45 gifts for the feminist mom who’s reclaiming her time
Pamela Avila
Updated
45 gifts for the feminist mom who’s reclaiming her time
Are you, too, reclaiming your time this holiday season? Of course, there’s no reason you shouldn’t. With every disappointing headline — and bonkers tweets from the 45th president — it becomes nearly impossible some days to spend less time obsessing over the news and more time focusing on yourself and your loved ones. AND, do you know who needs just a little bit (or a lot) more time to focus on themselves? The feminist mommas in your life!
Whether they’re a best friend, co-worker, boss, sister, an aunt, or uh, your own mother, be sure to help them reclaim THEIR time this holiday. After all, Congresswoman Maxine Waters told us to. They’ll completely adore you for it.
Gift the feminist moms in your life the most empowering books to raise little feminists of their own, wardrobe staples to wear as they shut down anything or anyone trying to waste their time, and maybe even a flask where they can collect male tears. Because, why not?
We’ve got everything from silk pajamas, baby onesies, books by badass women, pins, and posters to make a statement, and even an ugly Christmas jumper by Beyoncé herself.
No, the 45th present on this list isn’t the first female POTUS, but it’s close enough, right?
1. Feminist Onesie, Etsy, starting at $19.99
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Your BFF/coworker/sister/cousin’s baby will look adorable in this onesie, and fight patriarchy all at the same time. Gotta teach them young.
This hourglass figurine makes for the perfect centerpiece to set on your coffee table AND to keep track of who’s overstayed their welcome, #SorryNotSorry.
Wear this to your next work meeting, holiday party or heck, at your next holiday dinner. You’ve gotta look good when you’re shutting down anyone and anything wasting your time.
Pop open a bottle of rosé (or some sparkling cider if you’re not the drinking type), dust off a book, lock the bathroom door and throw in a deliciously scented bath bomb. Now, RELAX.
Anything written by Roxane Gay is required reading, and this collection of essays will make you feel better about the things you love that might not be too feminist (you know, like singing along to most rap or hip-hop music). We’re not perfect, and as long as you check yourself and your privilege, you’re doing GREAT.
Audre Lorde, Gloria Anzaldúa, bell hooks, and Angela Davis have all paved the way for women of color to be respected and taken seriously be it through their activist, social criticism, or writing. Now you can immortalize their legacy in the form of this T-shirt.
We all *need* at least one blazer in our closet, and this cute and comfy sweater blazer can be both dressed up or down. You can wear it to your next protest, or to a night out on the town.
This table lamp is perfect for when unwinding after a hectic day. It’s not too bright and it’s not too dull, it’ll be perfect for reading your favorite magazine, writing in your journal, or simply getting lost in your thoughts after you’ve put the kids to sleep.
28. My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinmen, Amazon, $8.95
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“My Life on the Road” is ALSO required reading. Steinmen is an icon — she’s a journalist and activist who also became nationally recognized as leader and spokeswoman for the American feminist movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
30. You Can’t Touch My Hair, by Phoebe Robinson, Amazon, $10.87
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Don’t waste your time reminding people why it’s NOT okay and problematic to ask to touch your hair, but definitely spend your time reading this amazing collection of essays about race, gender, and pop culture.
You deserve the best from the minute you wake up to the second you fall asleep, so you clearly need this double knit robe in your life. Go ahead, live your best life in it.
36. Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win, by Rachel Ignotofsky, Amazon, $11.55
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Young girls can definitely be into sports, too. And this book, showcasing 50 fearless athletes, will show your young one that she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to.
37. Shinin’ Ugly Sweater Long Sleeve T-shirt, Beyoncé, $45.00
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If you don’t have your very own ugly sweater for the holidays, Queen Bey has got your back. You’ll be shinin’, shinin’, shinin’ your way to all the holiday festivities.
38. Mom & Me & Mom, by Maya Angelou, Amazon, $16.85
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Whether you have a healthy or tumultuous relationship with your mother or the mother figure in your life, Mom & Me & Mom will tug at your heartstrings and help you make sense of all the good and bad.
40. Blue Apron Subscription, Blue Apron, starting at $47.95
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Let’s be real, we don’t always have time to spend copious amounts of time cooking. Treat the feminist mom in your life to a Blue Apron subscription, you’ll be saving her SO much time in the kitchen.
45. What Happened, by Hillary Clinton, Amazon, $13.49
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In her latest book, Hillary Clinton dives into what happened, what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in history. She reflects on the mistakes she made, but she also reclaims her time, moving onto the next chapter in her life.
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