(StatePoint) The best Mother's Day gifts are ones that let Mom know you truly care about making her feel special. For all she does for the rest of the family, take the time this year to give Mom a special day of pampering that's all about taking care of her.
Here are some ways to give Mom a day of the best, most relaxing treatments normally found at top day spas and salons. You can re-create the spa experience at home to make Mom feel like she deserves special treatment not just on Mother's Day, but throughout the year:
* There are many bath crystals, salts or bubble baths on the market that you can give Mom to make soaking in the tub a relaxing treat. Some calmly-scented candles and soothing music in the background can round out a relaxing experience. You might even try visiting Mom's favorite salon to see if you can purchase some bath salts, oils or bubble bath there. And surprise her with a book by her favorite author to read while in the bath.
* Once Mom gets out of the bath, she can wrap herself in a warm towel from her Towel Spa, a compact home towel warmer. A Towel Spa quickly heats towels, bathrobes and more, so Mom can step into a towel that feels like it's fresh from the dryer every day. No one likes those first chilly steps out of the shower or bath, so why not have heated towels just like at the spa? A Towel Spa is available at all Bed Bath and Beyond (www.bedbathandbeyond.com) and Brookstone (www.brookstone.com) locations and online. You can even use it in other rooms of the house to warm up socks or slippers or Mom's favorite throw blankets on the sofa.
* There are plenty of foot care kits on the market containing foot soaks, foot scrubs to rub away calluses and dry skin, and exfoliating and moisturizing foot creams. Consider purchasing a portable foot spa where Mom can sink her feet into a bubbling foot bath. Some even come with rollers that massage your feet.
* Massage, massage, massage. Either arrange for a masseuse to visit your home for an hour-long session or read up on how to give a great massage, hitting all the right pressure points.
* Take a relaxation, yoga, exercise or stretching class at home. With so many self-improvement DVDs and books on the market, buy a couple for Mom to choose from to take a spa-quality class in the privacy of her own home. Another option is to give Mom a new movie to enjoy along with a heated throw blanket on the sofa -- heated by her own Towel Spa, of course -- and a favorite beverage and snack!
* Have breakfast and lunch "catered" by family members or brought in from a favorite restaurant. Nothing beats starting off the day with Eggs Benedict or rich French Toast. And don't forget a little champagne or a Mimosa. Combine favorite fruits with some low-fat yogurt and some honey for a blended drink, just like at the spa. Or, brew up some herbal tea, which can be served hot or iced.
Most importantly, make sure Mom has enough time to herself to enjoy all this private pampering without having to tend to the kids and other family members.
Here are some ways to give Mom a day of the best, most relaxing treatments normally found at top day spas and salons. You can re-create the spa experience at home to make Mom feel like she deserves special treatment not just on Mother's Day, but throughout the year:
* There are many bath crystals, salts or bubble baths on the market that you can give Mom to make soaking in the tub a relaxing treat. Some calmly-scented candles and soothing music in the background can round out a relaxing experience. You might even try visiting Mom's favorite salon to see if you can purchase some bath salts, oils or bubble bath there. And surprise her with a book by her favorite author to read while in the bath.
* Once Mom gets out of the bath, she can wrap herself in a warm towel from her Towel Spa, a compact home towel warmer. A Towel Spa quickly heats towels, bathrobes and more, so Mom can step into a towel that feels like it's fresh from the dryer every day. No one likes those first chilly steps out of the shower or bath, so why not have heated towels just like at the spa? A Towel Spa is available at all Bed Bath and Beyond (www.bedbathandbeyond.com) and Brookstone (www.brookstone.com) locations and online. You can even use it in other rooms of the house to warm up socks or slippers or Mom's favorite throw blankets on the sofa.
* There are plenty of foot care kits on the market containing foot soaks, foot scrubs to rub away calluses and dry skin, and exfoliating and moisturizing foot creams. Consider purchasing a portable foot spa where Mom can sink her feet into a bubbling foot bath. Some even come with rollers that massage your feet.
* Massage, massage, massage. Either arrange for a masseuse to visit your home for an hour-long session or read up on how to give a great massage, hitting all the right pressure points.
* Take a relaxation, yoga, exercise or stretching class at home. With so many self-improvement DVDs and books on the market, buy a couple for Mom to choose from to take a spa-quality class in the privacy of her own home. Another option is to give Mom a new movie to enjoy along with a heated throw blanket on the sofa -- heated by her own Towel Spa, of course -- and a favorite beverage and snack!
* Have breakfast and lunch "catered" by family members or brought in from a favorite restaurant. Nothing beats starting off the day with Eggs Benedict or rich French Toast. And don't forget a little champagne or a Mimosa. Combine favorite fruits with some low-fat yogurt and some honey for a blended drink, just like at the spa. Or, brew up some herbal tea, which can be served hot or iced.
Most importantly, make sure Mom has enough time to herself to enjoy all this private pampering without having to tend to the kids and other family members.
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