Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Essentials: Mom Will Love These

Celebrate mom on May 13th with luxurious and thoughtful fragrance and skincare essentials that won’t break the band. These beauty essentials will give mom the TLC she needs and deserves this Mother’s Day.

LAVANILA Laboratories: Made from natural and organic ingredients, the health-conscious mom will enjoy these unique vanilla-based scents from LAVANILA. The collection features Vanilla Grapefruit, Pure Vanilla, and Vanilla Coconut fragrances. ($48; Lavanila.com)

KORRES: Brighten mom’s day with an unexpected twist on roses by giving her the KORRES Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial. More than just a mask and more than just a night cream, this overnight facial-in-a-jar delivers quick results. With each use, the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots continue to improve. ($45; Sephora.com)

IMAGE Skincare: Give mom a spa experience at home with the I MASK biomolecular hydrating recovery mask (5-pack). This moisture-rich soothing sheet mask contains an advanced concentration of ultra-hydrating ingredients to rescue dull, dry skin. The skin soaks up the biomolecular complex, which deeply nourishes and provides anti-aging benefits to fight signs of dryness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and instantly give the skin a plump, firm appearance. ($40; IMAGESkincare.com.)

Style + Life + Fashion Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018 and Activities: Woven Handbag, Mirror Sunglasses, Scented Soy Candle, Plush Robe, and Tassel Earrings

Mother’s Day is approaching soon!  We are only a few weeks away from showing our loved ones how special they are to us.  For me, Mother’s Day is about celebrating moms everywhere.

A few special touches include sending cards or flowers to my family and friends because we are truly a small cult.  Ultimately, we understand each other’s trials from teething to high school navigation.

And there’s a variety of mom types.  We have traditional moms, stepmoms, foster moms, and so forth.

Lastly, don’t forget to acknowledge those that have lost their mother.  Try to find a small token to celebrate them as an individual on this day.  A thoughtful option is to schedule a coffee date or spa treatment.

Mother’s Day is truly about celebrating the sisterhood of all women!

The Best Mother’s Day Activities:

  1.  Visit the local spa for a massage.
  2.  Get a manicure and pedicure.
  3.  Attend brunch with family.
  4.  Participate in Paint Nite.
  5.  Plant a garden.
  6.  Go to the movies.
  7. Take a mini-vacation.
  8. Attend afternoon tea.
  9. Do crafts together.
  10. Have a picnic.

Ann Taylor Presents: Mother’s Day Gift Guide

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of the perfect gift. Why settle for just flowers and a card, when Ann Taylor has all of the looks that will make her smile the whole season?

From bold hues to colorful prints, Ann Taylor has everything that will have Mom looking trendy, sophisticated and feminine.

Fashionable footwear, admirable accessories and desirable dresses are the perfect way to tell her “I love you!”

 

Mother’s Day Gift: The RESCUEHER for Busy Moms

The RESCUEHER kit in basic black, pink or white is the perfect gift for the busy mom.

Chock full of 34 high quality, must-have cosmetic, personal, and beauty essentials for the on-the-go mom, RESCUEHER ensures she is never left in a pinch.  With products like BB cream, lip gloss, a contour pallet, makeup wipes, Advil, tweezers, earring backs and crazy glue for that broken heel or nail, she’ll be covered thanks to your Mother’s Day gift.

This versatile bag is perfect to keep in the car or at work or in her suitcase while traveling; it even doubles as a cross-body bag for a night out with leftover room to fit her smartphone, credit cards, and other basics.

 

 

FIVE TIPS FOR HAVING A HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY from Lauren Smith Brody

For many of us, Mother’s Day means a bouquet of flowers, a heart-shaped box of chocolates, or—if we’re really lucky—a lovingly-and-slightly-burned breakfast in bed. And those things are all great!

But parenthood is all about making memories, and that traditional trifecta (flowers, candy, toast), can start to blur year to year. Studies have shown that experiencing new things for the first time together is very bonding—and memory-making. Every other day of the year, you’re the one teaching your kiddos how to do something you already know how to do. Why not share a completely new experience together? You’ll walk away with the gift that lasts longer than the hardiest construction paper heart: A real memory to treasure.

Featured Photo from SouthernLiving.com

Our phones are often an integral part of making memories—whether it’s calling our loved ones or taking photos. That’s why I’m teaming up with Total Wireless to talk about how to do Mother’s Day like a “boss.” Here are some unforgettable ideas:

  1. Create a family playlist and have a dance party.  The internet is your friend here. Choose a hit song from the birth year of every member of your family, from great-grandparents down to the baby, for a uniquely-yours mixtape. And then, obviously, dance! Or karaoke. Or both, your call.
  2. Move it! It doesn’t matter whether it’s a 5K race, a family yoga class, or an easy stroll around the block, a little exercise is good for everyone. Bonus points territory is ordering matching exercise gear (go ahead and be That Family). Search online for “custom t-shirts,” or do a deep dive into Etsy for inspiration. Yelp may have some suggestions for a local vendor too.
  3. Play food stylist. You know those time-lapse recipe videos? Why not try making one as a family? Best-case scenario, you’ll end up with shareable directions your little sous chefs can send to their friends. Worst case? You’ll have some messy laughs…and order in pizza.
  4. Dig in the dirt. It’s Mother Nature’s day too, after all, so honor her with a visit to a local garden, or plant one of your own. (Window boxes count if you live in an apartment like I do!) According to proflowers.com, May is the perfect time to plant roses, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and more.
  5. Set a hug alarm. Cheesiest idea on record…and yet, we dare you not to enjoy it. Most mornings of the year, your alarm is go-time for the morning rush/panic. Today, let everyone in the family set his or her own alarm on your phone for a family hug session. Don’t forget to reach out to your far-away family members. Video hugs and screen kisses count too.

Lauren Smith Brody is the founder of The Fifth Trimester movement to help businesses and families improve workplace culture together. Her book, The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby is just out from Doubleday. Prior to launching her own business, Lauren had a 16-year career in magazine publishing, most recently as the executive editor of Glamour magazine at Condé Nast, overseeing the magazine’s features, beauty, and fashion content, as well as brand and digital extensions and editorial events, including Glamour’s annual Women of the Year awards. She’s partnering with Total Wireless to share her “total boss mom” strategies—hectic schedule, two little boys, messy home, and all. Check out TotalWireless.com to learn more about their affordable plans and high-end smartphone selection.

Amazon Prime Now Celebrates Mother’s Day with Free Two-Hour Delivery of Fresh Flowers

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Prime Now, Amazon’s superfast delivery service, will be offering FREE two-hour delivery of fresh flowers starting on 5/13 through Mother’s Day, 5/14.

 Featured Photo from Passion for Savings.com

Fresh flowers are always a great way to show the moms in your life how much you love and appreciate her. Whether you want to save time by skipping a trip to the store, you can’t be with your mom on this Mother’s Day and want to send her a gift, or you just forgot to get a gift until the last minute, Prime Now has you covered!

 

In addition to fresh flowers, Prime Now offers one and two-hour delivery on tens of thousands of items from Amazon, including awesome last-minute Mother’s Day gifts such as jewelry, cards, candy and beauty products.

 

Amazon Prime members can shop all items available in their area and place orders via the Prime Now app or on www.primenow.com. One-hour delivery costs $7.99, and two-hour delivery is free.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017: Smashbox, Sophia Gushee, and Wink Brow Bar

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s time we start thinking about the perfect gift for her. Thank god ColorMetrics, Smashbox, Sophia Gushee and Wink Brow Bar.

For the busy mom: Get real hair color in one swipe with TouchBack Marker

Unlike mascara, crayons, gels, and powders, TouchBack won’t flake or rub off with brushing.TouchBack bonds to the hair and stays true until shampooed out.

For the healthy mom: Learn how to detox your home (and your life) with A to Z of D-Toxing, written by Sophia Gushee

“I share the lay of the land that I wish I had sooner–a road map of a family’s potentially toxic exposures, especially those that are avoidable–so that you can formulate a game plan that suits your family’s unique environment, lifestyle, and budget.”

For the bold mom: Give her brows that wow at Wink Brow Bar

“Defined brows make you look in control and portray your mental outlook on life. From an aesthetic perspective, they structure your face, so that the eye rests on a person’s upper area, make your jawline lift and cheekbones higher.” – Umbreen Sheikh, Founder of Wink Brow Bar

For the glam mom: Help her get the glow with Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Radiance Primer

This satin-smooth formula illuminates, perfects and enhances radiance while hydrating for better makeup application.

Give Mom the Star Treatment | Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, give mom the star-treatment she deserves with the beauty essentials from the best in the industry. Rita Hazan, Mally Beauty and WelleCo have the offerings to make your mom feel like a celebrity on her special day.

Rita Hazan Root Concealer Touch Up Stick: This product masks fast-growing grays around the hairline and defines the eyebrows. The unique cream formula grips hair easily, while depositing buildable color instantly. It glides onto the skin and hair smoothly, creating clean, defined brows. A brush is also provided to help comb through any excess product to prevent smudging.

Available Shades: Dark Brown/Black, Light Brown and Dark Blonde

Price: $25

Where to buy: ritahazan.com

Mally Beauty Glowing Goddess Luminizer:  Give mom the tools to make her glow like the goddess she is with this featherweight luminizer. This sheer, silky formula delivers instant radiance to the skin wherever it’s applied. It’s also enriched with vitamins and antioxidants to help protect the skin.

Price: $29

Where to buy: Ulta Beauty stores and ulta.com

WelleCo Sleep Welle Fortified Calming Tea: This natural and effective blend of herbs is great to drink before bed if you have difficulty sleeping. It harnesses three powerful ingredients, skullcap, valerian root and hops, combined with lemon balm, passionflower and natural lemon and mango flower to create a mild fruity and soothing drink.
Price: $69
Available: welleco.com

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts from Fragrance.com

We all know Mother‘s Day gifts are tough. You want to give something that says “thanks for being a great Mom,” as she deserves the best of the best.

Fragrance.com offers a wide variety of fragrances, skincare, makeup, candles and aromatherapy!

Three piece set perfect for any mom who loves to smell good includes Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 oz & Body Lotion 5 oz & Eau De Toilette Rollerball .33 oz Mini.

Glamglow Flashmud Brightening Treatment ($73.99, Fragrance.com)

A face mask perfect for the working mom who deserves an at home spa treat!

Rosemary & White Sage Candle ($20.99, Fragrance.com)

This massage & aromatherapy soy candle is a stimulating & warming blend with moss agate gemstone. This candle is perfect for an out of office day perfect for mom.

Muscle Soak Set ($17.99, Fragrance.com)

Set includes: Ocean Mineral Bath Salts 4.5 oz & Body Scrub 3.4 oz & Body Wash 3.4 oz & Yellow Pouf & Travel Tote. All products are great for either a day at home or a day away on vacation.

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Collection from ALEX AND ANI

This week marks the debut of ALEX AND ANI’s new Mother’s Day collection, and we couldn’t be more obsessed. It features beautiful bangles and necklaces in a range of bright colors, with sweet jewels and personal charms that express how much our moms mean to all of us. The price point fits every budget, with bangles starting at just $28 – perfect for young kids who have saved up to get their mom something special.

ALEX AND ANI also offers charm necklaces that can be customized with birth stones, initials and more – a lovely and meaningful gift that the entire family can create together.