Great Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas — As Seen On CBS Austin
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so the clock is ticking to find the perfect gift for the amazing mamas in your life. But fear not: I’ve got great suggestions ranging from skincare kits and cream blushes to premium cocktails, sparkling wine, and quirky plush toys. Check out all my gift ideas in my latest segment for CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” and continue reading for the tea on everything seen on air!
Face Haus Mother’s Helper 3-Step At-Home Facial Kit
Is mom always volunteering to help others but never taking any time to care for herself? Well, it’s time to treat mom to a pampering, relaxing, skin-reviving experience courtesy of Face Haus, the world’s first facial bar.
With locations in Houston and Dallas, you can easily book a service for mom at a nearby Face Haus location — or you can buy her a gift card which she can redeem on her own time (either in person or online at TheFaceHaus.com). Right now, when you spend $120 on a gift card, Face Haus will automatically upgrade it to a $150 value. Mom can then look at her schedule, book a treatment, and use her gift card to pay for her facial or, if she prefers, she can use the gift card to purchase some of the brand’s at-home products on TheFaceHaus.com.
Face Haus also offers a number of kits that will enable mom to enjoy some self-care from the comfort home. The Mother’s Helper 3-Step Facial Kit ($77 on TheFaceHaus.com) is a prime example of a winning gift for mom. It includes the People’s Wash Cleansing Milk, a gentle milk cleanser formulated with squalane and grapeseed oil (both great sources of Omega-6 fatty acids) to dissolve makeup and remove impurities while keeping skin hydrated and comfortable. Mom can then tone, exfoliate, and brighten her complexion with the Radical Reformer, which consists of 50 pre-soaked exfoliating pads infused with 10% alpha hydroxy acids (like glycolic and lactic acids) and beta hydoxy acids (like salicylic acid) that work to lift away dead and dull surface cells, remove excess oils and decongest pores, and give skin a more radiant appearance. To complete mom’s routine, there’s the Bright Talent Multi-Mega C Serum, which features two forms of vitamin C to illuminate skin, minimize the appearance of dark spots, and stimulate collagen production, thereby helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Olay Cleansing & Hydrating Body Wash With Hyaluronic Acid and Olay Nourishing & Hydrating Body Lotion With Hyaluronic Acid
Want a Mother’s Day gift that not only shows mom love but also gives back to the world? Look to Olay Body and Walmart, who have teamed up to donate $100,000 to Every Mother Counts, a non-profit dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe and equitable for every mother everywhere.
Right now, when you purchase the Olay Cleansing & Nourishing Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and/or the Olay Nourishing & Hydrating Body Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid at Walmart, it will help support Every Mother Counts.
Both the body wash and body lotion feature the prestige skincare ingredient hyaluronic acid, a moisture magnet that can hold up to 1000x its weight in moisture, leaving skin quenched, soft and supple. The body wash and body lotion retail for under $10 each at Walmart and Walmart.com
To learn more about Olay Body’s efforts to support Every Mother Counts, visit Walmart.com
YENSA Super 8 Silk Bounce Cream Blush
We’ve spent years talking about skin that looks lit-from-within but, this year, we’re also hoping to achieve a flushed-from-within effect when it comes to our cheeks. And, when it comes to a seamless, natural-looking rosiness, there’s nothing like a velvety cream blush. To level up mom’s makeup bag, gift her the new YENSA Super 8 Silk Bounce Cream Blush ($32 on YENSA.com and QVC).
The blush boasts a silky cream formula that yields an airbrushed effect and gives skin a dewy finish. Rather than sitting atop your skin, it almost seems to melt into it, creating a believable effect that’s positively stunning. Moreover, the formula features the brand’s 8 SuperBlacks Essence which is comprised of eight skin-smoothing, hydrating, nutrient-dense ingredients: black sesame seed oil, black seaweed, black tea, shiitake mushroom, black rice, Korean black raspberries, and nettle and chia seeds.
The blush available in 8 shades: Radiant Rose, Pink Bliss, Berry Passion, Moody Mauve, Ginger Blaze, Whisper Nude, Vibrant Coral, and Peach Sunset.
The Beachwaver Co. Hairstyling Products
Momming is hard, but styling your hair can be a breeze thanks to The Beachwaver Co., a women-owned brand launched by celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa.
To achieve flawless waves and curls with the push of a button, there’s the award-winning, TikTok-famous Beachwaver S1 Rotating Curling Iron ($149 on Beachwaver.com). This ultra-intuitive curling iron features two directional arrows (one facing left and one facing right) that you can press in order to curl your hair in the direction of your choice. With the touch of a button, the ceramic barrel will rotate in the direction of your choosing, wrapping your hair along its length to create beautiful and well-defined curls.
In addition to its namesake tool, Beachwaver offers some fantastic hairstyling products — among them the new Braid Balm ($16 on Beachwaver.com) a pre-braiding treatment infused with coconut, sea kelp, shea butter, and cocoa extracts to help you achieve smooth and frizz-free braids.
Other great stylers include the Second Chance Dry Shampoo ($28 on Beachwaver.com) which features a rice-based formula to absorb excess oil, refresh hair and restore fullness at the root, and the Great Barrier Heat Protectant Spray ($28 on Beachwaver.com), a finishing spray that provides a light and flexible hold, prevents frizz, and offers protects strands from heat damage and environmental aggressors.
Austin Cocktails
If you’re hosting a Mother’s Day brunch or lunch, you’re probably looking to add some cocktails to the menu. Well, no need to stock up the bar with a ton of spirits and mixers — all you need is Austin Cocktails!
Founded by sisters Jill Burns and Kelly Gasink, Austin Cocktails is an Austin-based, family-owned company inspired by family tradition. The sisters remember how, on summer nights, their farmer grandpa Fred would gather friends and family at 5 pm for “Cocktail Time” and how these get-togethers turned into occasions for genuine connection and joyful banter. With Austin Cocktails, then, they are paying homage to Fred and the tradition he started.
Austin Cocktails specializes in new-generation, better-made, ready-to-serve cocktails crafted with premium, five-time distilled spirits, natural ingredients, and a splash of seltzer water. Plus these bright and crisp cocktails are sweetened with only a touch of agave, delivering great taste with fewer calories.
With Austin Cocktails you can enjoy an elevated cocktail experience with pour-over-ice simplicity — you simply open a can, pour over ice, and add your garnish of choice!
Austin Cocktails is available in 3 varieties: Bergamot Orange Margarita, Cucumber Vodka Mojito, and Fred’s Ruby Red Cocktail. Visit AustinCocktails.com for a retailer near you
Chandon Brut & Club Chandon Membership
Want to toast mom with something that’s as bubbly and elegant as she is ? Then look no further than Chandon, which combines French techniques and winemaking knowledge with the beautiful fruit of California to craft sparkling wines of the highest quality. Winemaker Pauline Lhote and her team work tirelessly to continue innovating and providing a unique expression of the terroir, delighting the senses with California brightness and intensity of flavors and aromas.
Crisp and fresh, the classic Chandon Brut is the ultimate choice of bubbly for celebrating mom this Mother’s Day. It features signature green apple, pear and citrus notes that precede a soft, dry finish.
And, if mom is a wine enthusiasts, consider gifting her a membership to Chandon’s wine club, Club Chandon. Members receive a tailored selection of exceptional Chandon wines – including limited editions and off-menu cuveés — up to 4 times per year. Members also have access to complimentary wine tastings and they receive discounts on winery experiences and more!
For details, visit Chandon.com This month, you can enjoy free ground shipping on orders of 6 bottles or more when you use the code CelebrateMom at checkout.
Capture Time Capsule
This Mother’s Day, you can help mom relive some of the most treasured moments in her life with a Capture Time Capsule.
Available exclusively on Amazon, Capture’s Time Capsules make it easy and convenient to digitize any old media sitting in boxes— from VHS tapes and 8mm film to print photos, negatives, and slides.
Here’s how it works: you simply estimate the number of items you need digitized and purchase the Time Capsule kit that best suits your needs. You’ll then receive a shipping kit with a step-by-step guide on how to pack, label, and ship your media.
In just a few weeks, everything will be digitized and saved onto a USB so you can revisit those special moments and preserve those powerful memories and stories. Not only will you be able to create new memories by reviewing these images and films with mom, but you’ll be helping to preserve your family’s history and lore for future generations.
Punchkins Punchy Plush Toys
If mom’s house runs on laughter, she’ll get a kick out of Punchkins, punchy plush gifts with larger-than-life personalities. Created by a small team who draw inspiration from witty puns, pop culture trends, dad jokes and all things funny and whimsical, Punchkins are affordable and cheeky plushies with plenty of sass and a slightly mischievous attitude .
Mom will smile and possibly even chuckle at the sight of a winking champagne bottle emblazoned with the words “Bubbles Over Troubles” or nod in agreement when she sees a pizza slice-shaped toy that bears the words, “Even When I’m Bad, I’m Good.” With plush toys shaped like wine glasses, luxury purses, french fries, tacos, camper RVs, rainbows, and more, there’s a clever gift option for every mom.
Each is $15.99 each on Amazon and Punchkins.com
BIOLYTE
Summer is right around the corner, and that means spending plenty of time at the pool and beach. To ensure mom remains hydrated during all her summer activities, introduce her to BIOLYTE, the IV in a bottle.
It’s the only clinical hydration drink with as many electrolytes as an IV bag. In fact, BIOLYTE was created by an anesthesiologist for his wife during her battle with breast cancer, when she struggled to stay hydrated enough to keep up with her chemo treatments. Wanting to help and support his wife in any way possible, Dr. Rollins sought to create a medical-grade hydration drink that would essentially be the equivalent of bringing an IV bag home to his beloved. BIOLYTE is the result of these efforts.
BIOLYTE contains almost 7 times more electrolytes than other leading drinks and a third of the sugar. It’s great for breastfeeding moms, fitness enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers as well as anyone battling extreme temperatures (like the Texas summer heat!).
Made in Texas, BIOLYTE is available in 5 flavors: Punch, Berry, Melon, Citrus, and Tropical.
You can find BIOLYTE at Kroger, QuikTrip and Circle K stores. Right now, you can visit DrinkBiolyte.com and enjoy 10% off your first order with the code WEAREAUSTIN
