I love May. I get the full month to ME. Mother’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, my birthday… it’s just one long month of celebrations, gifts and fun.

But let’s talk about Mother’s Day. Frankly, I just want to relax this year. I don’t want an overpriced salad where I have to wait in line and then be rushed out. I don’t want overpriced flowers that will die in two days.  I just want to binge watch Game of Thrones and have someone rub my feet the entire time like I would if I was Cersi and Queen.

But alas, a six-year-old in 2019 yearns to know what he can get or make his mother. So, I’ve obliged in a public way so if anyone else else is really wondering what a single mom in NYC who likes to run and still hold true to being a Yinzer might want, here you go:

1. Something to read.

Look I am getting old and I spend most nights winding down by turning off all electronics and snuggling in with a book to escape my own racing mind. GIVE. ME. ALL. THE. BOOKS. But real books. Not an audio, not a Kindle, a tangible book I can hold, smell and look posh reading at the beach this summer.

Grab it here: Text Me When You Get Home, Little Lovely Things, Mom Hacks, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption 

2.  Something pretty.

As a Yinzer, I am a true tomboy. I love camo, getting dirty and washing my hair as little as possible. But sometimes I have to act like a lady and actually dress up, so some fun statement pieces are always good to have on hand. Like my simple everyday necklace, I got at Kohls for 75% off.

Or these beautiful headbands making waves. Literally – I can wear this and look polished with my “beach waves” aka hair that hasn’t been washed.

Grab it here: Lele Sadoughi headband, 14K Gold Triangle Necklace

3. Something outdoors.

It’s summer. I need sun, warm weather and outdoor activities. There is nothing harder on mental health (it IS Mental Health Awareness month!) than being cooped up in a tiny NYC apartment for several cold months. Since I run, a new pair of running shoes never hurt anyone. These new ones that just came out from Brooks are my NEW MUST HAVES. I literally haven’t taken them off since I got them. They are like perfectly fitted clouds on my feet and I can run for miles. Of course, they also happen to match my Lululemon running leggings perfectly. Swoon.

Since it’s summer, biking is also the favorite outdoor means of transportation. I jumped into getting this one for myself since NYC is all about “bike parking” in many buildings (including my own), we have room to store them. BONUS – it’s National Bike Month, and Bike to Work Week – May 13 to May 19.

Grab it here: Brooks Launch 6, Lululemon running leggings, Schwinn Addison 28″ City Hybrid

4. Something to stay at home.

Yes, please. I wasn’t kidding about the binge-watching. Seriously the best Mother’s Day gift would be paying for a year of Netflix. Accompanied by a little basket of bath bombs. These new ones from Suave are super fruity and fun. So you can kick bath in a real bath while catching up on GOT. Being the home cook that I am, let’s toss in one of these new air fryers. I am kind of obsessed that it cooks veggies fast AF. if you’re too lazy even for that, how about a fancy vegan dinner meal box from Purple Carrot. I LOVE these – the food is delish and comes ready to go (in under 30 min). Use code STEPHANIEB to receive $30 off your first order.

Grab it here: Suave bath bombs, Air Fryer, Purple Carrot (use STEPHANIEB to get $30 off!).