Moms’ Retreat: Who Needs a Spa Gift Card With These Awesome Mother’s Day Ideas?


Mother’s Day is just a few short days away – and if you’re still looking for gifting inspo, I’ve got you covered. Today I’m highlighting a few beauty and bath care ideas that are totally creative, and will totally win over mom come Sunday. Keep on readin’ for some spa day alternatives!

Dr Teals Pink Himalayan Salt

Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak – $9.99 @ Shoppers Drug Mart
It ain’t a spa day without a soak in the tub, as I always say. Give mom some sweet relief with a time out from life and some genuinely soothing bath salts. Crafted from a blend of pink Himalayan salt and pure epsom salt, this lovely product is gently fragranced with an uplifting blend of Bergamot & Sweet Orange Essential Oils. The line from Dr. Teal’s also includes a complementary foaming bath (also $9.99, at Shoppers and Walmart) with 84 essential minerals, helping to remove toxins for all over body restoration so mom can truly suds things up and step out of the tub with less aches, pains, and overall stress.

essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections – $9.99 a bottle @ Drugstores + Beauty Stores + Salons
Is mom’s favourite shade of red looking a little tired? Liven up her nail wardrobe with some colourful, creative options from essie. This season the brand’s Spring line is inspired by a coastal road trip alongside the sandy beaches and sunny shores of California and Mexico. With fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff behind the inspo, look for vibrant, baja brights like a vibrant kelly green called On the Roadie or a rich magenta called B’aha Moment. For a slightly softer yet no less striking look, check out essie’s Kiss of Italian Resort 2017 collection, which channels the Amalfi Coast. Four pretty hues ranging from earthy brown (Sorrento Yourself) to electric pinky-red (Resort Romanza), there’s a colour in here for every mom. Make it extra special by creating a spa night kit with a favourite movie, nail treatments, a nail file, and a topcoat.

Beautycounter Spa Day

Beautycounter Nourishing Rosewater Mist – $43 + Sugar Body Scrub – $49 + Texture Sea Salt Mist – $32
I mean, you really can’t do better when it comes to spa day products than perusing Beautycounter. They’ve got everything from nourishing facial serums, masks, and mists, to products to get your entire body in ship smooth shape. There’s even goodies for your hair, like their beach wave-inducing texture sea salt mist (a new fave of mine that rivals a certain cult beauty product). Best of all, you can feel extra good about buying mom Beautycounter products knowing they’re made with safe ingredients.

Maybelline Blush Highlight Kit

Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Blush Color & Highlight Palette – $15.99
A makeup application is a fun way to spend mom’s day – but on the everyday, many mamas are too busy to spend a bunch of time on their own beauty. Maybelline is simplifying things with this pretty palette with universally attractive plum and coral hues that can be mixed and matched for your perfect blush hue. Plus it comes with a shimmery highlighter helps add dimension for that radiant glow (no matter how few hours of sleep mom got!)

Conair Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer

Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer – $99
Where to begin on the perks of this hair dryer? If you want less noise, this brushless dryer is for you, with patent pending technology that drops the volume by up to 40% over conventional dryers. Offering up to 5,000 hours of life, 70% more air pressure for less damaging drying time, and ionic technology to cut down on frizz and boost shine, the feature list is pretty out of control. Sturdy and practically salon quality, this is one beauty tool mom will get endless use out of!

Kiss by Rihanna

Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set – $69 @ Shoppers Drug Mart
After mom’s super luxe spa day, she can step outside feeling like a million bucks with a spritz of Rihanna’s latest fragrance, Kiss. Perfect for spring, this enchanting fragrance smells of juicy plums, pretty peonies, and vanilla, with feminine touches of freesia, ambergris, and cashmere wood. This awesome gift set includes a perfume, a portable rollerball, and body lotion so mom can smell amazing all day long.

Now, I’ve got a super special giveaway consisting of the following items for one lucky winner:

  • Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Bath Soak and Foaming Bath
  • essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections
  • Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Blush Color Palette
  • Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer
  • Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set

This amazing prize is valued at over $300! Want to win it all? Here’s how to enter for your chance:

1) FYI: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking ‘follow’. Then leave a comment by June 2, 2017 telling me which Mother’s Day spa day gift idea(s) you love the most!

2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around June 3, 2017 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.

3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.

4) Bonus Entries:

Follow Dr. Teal’s on Instagram and share the photo of their bath salts above onto your own Instagram, tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide), and use the hashtag #SoakWithDrTeals. Link back to your Instagram post in a separate comment below.

Follow essie on Instagram and share the photo of their polishes above onto your own Instagram, tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide), and use the hashtag #essielove. Link back to your Instagram post in a separate comment below.

Follow Maybelline Canada on Instagram and share the photo of their blush palette above onto your own Instagram, tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide). Link back to your Instagram post in a separate comment below.

Follow Conair Canada on Instagram and share the photo of their dryer above onto your own Instagram, tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide). Link back to your Instagram post in a separate comment below.

Comments
187 Responses to “Moms’ Retreat: Who Needs a Spa Gift Card With These Awesome Mother’s Day Ideas?”
  1. doreen lamoureux says:

    I subscribe by email. I really love the Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set but I also love the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak
    dorcontest at gmail dot com

  2. SandyS says:

    Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Mineral Soak is a must have. You can enjoy everything else after a relaxing mineral soak. And don’t forget just a foot bath to rejuvenate!!!!!

  3. Tom D. says:

    I like the ‘essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections’ for my wife and her twin, our 15-year old daughter.

  4. DebP says:

    Been a subscriber for a while now. I’d love to receive the Conair hair dryer. Mine is getting to the point where it’ll need replacing soon. And something I use so often is always a reminder of where it came from.

  5. demon1102 says:

    My favourite Mother’s Day spa day gift idea is the Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set

  6. CLC says:

    I liked the Dr. Teals Pink Himalayan mineral salt soak.

  7. kittypride says:

    I think they are all fun and would be amazing to receive but my favourite is definitely the Eesie Spring 2017 and Resort Collections.

  8. Joan G. says:

    I really like the Conair Infinite Pro 3Q Hair Dryer.

  9. Leah says:

    I love the Beautycounter products! All of those sound fabulous and are gifts I know I would appreciate! In fact, planning on going out and buying that sea salt spray as I’ve been looking for something like that for some time!

  10. Elizabeth Vlug says:

    I’m a bath girl. Love the quiet and relaxation of a bath, so I just love the Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Bath Soak and Foaming Bath. I have used their Epsolm salts .

  11. Brenda Penton says:

    The gift I love the most is the essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collection

  12. Janice Lewis says:

    I love the Essie Spring Collection, so many pretty colours!

  13. Heather Swanson says:

    I love the perfume set

  14. redlizzy1 says:

    http://instagram.com/p/BT6YP7LlzSc/

    Not sure this will work. Still trying to figure out IG. @redlizzy82

  15. Kim K says:

    Great gift guide! I love the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak.

  16. Lisa M says:

    I’ve fallen in love with the colour of the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer; not to mention the cool technology behind it. 😊❤

  17. Stephanie LaPlante says:

    My favorite idea is the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer

  18. Aimee says:

    I really like the hairdryer and the pink bath salts. I am a subscriber.

  19. Chanel says:

    I think the hairdryer would make an excellent gift!

  20. queendar says:

    I like the Dr Teals Pink Himalayan Salt as a gift the best, as it’s one size fits all and you don’t have to worry if the color is right either!

  21. crystal porter says:

    I like the Dr Teals Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak the best!! I subscribe

  22. Lori says:

    Kiss by Rihanna is my favourite…would be incredible to win all the spa gift items!

  23. CAROL ANN WESTBROOK says:

    Hard to make a choice but after a long day of gardening yesterday, I think a long soak in a tub with Dr. Teals Pink Himalayan Soak would be wonderful!

  24. maltichaitan says:

    I’m loving the Essie spring collection colours! Beautiful….would love to win that! 🙂

  25. louise says:

    love them all. But I’m a big perfume fan:) my favorite would be the Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set

  26. The hairdryer for sure. Also like the Essie polishes and the body scrub. Fab gifts, fab prize pack.

  27. veronica mallozzi says:

    Dr. Teal’s mineral soak and Essie nail colours

  28. edmontonjb says:

    The Conair Infinity Pro 3Q is my favorite idea

    ~Jonnie

  29. mcmc says:

    my favorite would be the Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set

  30. Erin W says:

    I love that Conair hairdryer! I know I would love it, and my Mom would love getting that for Mother’s day too!

  31. Alyssa says:

    I love the Essie spring collection! Such beautiful colours! Would make great gifts!

  32. My faves are the Beautycounter Rosewater Mist and Sugar Scrub. I’ll be they smell fab.

  33. Mary Danieli says:

    I would love to relax with Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak – showers are so over. We need to bathe more and enjoy the experience.

  34. Jennifer Deol says:

    The Essie Resort Collection is my favorite out of all of these! Followed by the blow dryer!

  35. Linda says:

    Love the Essie Collectiion – beautiful colors

  36. Jennifer Kelsie says:

    Great ideas! I would love to have the blow dryer, anything to help with the frizz!!!! 😀

  37. gloria konelsky says:

    Would love to try KISS by Rhianna

  38. Audrey Skinner says:

    I love the hair dryer and the Kiss perfume.

  39. Emmy Katsis says:

    The Himalayan Bath Soak sounds like a godsend! Thanks for the chance to easy my achy muscles!!!

  40. Giselle says:

    They are all great ideas but I’d love the Conair Infifnity blow dryer.

  41. Katy says:

    I subscribe to the weekly emails. I think the Essie Spring collection is awesome! My mom loves to paint her nails and she would love this.

  42. Filipa Santos says:

    My favourite item on the list is the Conair Infinity Pro hair dryer.

  43. Sean M says:

    The Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer is the favourite

  44. Lorna says:

    the Himalayan Bath Soak & Conair hair dryer!

  45. My favourite gift idea is the essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections nail polish.

  46. cheryl mclellan says:

    I LOVE the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer!

  47. I love the essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections! All great gift ideas!

  48. Rhonda B. says:

    I like the Essie collection the best.

  49. Joy D says:

    I love the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer. Less time spent drying hair is always a good thing.

  50. LINDA says:

    I especially like the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q hairdryer.

  51. Florence Cochrane says:

    I would love the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer.

  52. Sherry Kinnear says:

    The Beautycounter pack would be super.

  53. Kathleen L says:

    The Essie Spring 2017 + resort collection is my favourite gift idea

  54. Shelley N says:

    So many of them are great but I would like the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer since I need a new dryer.

  55. Jessica Lord says:

    I love the Conair hair dryer

  56. Deanna Barkley says:

    The gifts are great. I like the Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Mineral Soak. It would be great to relax and soak. I also like the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer. I could use a new hair dryer. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

  57. Susan says:

    I think my mom would like the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q hair dryer the most.

  58. intensev5 says:

    I like the Beautycounter Nourishing Rosewater Mist

  59. Lindsey says:

    That looks like a very fancy hair dryer. I could use one!

  60. Cathy C says:

    I like the Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set the best.

  61. Israel Y says:

    i like the essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections

  62. Lucretia Flemming says:

    Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak – love the soak!!!

  63. KellyPC says:

    I love the Essie polishes & the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q hair dryer!

  64. KAREN H says:

    essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections such pretty colours

  65. Leigh says:

    I like the Conair Dryer-esp. the noise reduction feature as I work extra early and this would be less likely to wake the kiddies.

  66. Linda Richter says:

    I like the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer. My hair dryer started smoking yesterday so I have been looking at reviews and this Conair has the features I am looking for.

  67. Athena says:

    Dr Teals Pink Himalayan Salt definitely useful

  68. Jolie says:

    Love the Essie nail polish.
    I’m already suscribed 🙂

  69. Debra says:

    I would love the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak. And then the rest can follow.

  70. Bonnie says:

    Kim a subscriber, my world needs colour. This has been a very difficult year

  71. Bonnie says:

    It should say Im

  72. krisha4444 says:

    So hard to choose but I will go with the Kiss by Rihanna perfume gift set

  73. janinevan09 says:

    i like the essie nail polish the best, I could really use some new colours but it’s so expensive! haha

  74. krisha4444 says:

    so had to repost because the wrong company was listed on the dryer https://www.instagram.com/p/BT8zlO9jqvZ/?taken-by=krisha4444

  75. Renee a Lacasse says:

    would love to win this

  76. katydidit21 says:

    I really like the Essie Nail Polish and the Conair Hairdryer.

  77. Theresa says:

    Would Love to try the Mineral Soak- Heard great things about it!.

  78. Gillian R says:

    I love the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak!!!

  79. laura says:

    I would like to try the Dr Teal’s Mineral Soak

  80. SarahJ says:

    I love the Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Bath Soak and Foaming Bath the best.

  81. Joyce Curtis-Bonardi says:

    Love the Conair Infiniti hair dryer

  82. Chantelle Daigle says:

    The mineral soak sounds lovely!

  83. Victoria Ess says:

    I love the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer!

  84. Anne Derkat says:

    I would definitely pick the hair dryer.

  85. Angie B. says:

    Beautycounter body scrub looks amazing!!

  86. LILLIAN M BROWN says:

    The Himalayan Bath Soak sounds like something I would love

  87. LILLIAN M BROWN says:

    If this is wrong please ignore-hoping you meant Maybelline New york Blush Colour and not a dryer https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cQN0AxBB/?taken-by=lillianmb23

  88. Susan T. says:

    I love the hair dryer and my mom really needs one! 🙂

  89. Calvin F. says:

    Rose water, salt scrub and mist spray would be an awesome set as a gift for my mom.

  90. Vanessa L. says:

    I love the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer. My mom could really use a new one.

  91. Carol Oddy says:

    I liked the hair dryer and body scrub on this post of Mother’s day gifts.

  92. BlessedTA says:

    I like the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer.

  93. Kim M says:

    My favourite is the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer

  94. Rosa Cross says:

    I would love to try the Essie nail polishes.

  95. Mary F says:

    I love the Conair blow dryer!

  96. photomum says:

    I like the Dr Teals pink Himalayan bath salts, I subscribe

  97. Margaret Huitema says:

    I’d love the Conair Infifnity blow dryer

  98. Andrea Williams says:

    I like the Essie Spring 2017 collection.

  99. J says:

    I would give all this to my wife and she would probably like the hairdryer most, she always seems to need a new one!

  100. Stephanie D says:

    definitely the mineral soaks! ultimate relaxation tool

  101. Cassandra Kazlovskis says:

    Kiss by Rhianna looks nice, that stands out to me.
    Thanks for the chance

  102. Edmund Leung says:

    Conair Infifnity blow dryer.

  103. Cheryl Z says:

    I love them all! But Im a sucker for a good manicure. So the best gift for me would be the Essie 2017 Spring collection. Love!

  104. shannon kamp says:

    The Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer is my favorite… the hot pink colour is beautiful!

  105. Deborah P. says:

    I am a subscriber I love the Beautycounter Nourishing Rosewater Mist + Sugar Body Scrub+Texture Sea Salt Mist & the Maybelline New York FaceStudio Master Blush Color & Highlight Palette oh the colors! are my favorites.

  106. dabrowne says:

    I would choose Kiss perfume by Rihanna

  107. Donnas says:

    I love the Conair Infiniti Pro blow dryer. Any dryer that promises less drying time and less frizz is a winner in my books.

  108. Diane p says:

    I love the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak.

  109. jared says:

    definately the dryer.

  110. cookie3 says:

    love to try the
    Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak –

  111. The hair dryer since my daughter lost hers and now keeps taking mine

  112. Ina Samson says:

    The Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Bath Soak and Foaming Bath looks amazing!

  113. Debbie F says:

    I love the Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Bath Soak and Foaming Bath

  114. ginette4 says:

    I’m a subscriber; anger_family @yahoo dot com
    I love the Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set

  115. Lisa Morrison says:

    I like the Kiss by Rihanna gift set.

  116. Burcu says:

    I love Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak

  117. AliKira says:

    The mineral soak looks like the best mother’s day gift!

  118. ALICIA MILLETTE says:

    I like the mineral soak it is a wonderful mothers day gift

  119. Erin McSweeney says:

    i love the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer

  120. Alison K says:

    I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. The Mother’s Day spa day gift idea(s) I love the most would be the
    essie Spring 2017 + Resort Collections – $9.99 a bottle @ Drugstores + Beauty Stores + Salons
    Kiss by Rihanna Perfume Gift Set – $69 @ Shoppers Drug Mart
    Thanks

  121. Lynn M says:

    Love the nail polish – one can never have too much nail polish…

  122. Alison K says:

    Bonus @drteals Entry : Followed Dr. Teal’s on Instagram and shared the photo of their bath salts above https://www.instagram.com/p/BUErgE8Al6O/?hl=en

  123. Alison K says:

    Bonus @essiepolish Entry : Followed essie on Instagram and share the photo of their polishes above https://www.instagram.com/p/BUErwKOgKxL/

  124. Alison K says:

    Bonus @maybelline Entry : Followed Maybelline (Canada) on Instagram and shared the photo of their Blush Color Palette above (note the posted link went to Maybelline’s Twitter account but presumed we were going with Instagram here, and the information posted was for Conair.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BUEstqYAjNw

  125. Alison K says:

    Bonus @conaircanada Entry : Followed Conair Canada on Instagram and shared the photo of their dryer above https://www.instagram.com/p/BUEs3yjgmns

  126. Luminous Angel says:

    LOVE the Beautycounter Nourishing Rosewater Mist, Sugar Body Scrub & Texture Sea Salt Mist!

  127. Holly says:

    I need a new hairdryer so I like the Conair Infiniti hairdryer!

  128. Glogirl says:

    The Mother’s Day spa day gift idea I like most is the Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer. Love the colour too!

  129. Erin Lewis says:

    I love the Beautycounter Nourishing Rosewater Mist, Sugar Body Scrub and Texture Sea Salt Mist

  130. beewbedard says:

    I really like the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak
    brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  131. aketch says:

    I love the hair dryer. I could use a new one!

  132. zcb257 says:

    I subscribe. I like the Essie collection as a gift idea best as you can have a mani pedi day!

  133. sojeles says:

    I subscribe and the best item for me at least would be the Conair hair dryer. Mine is so old and i’m sure useless.

  134. Tess Rosario says:

    I really like the Essie spring collection of nail polish colours! And also the Conair infinity pro hair drier!

  135. Lucy Kabatoff says:

    Love all the spring nail colours.

  136. Janette says:

    Nail Polish! Mani/Pedis are a must at the spa!

  137. wai man says:

    i like the nail color. entry pls

  138. I love the Essie nailpolish and the hair dryer.

  139. janicour says:

    I need a new hairdryer so this is my fave Conair Infiniti Pro 3Q Hair Dryer – $99

  140. Carol M says:

    I’m a subscriber.

    I really like the Dr. Teal’s Himalayan Bath Soak and Foaming Bath. Sounds so relaxing.

  141. alexa says:

    love rihannas perfume!

  142. Edmund Leung says:

    My fave : nail color.

  143. Natalie says:

    The essie polish and the Conair hair dryer sound great to me. And not just because they both come in beautiful bright pink, which is seriously the best colour ever.

  144. aliyadaya says:

    Lots of great ideas listed here, but a Perfume Gift Set is fabulous. Especially if you know what the person enjoys in terms of scents.

  145. Stephanie K says:

    The essie nail polish collection are a must have – the colours are so pretty!

  146. Kayla says:

    The Beautycounter trio looks amazing, especially the body scrub.

  147. Kayla says:

    Dr teals extra instagram entry

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BUeR95Mg4kZ/

  148. L. Marie says:

    I really like the hair dryer as it is what consumes the most time in getting ready, so any helpful timesavers would be most welcomed. Then I would indulge in the tub longer with the Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak!

  149. Rebecca Roberts says:

    Long time subscriber! I love the Essie Collections! Can never have enough nail polish!

  150. Jessica G says:

    Now that Conair hair dryer stands out!

  151. gayle bellemare says:

    All great gift idea’s to be sure. The Kiss by Rihanna set stands out for me.

  152. Denae Boucher says:

    I love the texture sea salt mist.

  153. Caryn Coates says:

    I love the Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak

  154. Allison Matz says:

    I love the hair dryer, that is something I could really use.

  155. Chris MacDonald says:

    I would love the Kiss Perfume Gift Set!

  156. Pam R. says:

    My favorites are the essie nailpolish and the Dr. Teal’s mineral soak!

  157. Lisa S says:

    The texture sea salt spray looks amazing!

  158. Janet P. says:

    The Conair Hair Dryer and the Beautycounter Sugar Body Scrub would make great gift ideas for Mom’s Day!

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