Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it is time to start thinking about Mother’s Day gift ideas! I think it is important to give moms a reason to treat themselves for Mother’s Day, but it can be hard for them to find a time to go to a salon to use gift certificates. That is why I love the idea of giving moms Color Street nails for Mother’s Day! They are 100% nail polish strips that last longer than traditional nail polish, are super affordable, and moms are able to put them on themselves at home!
Mother Knows Best!
May 11, 2017 By Leave a Comment
It is kind of hard to believe that Mother’s Day is this weekend! This year is already flying at an impressive speed for me. One major reason for my time flying by has been the addition of Miss Zoey into our family. I am honored to have Hyland’s sponsoring this post.
It has been five years since I had a baby, so although I have done this all before, it was all pretty new to me again! Babies are a lot of work, but they bring so much joy into a home. When I would have late nights, early mornings, or just would struggle with the adjustment of having another child in our home, I always knew that I could rely on my mom. [Read more…]
Spa Inspired Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
April 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I think all moms could probably agree that one thing they want for Mother’s Day is a little pampering! There is just nothing quite like the feeling of being pampered a little! That is why I wanted to give you several DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas that will help mom get a little pampering!
I wanted to share a fun mix of DIY cosmetics, scrubs, soaps, spa kits, etc so that you could find the one that would be JUST right for your momma! I hope you can be inspired to gift your mom the gift of pampering this year! [Read more…]
Flower Bath Bombs (A Great Gift Idea!)
April 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment
You know that person your life who seems to have everything? Or maybe it is the person who just doesn’t really want anything? They make shopping for different holidays SO difficult! Whether it is for a birthday or Mother’s Day that is just around the corner, these flower bath bombs would make a perfect gift!
To make these flower bath bombs, you need… [Read more…]
Remembering to Create Time for Yourself this Mother’s Day
May 3, 2016 By 63 Comments
I remember hearing women say that they hated Mother’s Day. As a teenager, the thought of having a day to celebrate the woman seemed like something really special. Now that I am a mother, I can kind of understand where these women were coming from. Mother’s Day can be hard. You see the tributes others make to their moms, and while it’s never something you should ever do, I can’t help but compare myself to the others.
I often have to remind myself that we are all just trying our best to be the mother that our kids need. Mother’s Day isn’t the time to tear yourself down. It’s a day to both celebrate the role of motherhood, and feel celebrated by the ones you care for the most! It’s a day to both treat, and feel treated by others. This Mother’s Day take time to yourself somehow. This may be as big as going to get a manicure and pedicure or as small as just taking a long shower! I have been using the Garnier® Whole Blends™ Refreshing Hair Care with Green Apple and Green Tea Extracts products and they make me feel like I am in a spa every time I wash my hair! The new Garnier® Whole Blends™ is a full range of naturally inspired hair care shampoo, conditioner, and treatments. You can find the right blend for your hair care or hair type!
Let’s face it, we all have our good days and our bad days, but we try our best and that should be celebrated! So instead of thinking so literally when you think about creating that picture perfect Mother’s Day, think about truly celebrating all that is motherhood. The good and the bad. Because even the bad makes us grow.
Creating the picture perfect Mother’s Day is up to you! Have a happy attitude, do something for yourself, and remember just how beautiful motherhood truly is.
Now for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card, tell me, how will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year?
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Motherhood: Bringing out the Bold
May 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
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I have never had to question how my mom feels about me. What I may have referred to as helicopter parenting as a teenager, I know realize was just my mom’s love and concern for me. I remember thinking that I wouldn’t grow up to be a helicopter mom and now I look in the mirror and see a helicopter mom in the full flesh.
Honestly though, being a helicopter mom isn’t as bad as it sounds. I like to let my daughter experience life, take risks, and even get some bruises along the way. My definition of a helicopter mom is the type of mom who wants to be involved in their child’s life. They want to hover over their lives enough to know what is going on, enough to let their child know they are interested, but far enough away to let the child learn and grow on their own. I know that isn’t everyone’s definition, but that is how I see it. [Read more…]
Floral and Polka Dot Acrylic Makeup Case
April 23, 2016 By 3 Comments
This post contains affiliate links and was written as a part of an ambassadorship with Expressions Vinyl.
Need a great Mother’s Day gift idea? Mother’s Day can be hard holiday to shop for because you want your gift to be thoughtful. The problem is a lot of thoughtful gifts aren’t necessarily things that mom can use. I love the idea of combining both a practical gift with something thoughtful that she will love. That’s why I decided to cover a clear acrylic makeup case with vinyl to turn it into a floral and polka dot makeup holder and fill it with some of my favorite beauty products as the perfect Mother’s Day gift!
I think the best gifts to give are the ones that you would love to receive yourself. I know that I would love to receive this as a gift! It was really easy to make, so I will probably be making a duplicate for my own bathroom counter as well! To make your own you need… [Read more…]
Accessories with Meaning
March 28, 2016 By Leave a Comment
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I have collected a lot of jewelry over the years, but very few of those pieces have a lot of meaning. I love how all of my jewelry looks, but when I can find jewelry that looks really good and has meaning it is even better.
Being a Mother
May 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
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Being a mother has completely changed how I think and feel about everything. I feel like saying that is even an understatement! I know it is probably the cheesiest thing to say, but I literally had no idea how much love my body was capable of until I became a mom. I never knew that someone who can make me so frustrated sometimes could also make me feel so much love in my heart too.
I had a really great example of motherhood growing up in my own mom. She was always willing to sacrifice her own time to support me and my siblings. She always spent time with us and I have a lot of happy memories of my childhood because of that. I hope that by my choice of staying home and working from home, it will give me the time to be with my own child, and future children, to really make that same impact on their lives. [Read more…]
The Perfect Gift for Mom
May 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
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Mother’s Day has always been a hard holiday for me to shop for. Ideally, I would find a gift that was either sweet and sentimental, or was a special treat for the moms in my life. Every year, I run out of time and end up just asking my mom what she wants for Mother’s Day and we end up giving my mother in law some sort of family photo.
This year needed to be different! Thankfully, I learned about Groupon’s Mother’s Day Gift Shop that is full of great gifts for moms. There are spa and beauty gifts, experiences, flowers and treats, and more to choose from. So, even though my mom and my mother in law are different, I know that I am able to find each of them great gifts in the same place!
There are experiences and gifts you can give, so it would be perfect to give your mom, your sister who is a mom, or even your mommy friends!
I absolutely loved the massage packages, hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, canvas prints, and jewelry! Any of those would make my mom and mother in law happy. I was surprised to see the huge variety that was offered. They even have cookie arrangements that you could send. How cute would those be if you sent them to your friends who are moms?!
I would love it if my husband gave me any of these gifts, but how awesome would it be to get the gift of a cleaner coming in and cleaning the house? I will definitely be dropping a hint to let him know that there is a deal on the Groupon’s Mother’s Day Gift Shop for home cleaning services!
There is even a Mother’s Day $0 Deal for 1 Year’s Worth of Spa Days on Groupon where you can enter the sweepstakes to win the ultimate Mother’s Day spa gift! They have Mother’s Day $0 Deal for Groupon’s Apple Watches Giveaway too!
What would you want for Mother’s Day from Groupon?
