash of exclusivity but also fosters a deeper connection with the makers and creators behind these thoughtful treasures.
Happy shopping and happy Mother’s Day from the UpNext Team!