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2018 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Looking for a healthier treat for Mother’s Day? These wrap kits are perfect for anyone! Fresh Prep’d Wrap Kits feature bold flavors and come with everything you need to make a fresh wrap, including high-quality lean meats and cheeses, amazing sauces, fresh vegetables and, of course, a soft tortilla. Each wrap delivers a satisfying meal in 470 calories or less with 13-23 grams of protein and ½ to ¾ cup of vegetables. Differing from pre-prepared wraps, Fresh Prep’d™ Wrap Kits are assembled right before eating allowing for a made-to-order taste with a crisp, crunchy vegetables and fresh – not soggy — tortilla. Each of the ingredients is prepped and separated for great flavor, crispness and freshness. Simply combine ingredients in the container, place inside the tortilla and wrap for a delicious, satisfying lunch in under a minute. Visit www.howtowrapawrap.com  for tips! The kits come in a variety of flavors, including: Bacon & Garlic Caesar, Thai-Style Peanut, Southwest Style Ranch and Vegetarian Roasted Vegetable & Feta. They have other items besides the wraps as well. You’ll find a great selection of products on their website.

 

 

 

 

Do you enjoy sugar scrubs? Sugar scrubs are one of my favorite beauty products. I love that there are so many amazing scents and they feel great on your skin. The new 2 oz. 5 pack sampler of ScrubzBody Sugar Scrub is a fragrance delight. Want to really indulge your senses? Go for the 14 scent sampler! It includes all the signature scents and seasonal. Does not include specialty and donation scents. These sample packs are great to get samples of a few different scents. I love them because of that, and I know many mothers are going to love them as well, so why not gift these for Mother’s Day! You can see more info on these products HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How about a blanket for Mother’s Day. These blankets from Mntn & Moon are handwoven by artisans in Mexico and make thoughtful gifts that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for everything from using as a cozy throw at home to taking with you on the road as a picnic blanket or as a comfy backseat blanket for the kids. These blankets are all so beautiful and stunning. My family already loves them! I know a lot of mothers who would love one of these for Mother’s Day. I love that it’s a blanket, and that’s something different for Mother’s Day. Most gifts are not this unique, so I love it. If you’d love to learn more about this blanket, head over HERE.

 

 

 

Do you know someone who loves skincare lines? The baobab tree in Africa has been touted as the “Tree of Life,” is known to heal itself, and has the highest known concentrate of antioxidants in its fruits.  SkinResourceMD.com  has the only baobab skin correction facial cream on the market. An incredible gift to give mothers!
These San Diego dermatologists created Baobab Skin Correction Facial Cream for their patients who wanted to brighten and improve their uneven skin tones. The doctors turned to the African Baobab Tree (known as the Tree of Life) due to it’s well-known healing and rejuvenating properties.. The Super-Fruit from the tree has extraordinarily high concentrations of antioxidants and vitamin C,  and when the seeds of the fruit are cold-pressed, a phenomenal oil is harvested.  This oil, along with palmitic acid and high concentrations of vitamins A, C, D, E and F make a treatment cream that penetrates deeply and leaves skin looking brighter, radiant, refreshed and renewed. It’s an amazing gift for any mother who loves skincare, and who wouldn’t love it?! Here is the link to purchase! https://skinresourcemd.com/products/baobab-skin-correction-facial-cream

 

How about a belt that actually works well?! The Jelt is a grippy elastic belt that keeps your pants on and is invisible under tops. No more saggy jeans or buckled bulge! Coined the “miracle” belt, it’s the perfect, easy gift for every mom out there! All of the unique and innovative features appeal to moms of any lifestyle and it will truly become a gift that she will use every day. This is seriously such an amazing belt too! I think anyone is going to love these. They’re so much better than those normal boring belts. I love that these ones are so stretchy. They’re a perfect fit! To learn more about them, head over HERE.

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 How about some socks for Mother’s Day. It may sound odd, but these socks from Notes to Self are very unique and different from your ordinary socks.  If you’re looking for a fun, unique way to remind the special people in your life of their value, uniqueness and potential to be their best, look no further than notes to self® socks–founded on the belief that ‘words make all the difference’® . What could be better than wrapping your feet in affirmations each morning and being reminded each night that “I am STRONG,” “I am HAPPY,” “I am BRAVE,” I am BEAUTIFUL,” or “I BELIEVE.” notes to self® vast array of custom socks will add the perfect pop of festive fun to all of your spring and summer soirees. I honestly love these socks! They’re super comfy and I love all the notes that they put on them. They’re lovely! You can learn more about these socks HERE.

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Looking for a great moisturizer? Theraplex has a wonderful selection to chose from.

Theraplex® HydroLotion Daily Skin Moisturizer is a lightweight, non-greasy daily moisturizer for the face and body designed to repair dry skin and protect and maintain skin’s moisture balance. Because of its cosmetically light texture and superior smoothing abilities, this formulation is an ideal moisturizer for individuals with acne-prone or sensitive skin; it is also perfect for use under make-up.

·        Retail availability: $16.50 (8oz bottle) at Theraplex.com, Amazon.com, Pharmapacks.com, Dermstore.com and through select food, drug and mass retail chains.

·        Link to purchase: https://shop.theraplex.com/products/theraplex-hydrolotion

Theraplex® ClearLotion Moisturizer is a lightweight, fast penetrating emollient oil moisturizer, ideal for use after showering or bathing. When applied to damp skin, Theraplex ClearLotion Moisturizer uniquely wraps around water on the skin’s surface sealing in moisture and protecting against the loss of natural oils that water and soap can strip away. In addition to the special petrolatum fraction, natural jojoba oil helps to provide added protection against moisture loss and prevent dryness without irritation. Theraplex ClearLotion Moisturizer penetrates deep into the skin in seconds, providing long-lasting moisturization and protection to leave skin soft and smooth.

·        Retail availability: $18.50 (8 oz spray pump or pour cap) at Theraplex.com, Amazon.com, Pharmapacks.com,Dermstore.com and through select food, drug and mass retail chains.

·        Link to purchase: https://shop.theraplex.com/collections/theraplex/products/theraplex-clearlotion

Theraplex FT Exfoliating Emollient Moisturizer is free of fragrance, lanolin, parabens, preservatives, steroids and gluten. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating.. Theraplex FT Exfoliating Emollient Moisturizer is ideal for callused, dry skin (including feet, hands, elbows and knees), scaly skin associated with plaque psoriasis and rough, dry skin associated with keratosis pilaris. Theraplex products are not tested on animals.

You can check out all their great products on their website. I’m sure you’ll find something great, and they’ll make really good gifts for Mother’s Day too.

 

Florida Salt Scrubs are an all-natural salt scrub made with coconut-oil and essential oils and scents inspired and made in Florida. They’re known as “Florida in a Jar.” They have expanded into other skincare products such as bath bomb fizzies, coconut-oil spray lotion, lip balm and sunscreen. The salt scrubs and bath bomb fizzies are perfect for moms! Their products exfoliate, moisturize and renew your skin. Your skin as well as your senses will go on a mini vacay with our products! This is another great scrub product if you love salt scrubs. I highly recommend this one, especially since it’s coconut. I also like they have have a variety of products. I’m sure you’ll easily be able to find a great one for someone for Mother’s Day. You can head over HERE to check them all out. You can even save 15% off with code mom15

 

NaturaBrasil is a sustainable, for-benefit beauty brand that makes bath and body care products with ingredients sourced from fruits and nuts in the Amazon. The gift sets are all under $50 and include beautifully fragranced body butters, soaps and hand creams. The raffia baskets and clutch purses for the gift sets are hand-made and dyed by a group of women on the Northeastern coast of Brazil who support their families through this craft. They have such a wide variety of products that you’re sure to love. I love that they have so many unique products. It’s nice to get a great line of products with a lot of options too. I love being able to shop at one place for all my needs. These are going to make amazing gifts for someone for Mother’s Day too. I love handing out beauty gifts to all the mothers in my life. They always love them! You can head over HERE to get more info on all these products too.
Meet the Superheated Steam Oven, which is revolutionizing home cooking by making meals more healthy and delicious without compromising taste. It eliminates preheating and defrosting out of the equation and can cook an entire 12” inch pizza or nine slices of toast at a time – all powered by steam up to 485 degrees Fahrenheit. The steam allows food to attain more authentic flavors and texture –keeping it fresh and tasty without any added chemicals. With five cooking modes such as Toast, Warm, Pizza, Bake/Reheat and Broil/Grill, you can make any holiday extra special for everyone! Now this would be a gift I could certainly get use to! I think it would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift. Head over HERE for more information on this product.
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Striking the balance between femininity and industrial chic, Wendy Duffy Jewelry – a boutique jewelry line in New York City conceived of and run solely by industry veteran and East Village resident Wendy Duffy – presents a refreshing capsule collection of modern classics. With more than 20 years of design experience, Duffy creates pieces that are modern explorations of traditional and vintage jewelry with an edge. The collection is made up of earrings and necklaces that combine draped silhouettes with industrial mixed metals and beads. An ode to the creative legacy Duffy’s parents left, Wendy Duffy Jewelry honors their memory by donating 10% of all profits to the Alzheimer’s Association and The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). These pieces are so beautiful, and perfect for Mother’s Day. They have many pieces to choose from. I know a lot of mothers love getting jewelry, so this piece would be a very nice piece for someone for Mother’s Day.

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Wixter Market is a sustainable seafood shop specializing in restaurant-grade super frozen and flash frozen product with a brick and mortar store in the bustling Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago. Wixter Market launched its ecommerce site in January that includes a full inventory of Wixter product available for purchase via https://wixtermarket.com including the Norwegian Salmon Oil Soft Gel Capsules (OmeGo), which are perfect for Mother’s Day. OmeGo is the freshest Norwegian salmon oil available on the market today. It is produced in Norway using the purest process possible. The oil is gently liberated from salmon offcuts free of contaminants, with practically no taste and odor and the best clinical results. These pills are a convenient way to obtain these important nutrients and especially as a mom, convenience is key! These can truly make a great gift for Mother’s Day. Many, myself included love to stay healthy, and these are great for that. Wixter Market celebrated Earth Day by donating 100% of sales of fresh water fish and 20% of all other sales to Alliance for the Great Lakes, the largest and oldest citizens’ environmental organization dedicated to the protection of the Great Lakes. You can learn more about this product and order it on Wixter Market’s website HERE.
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How about gifting a shirt to someone for Mother’s Day this year. I always love clothing, so you can’t go wrong with it as a gift. Whether she’s already a mom or a mommy-to-be, these Mama Bear T-Shirt will fit her gorgeously! This loose shirt is a great gift for mom or as a baby shower gift!

  • Triblend fabric: 50% polyester, 25% combed ringspun cotton, 25% rayon jersey
  • Loose fitting, light grey heather t-shirt
  • Wash inside out on gentle cycle in cold water + tumble dry low

I absolutely love my shirt!! It’s very soft and comfortable, and looks beautiful. This is such a fashionable shirt that I’m extremely proud to wear. Certainly my newest favorite shirt now too. You can find more information on this shirt HERE.

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Subscription Boxes make excellent gifts. For Mother’s Day this year, why not give them a gift of a Sugar Smart Box. Sugar Smart Box is a monthly subscription box with low sugar, low carb, diabetic diet friendly snacks. It’s the perfect gift for all mothers! I personally would love it because of all the great snacks it’s got in it. I always have a hard time finding healthier snacks, so this box is perfect for me. It’s got a lot of amazing snacks in it that are a lot healthier for you too. Use the code KATHY15 – Good for 15% off your first box if you use it by Mother’s Day (5/13). You can learn more about these boxes by heading over HERE.
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Puppy Paws® are paw-shaped pendants etc. that feature the birthstone(s) of people’s beloved dogs and cats. For rescue pets they recommend folks use the month the pet came home. For multiple pet households there are Mother’s Paws® that can hold up to 12 Swarovski crystals. As people bring a new addition into their family a new crystal can be added. There are even MemoryPaws® that hold a tiny bit of cremains(ashes). These pieces are so beautiful and hold such good memories with them. The ones where they can put ashes of your pets are amazing. What a wonderful way to keep your pets always close to your heart. I absolutely love these pieces. I’ve had many pets over the years, and I wish I would have known about these then. I certainly thing they all make for some great gifts too. I know my mother would truly appreciate some of the pieces they carry. You can learn more about these products HERE.

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This subscription box service over at The Good Steward Box is amazing. They have some really neat boxes. They offer a Christian based, cruelty-free subscription box. Each month’s box comes with several items: personal care, gifts, art, stationary, snacks, and a Scripture Connections Card. Each month has a new theme. All contents are vegan, ethically sourced, fair trade, hand made, and cruelty-free. They are currently offering a special Mother’s Day Gift Box. This isn’t part of a subscription, but is a one-time purchase item. The theme for this box, of course, is mothers. They are currently taking pre-orders and the boxes will ship out the first week in May. It’s the perfect choice for Mother’s Day! Learn more about this product HERE.
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Geir Ness spent years mining the rich, natural scents of Norway’s countryside on a quest to develop a signature fragrance for his mother. Laila, a namesake fragrance, is a captivating fusion of wild flowers and lavender, a refreshingly subtle scent that’s a show stopper. Fun fact: Geir presented the first ever bottle of Laila to his mom on Mother’s Day – sweet, right? The fragrance became so popular that it inspired an entire line of Laila products – perfect for any mom (or woman) looking to feel, look and smell timelessly alluring, yet modern. This white, zippered envelope clutch is perfect for tossing in your purse or carrying as a statement accessory all its own. It has a faux leather exterior, a sturdy metal zipper and comes with an essential set of Geir Ness favorites inside. I’ve tried some of their products, and they’re amazing. These would all make some great gifts for Mother’s Day. I love thinking outside the box and getting something different for someone for Mother’s Day. These are the perfect choices! Check out their site HERE for more info on all their products. 
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If you’re looking for some hand crafted jewelry, you should check out the jewelry made by Teri C.  Their collection of chain necklaces are of the movement inspired by women wanting a piece of jewelry that is versatile with any outfit. They have so many beautiful pieces of jewelry for you to check out. I’ve always thought jewelry was a great choice for Mother’s Day, so this is a great place to shop for some jewelry for a gift. I’ve always loved getting pieces that are beautifully hand made like these. You can learn more about them HERE.
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Looking for a very unique gift this year for Mother’s Day? How about items with your own photo on them?! I find these to make some of the best gifts. MyPhoto has some amazing pieces to select from. One of my favorites, was the metalux heart. I love it because it’s heart shaped and it makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. I had mine done with my daughters on it. I have already put mine up in our home and it looks beautiful. There are a lot of other options as well. You’ll be able to search through their site to find a lot of great items. Head over HERE to learn more about all their products.

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    • ALL you need to do is email your favorite photo from your phone to 123@myphoto.com
    • Within 20 seconds, you will receive an email back with that photo displayed on all of MyPhoto.com‘s product offerings.
  • ANY product can be ordered in less than 60 seconds
  • Price ranges from $10 – $200
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