This year has been unprecedented with how we celebrated Easter and spring birthdays. Mother’s Day is about a week away (you’re welcome for the reminder!) and just because we’re following the “stay safe” initiative doesn’t mean you can’t honor the women in your life!
Here’s a few ideas…
Every Woman Deserves a BodyGym!
Muscle is a girl’s best friend, so it’s only obvious that the ladies in your life need a BodyGym. It’s affordable, portable, light weight and it’s an entire gym in the palm of her hand! BodyGym has been helping women reshape their bodies for over 15 years! People all over the country are using it since the pandemic ensued and I’ve loved hearing their progress and results the past 7 weeks as stories have been shared on social media.
There’s two promotions going on right now. Use the code MOTHERSDAY to get 10% off and you get 25% off any orders of 2 or more. Give the gift of health (and even gift one to yourself) so mom can benefit and think of you everyday she exercises. Click here for the BodyGym website, you have time to order and receive it before May 11! You can watch the latest BodyGym Good Things Utah clip here.
Bring the Spa to Her.
Start her day off with cozy robes, a bubble bath, maybe a facial, cucumbers for an eye mask, a manicure or pedicure, and a plateful of mixed berries or her favorite fruit!
Ladies, here’s a 5 minute tutorial for the perfect DIY manicure in the comfort of your home from my cute friend Danielle!
Make Her a Healthy Meal.
Your lady deserves to be nourished! What’s her favorite meal? Have the family prepare, cook, serve the meal, and don’t forget the clean up party after so mom doesn’t need to lift a finger.
Delicious food can be simple with a beautiful salad, a grilled or baked protein, 2 of her favorite vegetable sides and some dipped strawberries for dessert. You don’t need to spend all day cooking!
Here’s a simple recipe from my Clean, Simple Eating Recipe E-Book. It’s a strawberry focused salad—don’t forget to dip the left over strawberries in chocolate!!! You might want them as an appetizer instead of dessert. In honor of the amazing women I love and admire, my ebook is half price through the month of May, just click the title above!
Mindy’s Sweet and Tangy Strawberry Salad
Makes 4 servings, approximately 180 calories per serving
This recipe makes enough of the tart 'n' tasty dressing to enjoy on a few more salads or as a marinade for the week.
Salad Ingredients:
8 cups or a container of fresh spinach or a romaine mix
3 cups sliced strawberries
4 tsp. minced sweet onion
4 tsp. minced green onion
4 oz. pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Dressing Ingredients: (makes 1 cup; use extra within 1 week for other salads):
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. dry mustard
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1/2 green onion, minced
Put all dressing ingredients in blender and blend until creamy. Place all salad ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add dressing to salad as needed and toss until thoroughly mixed.
Write a Heart-Felt Card.
Don’t get me wrong, we definitely appreciate flowers! But of all the gifts we receive, moms save and cherish cards most! My saved Mother’s Day cards are beautiful reminders of moments in time as my girls have grown from toddlers to young adults. I still re-read the last Mother’s Day card my mom wrote me before she passed away. These are timeless! What woman doesn’t reserve a card May 11 regardless if she’s a mother or not?!?!
Get out that card stock, markers and let your creative juices flow as you express your gratitude and appreciation for the special women in your life.
Move Together…Even If It’s Just 10 Minutes.
Plan a family-friendly hike, walk or bike ride. If mom isn’t into hiking, go on a simple walk around the neighborhood. Get outside together & enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature. Time in nature is bonding, healing, invigorating, peaceful and much needed, especially these days!
Making Mother’s Day memorable is possible in 2020! I’d love to hear what you have planned.