It's only 10 days until Mother's day and I'm here to help you give a great mother's day present.  There will be many options that I'm throwing out there for mom, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and any woman you feel deserve something special for Mother's Day.  My first pick is Bath and Body Works Enchanted Orchid collection.  I normally can't go wrong with the potion ladies of the family here and this scent is perfect for that Texas and Louisiana heat.  The scents has notes of orchid, iris, gardenia, and vanilla for a floral burst of fragrance.  If you pick up a pre-packaged basket, you save the trouble of wrapping.

Today is my father's birthday.  Although he is no longer with me physically, he is with me in spirit.  I know he's looking down and laughing that I was able to turn this love of beauty products into a part-time job.  He also knows that in his honor I will be buying something and that I'm happy Neimans has started to sell Tom Ford's Private Blend online - my Velvet Gardenia has just run out. 

I miss you Papa. 

Thank you to all the readers who have gone on this green journey.  It's been such a fun run that I am going to continue buying, using, and playing with more green products.  Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme is always on my nightstand along with a lot of books, magazines, reading glasses, and lip balm.  This thick hand cream moisturizes my dry hands. If you wash you hands a lot - this cream is great.  Be very careful after putting it on while reading.  It will leave an imprint on your pages.  I have many marked up books. 

Happy Wednesday!

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