A Mother's Day Gift Mom Will Love

Mom's surveyed often wanted a gift from the heart - coupled with a BIG hug - this Mother's Day. Does mom like flowers, go to an open field or meadow (not a neighbor's yard) and pick her a fresh bouquet from the heart. Or make mom an herbal mask and put on some relaxing music she can pamper herself and a spa day at home. Here's a mask mom will love:

SOFTENING LAVENDER MASK

Oats, almond and flax soften and smooth a tired complexion, while lavender calms and cleanses the skin. This one’s a bit messy but fun!

1 teaspoon flax seed

1 tablespoon lavender flowers

1 tablespoon rolled oats, lightly ground

1 tablespoon almond meal

Pour 1 cup boiling water over the flax seed and lavender flowers. Simmer for one minute, turn off the heat, stir, and cover. Steep for about 15 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid. In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats and almond meal. Add enough of the reserved water to make a paste.