Valentine Gifts for Mom
Written by Barbara Baker Tuesday, 02 February 2010 00:31
Brought to you by a number of different and very willing companies, we have put together a Valentine’s Day gift guide that is sure to help ease the stress of finding that “perfect” gift for Mom (Grandmother, Aunt, wife, etc.). All gifts would be perfect as a standalone or as fillers with other small gifts (presented in a beautiful wicker gift basket).
Valentine Gifts for Mom under $40.00:
Snapfish photo necklaces are perfect gifts for practically any occasion. They’re totally customizable and have been a sought after gift for many years. Mothers and grandmothers alike enjoy gifts that not only come from the heart, but make it easy to share their treasured memories with others. Gifts that include pictures are always a hit!
Snapfish launched in April of 2000 and then acquired by HP on April 15, 2005. They’ve been helping people preserve, enjoy, and share their most valuable memories with their ability to offer home video services, wireless imaging services, along with their more than 100 uniquely customizable, high-quality personal publishing products. With Snapfish, you’re sure to find what you want for that special someone, anytime.
ARP: $39.99
Available at: www.snapfish.com
Scentsy is a brilliant way to not only make any room in your home feel warm and inviting, but it’s also perfectly safe and wick-free. You see, Scentsy candles don’t have a wick nor do they use a flame. Scentsy offers an array of beautiful warmers along with over 80 “Scentsy Bars” of wax that simply work together to make your home smell lovely. Using just a 15, 20 or 25 watt light bulb, the fragranced wax is melted softly (never burned) to fill your home with delightfully inviting smells.
Thanks to Scentsy and their wonderful products, I have enjoyed my home a little more these days. Quite honestly, I don’t think a traditional candle has ever made me feel this nice. After visiting their Web site, I also learned that they offer more than wickless candles for the home; they have car candles, travel tins, and room sprays galore. I received a beautiful Valentine themed warmer along with three beautiful fragrances (ARP: $40.00).
ARP: range from $3.00 to $100.00+
** based on single or multi-pack orders. Enjoy FREE shipping with any order over $150.00.
Available at: www.scentsy.com 
SCHARFFEN BERGER: America’s Finest Dark Chocolate has got to be one of the most sought-after chocolates around. One sniff of the box and you’ll find yourself in heaven. The aroma of this artesian chocolate, when baking, is remarkable -- no other chocolate has made me want to eat my baked goods while their still in the oven. With these, I plead the fifth.
If you’re looking to impress your mother, mother-in-law, or daughter, these are the chocolates to get. I was thoroughly impressed and, well, I’d give my right arm for another batch of Scharffen Berger chocolates -- YUMMY! I was sent a few sets of baking chocolates, a wonderful cookbook (The Essence of Chocolate), a bag of baking chunks, cocoa powder, and a gift box of Folio chocolates; every type of chocolate needed to make a few awesome recipes from the cookbook. Oh, and the taste -- the taste was divine.
ARP: Range from $7.00 to $200.00+, depending on quantity
Available at: www.scharffenberger.com and Amazon.com
Valentine Gifts for Mom under $30.00:
BECCA Cosmetics has the best mascara I’ve ever used. I tried the brown shade and aside from the noticeably attractive eyelashes my eyes displayed, it was extremely light on my eyes and gave a non-clunky feel to my lashes. When it was time to wash it off, I simply used my usual facial cleanser and it was off without a hassle.
I don’t think I’ve ever given myself a compliment before, but WOW, my eyes look beautifully striking ever since I began using BECCA’S mascara. I can honestly say that you’ll feel a huge difference the moment you wrap your lashes around the brush.
ARP: $24.00
Available at: www.beccacosmetics.com or Amazon.com
RAMY, a well known celebrity makeup artist features a fantastic one-of-a-kind 2-in-1 lip shade that is a must-have for anyone, anywhere, anytime. With lip liner on one side and creamy lipstick on the other, who could go wrong? It’s the perfect gift, or adds to an already existing gift you’re creating this Valentine’s Day.
I really enjoyed the performance of this product and appreciated the natural, flattering look the “nude” shade gave me. I also loved that the lipstick was enriched with moisturizers that conditioned my lips the entire time I wore it. My lips felt smooth and gave me a real “kissable” look that was just perfect.
ARP: $24.00
Available at: www.ramy.com or Amazon.com
Blue Platypus is a great place to shop if you’re looking to purchase a nice top for your mom. The styles are diverse and so pretty that it was actually very hard for me to choose which style I preferred. In the end I chose a beautiful brown top that was adorned with an even darker shadow forming an elk within a soft cream checkered pattern.
The shirts at Blue Platypus feature design elements that can be distinguished from others. The first thing I thought when looking through the site was, oh wow, this is so 80s-ish cool! I have to say, I had a very enjoyable time looking through the different styles they offer and frankly loved the experience. When the shirt arrived, it instantly became one of my faves. By the way, I should mention that they even have a nice selection for men as well.
ARP: Varies according to style but normally range in the $20’s range. This month, check out their Super Clearance Section for awesome savings.
Available at: http://www.blue-platypus.com
Valentine Gifts for Mom under $20.00:
Jovan Satisfaction for Women is a beautiful fragrance that is sure to make you feel freshly fruity, vibrantly clean, and warmly 
inviting. Jovan Satisfaction for Women captures real fruits, exotic flowers, and sultry musk to create a one of a kind scent.
When I sprayed the new Jovan Satisfaction, it didn’t take long before my husband entered the room. As usual, he came to give me a little hug, as he always does, but this time he stopped to compliment me on my smell. He said it was a very subtle smell, but that it was also a very clean and romantic smell too. I always love it when my husband comments on something I’m wearing (whether it’d be smells, makeup, or other); it just feels so good.
ARP:
• 0.5 oz Eau De toilette Spray: $12.00
• 1.0 oz Eau De toilette Spray: $18.00
Available at: Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Rite Aid and Kmart and at www.jovansatisfaction.com
Jer’s Gourmet Chocolates has the most delightfully tasty peanut butter balls I’ve ever had the privilege of tasting, and, and don’t get me started on their brittle -- WOW! I enjoyed every last scrumptious bite (but I did manage to share with my kids and husband, too; I’m not that greedy). We all agreed, any one of the yummy collections you purchase at Jer’s Gourmet Chocolates will be favorable.
I, and my family, tried a number of tasty treats. There was a quarter pound gift box (which included six variety peanut butter balls). We also received four four-packs of peanut brittles that, by the way, were out of this world. I love peanut brittle. I also think it’s safe to say, whoever receives these tasty treats will be totally happy.
Price: varies according to product, but range from under $20.00 to above $50.00
Available at: http://www.jers.com
Butter London Nail Polish has a beautiful, deep, and seductive looking shade of red nail color that would make the perfect Valentine gift for any mom. And when I say red, I’m not talking “just red...” I’m talking red-red! The red is so pretty that they had to name it Come to Bed Red! Exactly -- it’s a very sexy name for a very sexy shade of red. It performs beautifully, but, what makes this brand of nail lacquer different from the rest is its “3 Free” formulation. What this means is that this nail lacquer has NO formaldehyde, NO toluene, and NO DBP (phthalate, thought to cause a host of illnesses).
I loved the shade, I loved how it dried without streaks, and I absolutely loved how shiny my nails looked well after the color dried (I know exactly what I’m wearing on Valentine’s Day). It hasn’t chipped yet and, in wearing this, I know that it’s the safest nail lacquer I’ve ever applied to my nails. Butter London is a new face to the nail industry and is fast becoming famous for their non-toxic products. High quality is another badge they proudly wear; this, I can agree with. This stuff’s amazing!
ARP: $14.00
Available at: www.butterlondon.com, Amazon.com, and at select premium retailers
BennieFactor’s bConfident Styling Spray is another perfect product for mom (or daughter) this Valentine’s Day. It’s a styling spray that is, as they say, near-perfect when it comes to holding hair in place while still leaving it so light and breezy; you won’t even know you’re wearing it. I give this product a super high thumbs-up for performance and styling.
I quit using styling spray a long time ago because I couldn’t find one that would work without leaving my hair sticky, wet, and worse: flaky looking. I was intrigued by the size of the bottle I received (to try) and also, the way it left my hair feeling as if I had nothing on. It worked throughout the day and when I was ready to wash it off -- poof -- it was off. No residue, no hassle, and no consequences.
ARP: $17.60
Available at: select salons nationwide or by calling 1-866-B-BRIGHT. Visit www.benniefactor.com for salon locations.
Joico Body Luxe Product Collection is ideal for giving your mom a gift that will actually help give unbelievable volume to her hair and roots. The volumizing foam has a unique directional-delivery system that targets roots and provides support, body, and bounce to hair.
Oh how I love the smell of the Root Lift. From the moment it was poured into the palm of my hand it foamed up and set off this awesomely addicting smell. To me, it smelt just like a pina-colada. Once my hair was styled and dry, I’d move my head and my hair felt fuller. It gave an instant boost to the volume of my hair, and for this, I’m grateful. I’ve needed something to help with my limp hair. The bottle’s huge too, so I know it’ll last me a few months.
ARP: $16.95
Available at: To locate a Joico Salon, please call 1-800-80-JOICO or by visiting www.joico.com. Also try Amazon.com.
Valentine Gifts for Mom under $10.00:
EOS has been featured on Life Love Beauty before. It’s a great product for women on the go. Did you forget to shave this morning? That’s okay because EOS works perfectly as a dry shave. You’ll have that smooth, silky feeling all over your legs without the harsh effects of most dry shaves you’ve encountered.
EOS (the Evolution Of Smooth) is an ultra moisturizing shaving cream that’s scented with Pomegranate Raspberry and allows you to easily shave, wet or dry. It’s one of those products that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder why you never did before.
ARP: $4.99
Available at select Target locations and at www.drugstore.com or Amazon.com
SOFTLIPS Pure & SOFTLIPS SPF 20 are amazingly exquisite lip conditioning lip balms that offer a number of benefits to 
your lips. For instance, SOFTLIPS Pure are USDA-Certified Organic lip conditioners that truly soften your lips. SOFTLIPS lip balm with SPF 20, on the other hand, offers conditioning coverage and protection from all that yuck stuff (environmental elements from the outdoors). Each, however, has not spared the quality of the lip balm.
Speaking first hand, I love this stuff -- this I can attest. It was as if I was rubbing silk all over my lips. They were moist, soft, and smelled delicious! The only problem I had was trying to decide which one I wanted to test first. I had to choose between: SOFTLIPS SPF 20 vanilla, cherry, mint, or wildberry, or SOFTLIPS Pure Pomegranate… yea, I know, and that’s not even all the flavors you have to choose from; there’s more!
ARP: $2.99
Available at: mass retail, supermarket and drug stores nationwide or by visiting www.softlips.com or Amazon.com
Choxie Chocolates are, like other chocolates, a must have for Valentine’s Day. The difference is, with Choxie, you’ll find them 
simply irresistible. From peanut butter pretzel truffles to raspberry lemon biscotti (yum!), intense dark chocolate thins to marbled chocolate peppermint crunch, there’s a world of chocolates just waiting to be indulged upon.
I give these chocolates a high five for uniqueness and tastiness. Granted, I may be the only 36 year old who’s never tried biscotti or truffles, but after trying a number of different chocolates from Choxie, I’m now a member of the “gotta-have-a-truffle” nation. There isn’t a group like that; well… you’ve just been invited to join!
ARP: $1.80-$12.00
Available at: Target (www.target.com)
Kiss Professional Nails Files -- you will never go wrong with nail files. They’re always needed and moms can never get enough 
of them. In fact, Kiss nail files are superior when it comes to quality salon-style products and there are a whole lot of styles and grids to choose from.
I always, always need nail files. It never fails, when I’m out with my family, someone snags a nail or needs to soften a sharp edge. Luckily, I make sure I’m able to supply myself with an ample amount of nail products for when we need them. The nail files I use from Kiss last a long time too. And there’s absolutely no reason to throw them away; if they seem a little dusty from using them so much, I simply rinse and reuse -- it's that simple. (You can get Winnie the Pooh Kiss Nail Files at Amazon.com!)
ARP: $1.19
Available at: www.kissusa.com or Amazon.com
Disclosure: Each company listed above provided product(s) as a sample of what they have to offer. With these products, I was able to form an opinion based on my use. I claim no liability for anyone who feels differently. Results may vary. Please go to sponsors’ official website for more information on the products of interest. Thank you.
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