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This year for Mother’s Day instead of buying mom (or grandma, or aunt, or whoever is a mother figure in your life) a gift, why not reconnect with your inner child and make her something like you used to? She will surely appreciate the extra effort and will cherish your present that much more.
At Maxim Hygiene we believe that health is very important, especially women’s health, so we also wanted to link back your gift giving to well being in some way that will contribute to nourishing your mama figure’s mind, body, and soul. We have compiled a list of five DIY health-oriented gift ideas to inspire you, but please do not feel limited to our suggestions.
If arts and crafts or cooking aren’t your strong suit, consider taking mom on a hike this Mother’s Day, to a botanical garden, or you could brew her a pot of herbal tea, run her a bath, give her one of her favorite books to read and forbid her from running any errands or cleaning. Your mother is busy being superwoman the other 364 days of the year already – she deserves this one day off to recharge her batteries and reconnect with herself!
Our DIY-Health Oriented Gift Guide:
Help mom start the morning off right with homemade granola that does not have any additives or preservatives that store-brought brands often have. It is very easy to make, and you control exactly what goes into the granola. Certified health coach and blogger Elizabeth Rider has a great basic granola recipe that is low in sugars. Consider gifting your granola in a mason jar that you can customize and decorate yourself.
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Does your mom love to cook but already owns every cook book under the sun? If the answer is yes, then why not make your own? Search for some healthy recipes on blogs, in magazines, or even in other cooking books that include ingredients and dishes that your mom already likes, and put them in your own DIY recipe book. You can add in family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, as well as pictures of you and your mom and of other loved ones to customize the book even further. Check out these templates to get inspiration for the layout of your cookbook.
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If mom has a green thumb and also enjoys cooking, then an indoor herb garden is a great gift that she is sure to enjoy. If you are feeling ambitious and want to create a full indoor herb garden for your mother, check out Brit+Co’s tips on how to get started. Otherwise we advise you to take any large pot you may have lying around, decorate it, buy some seeds and soil, and package everything up with a nice bow so that your mother can create her own garden as she sees fit.
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Very simple and easy to make, these aromatherapy shower disks are great if your mom is pressed for time and cannot take a long bath, but still wants some R&R. Add her favorite essential oil scents to the mixture, or choose ones you think will be most relaxing. Put the disks in a beautiful airtight container, like a mason jar, so that the disks do not dry out and can be used for weeks or months after Mother’s Day.
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This DIY requires a bit of sewing but you could easily sew it by hand if you do not have a sewing machine. Eye pillows are great to use after a yoga session or whenever your mom wants to rest her tired eyes for a few minutes. Lavender is a very calming scent and helps ease anxiety.
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Happy Mother’s Day from the Maxim Hygiene team to all the fierce mamas out there! Go out and treat yourselves this May 10th!
The Green Feminine Hygiene Queen 