We all love the moms in our lives and we want to show them just how much we care. Unfortunately, on Mother’s Day that love often translates into heaps of unhealthy food and sedentary activities. This year, why not invest in the health of the mom you love most by giving a gift that puts her wellbeing first. Here are a few ideas to try:
1. CSA box. A community supported agriculture (or CSA) box comes straight from one of our many fabulous local farms and is packed full of fresh, seasonal produce. Different farms will offer different options to customize your subscription. This is a gift that supports Mom’s health in the most delicious way possible, while also supporting our local farmers and sustainable agriculture! Check out this list of CSAs in the Austin area: localharvest.org/austin-tx/csa
2. Reusable water bottle. Summer is sneaking up on us, folks, and that means it’s more important than ever to make sure we’re staying hydrated. This is one of the best and easiest ways to keep healthy. Help Mom remember to drink water even when things get crazy by giving her a stylish stainless steel or glass water bottle. I personally recommend an insulated stainless steel bottle to keep her water nice and cold as the mercury rises!
3. Workout time. Has one of the important moms in your life been talking about how she’d love to exercise more, but the kids just take all her time? Well she doesn’t need a new pair of yoga pants or a workout DVD, she needs some help. The best gift you can give this mom in order to support her health goals is a commitment to watch the kids at certain times every week so she has time for that run/yoga class/soccer practice!
4. Bath essentials. If Mom is managing to find time to workout, her sore muscles probably need a little attention and there’s no better home remedy than a nice hot bath! Skip the smelly soaps and give mom the good stuff to really support her muscle health: Epsom salts, essential oils (try lavender or eucalyptus), a good bath pillow, and 30 minutes of alone time are what she really needs.
5. Massage. Being a mom is hard work. Whether the important mom in your life is holding a baby on her hip, chauffeuring around a minivan full of kids, or answering your midnight phone call about your own parenting question, chances are good that she’s developed some aches and pains along the way! Doesn’t an awesome mom like her deserve some relief from those sore muscles? Luckily, Peacock Bodyworks has just the thing: eGift cards! Pick a design and have it sent directly to Mom’s inbox. It’s sure to be her favorite gift this year!