Mother’s Day is just 9 days away, I know! How is it May already? Further, why does it still feel like winter in Toronto? I have been starting to think about Mother’s Day gifts that my mama would like and I thought perhaps this year I would change things up. Every day is pretty much Mother’s Day for my mom, so she gets a lot of love from my siblings and I. Aside from gifts (which she can get whenever), what about something that mom can actually use to improve her overall health? Perhaps your mom loves to shop at the health food store? What about a Mother’s Day wellness gift guide? Gifts that she will love but will also help to keep mom feeling healthy, strong and beautiful!
Healthy Planet is just up the street from my house, so it’s usually my go-to health store when shopping from supplements and natural skincare products. If you can’t stop into the store, you can purchase all of the items online. Get a nice box or basket from a gift shop and fill it with all of these items.
Wellness Gift Guide For Mama
Collagen! I have talked about the benefits of collagen quite a bit here (find out more HERE). This is a great product for your mom. I have selected a Canadian brand that I absolutely love!
Verisol® Bioactive Collagen PeptidesTM Type I and III Hydrolyzed Collagen (bovine)*
Essential Oils. As you know I love essentials oil. One of the things I love to do is make my own skincare oils and body oils. My mama loves natural beauty products as well. Cold-pressed Almond Oil is a great carrier oil for skincare products since it soothes, clears and nourishes your skin. Lavender Oil is not only great for its sense inducing relaxing qualities it’s also great for soothing burns, acne and mild skin irritations. Another oil I recommend for mom is Frankincense Oil, this ancient oil isn’t only good for clearing bad energy it’s also great for skincare. It’s probably one of the best oils for anti-inflammation and anti-ageing.
Body and Face Oil Recipe (for small bottles): 2 drops of Divine Essence Frankincense Oil. 2 drops of Now Lavender Oil, fill rest of bottle with NOW Almond Oil. (Don’t overdo it with essential oils, they are quite potent; a little bit goes a long way.)
Beauty Boost Supplement. Mom definitely wants beautiful skin, nails and hair. A great beauty boost supplement is a great treat for your mom. GNA Naturals Bamboo Silica with Biotin is a highly concentrated plant-based form of Silica. Each capsule contains Silica along with Choline (macro-nutrient that increases collagen absorption) and Biotin.
Organika Pink Mylk Latte is 100% plant-based and caffeine free. It contains Ashwagandha, Caradmon, Coconut Milk, Beet Root and Pink Pitaya.
Green Luxe Makeup. One of the items my mom always requests is mascara. I decided I wanted to switch the current brand she is using for a green beauty one without chemicals and harsh ingredients. I found a great lipgloss as well to include in her gift basket.
Vegan Organic Chocolate. A little something simple, vegan and sweet.
If you are in Canada you can shop these products at Healthy Planet Canada.
