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Part 5 via GIPHY Lip balms, soothing bath salts, hydrating facial oils and masks...less the chemistry class ingredients...these premium products are ideal for sophisticated moms who deserve a natural life, lived luxuriously...with indulgence encouraged.  Bottega Organica-"farm to bottle" ..."designed by science...made by nature" ---has a very impressive collection of skin/body care- using transparently sourced ingredients from their own farms in Italy and upstate NY.----the line was founded by geneticist Dr. Andrea Alimonti-and inspired by research on aging cells-conjured up powerful rejuvenating formulae made of 100% natural ingredients. Popular EYE ILLUMINATE cream made of radiant inducing cucumber+horse chestnut, rosemary-imo lends it a distinct pleasing aroma, healing arnica, stimulating coneflower, anti-aging prawn sage, and wild carrots for anti-oxidant oomph!!! Love it...highly hydrating and only a tiny dab needed/eye area. MALAYA Organic...

PART 3-Small Batch Skin/Body/Hair Care...Mother's Day Gift Sets -Natural + Non-Toxic Ingredients and Cruelty Free Some crazy amount of lipstick gets eaten a year... via GIPHY Which has us re-evaluating what we slather on lip-wise- multiple times/day. founded by breast cancer survivor makeup artist Susie Lee- ECHO VIE Organic Oil-body $45 restore moisture and Natural Lip Balms $18  in a pretty color via minerals keep lips hydrated -natural oils+shea butter nuturing ingredients AXIOLOGY has gotten print press love...with its array of colors, natural/organic ingredients and sustainable packaging "with a purpose"-recycled paper-pulp then processed by hand... and then made into the lipstick boxes- by Bali, Indonesian women. Vegan+Cruelty Free. pretty colors for all skin tones... SALTS...the common ingredient-facial care, balms, hair sprays... from nautically-themed- NY based Captain Blankenship "...beauty wild with nature...

GORE RUNNING, KARI TRAA, L.L. BEAN, STIO, SNOW PEAK, RIDERS by Lee, NATHAN SPORTS Outdoor moms can never have too much gear-or apparel that rocks their active lives... Some favs of our...are now delivering in pretty Spring colors that brighten up any black wardrobe... GORE®APPAREL - RUNNING----pictured is from Fall 2015---but similar feminine cut- functional jackets, tops, bottoms made from Gore® Windstopper® Active® techy textile- that is  moisture wicking/stretchy/breathable available year round. A revelation-Gore Running apparel is tops in our experience-we have a perfectly fitted (YAY!!!)  Gore Air 2.0 Windstopper Active Running Vest-we wear year round-layered under or on its own-multi-tasking as bicycle wear. Even the pockets are smartly placed so that contents (keys, iPhone, gels, lip stuff) do not get in the way. ( Fall 14'review ). smart details like hand covers...reflective pops,...zipper cage and seams placed not to chafe, dropped back hem that'll c...

The best 'pitch' for stepping up to the plate for Mother's/Father's Day gifts: ...you know your competitive against your siblings---always have been and always will be… And if Mom seemed disappointed last Sunday-easy enough to remedy next time ---and at the same time,  launch a pre-emptive strike for Dad (June 15th, 2014). OR …maybe better yet- if child free---self giving does have its rewards. For any occasion. The recent NYC media introduction of Argentinian born Jorge Adeler's magnificent, jaw dropping collection of baubles, subtle and statement - making bling--- and sophisticated gift selections for both genders- had usually just cruising through- editors and top tier retailers-taking their time, carefully viewing the precious items- as if they were (willingly) in a museum. For good reasons. Gemstones-such as Citrine, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Emerald…etc are creatively set in 14-18K gold---some with embedded diamond pavé settings- all preservi...