Mother’s Day – Give your Mom some L.O.V.E.

L is for laughter and one of the best gifts you can give your mom is making her laugh. Whether it’s at you or with you, getting her to laugh actually helps her health. Laughing reduces stress, helps us bring in oxygen, and can even help with weight loss. So rent a funny movie, revisit some funny memories, or make some new laughable moments. There’s even laughing yoga – go on, give it a try!

O is for Off Duty! Mom is off-duty today and you are on duty. Spend the day taking over her responsibilities – it will likely amaze, exhaust and inspire you. Perhaps you will discover some ways that you can help mom help herself not be sooo hectic on her on duty days. Don’t forget to take time to give yourself a kiss or hug, or to make a call to family members – mom’s ‘workload’ encompasses a lot more than laundry and heading to work or working at home.

V is for Victory of course. Today’s the say when you help your mom feel like the winner she is! What’s something she’s been trying to succeed at and how can you help her? Has she wanted your room clean? Has she wanted to try kickboxing or a kick-butt hike? Has she wanted to paint a room in the house. One of the best gifts you can give mom? Be her agent of Victory!

E is for Eating Right. No, this doesn’t mean deprivation, it means Qualitarian – choose the best quality foods you can for you both. Breakfast in bed? Make it organic breakfast in bed so mom enjoys food, not food + chemicals. Having dessert, bake it or make it from organic chocolate, organic berries, and use anti-inflammatory spices like ginger. Make this an Eating Right day and see how much better mom (and you) feel.