Mother’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a moment to pause, to acknowledge, and to celebrate the women who have shaped us. Whether it's our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, or friends, the women who nurture us often do so in quiet, unseen ways - through love, support, sacrifice, and the small, everyday acts of care that make us feel safe and seen

And yet, so often, these same women place themselves last.

If you’re a mother, you know this intimately. You pour from a cup that is always teetering on empty, finding joy in the messiness of life, but sometimes losing sight of yourself in the process. Motherhood is a lesson in holding everything together while learning, slowly, that you too are worthy of rest.

This is why Mother’s Day is about more than flowers and cards - it’s about recognition. It’s about taking a moment to say: I see you. I appreciate you. You deserve care, too.

A Gift That Encourages Rest

At DUINE, we believe that self-care isn’t indulgent; it’s necessary. Our Foraois Self-Care Box was created with this in mind - a simple, soothing ritual inspired by nature, designed to bring moments of peace to those who give so much to others.

"Motherhood is a journey of love, resilience, and transformation that stretches us beyond what we imagined possible. When I became a mother, I poured everything into my little boy, but in doing so, I lost my connection to myself. Like so many women, I experienced the profound highs of unconditional love and the quiet erosion of self through exhaustion and sleep deprivation," shares DUINE Founder Julia Dunin. "Duine was born from this experience - a reminder that caring for ourselves is not indulgent but essential."

The Foraois Self-Care Box is an invitation to slow down. It includes:

• Shea Butter Bath Bomb – A forest-scented soak that melts away tension.

• Hand-Poured Scented Soy Candle – The calming aroma of rain-kissed trees.

• Tea Brewing Kit – Organic spearmint tea to ground and restore.

• Guided Meditation – A moment of breath, visualization, and stillness.

• Sensory Guide – A simple ritual to weave these elements together.

Honouring the Women Who Hold Us Up

This Mother’s Day, let’s honour the women who have held us, listened to us, and stood by us. Let’s remind them that they, too, are deserving of the same kindness and care they so freely give.

A warm bath. A lit candle. A quiet moment of reflection. Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that mean the most.

To gift a moment of rest to the mother figures in your life, explore the Foraois Self-Care Box at DUINE.ie.