2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Simple Painting

One of the most relaxing things to do when I’m stressed is pour a glass of red wine, light a candle, and do a craft. Simple Painting introduced me to a new craft that anyone (even me) can do…paint by numbers. Painting allows you to tune out negative thinking and allows you to spend peaceful time with yourself. They have so many projects you can choose from so there’s something for everyone. I love that you can choose your painting by project length (evening, weekend, one-week, multi-week). They give you everything you need to create your own work of art, so no excuses.

WHAT PRODUCT DID WE GET?

Delightful Flowers

What’s included? Numbered linen canvas, Numbered paint pots, Set of 3 brushes, Color guide.

Size: 16”x20”

Project Length: One-week project

WHY DO TRAVELERS LIKE THEM?

One of the coolest things you can do with Simple Painting is turn a photo of yours into a paint by number piece. Turn your travel memories into a unique piece of art.

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Diamond Candles

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

Everyone loves a good love story and this one is so romantic! David, their founder, had just bought an engagement ring with the intention of proposing to Brenda. Without anything to put the ring in, he bought a candle knowing how much she loved them. With the ring in one hand and the candle in the other, the idea for Diamond Candles was born.

You know I’m picky about the quality of candles I burn in my home. Diamond Candles uses only natural soy wax sourced from the USA, high-quality fragrances that are paraben and phthalate free, and a cotton wick for a clean burn. Every candle comes with a beautiful, ring that can be worn alone or stacked. What a fun, unique thing to include with a candle.

Not only do you get a candle and a ring, but there’s more. In every Diamond Candle you will discover a RINGREVEAL slip that tells you if you’ve won another ring worth $100, $1000, or even $5000! How fun is that?

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Candle 21 oz.

Celebrate with the decadent, sweet aromas of fresh juicy strawberries covered in creamy, milk chocolate.

You will not believe how amazing this candle smells. It reminds me of a romantic date night.

My new ring: My candle came with a lovely dainty ring with a canary yellow heart-shaped stone in the center.

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Yasou

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

Yasou offers a wide range of skincare products that will help you get your skin as healthy as possible. They do no animal testing, are transparent about their ingredients, and care about sustainability. Travel can do a number on your skin and it needs extra pampering when you return home. I used these products after Utah and I have loved adding them to my skincare routine. Their mission is to combine medicinal wellness and old world quality with modern science in order to offer a refined, Greek-inspired skin care line changing what true luxury means in today’s green beauty era. Healthy skin, good ingredients and sustainable packaging is their priority!

You know how important it is for me to use clean products and especially if I know my daughters will also be using it. The high quality plant powered ingredients used in YASOU skin care products come from natural origins, through reputable growers and suppliers. You will not find any of these toxins in their products: parabens, petroleum derivatives, silicones or sulfates. All scent comes natural essential oils. YASOU lotions do not contain any artificial dyes or fragrance. Their products are sourced and crafted in the USA.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Vegan Cellular Day Cream

Fast-absorbing, this velvety cream works deeply to restore epidermal integrity, stimulate collagen, brighten, and refine.

After you put this cream on your skin, it absorbs into your skin and then the magic happens… it dries matte and you feel your skin tighten. I love that it dries quickly and is not oily.

Vegan Cell Renewal Night Cream

Masterfully formulated to support your skin’s nocturnal rejuvenation phase, this silky night cream visibly improves tone and texture – all while you sleep. With twice the levels of AHA compared to Hyaluronic acid, Hyadisine® delivers exceptional plumping action while deeply quenching the skin.

I love putting this on right before bed and it does not come off on my silk pillow, so I know it has been absorbed into my skin. Unlike many night creams, this one does not feel heavy. For ultimate anti-aging skin care benefits they recommend using their YASOU Cellular Day Cream with YASOU Cell Renewal Night Cream together creating a moisturizing treatment.

Purifying Gel-Balm Facial Cleanser

A daily ritual to refresh and nourish your skin, YASOU’s Vegan Purifying Gel-Balm Cleanser works to gently cleanse, hydrate, balance and promote an even skin tone. Gender neutral and ideal for all skin types, including acne-prone and sensitive, this 100% natural cleanser unclogs pores, regulates oil, deals with acne, and diminishes cysts and pimples.

I love the way my skin feels after I use this cleanser. After using warm water to remove it, I always do a quick splash of cold water. When you are done you can feel a light layer of oil on your skin. Don’t rub this off because it will absorb in to your skin and help moisturize it.

Hydrating Body Cream

Rescue dry, rough skin with their restorative, Greek-inspired body cream to hydrate, firm and replenish. Locks in lasting moisture for all-over softness, revealing smooth and perfectly hydrated skin. This ultra-luxe 99.5% natural, artisanal formula absorbs rapidly and fortifies the skin’s barrier function to protect against daily moisture depletion.

New Hampshire is still undecided about what season they’d like to be in, so my poor skin is dry, flaky, and itchy. As soon as I rubbed this amazing lotion on my skin I could almost hear my skin sigh. It absorbs quickly and is not greasy. I couldn’t believe how quickly it hydrated my skin.

Vegan Hand Cream

YASOU Vegan Hand Cream lavishes skin with sumptuous moisture, protection, repair, and soothing comfort. Their opulent creams are 99.8% natural; the clean formulations comprise lush botanical extracts and certified organic oils meticulously sourced for their nourishing properties.

When I was younger, my grandmother would always complain about the appearance of her hands and I remember thinking it was such a strange thing to worry about. However, I now know what she means. I am starting to get a little self-conscious about my hands and have been vigilant to use hand cream every night before I go to bed. I love the scent of this hand cream and that it goes on smooth and not greasy. I have now added it to my nighttime routine.

Vegan Lip Elixir

YASOU Vegan Lip Elixir plumps and hydrates to visibly diminish fine lines around the mouth for a fuller, more youthful-looking pout. Infused with botanical hyaluronic acid for superior plumping action, this 100% natural, water-based multi-action elixir minimizes the signs of aging around the lips while healing dry, and chapped lips.

After a week in the desert air of Utah, this lip oil felt like a gift from the Heavens. It immediately hydrated my lips and made them feel silky smooth. The metal roll-on feels great against your lips.

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Birchbox

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

There’s nothing I like more than being able to sample new beauty products. Birchbox gives you everything you could need, from cult favorites to breakout brands. I love that you have the power to choose exactly what you want from samples, travel-size, and full-size options.

As a woman-run, led, and founded business, they’re committed to lifting up and celebrating women in the beauty industry to honor their accomplishments. They intentionally partner with women-founded, owned, and run beauty brands, making it easy for their community to shop with their values while finding product that suit their needs.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Mystify Restyling Spray

The innovative formula reactivates all of the products already in your hair as it hydrates, strengthens, and nourishes strands. You can then touch up your ‘do with your curling iron, flat iron, or blow-dryer, or simply brush through for a smooth, soft finish with no flyaways.

I can usually only leave my hair down for one day before having to rewash it, but I was able to get another day after using this product. I will definitely buy it again.

Juara Candlenut Body Crème

The centuries-old balm is rich in fatty acids, which makes it a great natural hydrator and all-around skin smoother in this body cream. Its velvety formula, inspired by venerable Balinese recipes, penetrates deep into dry, rough skin for instant, non-greasy softness that lasts and lasts.

I’ve tried this lotion before and I absolutely love it. It has the best nutty smell and it hydrated without feeling oily. It will now live in my purse.

Balance Me AHA Glow Mask

Packed with a bio-active blend of fruit acids including glycolic, lactic and malic for maximum efficacy, this face mask will brighten, deeply purify, plump, and reveal a natural, more youthful, luminous glow in less than 15 minutes.

You can simply put this mask on your face and sit back and relax while it works its magic. I love this mask and have added it to my Sunday Self-Care routine.

Air Repair: Complexion Boosting Moisturizer

This is a one-stop-shop to help repair dull, tired, and dehydrated skin. This regenerating treatment cream is instantly absorbed, leaving a hydrated and radiant complexion, while helping to diminish the appearance of fine lines.

I brought this moisturizer on my last trip to Utah and it did a great job hydrating my skin. I used it in the morning and at night.

Laritzy Lip Gloss

Crafted for a slick, high-fashion vibe without the icky, sticky feels. These are all about good feels. Each swipe showers you in the mega hydration.

I love that this lip gloss goes on smooth and the color looks great on anyone. I hate glosses that are goopy, and this one is not. My daughter fell in love with the color so I let her have it. I love that Birch Box has products you can split with your family.

Jecca Blac Glow Drops

A radiant elixir that gives an ethereal luminosity upon your skin. This gives an unmatched brilliance that elegantly addresses the unique issues of dry skin.

As we age, our skin loses the brightness and glow it once had. These drops give your skin the pop of shine that you need to illuminate your skin.

MCoBeauty Cheek & Lip Tint

This hydrating dazzler not only boasts a peach scent, but also contains natural fruit oils. Housed in a chic user-friendly tube, it’s the jet setting buddy you need for quick touch-ups on the move.

I love when a product has more than one function. My daughter loved this product and the color looks amazing on her, so it is now one of her favorite products.

Adesse Power Couple Nail Care Duo

Age Defying Nail Treatment Essentials: Nail growth optimizer & neroli flower cuticle oil.

My nails have been dry, brittle, and have a tendency of splitting, and this duo has been the perfect solution. I wear it it alone for a few days and then under polish. The cuticle oil absorbs quickly and is a neat finisher for a DIY manicure.

How much is a subscription?

Rebillable Monthly Membership $20.00/ month

Rebillable 3-Month Membership, (Prepaid) $19.00/ per box

Rebillable 12-Month Membership, (Prepaid) $17.00/ per box

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Taja Candles

There’s nothing I love more than to give or receive a gift that is personalized since it is so thoughtful. Taja candles allow you to customize your candle. There are so many ways to personalize it including pictures, quotes, names, and dates. The options are really endless.

Their candles are made of 100% soy wax, phthalate-free fragrances, and 0% parabens. The scent quickly fills the room because they use the maximum amount of oil allowed. They also offer a scent-free option.

The container you create are so beautiful and I love that you can repurpose them after you are done burning them. They make wonderful vases or as bowls with lids.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

One of the best things about travel is being able to relive the memories you made. There are so many ways you can do this with these candles…pictures, coordinated, name of your destination, or quotes about your trip. After you finish burning your candle you can use it to hold trinkets from your trip like sand, seashells, river rocks, etc.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Finnegan & Luke Candle

Scent: Queen of Hearts (Sensual Citrus)

I love the simple heart burned into the lid. It has a unique smoky citrus scent that is unlike anything I’ve smelled before. The candle smells lovely and the 4 wicks quickly fill the room with scent.

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AllTrue

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

You know I love a good subscription box and I like the fact that there is such a variety of products in each box. Opening these boxes make me feel like it’s Christmas morning. One of the most popular features of the Alltrue membership is box customization, available to all Annual Members. Each season, there are hundreds of different possible product combinations and possibilities to choose from, and you get to personalize your box to match your style and taste. Whether you’re choosing the color and style of a tote or selecting between completely different types of products to fill your box, you get to make your box completely yours.

Every season, members get up to $250+ of exclusive, socially-conscious products for only $64.95 (plus free shipping).

I love that each box comes with a great magazine that tells you about each product and the companies that make them. It also has articles with recipes (hello…mug cake…yes please!), interviews with designers, tips on going green, podcast recommendations, and self-care tips.

I also love that each season, they partner with a female artist as part of their Artist Residency program, to design the seasonal box or explore new creative spaces.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Pumpkin Spice Plush Blanket Scarf

Super soft, in a pretty plaid pattern, this chunky scarf is like a hug you can wear- plus it’s made from 100% recycled acrylic. A Jamaican Patois phase meaning “girl, you look good!” Gyal Bashy was female-founded to create timeless and inclusive styles using only sustainable fabrics.

This blanket scarf is beautiful and I wish you could feel how soft it is. The luxurious fabric is amazing on my neck. I loved using it on the plane. The size is great to drape around your neck or your shoulders.

Botanical Radiance Face & Body Mask

A do-it-all mask packed with powerful plant-based ingredients. Exfoliate, refine, and firm your skin. AllWell Beauty harnesses the power of natural to help plants do more for people.

One of my favorite parts of the week is Sunday Self-Care day. I always do a mask to prepare my skin for the week. I loved using this mask last week.

Azure Regenerative Neck Cream

Firm, plump, and lift the delicate neck and chest area with this richly hydrating, small batch made neck cream, powered by sea-worthy botanicals like seaweed amino acids, copper peptides, and flower stem cells. Female founded and run, this 1% for the Planet small business uses only plant-based and cruelty-free ingredients.

As we age, our necks are one of the first places to need some lifting. It has quickly become a part of my evening skincare routine.

Adjustable Celestial Ring Set

Minimal and modern, these size-inclusive adjustable rings were responsibly produced by a female run manufacturing collective in Vietnam using recycled materials sourced in the USA.

These rings are so pretty. They are dainty and I love that since they are adjustable I can put them on different fingers when I wear them. My daughter loves celestial things so I gave them to her and she has been wearing them daily.

Talianna Trinket Holder

This beautiful trinket holder looks beautiful on my kitchen windowsill. I use it to put my rings while I am washing dishes or any jewelry I take off after a long day.

Produce Netted Market Tote

Stylish and sustainable, this market tote is an easy swap for the plastic produce bags at the grocery store. Made with 100% all-natural cotton, it’s a favorite for farmers markets. Small:Hours empowers people to eliminate single-use products and build healthier habits for themselves and the planet.

One of my favorite places to be is a farmers market. I always bring a netted bag and I’m so excited to have another one.

Set of 2 Silicone Food Storage Bags

13.5 oz and 27 oz bags

Sustainable, beautiful, high-quality homewares. These bags are BPA/BPS-free. Dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and made out of 100% recycled materials.

I love using these bags when I meal prep on Sundays.

WHAT DOES A SUBSCRIPTION COST?

$69.95 Per Box ∙ Billed Quarterly

$64.95 Per Box ∙ $259.80 Billed Annually

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Rocky Creek Candle Company

Rocky Creek is an experimental candle company offering custom scents, group classes, and bath, body and home fragrances. I love the unique concept of being able to go create a custom product and have all of the material provided for you, as well as the knowledge of someone that will help you create your vision. I wish I loved closer so I could experience these classes myself. They have great products you can design including candles, bath & body, wax tarts, room sprays, reed diffusers, car diffusers, fragrance oils. They also have a shop where you can buy their fabulous products.

WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?

330 Town Place

Fairview, Texas 75069

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Texas Bluebonnet

A floral center of bluebonnet, ylang, and rose is surrounded by top notes of bergamot, peach, and white berries and is carried by base tones of clove buds and musk.

This is such a unique scent and you will field like you’re in a field blooming with flowers.

Farmers Market

A delightful fragrance that has all the wonders of a good local Farmers Market! A base of vanilla, raspberry jam, and peach layered with clove and crushed greens and sparkling top notes of citrus, apples and cinnamon.

This one was my absolute favorite. You know farmers markets are one of my favorite places and his candle will make you think of all the local fruit and goodies of the market.

Volcano

This is a mouthwatering explosion of candied citrus fruits and grapefruit and tangerine essential oils. It’s fresh, citrusy and absolutely amazing!

I was surprised that my daughters thought this was their favorite candle because it is unlike what they usually burn. However, it has such a fun, distinct scent and is even better when lit.

Swagger

This stunning scent in a fragrant combination of fresh tropical tobaccos topped with sweet vanilla and warm, spicy, wood undertones.

My husband loved this candle best because it doesn’t smell like the usual fruity candles I buy. The warm scent smelled incredible when we burned it at our lake house while we had the fireplace going.

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Soap Distillery

You know I love companies that have unique concepts for their products. Our founder, Danielle Martin, had a vision to create fun and sustainable cocktail, beverage, plant, and travel themed products. Their products have evolved throughout the years and they have perfected the diverse ones they sell. The scents are so fun and original. These will make great gifts, as well as a way to treat yourself.

You know I love products that care about Mother Earth. Soap Distillery creates quality body and home goods with a focus on responsibly made, refined aromas in eco-forward packaging solutions. Every move they make is one made with intention. From sustainably sourced ingredients, to responsible manufacturing processes, to fully compostable packaging, they are committed to offering quality, planet-friendly goods.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

En Provence Multipurpose Balm

Transport yourself to the South of France where most of the world’s rosé wine is made. Grapefruit peel, lemon blossom, sweet geranium, and a hint of tannic green grape skin.

My daughter had patches of dry skin on her leg from sports and the balm has help soothe and hydrate those spots.

Raspberry Rose Lip Balm

Red raspberries and rosewater combine to create a fruity, juicy, but delicately floral flavor.

This is one of the best smelling lip balm I’ve ever used. I love how smoothly it glides on your lips. It moisturizes and made my lips so soft.

Sequoia & Wild Sage Bar Soap

Inspired by hikes in the pacific northwest. Towering redwoods, dewy wild sage, mossy basalt and an ocean breeze in the distance.

This is a great soap for men and women since the warm, woodsy scent is unique.

Sunset Fig Bar Soap

If “late summer” were a scent: freshly plucked juicy mission figs with jet black skin, dipped in lemon sugar and spice. This soap is made with poppy seeds for a light exfoliation.

I absolutely love this bar. I always have a great bar of soap in our outdoor shower at the lake and this one is going to be the first one I put out.

Hinoki & Fern Bar Soap (Sample)

Inspired by the hinoki forests of Japan, this soap pays homage to the land of the rising sun in which the term “Forest Bathing” was coined. In this fragrance you’ll find notes of hinoki wood, cypress smoke, fern, moss, vetiver, rosemary, and pine, bringing you from your shower to a hike on a cool and sunny spring day. It is a Limited Edition!

Rye Whiskey Soy Wax Candle

Reminiscent of the spice filled barrels in international markets. Aromatically spicy notes of charred oak, grassy honey, and black pepper.

My husband’s cocktail of choice is a good whiskey. This candle is smokey and makes you feel like you are in a speakeasy.

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