Give the Gift of Healthy Living on Mother's Day

Mother's Day is here and there is no doubt that after all the hard-work and long hours mothers put in during the year, they deserve a break and some pampering.

But why take them out to a fancy overpriced brunch, which will have them working even harder next week when trying to lose the extra pounds gained from the stuffed french toast or bottomless mimosas?

In our household this year, the non-mothers are trying something different to show our love and appreciation to the Mom of the house. 

We have decided to give the gift of health.

First, we are going to pay for the first 3 months of a gym membership for Mom.  Our mom in our house is quite young and is not scared by the gym or the various classes they provide. Some older moms may think they won't like the gym, but support them in trying the gym out or even taking water aerobic classes this summer.  Here in the Cascade area we have the lovely Fit Neighborhood gym that specializes in helping females re-gain their bodies.

The second thing we are doing for Mom is creating a healthy snack basket.  Snacking happens to be our Mom's addiction, so why not help her out by providing a bunch of healthy snacks she can have without any guilt...

Health Basket Ingredients:

• Pure Bar’s Ancient Grain bars and Fruit Snacks - These fruit bars and fruit sandwiches are absolutely amazing.  So tasty and suffice the sweetest cravings without adding all the fat. 
  Pure Ancient Grains come in two mouth-watering favors, Chocolate Chunk Nut, a crunchy, rich bar that will satisfy any sweet tooth and Triple Berry Nut, a fruity, sweet, and crispy bar that will nourish snack cravings. Each bar provides real nutrition, with protein, fiber and only 160 calories.  Pure Bars can be found at any local Whole Foods

• Promax Fit ‘n Crisp bars -
  These bars are high in protein and taste just like a rice crispy treat!  Perfect for the mom who is juggling work, errands, and picking up the kids from soccer practice. Promax Fit ‘n Crisp bars are vegetarian and gluten-free, with 13 grams of replenishing protein and contain no artificial sweeteners or colors, high fructose corn syrup, maltitol or gelatin. Promax Nutrition can be found at any local GNC

• Evolve (Muscle Milk) - This protein beverage is the perfect on the go drink for healthy busy moms! She can easily refuel after that rigorous Pilates class or from cheering at your soccer game. Evolve is lactose and gluten free and contains only 110 calories, including 12 grams of high-quality protein, 20 vitamins and minerals and is an excellent source of fiber.Evolve can be found at Target, CVS or any local grocery store.

• SpaRitual Infinitely Loving Body Lotion -
  Make sure to include some pampering products for your mom in your basket. SpaRitual’s Infinitely Loving Body Lotion features 83% Certified Organic ingredients including jasmine essential oil, Shea butter, sesame oil, aloe-Vera and organic olive oil, the lotion hydrates and protects skin and is light enough to be used for massage.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and STAY HEALTHY!!!!