Mother's Day is in one week, start shopping and buy local. Send her on a journey with Rising Phoenix's Spa Kit. For $85.00 this is what you get:

4.5 oz bar of Baseline - Unfragranced, Untinted, Uncomplicated handmade cured soap
• 16 oz jar of Spot of Tea - our famous foaming sugar scrub - in Lemon Chamomile
• 8 oz bottle of Inner Light - A light, yet luxe all over body (& hair) oil
• 12 oz jar of Renew - A whipped body creme that smooths on like a lotion but moisturizes like a body butter
• 8oz bottle of Featherweight - The lightest lotion you can imagine! Never greasy, never sticky. Just soft skin for days
• 4g tube of Morning Dew Lip Balm - 100% natural, for all the 'Thank You' kisses mom will be covering your face with!

And the cherry on top of this spa sundae?
• A full 7oz Ignition Massage Oil Candle! When lit, this candle melts almost instantly into a pool of warm massage oil!

I love the retro feel of these cards from Gramkin Paper Studio. And to be totally honest, yea this is true! Ha!

Everyone uses keys, how about an adorable and cool key chain. Ye Old Stamping Ground will be at the F.A.D market this weekend in Boerum Hill Brooklyn. If you don't have time for shipping stop by on Sunday and scoop up some of these chains.

And who does't love new jewelry! From Enmeshed Jewelry beautiful rain droplet sterling silver.

However you celebrate Mother's Day, just thank your loved one, caregiver, mom, grandma, or nanny.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

Tracey

www.traceytoole.com | www.traceytoole.etsy.com

Did you watch the YouTube video titled the "World's Toughest Job"? If not, prepare for a spoiler alert.

The video is about Moms. It's about all the wonderful things Mom's do for us. Things they do day after day. Unconditionally and selflessly. It's about the beauty of Moms. And, it went viral.

With all the things that our Moms do for us and with Mother's Day just around the corner, we wanted to know how to recognize and reward them for their hard work. So, we reached out to some experts...Moms! And, this is what they said...

Overall, gift cards topped the list. This surprised us since gift cards may seem a bit impersonal. Yet, it means that Moms can use the gift cards to purchase whatever they would like or need. So, the Moms we surveyed say gift cards rule!

Assorted gift packages or a day at the spa are greatly appreciated. And, kitchen appliances ranked high on the list. Who knew?! We certainly didn't, but we agree. Who wouldn't love a blender, food processor, mixer, or any gadget that makes life easier!

While the majority of Moms said that they enjoy both handmade and store-bought gifts, their favorite and most memorable gifts were those that were handmade. They cherish the handcrafted cards, flowers, and accessories that their kids make especially for them.

We hope that you have the chance to thank your Mom in as many ways as you can and as often as you can. We wish you a wonderful time celebrating the beauty of your Mom!

How will you celebrate Mom this coming Mother's Day?

YouTube Video: "World's Toughest Job"

~ Susan

Naturally Susan's

* Photos courtesy of Rebecca Hudek, Yana Rodin, and Jill Morris.

** Our survey does not represent the opinions of all the awesome Moms out there :).

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