For the moms who do it all
Look in any direction in your life, and you’re bound to see a mother, a mother figure, a hardworking mom who is navigating the delicate balance of taking care of her children, taking care of others, traversing the professional landscape, coaching the soccer team, baking the cookies... and oh yeah, somewhere between naps and car rides and loads of laundry, she’s doing her best to take care of herself, too.
It’s no surprise that more than 57% of parents report feelings of burnout that include physical and emotional exhaustion, strongly associated with both internal and external expectations on them and their time. Today’s Parent shared an article this year called “Why 2025 is the year of the self-centered mom” that we think really hits home for any mother or mother figure that’s struggling to put themselves first. We’ve been taught to think it selfish if we (seemingly) prioritize our needs above others, yet we inherently know that when we’re at our lowest, it’s difficult for us to show up as the people we want and need to be.
This year at Saje, we wanted to offer what we’re calling our Mom Life Essentials, which are a selection of curated products that have been thoughtfully formulated to address the real wellness and well-being needs of real-life moms. That means support for their sleep schedule, products that make the home smell fantastic, remedies for daily ailments like headaches, stress symptoms, pain and recovery and more. Because we KNOW that being a mom is the most challenging and most rewarding job there is – we want our moms to feel their very best, naturally.
The Mom dilemma: hockey bags, gym equipment and ballet slippers in the car
Everyone knows that one of the subtitles in the life of a mom is part-time chauffeur. It seems the kids reach an age where every night of the week they shuffle between hockey or gymnastics or who knows what, and this often results in a mixed bag of questionable smells emanating from the car. Historically, your only options were the artificial fragrance of synthetically scented air fresheners hanging from the rearview mirror, which is why we created the Aroma Horizon
The Aroma Horizon is a portable car diffuser, that works with warm or cool air while clipped to one of the vents in your vehicle. We use 100% pure essential oils to create the blends that you drip onto the highly absorbent cotton wicks inside the unit and voila, you’ve got yourself a safe, effective and stylish in-car passive diffuser. Bonus for our special edition Mother’s Day version of the Aroma Horizon? It comes in a chic copper colorway, housed in a vegan leather pouch and you get to choose the blend you want to take with you!
We like to pair the Aroma Horizon car diffuser with essential oil blends that are formulated specifically for a certain purpose; Refresh, for example, has been a top-seller for more than a decade because of its odor neutralizing properties, using essential oils of spearmint, lemon and cedarwood to leave your air feeling refreshed.
We also love Deep Breath in the car because it uses stimulating, invigorating yet balancing oils of peppermint, eucalyptus and marjoram to not only encourage mindful and clarified breathing, but to make your car feel a little more like an oasis than a circus.
The Mom dilemma: not a moment of silence
Another more than common concern among the moms we know and love is finding it very difficult to achieve a quiet moment. Whether it's in your home, your car, your place of work, if it’s not the incessant dings and beeps of your cellphone and your laptop, it’s the “Mom! Mom! Mom!” you’re hearing almost like it’s playing on a loop.
While we can’t literally give moms the gift of silence this year, what we can do is introduce simple-to-use wellness products that can help reset their system, encourage them to take a mindful moment, and that include essential oils studied for the way they create profound calm and relaxation for both the body and mind.
We’ve had a tried & true Stress Release line of products for multiple decades, and there’s a reason we still list it as a best-seller today. When stress strikes, when overwhelm hits, you have to reach for what you know works. The line has everything from a roll-on to a mist, a bath salt and a diffuser blend. What works for us at peak moments of pressure? What we call the Saje Breath. Apply the roll-on to the clean palms of your hands. Rub together to create warmth, and cup your hands over your nose and mouth, breathing slowly and deeply; a true moment of wellness.
We’re also really big fans of our Pocket Farmacy – Mindful Edition which contains five mini roll-ons for everything from mood management to a natural energy boost, a way to unwind and a moment of connection, this kit makes taking wellness with you, easy. The stylish wallet-style farmacy transitions from daytime to nighttime, from play time to you-time, and encourages a focus on the person who deserves the most TLC: mom.
The Mom dilemma: woken up at 4am, every night this week
You’re two hours from the alarm going off, sleeping peacefully in that precious REM and you hear the pitter-patter of little footsteps approaching your bed. If you’re lucky, they climb in and sleep alongside you. If you’re not, someone needs a bowl of cereal and cartoons... now. And it’s still pitch black. And the clock has a “4” on it.
For those way-too-short nights, we’ve got a treasure trove of wellness goodies that are proven to help you get the most out of your sleep cycle. Sleep Well roll-on is applied to wrists, temples and the throat about 30 minutes before you intend to go to sleep, to help you sleep deeply, soundly and restfully. We also like to pair it with the Sleep Well body butter during our nightly bath or shower, for skin that is nurtured and supported by the same restful and tranquil combination of essential oils like valerian root, lavender and vetiver, for an even-higher likelihood of getting that rest you so richly deserve.
The Mom dilemma: the house smells like kids and pets and last night's dinner
Another one of the areas that we think could use a little TLC in the home of almost every mom we know is the air they are breathing. Try as they might be keep the home smelling and feeling fresh, there’s only so much that can be done to combat the smell of leftovers and running shoes at the front door and a dog that probably needs a bath.
One of our simplest yet most impactful products are our ultrasonic diffusers. These units combine water, 100% pure essential oils and an ultrasonic vibrating disc to create fine, cool mist that can be tailored to exactly how she wants her home to smell, and exactly how she wants it to feel. We also love diffusers because of the safety profile they offer; they are flame-free (unlike a candle), they don’t output any heat or steam (the mist is cool to the touch) and they all come with an automatic shut-off feature once the water tank is empty, or the timer setting has expired. Plus, they look gorgeous when they double as decor in any room!
This year for Mother’s Day, we’re gifting our brand-new Aroma Halo. This small and mighty diffuser is made of BPA-free plastic with a chic and timeless ring-shaped lid made of white cement, features an optional LED light and boasts an impressive 10-hour run time. The Aroma Halo can be showcased in any room in the home, helping to clear and refresh the air, leaving a gentle but lingering scent that comes from 100% plants.
As for the blends, this is where it gets fun! You can choose from 30+ blends that cater to mom’s personal preferences for both aroma and for function. If she loves the smell of fresh, juicy citrus, you can choose Liquid Sunshine, our #1 best-seller for a bright and lively feeling in her space. If she’s looking for a blend to help her feel settled and calm after a long day of momming, we suggest Unwind, a citrusy-floral and herbaceous blend of bergamot, lavender and geranium to help her feel a little less frazzled.
The Mom dilemma: the purse disaster
Lastly, how can we forget the dilemma we lovingly refer to as the ‘black hole,’ also known as almost any purse, laptop case or diaper bag that somehow ends up housing everything from extra diapers to protein bars. These magical carrying cases end up filled with supplies that help to avert many disasters, from sugar-crash meltdowns to skinned knees and elbows, which is why this year we created the Saje Sidekick, a curated kit just for her.
Our Saje Sidekick is both a fashionable and functional wellness kit. Housing our first-ever product Peppermint Halo for headaches and tension, a mini-size of Liquid Sunshine hand cream for soft, supple skin, Tingle Lips lip balm to keep lips feeling plump and our fan-favorite Relax-O-Ring, a copper-plated fidget tool rooted in the principles of reflexology to support de-stressing during tense times. The kit is made of gorgeous textural vegan leather and includes a wristlet strap that makes it easy to take wellness with you. The case is also roomy enough to store a few small necessities like bandaids or tampons, so you can feel confident all your must-haves are with you at all times.
How moms really want to be celebrated this year
We did an informal poll of some of the moms in our lives, to ask them how they really want to be celebrated this year and many of the results were unsurprising; they want to be recognized for all of the things they are outside of being a mom. They shared that they wished for a small amount of solo time, so they could pursue some of the hobbies and interests they don’t have as much time for currently. They wished for a hot cup of coffee that was hot both when they started and finished it. They wished for more time with their girlfriends, deep in conversation about their hopes and dreams for the future. They wished for that elusive 7-9 hours of sleep that feels like it hasn’t happened in... years. Most of all, they wished for even more quality time with the people they love most in their lives. So, for Mother’s Day this year, we’re sending our best thoughts to every mom, mom-figure and mom-to-be, that they will be blessed with the love, adoration and devotion they so richly deserve. We’re wishing wellness for all the moms we know and love.
Looking for thoughtful ways to celebrate the special moms in your life? Explore our complete Mother's Day collection to find wellness-inspired gifts that support relaxation, restoration, and well-deserved self-care moments. From soothing essential oil blends and beautiful diffusers to luxurious self-care kits, we have everything you need to show her just how much she's appreciated. Discover meaningful gifts she’ll truly cherish.
