As of this article’s writing in early May 2020, hundreds of millions of people — if not billions of people — are still spending more of their time at home than not. However, Sunday, May 10th is still Mother’s Day, and the hard-working mothers in our lives still deserve some special weekend recognition. Below are 10 last-minute gift ideas in case you’re still in the market for some gift-giving for Mother’s Day 2020.
With Savhera, social change never smelled so good. Its consumers enjoy pure, organic essential oils while also making a difference in the lives of its employees, many of whom survivors of sex trafficking.
The brand’s Blends + Singles Mini Kit is a great starting point for new Savhera customers. It contains 12 of the brand’s most popular essential oils in tiny 1ml bottles. It includes all the following Savhera essential oils: Open Airways, Sonia’s Shield, Just Ice, Divine Dreams, Tracy’s Grace, Secret Zest, Lavender, Peppermint, Orange, Eucalyptus, Lemon, and Tea Tree.
Lat & Lo is a unique handcrafted jewelry brand that first began years ago in the oceanside town of Neptune Beach, Florida. What first started out as a tiny hand-stamped jewelry line in founder Kellie’s Ivey’s humble garage evolved to the world’s first full line of custom location wear now worn and loved by thousands of people all over the world.
Through its partnership with domestic raw supply companies, each purchase from Lat & Lo supports multiple small businesses across the U.S. It designs and makes its signature quality jewelry inscribed with sentimental customized latitude longitude coordinates to a meaningful place in your life. In turn, each Lat & Lo piece is handcrafted to order and customized specially for you in its Florida studio.
Necklaces, bracelets, rings, keychains, cufflinks, money clips… Sterling silver, gold, rose gold, solid 14 karat gold… Stunning gifts are available for all occasions and people of all ages and backgrounds. Available via the brand’s website and through select retailers.
In 2010, Minnesota native Peter Dering went on a 4-month trip around the world. During this trip he learned that carrying a DSLR camera is a pain to carry. Dering ultimately quit his nice job and spent 10 months designing a case for carrying cameras. In May 2011 he launched a product — eventually known as Capture — on Kickstarter. Things worked out, and Peak Design was born, later moving to San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood.
Peak Design’s new Everyday Messenger is ideal for a photo carry workhorse. Designed with renowned photographer Trey Ratcliff and honed with the feedback of thousands of customers, the bag provides access, organization, expansion, and protection. It adjusts to allow up to 6L of internal expansion.
Also great from Peak Design is the Everyday Tote. Peak Design’s take on the classic tote bag, this one combines clean aesthetics with thoughtful functionality to protect, organize, and also give quick access to your everyday or photo gear. Its extra-wide top access point seals via magnetic clasp or weatherproof UltraZip. Inside, its FlexFold dividers give customizable and protective storage. It also includes a stretchy internal pocket for sunglasses, plus a 13” laptop sleeve. Its sizing makes it an excellent “personal item” when traveling by plane.
Founded by skincare expert Kim Wellen, Mantra Mask makes natural, high-quality skincare accessible and affordable for all. One of the first to bring sheet masks to the market, the company harnesses the power of naturally-derived vitamins and herbal botanicals in a convenient, easy-to-use beauty mask. Mantra Mask is formulated without parabens, sulfates, dyes and other harmful chemicals by Dr. Hal H. Simeroth, Ph.D. Known for advancing the skincare industry over the past four decades, Dr. Simeroth adds his scientific expertise to Wellen’s powerfully positive spirit, resulting in a dynamic team committed to natural skincare for all.
Mantra Mask recently introduced all-new THC-free CBD sheet masks and eye gels, as made in the USA and specially-formulated to achieve optimal absorption and incredible results for all skin types. Free of parabens, sulfates, and other harmful chemicals like, these masks have been categorized as “all-natural beauty meets inspiration.” Part of a vegan and cruelty-free skincare collection, the new Hemp CBD Pore Refining Facial Sheet Mask powerfully cleanses, detoxifies, softens and brightens for immediate skin radiance. Broad-spectrum, THC-free CBD (30mg) restores skin’s natural glow, reducing inflammation and delivering gentle detoxification. Red Clover and Pomegranate extracts, along with Colloidal oatmeal, COQ10, Alpha Lipoic acid and Vitamin C all help remove dead skin cells and combat daily environmental damage. Turmeric and Bearberry extracts smooth and clarify. Ginger Mint, Aloe Vera, and Tahitian Gardenia soothe and refresh. Meanwhile, Birchwood Bark and Witch Hazel extracts work with Bentonite clay to cleanse and purify.
To celebrate the life and legacy of Marvin Gaye, Motown’s “Prince Of Soul,” Motown/UMe has released a vinyl-only collection of alternate and extended versions of tracks from his 12th studio album, Trouble Man. The 1972 soundtrack for the cult film of the same name, this release of Trouble Man marks the first time these sonic gems have been released on vinyl. This collection was mixed in hi-res audio from Motown’s original 16-track session reels by John Morales, and was newly-remastered by Alex Abrash at AA Mastering, who had mastered Gaye’s critically acclaimed lost album You’re The Man.
The vinyl edition of More Trouble is presented in a throwback to the album’s original design, this time with a photo of Gaye on the cover of the gatefold jacket that — in keeping with album’s theme — is an alternate to the iconic one on the original soundtrack LP. Its additional imagery includes scans of the original session tape boxes. Its new liner notes were penned by musicologist Dr. Andrew Flory. Among the tracks are an alternate vocal version of the song “Trouble Man” (as featured in the original film’s opening sequence but not the subsequent soundtrack), an extended take of the hip-hop sampler’s favorite “’T’ Plays It Cool,” and a rare vocal version of “’T’ Stands For Trouble.”
Williams Sonoma’s Premium Cocktail Mixers
Casamigos has once again partnered with Williams Sonoma to launch two new flavors of small batch, premium cocktail mixes. The Pineapple Smoke and Cucumber Chile Margarita are the latest flavors to be added to the popular cocktail mix assortment that first launched in 2019. The mixes are designed to be enjoyed simply by adding Casamigos Blanco or Reposado Tequila and ice. Thus, can enjoy the perfect, easy cocktail with a quick shake or stir.
The new Pineapple Smoke flavor combines the bright tropical sweetness of ripe pineapple with rich notes of spicy cinnamon and fragrant wood smoke, while the Cucumber Chile Margarita flavor blends the cool, refreshing flavors of cucumber and lime with bright, aromatic notes of fresh basil and chili peppers. All of the Casamigos Cocktail Mixes can be found exclusively at Williams Sonoma, as handcrafted in small batches and retail for $18.95.
With most gyms and yoga studios still closed, more people than ever have been doing their fitness routines at home. And what easier exercise to perform in a small space than yoga? In turn, many have tried yoga — and comparable yoga programs like Diamond Dallas Page’s DDPY — for the first time during this current pandemic, and Perfect Balance World has brought great yoga-friendly clothing to the world.
Perfect Balance World is different from other brands because its pieces have friction landmarks in the fabric. These “landmarks” help the yogi get a proper grip on the floor and their own body. This enhanced grip allows yogis to keep their center of gravity resting in the ideal, balanced position, and to do it with less strain and struggle. As a result, wearers of Perfect Balance World gear ought to achieve better, longer poses as a result from the added control they get.
The act of wearing jewelry is taking on a whole new meaning these days. While many pieces are retiring to the jewelry box, there are some that do more than simply stun and beg for compliments. Soul Journey Jewelry introduces you to the healing gemstones that are a “cut above” those that are “just another pretty accessory.” In turn, you can take the journey of self-discovery with the jewelry that offers healing properties via Soul Journey.
Founded by jewelry designer Jill Boylan, Soul Journey Jewelry represents her California roots from the flora, fauna and infinite possibility of Southern California to her life growing up in the Pacific Northwest. Her entrepreneurial spirit started as a teenager as she channeled her creativity and design skills into a line of jewelry called People Beads, which sold locally in the ultra hip Court C bead store. Over the years, her designs evolved into romantic, contemporary jewelry. She carries a passion for blending the modern with two other inspirations: her own mother’s style and the 1970’s bohemia landscape of her childhood. Hand-crafted in California out of fine gemstones, each Soul Journey piece is charged with a specific energy and intention. Thus, between the brand’s necklaces, pendants and earrings, you can surely find something that speaks to your soul.
Dressing in pajamas and sweats within your home-based existence sounds comfortable and convenient, that is until you realize you have an upcoming video call where you must look work appropriate. Not to forget, dressing this casual every day gets old when you are a lover of fashion and trendy new styles. So what do you wear to look and feel good while you have to remain out of the public spotlight?
For staples that are trendy and affordable at under $40, Jardin By Macris makes for a great online boutique destination. The Los Angeles-based brand offers versatile looks that refresh your closet including midi dresses, kimonos, slouchy sweaters and jumpsuits. Offerings include a Leopard High Low Dress, a Padded Crochet Lade Bralette, a Jardin Lace Kimono and a Malibu Beach Jumpsuit. Remember, when you look good, you feel good.
Backed by years of scientific research, FACTORFIVE is committed to providing cutting-edge and innovative skincare. Human growth factors are essential to your skin’s appearance and health, and their regenerative powers can be harnessed via FACTORFIVE. Not only has the brand developed an exceptional skin serum, but it continues to leverage recent scientific discoveries to help shape the future of aesthetics.
The FACTORFIVE skincare line currently includes FACTORFIVE Regenerative Serum ($199), FACTORFIVE anti-aging cream ($189) and FACTORFIVE eye/lash cream ($149). FACTORFIVE Regenerative Serum should be applied to dry skin immediately after cleansing followed by a moisturizer like the FACTORFIVE anti-aging cream or daily sun protection. FACTORFIVE eye/lash cream helps to both replenish the eye area while also quickly and safely enhancing lashes and brows. It will not affect eye color like some lash and brow treatments.
