When I think about raising my two daughters, Josefine and Maya, I often catch myself holding my breath—trying to slow it all down just a little. There’s something uniquely tender about mothering girls. It’s not just about nurturing them, but about witnessing them bloom: their curiosity, their empathy, their wild imaginations, and realizing that somehow, in all the noise and busyness, they’re also teaching me how to see the world again.
Being a girl mom feels like living at the intersection of softness and strength. Josefine, with her endless stories and big ideas, has already started asking the kind of questions that stop me in my tracks. Maya, still tiny, watches everything with wide eyes that remind me to pay attention.
Together, they’ve made me more patient, more present, and far more aware of how much beauty there is in the ordinary. It’s the way they collect rocks in the yard, turn cardboard boxes into castles, or find wonder in something as simple as stirring pancake batter. They make me want to build a world where that wonder lasts.
Being a girl mom feels like living in technicolor. There are glittery art projects and dance parties before breakfast, but also big feelings, endless questions, and tiny hands reaching for yours in the middle of it all. It’s chaotic and heart-melting in equal measure. What’s surprised me most is how much of motherhood is made up of these small, ordinary moments that somehow feel sacred, the times we pause to paint together, read side by side or just breathe the same rhythm in a quiet room. Those are the moments I want to bottle up.
That’s what this guide is really about—gifts that celebrate that connection between mother and daughter, that honor creativity, curiosity and care. They’re the kinds of things that help us create memories instead of clutter: books that spark conversation, matching keepsakes that mark our bond, and playful rituals that remind us how magical this season of life really is.
So this one’s for the girl moms. The ones raising dreamers, doers, and storytellers. The ones balancing softness and strength, teaching their daughters how to take up space while holding space for them at the same time. These are the gifts that celebrate that journey—the beauty, the chaos, the magic of it all.
The Butterfly Studio by Ali Mejia
Created by eberjey co-founder and fellow mom Ali Mejia, The Butterfly Studio is one of those stories that speaks to both generations—the little girl listening and the mom reading beside her. It follows Inez, a curious young girl who learns that creativity isn’t about perfection but about trusting her imagination. With lush illustrations and a heartwarming message about self-expression, it’s a story that inspires connection and reminds girl moms that the best thing we can teach our daughters is to stay boldly, beautifully themselves.
Amazon — $26
Made by Mary Engraved Handwriting Rolo Mini Locket Necklace
There’s something magical about a daughter’s first love note to her mom—or a mom’s first “I love you” to her little girl. This engraved locket turns those moments into something lasting. Etched with real handwriting and designed to hold a tiny photo or keepsake, it’s a timeless symbol of the bond between mother and daughter—something she can wear close to her heart, every day.
Made by Mary — $98
Make It Cute Playhouses
For the girl mom who’s raising a little dreamer, these playhouses turn ordinary afternoons into pure magic. Founded by actress Amanda Seyfried and her two best friends, Make It Cute creates beautiful, screen-free spaces where moms and daughters can play, imagine, and create together. Whether it becomes a reading nook, a pretend café, or the headquarters for her next big adventure, it’s a gift that celebrates creativity, connection, and the cozy bond between mother and daughter.
Make it Cute Kids — $198+
Gibby’s Big Emotions Bundle
Big feelings are part of growing up—but this bundle makes learning to manage them fun. With a kid-sized balance board that channels energy into focus, a beautifully written storybook about Gibby’s tough day, and a cuddly stuffy for comfort, it turns emotional regulation into play. Perfect for moms raising thoughtful, spirited girls, it’s screen-free, heart-centered, and powered entirely by imagination.
Amazon — $149.99
Custom Embroidered Tote Bag by Bessette
Some gifts feel instantly sentimental, and Bessette’s embroidered pieces are exactly that. This female-founded vintage and embroidery shop creates heirloom-quality treasures with a personal touch—like custom tote bags perfect for travel, errands, or doubling as a chic diaper bag. Thoughtful details, from hand-stitching to the blue gingham ribbon packaging, make each order feel like a love letter. It’s a timeless gift that celebrates motherhood, memory, and the everyday rituals that become our love language.
Bessette — $30
Pour PalZ Large Paint Bear
Perfect for crafty girl moms and their mini makers, the Pour PalZ Paint Bear turns an afternoon of art into a keepsake you’ll actually want to display. Each posable bear starts as a blank canvas—then transforms into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as you pour, swirl, and mix paint to create your own marbled design. No two bears ever look the same, making it a creative, screen-free way to bond, make a mess (the fun kind), and celebrate her imagination.
Walmart — $10
Bliss x Gilmore Girls Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing and Exfoliating Mask + Spa Headband Duo
Inspired by one of pop culture’s most beloved mother-daughter duos, this Gilmore Girls x Bliss collab is the perfect cozy treat for moms and daughters alike. The Pumpkin Powerhouse Face Mask—made with real pumpkin puree and fruit enzymes—gently exfoliates and hydrates for smoother, brighter skin, while the Gilmore-approved spa headband keeps hair in check for a true at-home spa moment. A reminder that the best self-care isn’t solo—it’s shared.
Amazon — $24
Time For Art Painting4Real Kits
These all-in-one painting kits turn creative time into connection time, making it easy for moms and daughters to paint side by side without any stress or mess. Each set includes all the supplies you need plus step-by-step video tutorials led by a professional artist—so even beginners can create something beautiful together. It’s the kind of screen-free, confidence-boosting activity that turns an ordinary afternoon into something memorable.
Amazon — $30
Metalplex Wall Art — Mom’s Love
A keepsake that captures the heart of motherhood, this handmade metal wall art from Austin-based Metalplex is a timeless tribute to the bond between mother and child. Crafted from 100% recycled premium aluminum composite, it’s lightweight yet durable—perfect for hanging in a nursery, playroom, or the cozy corner where mom and daughter share their stories. Fade-resistant and rust-free, it’s built to last both indoors and out, serving as a daily reminder that love, like art, endures through every season.
Metalplex — $149 (Regular), $189 (Large)
Slumberkins Unicorn Kin & 2 Board Books Complete Set
For the girl mom raising a little one with a big imagination and an even bigger heart, this set is pure magic. The Unicorn Kin and its two beautifully written board books help nurture authenticity, self-expression, and emotional safety—reminding girls (and their moms) that being true to yourself is the most powerful kind of magic. A comforting companion for bedtime snuggles or big feelings alike.
Amazon — $54.00
The Acorns Project Paint Kit
This nature-inspired paint kit turns creativity into connection, inviting moms and daughters to slow down and make something beautiful together. Each kit includes handcrafted wooden acorns to paint and decorate—an imaginative, screen-free activity that celebrates mindfulness, nature, and shared creativity. It’s simple, meaningful, and proof that the best gifts are the ones that slow us down.
The Acorns Project — $27
Storied Books Custom Family Book
For the mom who’s always telling her daughter stories about “when she was little,” Storied Books turns those memories into something tangible. With thoughtful prompts and space for photos, recipes, and reflections, it helps moms capture their family’s story in a beautifully printed hardcover book. It’s a heartfelt project to create now and a keepsake her daughter will cherish forever—love story written in your own words.
Storied Books — prices vary
TwentyFour Baby Block Initial Bracelet
Few gifts capture the bond between a mother and daughter as elegantly as this one. Handmade by a small team of women artisans in New York City, the Baby Block Initial Bracelet from TwentyFour Fine Jewelry transforms initials into heirloom-worthy keepsakes. Each piece is crafted with exquisite detail, symbolizing the names, milestones, and moments that define a family’s story—a piece to wear now and one day pass down.
TwentyFour Fine Jewelry — $1,600
Loryn Brantz “My Daughter” – Signed Art Print
A perfect piece for every girl mom who’s raising a tiny force of nature. This signed illustration by New York Times bestselling author and artist Loryn Brantz captures the defiant, determined spirit of daughterhood with humor and heart. Equal parts funny and profound, it’s a daily reminder of the wild, wonderful willpower that drives our girls—and the mothers who love them fiercely for it.
Loryn Brantz — prices vary
MORI x Desmond & Dempsey Matching Loungewear Collection
There’s something extra special about slipping into matching pajamas with your mini—and this collab makes it effortlessly chic. The new MORI x Desmond & Dempsey collection pairs MORI’s signature softness with D&D’s sophisticated prints, creating cozy, feminine sets for moms and daughters alike. Perfect for holiday mornings, movie nights, or simply turning an ordinary bedtime into a memory you’ll both want to repeat.
MORI / Desmond & Dempsey — $44.50–$47
Lucy Darling The Little Years Toddler Girl Memory Book
Because every girl mom knows how fast the years fly by, this beautifully designed keepsake helps capture the moments you never want to forget. From first words to favorite outfits and endless “why” questions, it’s a guided memory book that preserves the magic (and the mayhem) of ages one through five. A thoughtful gift that becomes more meaningful with every page turned.
Amazon — $59.99
Dagne Dover Indi Neoprene Diaper Backpack in Wild Rose
Chic enough for mom, functional enough for the chaos of girlhood. The Indi Diaper Backpack from Dagne Dover is the gold standard of parenting bags—spacious, organized, and stylish enough to carry long after the diaper days are over. With room for bottles, wipes, snacks, a laptop, and even a change of clothes for both mom and mini, it’s the ultimate blend of beauty and practicality. Oprah named it the “best overall diaper bag,” and every girl mom who’s ever tried to juggle it all would have to agree.
Dagne Dover — $215
Jovy Berry Bliss Play Makeup Set
For the little girl who loves to “get ready” next to mom, this Italian-made play makeup set lets her join in safely. Jovy’s Berry Bliss Kit features soft, shimmery shades that wash off easily and are 100% EWG VERIFIED, meaning they meet the highest safety standards in the world. Founded by a mom who wanted better for her kids, Jovy makes creativity worry-free with toxin-free, hypoallergenic formulas and packaging so pretty it feels like a real beauty moment—just in mini form.
Jovy — $39
K’lani Mother/Daughter Hair Tie Bracelets
A sweet reminder of connection that fits right on your wrist (or in your hair). This matching set from K’lani features adjustable bracelet hair ties adorned with four tiny heart charms—symbolizing that a daughter’s heart came from, and is forever tied to, her mother’s. Equal parts practical and sentimental, it’s a daily wear piece that celebrates the love between moms and their girls in the simplest, most beautiful way.
K’lani — $19.99
Pink Chicken Girls Jaipur Dress
Nothing says “holiday magic” like matching dresses and a little sparkle. Pink Chicken’s Girls Jaipur Dress captures all the nostalgia of the season with its vintage-inspired bows and bells print, delicate ruffles, and shimmery gold thread. Designed for twirling through parties or Christmas morning photos, it’s a timeless piece that makes dressing up with mom—or matching with little sister—feel extra special.
Pink Chicken — $98
DIFF Eyewear Disney Princess Cinderella Youth Sunglasses
A little sparkle, a little magic, and a whole lot of style—these Cinderella-inspired sunnies are made for the next generation of princesses. Designed in shimmering blue crystal glitter acetate with blue dust polarized lenses, they bring fairy-tale charm to every outing. Finished with crystal accents and a tiny silver slipper, they’re perfect for the girl who loves to match mom’s glam while adding her own kind of magic.
DIFF Eyewear — $19
Plum Diamonds Pink Diamond Rosebud Studs
A delicate reminder of the bond between mother and daughter, these soft pink diamond studs feel both sentimental and sophisticated. Their rosebud shape symbolizes the beauty of growth and the tenderness that defines girlhood—and motherhood. A timeless piece she can wear now and someday pass down, capturing love in its most elegant form.
Plum Diamonds — $265
Stickerbox
Raising girls means raising big imaginations—and Stickerbox captures every bit of that magic. With just her voice, your daughter can dream up anything (“a unicorn wearing roller skates,” “a cupcake with sunglasses”) and watch it become a real, printable sticker she can color, share, and proudly display. It’s creativity unfiltered—mess-free, screen-free, and designed to keep up with her wild ideas. For girl moms, it’s a gift that turns ordinary afternoons into creative adventures and gives you both a reason to slow down, laugh, and make something together.
Stickerbox — $99
infinibook by Cali’s Books
For girl moms who cherish bedtime stories as much as their daughters do, infinibook makes story time even more magical. Designed to look and feel like a beautiful keepsake, this interactive reader brings empowering classics like The Little Mermaid, Mulan, and Cinderella to life with narration, music, and games that spark imagination and confidence. Moms can record their own voices—or invite grandparents and loved ones to do the same—so their little girl can be read to anytime, anywhere. It’s a modern heirloom that keeps the bond between mother and daughter alive, one story at a time.
Amazon — $119
Pacha Soap Co. Holiday Bath Bomb Card 4 Pack
Few things feel as joyful as bath time with your mini—and this Pacha Soap Co. Holiday Bath Bomb set turns it into a shared ritual of calm and connection. With four luscious scents like Chamomile, Lavender, and Strawberry & Spice, each bath becomes a little sensory escape for moms and daughters alike. Handcrafted in the USA with naturally derived, moisturizing ingredients, it transforms ordinary evenings into cozy, giggle-filled moments of warmth and care.
Pacha Soap Co. — $32
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Lindsay Tigar is the co-founder of Mila & Jo Media, an award-winning journalist, two-time entrepreneur and mama to Josefine. She's also a parental leave certified executive coach.
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She's a frequent-flier, Peloton addict, and a coffee and champagne snob. Her friends are her family and her lifeline.
Lindsay calls Asheville, NC home but spends much time in Denmark, her husband's home country.
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