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Scented Sleep Mask
A sleep mask, or cooling eye mask, may seem a little luxuri- ous to buy for yourself. So chances are mom doesn’t al- ready have one, and you’ll get bonus points for creativity.
Pair an eye mask scented with lavender (like this lovely U.S.-made, lavender filled sleep aid from Dream Essen- tials) or chamomile with the gift of some scented candles and send mom off to slumber and rejuvenate. Studies from the National Center for Com-
plimentary and Integrative Health show that inhaling herbal scents, like lavender, before sleep can reduce insomnia.
Exotic Dark Chocolate
Oftentimes you can’t go wrong with a classic gift, like chocolate. Particularly if mom has a sweet tooth. Well, no of- fence against tradition, but a box of milk chocolate truffles just isn’t the healthiest of gifts. But if you must make it dark and make it special by choosing something exotic.
According to Boston-based nutritionist, Dana Greene, RD, nibbling on dark chocolate can satisfy mom’s sweet tooth while helping to eradicate free radicals, damaging elements that con- tribute to conditions, like heart disease.
Mom’s the BEST! That’s why a bouquet of last minute flowers or a handmade photo frame with a picture of the two of you just won’t do!
We want to make mom happy and healthy, and make sure she’s in our lives for a re-
ally, really, REALLY long time. So regardless of if your Mama is a kitchen queen, a coffee drinking queen, or just a diva in general —mom’s the word on these great fitness- and health-inspired gift ideas...
Ahhhh Aromatherapy Set
Ok, so the verdict may be still out concerning the effec- tiveness of aromatherapy. However, we can agree that certain smells bring about feel- ings of peace, happiness, tran- quility, and even liveliness. Just think of the last time mom made her famous chocolate
chip cookies.
Now take that smell experi-
enceandputittogooduseina gift that will make mom zen out. Gift her a pretty basket of yummy-scented essential or aromatherapy oils that can be applied to her nighttime bath and self-care routine.
Massage or Spa Gift Certificate
Every woman deserves to be pampered, moms especially! So get mom a gift certificate for R and R and let her pick her fa- vorite method of relaxation...aromatherapy hot soak, facial, or massage.
According to research from
the Mayo Clinic massage is a potent wellness tool with sev- eral benefits, including reduc- ing anxiety, pain due to fibromyalgia, chronic digestive disorders, insomnia, joint pain, headaches, sleep disorders, mood disorders and more.
Fit Bracelet Cover
Wearing a fitness tracker doesn’t have to be a fashion faux pas! Help mom stay fit while remaining stylish with this flirty, colourful (it comes in fuchsia or navy with a funky geometric print) Fitbit Bracelet cover by Tory Burch ($38 USD).
This way mom can go from office to errands to workout mode while wearing this super- cute bracelet that tucks her Fit- bit tracker away from sight. So she can continue to count her steps all the while being clas- sic, stylish mom.
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