Well, thank her for it…twice!

I am thrilled to be a celebrity judge in Vivabox’s Mother’s Day contest…and I’d love any of you who want to celebrate Mother’s Day in style (and not have to actually buy a gift) to go enter…and give me judging to do!

The vivabox Thank Her Twice Contest started today and runs through May 1.  The winner will receive two vivaboxes of their choice for the special Mom in their life: One to be delivered in time for Mother’s Day and a second to be delivered in time for her birthday.

I love the concept of this product – it’s sort of a “gift within a gift”. There’s spa and beauty options, but there’s also prizes that will be loved by wine lovers, coffee addicts, or even a big barbecue fan!

To enter, simply submit 200 words or less on why the mom in your life (your mom/sister/grandmother/friend, etc.) deserves an extra special gift this year. What has she done over the past year that’s been so remarkable that thanking her once is just simply not enough?

The vivabox staff will carefully review all entries, and the top ten essays will then be vetted us celebrity judges.

To enter, email contest@vivaboxusa.com and include:

*Your Full Name

*The Name of your Chosen “Mom” and your relationship to her

*Daytime phone number

*Mailing Address of where you want the boxes sent

*Two vivaboxes of your choice

Good luck! I really want one of my readers to win!

Image: Vivaboxusa.com

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This is Kiehl’s Gardenia collection – a limited time only collection.  Why *oh why* did I not get this when I was at Kiehl’s last month?  Probably because it wasn’t there yet.  Gardenia is, bar none, my very favorite fragrance.  My gardenia bush outside is covered in buds, and I salivate every time I look at it.  I can hardly wait for the flowers to open – the smell is simply to-die-for.  Ok ok, back to the products.

There are three new products in Kiehl’s line, Gardenia Hand & Body Lotion ($19.50), Gardenia Liquid Body Cleanser ($15.50) and Gardenia candle (I am *so* getting this – $28).  I really don’t have to say more about this – it is Kiehl’s, and a great product (can you say, 1851??), with an amazing scent.  What else do you need?   Ah, gift wrap.  If you are lucky enough to be near a Kiehl’s store, they will help you with that too.  I have seen the operation, it is lovely, organized and they will take GOOD care of you back there in the gift department.  Let me know if you get this – I am dying to know how great it smells.  Meanwhile, I’m ordering a candle (or 5) – don’t forget this is limited edition and will likely sell out before long.   I can buy myself Mother’s Day gifts, right? 

Image: used with permission from Kiehl’s

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• The Fashionista – She shops in the hippest stores and wears the latest styles even before you do. She’s chic and girly, and always makes a fabulous entrance. She’ll flip over Fifi Chachnil, a playful mix of citrus, sweet coriander, and powdery rose in a classically designed bottle.
• The Beach Mom – In her mind, it’s always summertime; she’s got the perfect tan and a closet full of sundresses. She’ll dive headfirst into Calypso’s Marine, a scent that instantly recalls the ocean breeze and fragrant saltwater, with notes of sandalwood, musk, bamboo leaves and lotus flower.
• The Classic Mom – She’s a little old-fashioned, but you don’t mind. You’ve kind of gotten used to high tea and Sunday dinners. Show your thanks by giving her Sage Machado’s Pearl, a natural musk with hints of vanilla.
• The “Desperate Housewife” – She’s sexy and sophisticated, yet sweet and loving. This year, she wants Silk by Jalaine, a “yummy mummy” fragrance, a luxurious blend of vanilla and white amber.
• The Zen Mom – Her days are full of yoga classes, meditations, and regular appointments at the spa. But with Nymphea by Il Profumo, she reaches nirvana even when her schedule doesn’t allow for it. This delicate aroma of water lilies, white peach, and water jasmine is the ultimate pampering accessory.
• The Nurturing Mom– She cooks, cooks, and cooks some more. Her secret recipe is highly in demand as is L’Artisan Parfumeur’s Piment Brulant, a spicy brew of Mexican red pepper, creamy chocolate, vanilla, cloves and poppy.
• The Earth Mother – She spends more time in her garden than anywhere else, and knows what to do with the rarest of flowers. Element of Desire by Creative Universe will complement her perfectly; it’s a light and airy combination of rain-drenched greens, peony blossom, apricot and water jasmine.
• The 24/7 Mom – Her career and home life is a constant juggling act; you can’t even remember the last time she wasn’t on a 7:00 am flight for business. Now its first-class all the way, so even when she has the middle seat and long layovers, she can always travel in style. Show her your love with Parfum #1 by Pink Room UK, an exquisite blend of violet, bergamot, rose, and lily of the valley inspired by Sarah Barton-King’s by-appointment-only London boutique.

What kind of mom is your mom? Mine is without a doubt the Nurturing Mom (who wears Knowing, by Estee Lauder, by the way). How about you, if you are a mom? I can’t pick what kind of mom I am out of this list. I wonder if my daughter could pick me out.

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Sephora is advertising this Philosophy Amazing Grace set for Mother’s Day – it is $99 worth of products on sale for $65. The set includes a 24 oz. Bubble Bath; 16 oz. Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath (a combo product); 2 bars of soap; and a 16 oz. Amazing Grace Firming Emulsion. If you remember, I tried a few of the Amazing Grace products in February, and loved the scent – and still do. This is a great deal if you are shopping for a great gift for your great Mom!

I just gave my Mom a cell phone for a year for Mother’s Day, but I need to send her a little something special on “the day,” – this will be just right, and with those big 16 – 24 oz products, will last a WHOLE lot longer than flowers (and smells just as great)!

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