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      Mother's Day Gift Guide

      Mother's Day Gift Guide

      Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show “mom” how much she means to you.   Mom can be your biological mom, grandma, godmother, sister or anyone in your life who supports, cheers and comforts you.   

      We've put together a curated list of unique gifts for Mother’s Day.  The products are made by independent artist and makers and we’ve made some great bundles that fit personalities and interests as well as being affordable.

      Better Than a Bouquet

      Looking to send mom a gift that’s not flowers? 

      Our Better Than A Bouquet Bundle is an affordable Mother’s Day Gift. 

      The bundle includes a bar of our nourishing Rose Petal Soap, an Ayurveda Inspired  Rose and Cardamom Chocolate bar, a Champagne & Roses seed-bearing lollipop and a sweet Mason Jar Flower Sticker.   $20

      Mermaid Mama Gift Bundle

      Do you have an ocean lover, beach lover, or mermaid on your Mother’s Day gift list?  Our Mermaid Mama Bundle is the perfect gift.   

       

      Included in our bundle is a nourishing bar of Slightly "Seaweedy" soap, an ocean inspired sticker, an Ocean Shower Shot and an ocean themed tea towel.  $25

      Chicken Mama Gift Bundle

      Looking for unique gifts for a chicken lover?  Our chicken themed bundle is the perfect gift for anyone who has backyard birds or simply loves chickens.

      The bundle includes our exfoliating Chicken Scratch soap, a red rooster sticker, a chicken theme tea towel and a compost chicken dish cloth.  $30

      Plant Mama Bundle

      Wondering what to give someone who loves to garden?  The perfect gift bundle for anyone who loves plants, digging in the dirt and sunshine.

       

      Our Plant Mama Bundle includes our Garden Thyme soap that is sprinkled with petals and leaves from our tiny flower farm, an Ayurveda Inspired chocolates bar (either Raspberry with Beetroot or Peppermint infused with Lavender) a garden themed sticker, a Lavender and a Peppermint Shower Shot and a seed-bearing lollipop (our choice of flavors- they are all delicious).  $25

      Cooking Mama Bundle

      Looking for gifts to give your favorite foodie?  Our Cooking Mama bundle is filled with unique cooking gifts.

       

      Our bundle contains a set of handcrafted wooden measuring spoons that will compliment any kitchen, two Swedish-style compostables dish cloths, three natural and compostable luffa kitchen scrubby sponges, a Curio Spice blend, an Ayurveda inspired chocolate bar and a seed-bearing lollipop.   In order to keep this bundle affordable it’s our choice of designs and flavors but they are all unique and delicious.  $60

      Roll On Mama

      Therapeutic and beautiful our Essential Oil Roll are designed to lift your spirits gently and naturally.  If you are looking for a natural way to help maintain a healthy mind and body discover our Essential Oil Roll Ons.  Our trio has all three soothing and uplifting blends. $35

       

       

       

       

      Celebrate International Women's Day

      Celebrate International Women's Day

      International women's Day is March 8th and the theme this year is      #choosetochallenge.  

      "A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.  We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world."

      Hands raised to celebrate International Women's Day

      "From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge."  The IWD website invites everyone to share a photo with your hand up high to show you are in.  More details on their website.

      It's a bit unclear about how IWD began but it's rooted in fighting oppression and inequality and possibly the garment industry.   One of my favorite quotes is from history.com-

      "Brooklyn, writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman (of “The Yellow Wall-paper” fame) told the congregation of the Parkside Church: “It is true that a woman’s duty is centered in her home and motherhood…[but] home should mean the whole country, and not be confined to three or four rooms or a city or a state.”  This rings so true this year with the inauguration Of VP Kamala Harris.

      I loved Emily Stochl's Pre-Loved Podcast: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. It's such an interesting slice of history and the campaign to get consumers to "look for the union label" needs to be reinvented into "shop small and indie".  

      We're celebrating IWD by the makeover of one of our favorite and nourishing cremes.  Meet "Everyone creme"- made for everyone and designed to be used everywhere.  Formerly our #resist creme the new label celebrates moving forward, taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others and our planet.

      We hope you take some time to celebrate all the accomplishments from the past, look towards the future ready to face challenges and of course taking care of yourself. 

      Zero Waste Mother's Day Gifts

      Zero Waste Mother's Day Gifts

      When you have a small business, you tend to think about holidays and when you make skincare, Mother's Day is a great holiday.  You hope people want to buy something special for their "mother".  And by "mother" I mean anyone who has nurtured, mentored and cared for you, perhaps even giving birth to you.  But there is also the "BIG MAMA" to consider- our beautiful and fragile planet.  It's possible to show your love and affection to your special moms while treading lightly on our planet.

      When you're thinking about zero waste gifts for mom, it's important to think about what your mom likes, enjoys and considers a special treat.  If at all possible, give the gift of you.  A lunch, coffee or walk together is the perfect gift for someone you love.

      Give the Gift of an Experience-  I recently had a super crummy day and it was also super crummy weather, I took myself to the matinee and watched Emma Watson as Belle in Beauty and the Beast.  It was the perfect relaxing mood enhancer that I needed to get myself going again.  Alone in the dark with popcorn and my legs stretched out in a double date seat.  

      Give the Gift of Local or Farm- When you shop local more money is kept in your community- it's an easy way to support your neighbors.  I've written a blog "Become a BFF to Small Businesses"  with lots of tips on how to be a supporter of small, local and indie businesses.  I saw a recent social media post from a local flower farm offering gift certificates for bouquets- what mom wouldn't love that.  Feel free to ask your favorite farmer for a gift certificate- they will be happy to make one up for you.

      Give the Gift of Art- the Arts are fundamental to our humanity and fosters goodness, creativity and beauty- all qualities of our beloved moms.  Enjoy a concert, open mic night, gallery walk or visit an artist studio.

       

      Give the Gift of Food- Make something delicious yourself, buy from a local food shop or enjoy a meal in a restaurant but nothing brings out the love like a good tasty food.

      And finally Give to a Cause-  You know what is important to your mama, support the organizations that she supports. Now more than ever standing up for love and kindness is so important.

      Give the Gift of Service- Every day I walk and I pick up trash but especially on holidays I try to making cleaning up my environment a priority.  Get out, pick up some trash in honor of your mom and Mother Nature.

       

       

      Maine Made for Mother's Day

      Maine Made for Mother's Day

      Opening a jar of Dulse & Rugosa skincare transports you to summer in Maine and makes the perfect gift for Mom.

      Claire's personal favorite is our Sweet Island Face Oil.  

      "I use it every night as my face cleanser.  What I love is how it's a mini facial and stress reliever.  It moisturizes my face while removing dirt and make up.  I don't get that dry, wrinkly feeling that many face cleanser leave.  It helps my older skin stay smooth and radiant."

      Carly loves our Island Facial Scrub.  

      "I still struggle with breakouts even though I haven't been a teenager for awhile.  I keep our Maine seaweed rich face scrub in the shower and use every other day.  It keeps my face calm and happy."

      Rose loves the Calendula Night Creme.  

      "This is a rich nourishing creme which keeps my face hydrated and moist."

      Dulse and Rugosa is celebrating Mother's Day with our "Queen Mum Giveaway".  It's full of lovely Dulse & Rugosa skincare and a handcrafted Royal Blue Sea Glass Tiara.  Join our mailing list to enter.  

      Click here to enter 

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      "Queen Mum Giveaway"

      Win a sea glass tiara and a box full of Dulse & Rugosa skincare.

      Mother's Day is coming and you or someone you love deserves to be Queen for a Day.   It's easy- just sign up for our mailing list here  Queen Mum Giveaway

      We are covering one lucky winner head to toe in Dulse & Rugosa loveliness.  Our handcrafted royal blue sea glass tiara is perfect for any occasion- including breakfast in bed.  

      You'll also win your choice of face creme.  Our rose petal creme is light and nourishing, handcrafted with island rose petals and hand harvested dulse seaweed.  If you want a richer, deeply moisturizing creme our Calendula Night Creme is for you.  Packed full of sunny Calendula blossoms infused in rich oils this creme is perfect for more mature skin.

      We are including a sample pack of our Island Face Scrub.  Our scrub is blended to keep skin happy and help prevent breakouts.  Keep your face looking smooth and lovely with a  weekly face scrub.  Blended for all skin types it gently removes dry skin buildup.  Another benefit of our Maine seaweed rich scrub is helping you detox after a stressful day.  So many benefits in a one small package.

      Sleep is very important to looking and feeling your best.  "Bring on the ZZZ's" balm is a safe and gentle way to help you relax.  It's not just for bedtime- I keep a tin in my car for stressful city driving.

      Finally, your toes.  The "Queen MumGiveaway" includes an assortment of shower shots.  Uplifting scents- especially Morning Mint will get you going.  When you need to relax Lavender and "For-rest" will end a busy day.  Each shower shot is a mini spa  and a great way to treat yourself to a little peace and serenity. 

       

      It's easy to enter, simply join our mailing list.  Our giveaway end on April 25th- leaving plenty of time for our box of goodies to be shipped to someone special, including yourself.

      XO

      Claire & Carly