What's Your Fancy: Maria Dueñas Jacobs Shares her Mother's Day Essentials

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Many entrepreneurs will tell you that embarking on their business journey has changed them. For Maria Dueñas Jacobs, founder of Super Smalls, that includes how she views motherhood. Think of Super Smalls as a one-stop shop for accessories and crafts for your children. There are bedazzled sunglasses (before they start shopping Oliver Peoples) and Disney necklaces (before they start shopping Bulgari). Not only has Super Smalls taught Jacobs a thing or two about what kids want to wear and what they want to make, but also what it means to truly get to know your client.

"Every day I am surprised by how smart and insightful children are," she says. "Not just my own, but all kids. Super Smalls has allowed me to involve kids in questions and creations that I would otherwise never get to experience or undertake."

Who better to ask for Mother's Day gifting advice than Jacobs? Though, in her book, the best gifts aren't necessarily material. "My favorite gifts are acts of kindness," she says. "My daughter loves to play 'coffee shop' and make me a breakfast tray, and for Mother's Day, I get flowers and a pile of drawings and poems on said tray."

But still, something nice to hold onto never hurts. Below are Jacobs's essentials for a successful Mother's Day; whether you're giving or receiving.

Diamond Niki Signet Ring

"I have a soft spot for Christina Alexiou’s jewelry, and for Greek mythology! My husband reads stories each night to my girls, and I’ve had my eye on this Niki Signet Ring for a while. It would make a great gift—hint, hint, husband, if you’re reading this!"

Guava Protect & Repair Shampoo

"I switched over to Ceremonia products and haven’t looked back! This is a great gift for anyone looking to pamper and improve their hair care."

Toffee Assortment

"My husband and I gift boxes of chocolates and toffee for the moms in our lives each year from Bridgewater. It’s become a tradition and something everyone looks forward to. I love supporting their small business and am partial to the milk chocolate toffee myself!"

Parksville Cashmere Sweater

"I can't get enough of these buttery soft baby cashmere crew-necks. So classic and so useful! An A+ gift!"

Totally Charming Pierced Earring Set

"These are my go-to gifts for friends, teachers, and family members. I designed them thinking of kids and tweens, but truth be told I also wanted to wear them! It's hard to beat the price, and I promise these will be well received by all because there is so much variety in the charms!"

Balance

"I just reached my one-year anniversary wearing my Oura ring and I totally nerd out on it. I love tracking my sleep and steps with it. It’s definitely made me more mindful of the importance of rest and exercise and the chunky gold look works with my other piled-up rings quite well!"

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

"I bought this book in bulk and have been recommending and giving it to anyone who will listen! The data is in, and social media is very harmful to developing brains. As a mother of three, I feel compelled to spread the word and to seek other parents who are aligned with implementing new norms and guidance! I’m personally looking forward to a big flip phone comeback."

Make It Purple Mini Bead Kit

"These are a gift to any mom that wants a bit of time to herself. They are so easy to use and perfect for restaurants, play dates or weekend activities. The final product will be something they are super proud of and can easily put on and off themselves since the strings are very stretchy!"

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