Pamper Mom Everyday (The Spa at Home Way!)

PERSON OF THE YEAR

MOM Pamper Her All Year Long Copyright 2011 Art of the Spa LLC

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MOM PERSON OF THE YEAR

Forget Last Minute, Make Motherʼs Day Last All Year Long To say I was thrilled when GiltHome, one of my favorite interior decor resources, asked me to host their Motherʼs Day episode of LIVE@GiltHome, is an understatement! Iʼd never done a facebook chat before and pampering moms is something Iʼm passionate about.

Admittedly, at first I thought, gosh Motherʼs Day is this Sunday and that most people had already ordered their flowers, booked their reservations, etc. But, then I thought, why do we need a special day to treat our moms?

So here are a few of the ideas from the chat, combined with some brand new ones! I encourage you to use them anytime!

If youʼd like to check out the entire chat, you can find it on GiltHomeʼs facebook page.

Create a “spa” nook to pamper her. Set up a comfy chair, ,

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If Your Mom Lives Close By The most important thing to remember is your momʼs loves when planning her Momʼs Day calendar. Not every Mom likes massage - but does she love gar-

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dening? Take her to the nature center.

Art? Plan a museum trip. Beach? Get some sand between her toes!

BATH BUTLER

BREAKFAST

Sneak into her bathroom and Be her bath butler! All the top spas have them.

Think luxury hotel.

Breakfast in bed is always a relaxing way to start celebrating with your Mom.

Get Mom out of the house. Spa “stage” her bed! New bamboo sheets, fragrance mist, a soft side rug for her to land on in the mornings. mint on Fill a tray with bath her pillow, bedside salts, champagne/ carafe of water!. cocktail, her fave mags, new towels, a bowl of rose petals.

Anytime!

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Or when you are leaving, sneak a basket of her fave breakfast foods on the kitchen table to greet her with her card.

Mom Spa Sugar Srub Give her some sugar no matter where she lives!

all you need: 1 cup of sugar 5 tablespoons of olive oil (or preferred consistency) Flower petals Fresh herbs and/or aromatherapy oil of choice

sugar bowl from the Joy of Chic http://www.joyofchic.com/products/W ELL-Stainless-Steel-Sugar-Bowl.html

One treat I make for my mom is sugar scrub. Super easy too. Just take 1 cup of sugar and add olive oil till it reaches the consistency of thick honey. Then add in essential oils to her preference. I also dress it up by adding in flower petals or you could use fresh herbs. I like to present this in a pretty sugar bowl with a spoon!

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Throw a Mother/Daughter Spa Brunch!

How tos:

What: Spa Day for Moms/Daughters When: May 7, 2011

Pamper your friends & their moms! Have a Mom始s Day Bliss Brunch - food, invite a massage Where: 1234 Main Street Anytown therapist or yoga teacher for private sessions. Do mini manicures. TIP: A bar style set up is ideal for Time: 8am - 3pm this type of party - pancake buffet is my fave!

Other: Bring your Mom (& any MOMs you know!

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If Your Mom Lives Far Away SpaMom Tip: If youʼre sending liquid, be sure to tape the top down. When buying Mom spa lotions & potions, stick to products for all skin types and bath & body items. Donʼt buy targed facial products - that is something so personal and individual to her needs, and that youʼre bound to end up in the Return line!

Think beyond Momʼs Day - hire a maid for her or contact a home cooking catering firm to deliver her meals for a week.

Design Her a Haven

Hire a home stager or interior designer to redo a room in her home!

Interior designer Tobi Fairley has a wonderful service called Inbox Interiors, where she will give her an entire plan via the miracle of the internet.

Bring the Spa to Her

If your Mom is too busy or doesnʼt like to go to the spa, book a Mobile Spa service to come to her! Mobile Spa brings the massage to mom and is bonded http:// www.mobilespa.com/

Bliss in a Box

Many spas have online boutiques. For example, this lavender blanket from The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is an indulgence she may not buy for herself http://artofthespa.net/2011/03/spa-boutiquing-2-0fairmont-sonoma-mission-inn-spa/

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ONLINE OFFERINGS WHETHER YOU LIVE NEAR OR FAR! Here are a few select online retailers that offer outstanding service and prezzies for Mom! And our top picks! Click co name to go to the site.

Who says you need a special occasion?

At left, from Gilt Mario Badescu Tote Bag of Body Products

HARRY & DAVID Fruit of the month club

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS Foodie Bouquets

RED ENVELOPE Jewelry, Picture Frames & Food for Glam Moms

CALYX FLOWERS The crene de la creme of flower spa!

CHERRY MOON FARMS Two Days of Mothers Day & their Spa Baskets are the best.

PAJAMAGRAMS Send the gift of relaxation! Adorable jammies & loungewear!

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