In 2008, Jessica Eikleberry was 29 years old and had just read Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma. She wanted to start eating locally and, with the help of her mom, she made a goal for the coming Thanksgiving: an all-local meal.
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Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, this year, but it’s never too early to start planning for Mom’s special day. We tapped Hoda Kotb, coanchor of NBC’s Today and cohost of Today with Hoda & Jenna, to share some of her favorite Mother’s Day gifts and make shopping easier. Borrow her picks or send this around for your family to see as a subtle hint for what you might want to unwrap this year.
Hoda Kotb is the coanchor of NBC’s Today and cohost (with Jenna Bush Hager) of Today with Hoda & Jenna. Kotb is mom to two daughters.
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These vegan, hand-poured candles are slow-burning, sweet-smelling, and have a meaningful saying printed on each label. There are more than 30 sayings to choose from, like “Mom,” “Grandma,” “Love,” and “Gratitude.” Kotb likes to light one when she’s journaling.
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If Kotb could have only one thing in her bag, it would be this moisturizing set. She loves it for on the go, and says the combo of moisturizer and oil leaves her skin feeling soft, but never greasy.
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These are Kotb’s go-to when she needs a little sparkle. “They make me feel sparkly, alive, and happy,” she tells Better Homes & Gardens. The versatile earrings work well for every day wear and when you need to get dressed up.
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Kotb recommends keeping this by your bed, so you can read an inspirational passage to start your day. There are 365 meditations in the book, so Mom can turn to it every day for a whole year, or just when she needs a little motivation.
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For moms into drinking juice, Kotb recommends this mini juicer that’s also great for
In 2008, Jessica Eikleberry was 29 years old and had just read Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma. She wanted to start eating locally and, with the help of her mom, she made a goal for the coming Thanksgiving: an all-local meal.
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Mother's Day is just around the corner and it's time to show your mom just how much you appreciate her. If gift-giving isn't your strong suit, you're not alone—moms can be really hard to shop for. How can you convey all the love you have for her in a simple gift? Every year I find myself scratching my head at what to get my mother, and I'm constantly in competition with myself and my siblings.
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