As someone who is on the path to better health and fitness, I thought I'd put together a list of these ten best weight loss and fitness-focused Mother's Day gifts online - ones I know I'd love to receive. I've even covered some you could pick up in your area, which is great if you need something last-minute.
Mother's Day is the perfect time to show how much you care for Mom. After all, she has one of the hardest jobs ever! She's a nurse, teacher, chauffer, cheerleader, counselor, maid, playmate, teammate, and one of the best friends you'll ever have.
She's there when you need a shoulder to cry on, when you need some good advice, and when you have something wonderful to celebrate.
To honor your Mom, you don't need to spend a lot of money. As I'm sure you've heard her say, "it's the thought that counts." And here you are, looking for a great gift for Mother's Day, something that will support her weight loss and fitness goals. That's really special!
I've put together a list that features budget-friendly gifts for Mom as well as items that might cost a bit more but pack a lot of value. I talk about additional items you can purchase to supplement your present, too. So let's take a look at some cool items you can give to Mom, shall we?
Mother's Day Gift Sets
I know that I love choices, so gift baskets and sets are wonderful to receive - and so much fun to go through! I've even been known to share my treats with my sister and kiddos.
Check out this French Vanilla Spa Bath Gift Set in Natural Wood Curio. I can tell you this would look fantastic in just about any bathroom.
And I love that once Mom has used the products, they can be replaced or the curio can be used to store other products.
Now, suppose after all of her hard work, Mom's feet are needing some TLC. Let me share with you one of my favorite foot care product lines of all time - The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion, spray, & Reviving Leg Gel, in a 3 pack!
I have used this product line for years. The peppermint scent is just right - not too faint and not to strong. And when it says, " cooling," it means it! The cooling leg gel is fabulous and not greasy or sticky.
When her tootsies need a pick-me-up, all she needs is a few spritzes of the peppermint foot spray. I swear, this stuff relaxes and refreshes in seconds.
The peppermint cooling foot lotion will leave her sweet feet feeling soft and fresh. She can put it on under socks for overnight softening or use it for immediate smoothing. This stuff is just good.
Again, the peppermint scent is somehow soothing and invigorating at the same time.
It's very simple to use: during a foot soak or a shower, simply rub a dime-size amount of this stuff on the soles of feet and rinse.
Bonus: you use such a small amount, this lasts FOR-EV-ER.
Mom will feel like she's been to the spa after using this collection! Relaxed, refreshed, and ready for her next adventure...maybe even a marathon!
Next up on the list is this Vanilla Bean and Lavender Spa Woodwick Jar Candles Gift Set of 2. There is nothing more relaxing that the scents of vanilla and lavender. And WoodWick candles have just that - wood wicks that crackly lightly as the candle burns.
It's a multi-sensory experience for Mom! She can light one or both as she likes - and let me just say that lavender and vanilla make a heavenly combination.
Both candles come in visually appealing jars and should burn for up to 100 hours each - that's up to 200 hours!
Another multi-sensory gift, these bath fizzies will fizz up and release lovely scents intended for relaxation, joint relief, healing, muscle relief, detoxification, and a good night's sleep.
Who wouldn't love it, right?
Mom gets 6 bath bombs to choose from and, if she didn't mind, she could easily cut them in half for double the enjoyment. Maybe even mix and match scents to her liking!
And most of us trying to live better welcome products like this that are made from natural, organic ingredients and include essential oils.
Practical and Personal Gift Ideas for Mom
Car Wash Gift Cards
One of my favorite things to do is wash my car - but I don't do it myself. You see, we have a nearby carwash that, for about $6, you can go through a drive-thru car wash and then park to vacuum up your vehicle.
I love this place. First, it's kind of fun driving through the car wash. Second, no one vacuums my car as well as I do. And it's much easier than those other kinds of self-wash places where you're timed. Those stress me out and I never finish in time, so I end up spending just as much as if I'd gone to one of those "do it for you" places.
Speaking of those, those are wonderful, but you do spend a little more for the convenience of someone else doing it.
No matter which way you go, a gift card to a car wash makes a great gift for Mom! I know that if I got one for Mother's Day, I'd be thrilled (in fact, I'm going to hint for one!)
Massage Gift Certificate
Being a mom is hard work and there's no better way to relax and get the kinks out than with a good massage. Near me, we have a local chain - Massage Envy - and they offer very affordable massages. But with Mother's Day coming up, most places will have some sort of special going on, so be on the lookout for a good deal.
I know one place near me will offer a combination of body, foot, and scalp massages for a reasonable price. And going for a massage makes a lovely "Girls' Day Out," so keep this in mind, girls!
Dinner and a Movie
This gift idea for Mother's Day is simple and timeless. After all, what mom doesn't love going out and having a meal prepared for her? Throw in a movie and you have a lovely gift that's even better because she gets to spend time with you.
A twist on this gift idea is for you to give Mom a gift card to her favorite restaurant! To keep with the "dinner and a movie" theme, you could pick up a DVD of one of her favorite movies. Simple and sweet.
Handmade
If you can't make it yourself, the next best thing is to purchase handmade. There are some truly fantastic gifts for the mom who is on a weight loss and fitness journey.One of my favorites is this personalized cutting board for moms! I love it for several reasons.
First, when you're trying to lose weight and get fit, you're doing a lot of your own cooking and this shows that you're paying attention and you care.
Second, it's personalized with a beautiful message that Mom gets to see every time she uses it.
Lastly, Mom displays the engraved side and does the cutting on the reverse side - so the sentiment doesn't get damaged during food prep. Cool, right?
Personalized gifts are the way to go when you want that added special touch.
Personalization shows that you really put in some thought and effort to give a gift that is special and unique. Which is why I love this handmade, dainty bracelet that you can personalize for Mom.
What I like about this bracelet is that it's feminine and can be personalized with Mom's name or with a child's name. Grandma might love having her granddaughter's name on a bracelet.
For more than one name, you could purchase multiple bracelets, even mixing and matching metals!
The chain is 7.5" but you can request a smaller chain at checkout. 7.5" is pretty standard, but for smaller wrists, this may be too big. See if you can sneak a peek at one of Mom's bracelets to measure it so you have an idea of what to purchase when checking out.
Weight Loss and Fitness Gifts for Mother's Day
What I like about Mother's Day gifts for the fitness fan is that you can give something really thoughtful to Mom. If she's a walker, maybe a nice pair of walking shoes or cross trainers. If she's into weight training, maybe a nice set of adjustable free weights.One of the things that's on my wish list is a new fitness watch. One that tracks my heart rate so I don't have to think about it, counts steps, you name it! Something like this:
The Fitbit Charge HR tracks how many steps you've taken, your heart rate, calories burned, stairs climbed, and minutes you've been active. It's a very well-rounded piece of equipment that any fitness loving mom would enjoy receiving.
She can sync this up with her computer, tablet, or smartphone and even certain fitness apps!
Another nice feature is that Mom can get interchangeable covers that come in several different colors and patterns.
This is perfect for that. Maybe Mom isn't a fan of lifting weights but wants to keep muscles and bones strong. This will help her do just that.
This kit by BodyGym comes with a resistance band and bar that can be adjusted for more or less tension. It also comes with a workout chart, DVD, measuring tape, and a sport bag that holds it all.
Whew! I think that about covers it! Ten of the best gifts you could give Mom this year.
Supporting Mom on her weight loss journey is a wonderful way to honor her - which is what Mother's Day is all about! I hope these weight loss and fitness-focused ideas have helped and inspired you in some way.
Happy Mother's Day!
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