For mother's day, this Sunday, May 11, two more days, why not splurge and go green ? below are some ideas of Mother Earth friendly gifts you can make or get for mom... from your local health food store or online... show mom, you care and it's easy to be green...

l. organic flowers

send your mom an organic bouquet

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https://californiaorganicflowers.com/default

2. organic and fair trade chocolates

if your mom is a chocoholic, send her favorites, mix up a few different kinds and voila… chocolate is good for the
heart, soul and earth

www.newdream.org/consumer/cocoa.php

www.dagobachocolate.com/

www.newmansownorganics.com/food_chocolate.html

www.wildbar.info/

3. massage and spa treatments

book mom a fabulous massage and spa treatment at a local spa like this one that exudes relaxation and tranquility

www.gaiadayspa.com/

or make an at home delightful potion and administer gently

www.bluebasins.com/shop/

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Rose Potion Facial
A good facial uses steam to unclog pores, loosen impurities, and eliminate blackheads and whiteheads. Just make sure the water is not too hot, or you risk burning your face. This Rose Potion Facial also comes from Sharon Mathieu at Soothe Your Senses.
We recommend using organic rose petals to avoid exposure to pesticides and chemical sprays. You may purchase organic flowers and petals at Organic Bouquet.
Ingredients and Supplies
1 bowl
1 bath towel
1 spray bottle
1 cup fresh rose petals
1 gallon almost-boiling water
Directions
1. Place rose petals in the bowl.
2. Pour the water over them.
3. Cover your head with the towel.
4. Lean over the bowl to absorb vapors.
5. Steam your skin for approximately 15 minutes. Be sure to keep your face at least 12 inches away from the water.
6. Pat your face dry.
7. Apply a light moisturizer of your choice.
8. Allow the rose-infused water to cool, and pour it into a spray bottle.
“You can use the leftover mist to spray the rest of your body or as a room spray,” Mathieu says.

4. dinner and night on the town

take mom out for dinner at a fabulous local vegetarian restaurant… afterwards, watch her favorite movie, or cap the night off with dancing or a concert

5. breakfast in bed

make mom a fabulous breakfast in bed

www.littleriverinn.com/menu_hotcakes.html

Ole’s Swedish Hotcakes
(This recipe serves four. Best when mixed the night before and kept in refrigerator overnight.)

-1 cup flour
-1 teaspoon sugar
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon baking powder

Mix the above ingredients together.

1 1/2 cup milk & 1/2 cup half-and-half

Combine with above ingredients.

3 eggs
Separate whites from yolks and beat whites until stiff.
Beat yolks and add to batter. Then fold in whites of eggs.

Add 3/4 cube (6 tablespoons) butter, melted. Stir in gently.

or run don’t walk and whisk her away for a beach weekend at a relaxing inn with fabulous breakfasts such as the Little River Inn, Pacific Mist Inn or Stanford Inn in Little River, California…

www.littleriverinn.com/

www.pacificmistinn.com/

www.stanfordinn.com/

6.* jewelry, make your own heartfelt bracelet and necklace, with beads, charms and other items*

www.organicjewelry.com/

7. clothing, check out organic cotton wear…

www.bluecanoe.com/

www.eartheasy.com/wear_orgcot_clo.htm

8. gift basket

gather together mom’s favorite items (be creative) and things that are pampering and that smell good such as chocolate, coffee, tea, wine, cheese, fruit, apple cider, body lotion, aromatherapy oils, bath gels (for bubble baths), cookies, scones or crackers, yoga cotton t-shirt, all organic, and put together in a lovely basket or big purse (that she can utilize afterwards)...

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www.gaiam.com/product/id/1009196.do

www.thefindgreen.com/apparel/info-handbag-bag-purse

www.taraluna.com/accessorize/bags_silk-silksari.htm

www.purseblog.com/eco-friendly/juicy-couture-california-go-green-canvas-bag/ br />

www.downbound.com/Hemp_Purses_s/169.htm

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www.buddhiwear.com/shop/default.aspx

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