Yes, there are many strange holidays out there. In fact, if you look hard enough you can find one for every day of the year. We’re always looking for something to celebrate here and May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day. Your kidlet can look stylish and call for peace in this hip onsie. Only $15.99…get yours at:

Happy Mother’s Day Eve! Yes, the day is tomorrow and hopefully you’ve found a special way to show Mom how much you care… and aren’t running around in a crazed panic right now because you’ve forgotten (poor Mom)! However, if that is the case- or if you’re just crafty and would like to make a really cool DIY gift that is great for any Mom- you’ve come to the right place.

This really great and simple DIY vintage picture frame bracelet would make an excellent gift for mom, grandma, or just about anyone else (including yourself). The idea comes courtesy of Maize Hutton, a Washington state-based artist whose website is full of cute DIY projects with instructions.

To make, just take an old wristwatch (that you own, picked up at a yard sale or on Ebay) and polish it up with a paste of baking soda and water. Then print up a picture of whomever you think Mom would like to look at all the time (a grandkid, perhaps?)- printing the little picture in black & white is a great touch that adds to the vintage feel. Then just pop off the back of the watch, cut the picture to fit, and replace the back. That’s it! Then just wrap it up pretty and you’re all set with a great personal gift.

Recycled bags are a great choice for the “green” mom. This bag is made of recycled plastic bags from the streets of New Delhi using a non-toxic process. Not only is the bag a great eco-choice, but the bags provide an income for the local New Delhi women who make them! World of Good will also donate 10% of their profit to a non-profit organization that improves living conditions for the local artesians who create these great bags. It’s a win-win purchase!

$24.95 at Amazon

The World Food Programme Feed bag is another great choice. The purchase of one Feed bag feeds a child in school for one complete year. Not only does this give underprivileged children the nutrition so badly needed, but it also keeps them in school longer and increases their quality of life….for a lifetime. For more information on the World Food Programme, go here.

The bag itself is made of burlap and cotton, is reversible and was inspired by the bags of food distributed by the United Nations around the world. A very hip way to contribute to those less fortunate than ourselves in this world….something any mom would approve of.

$59.95 at Amazon

Practical moms will love this Collision Kit to keep in their car! Inside the cute zippered red case, you’ll find everything a mom needs in a fender-bender, including pre-printed cards to exchange insurance information, a disposable camera (smart!), envelopes for insurance and registration cards, pen, small clipboard….and it’s all small enough to fit neatly into a glove compartment! Very cool for any mom (and daughters, too!).

$14.95 at Amazon

For the mom who can find the bright side of any situation, there is the Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit. Inside the smart lunchbox tin you’ll find essential items such as:

• Space® Brand Emergency Blanket
• Safety Light Stick
• 5 Bandages
• 2 Antiseptic Wipes
• Instructions to Change a Flat Tire
• Instructions to Jump Start a Dead Battery
• Emergency Contact List
• Accident Record
• Safety Girl Pencil
• Purified Water
• Ghirardelli Squares Chocolate!
• Zox Breath Freshener
• Lip Moisturizer
• Gilead Aromatherapy Headache Remedy
• Shout Instant Spot Remover Wipe
• Dove Anti-perspirant
• Speedy Clean Cleansing Wipes
• 2 Dittie tampons
• Emergency Sewing Repair Kit
• Professional Nail File

This kit is so cute you might want to pick up one for yourself!

$44.99 at Amazon

Short of a day at the spa, natural skin care kits are one of the best ways I know to pamper yourself. So one of these gift sets are sure to be a treat for Mom- especially if she doesn’t normally use a lot of natural products. All of the kits below are highly rated and recommended, and just the right size to try out, so she’ll be in for a pleasant surprise. (Plus they’re all affordably under $30, so you won’t break the bank.)

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Daily Face Care Kit (For Normal, Dry, or Sensitive Skin)

Made in Germany in accordance to high safety standards, Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products are infused with extracts of organic and biodynamically grown plants. These plant essences directly impact the skin to encourage health and reveal true and lasting beauty. A deep commitment to holistic principles guides Dr. Hauschka Skin Care to reject the use of synthetic additives and animal testing. “We support the health of humanity and the earth.” (Plus, these travel-sized products come packaged in a cool tin!)
$20.95

Juice Beauty Organics To Go Kit

Juice Beauty had become very popular lately, developing many loyal repeat customers. Their products consist mainly of juice and seed extracts, along with other natural ingredients.This kit includes 5 of their most popular products- a creamy milk cleanser, refreshing hydrating mist, exfoliating green apple peel, vitamin rich-antioxidant serum and light weight oil-free moisturizer- so you can try them out before committing to a full-size version. A great added bonus: a bamboo washcloth is also included! Bamboo is super-soft and a naturally antibacterial material, making it great for use against your skin. (This one is on my personal to-buy list!)
$29.00

de-luxe Shea Butter Gift Set

Shea Butter is widely considered to be one of nature’s most effective moisturizers. It’s a natural antioxidant rich in Vitamins A and E, and has been used for centuries in the treatment of severe dry skin, including eczema and psoriasis. This gift set would be great for expectant moms, too.

Includes extremely rich & nourishing Shea Butter body balm, hand creme, 2 French milled bar soaps, and bonus exfoliation loofah. $20.00

Juice Organics Facial Trial & Travel Kit
I had to include this kit on the list just because I tried it and really loved it! Juice Organics (not to be confused with Juice Beauty, above) has a patent-pending base that is “expertly blended with certified organic juice concentrates to deliver powerful antioxidants, age-defying hydroxyl acids, essential vitamins and nutrients.”

For optimum “age-defying results”, experience the potent 3-step system with the 3 products included in this trial kit, organically mastered by Juice Organics’ chemists: Nourishing cleanser, vitamin antioxidant serum, and SPF 30 light tint moisturizer.

It’s also good to note the company’s certified organic ingredients meet the strict guidelines of the USDA National Organic Program.

Like many others who have tried this kit, I really liked all of the products. They actually did a lot more than I was expecting. I don’t normally use serums or moisturizers regularly, so the recommended regimen of applying them twice a day really did make a noticeable difference to my skin - I don’t think I’ve ever felt it softer, which was amazing. At this price it’s definitely worth buying -whether it’s for yourself or as a great gift.

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