Filter newsletter publishes Mother’s Day gift recommendations

9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 3

Ahead of 10 May, it featured advice from internet-famous grandmothers Shannon Nelson and Gail Rudnik, plus a guide to 23 gifts including lip balm, tea kits, flowers and salon vouchers.
The recommendations stressed thoughtful gestures over expensive presents, suggesting texts, gifs, home-cooked meals and recognising maternal figures beyond biological mothers.
The newsletter also promoted related product picks, including a discounted Field Company cast-iron pan, Sony earbuds, Anydeli containers, laptop backpacks and Kobo e-readers.

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