Every year, when Mother’s Day comes around, the ever-present present becomes a source of concern.
While loving cards, flowers or jewelry are traditional gifts, this time, why not try something different.
Moms come in all types, ages, sizes and shapes, and if shaping up is important to her, she would really appreciate a gift certificate for k Pilates and Karve Studios, HIT Centers Personal Training or Low-Impact Fitness Boot Camp, all conveniently nearby.
A wonderful way to show Mom just how much you love and appreciate all she does for you is by giving her the gift of spa. True Essence Salon and Spa, the only Aveda Concept Salon in Mesa, has introduced stress-fix, a new and clinically proven stress-relief formula with organic French lavender and Clary sage essential oils. It’s a perfect stress-dissolving gift package of body lotion, soaking salts and body oil concentrate roll-on. They also are offering Mother’s Day spa packages and gift cards:
Mother’s Day Special
One-hour hot-stone massage, 75-minute aromatherapy pedicure and one-hour elemental facial—$184.
Queen for a Day Package
One-hour custom deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy pedicure, one-hour botanical resurfacing facial, shampoo and style and makeup application—$248.
Health and wellness is important for all. Victory Energy Wellness Center features Enerpathic stone jewelry, diffusers with organic essential oils, and gift certificates for Eternale beauty biofeedback energy treatments. Or soothe her aching back with a session at Red Mountain Chiropractic.
Surprise Mom with art by botanical artist Dyana E. Hesson—original oil paintings, limited-edition prints, fashions or note cards, featuring our local desert flora.
For those who love to cook, or just want to learn more, a class at Cooking with Trudy Maples Cooking School, in Red Mountain Ranch, might be just the thing. Make it romantic by doing a couple’s class as a night out.
Nobody really likes to clean house, or maybe Mom is too busy, too tired or just retired. So, why not give her a break by gifting her cleaning services from award-winning Carnation Home Cleaning, or Joann, at The Master’s Touch Cleaning Service, a top Angie’s List favorite for tile and grout cleaning.
Golf lessons are always available at Las Sendas Golf Club, Red Mountain Ranch Country Club and Alta Mesa Golf Club.
Sweet Repeats offers gifts certificates to help Mom’s budget go further on discounted designer consignment fashions.
Want to treat Mom like a queen (or a rock star)? Reserve a chauffeured luxury vehicle from Exstyle Transportation to take her out for her special day.
For something really different, how about a guided desert trail ride, as a family outing or couple’s getaway, organized by Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides, out on Bush Highway. Or just let her ride away for a few hours by herself.
If your family enjoys the tradition of Mother’s Day Brunch, you can make reservations at fine local dining establishments, such as Bogey’s Steak and Seafood at Las Sendas, Red Mountain Ranch Country Club, Alta Mesa Golf Club (where dining-only memberships are only $50 a year), or try the Flantastic Brunch or dinner (Mom’s meal is always discounted) at Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria.
Don’t forget, if you need to mail something out to Mom, The UPS Store, at Power and McDowell roads, is there for all your packing needs.
All of these fine local businesses are here in your neighborhood, working hard to help you make your Mother’s Day experience a special one. Check inside this UpClose issue for locations and contact information in their advertisements.