“A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never cared for pie.”
– Tenneva Jordan

Generous. Kind. Patient. Loving.

These are some of the attributes we think of when we hear the word mom. As a mother of two, I hope my children would describe me like this. But during the times that I am in the throws of menopause madness–sweating, flushed, overtired and cranky from menopause symptoms (chemo-induced menopause in my case), I don’t feel like being any of these things.

Hot flashes and night sweats are the scourge of women coping with menopause due to cancer surgery or treatment. This year for Mother’s Day, (or any day) help your mother or wife keep her cool (literally). Here are three great gift ideas to help her to chill out:

• Cool Girls Pearls: These stylish gel-filled pearls can be frozen in the freezer and worn for cool relief. One of Oprah’s Favorite Things, they will be hers too.

• Cool Comfy Pillow: This thermal pillow comes with pockets that hold frozen gel packs  (Clever right?) Help her to have sweet not sweat dreams.

• Hydrating Insulated Water Bottle: This unique thermal water bottle comes with an infuser for brewing tea or adding fruits or herbs to make flavored water. Keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks for 14. Perfect for travel, workouts and to have close by on her nightstand. Available in 18 oz and 12 oz sizes.

For more great gift ideas, some cool or hot, check out our Gift Her Collection in our Recovery Boutique.

Image courtesy of Cool Jams wicking sleepwear and bedding