Mother’s Day is an occasion to thank the women we call Mom. It’s a time to celebrate the gift of motherhood and appreciate the depth of a maternal bond for young or old, mother or child, grandmother and grandchild alike. We’ve asked the ladies at Belladerm to tell us what “Mom” means to them and how their families plan to celebrate this special holiday. Here are their responses:

Robin, Managing Director, Mother

What does the title “Mom” mean to you? Everything. It all begins and ends with that word.

What’s been the most rewarding part of motherhood?  Every stage has been my favorite, but nothing compares to watching your child fall in love with their children.

How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year?  With my three children, either in-person or on FaceTime.

What are you looking forward to?  More grandchildren and my son’s wedding.

Cyndie Brown, Aesthetician, Mother

What does the title “Mom” mean to you? Being a guide for my two kids through life. A mentor, confidante, partner, and protector.

What’s been the most rewarding part of motherhood? The best part of motherhood is watching my kids grow into respectful people.

How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year? We will be planting flowers on Mother’s Day.

What are you looking forward to? Now that my kids are older, I really look forward to some fun adventures touring national parks.

Daryl Jackson, Spa Coordinator, Mother

What does the title “Mom” mean to you? It means everything to me since a doctor told me I wouldn’t be able to have any children. One month later, I was pregnant.

How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year?  Watching my three grandchildren while their parents go to Hawaii for their 10-year anniversary.

What’s been the most rewarding part of motherhood?  Watching my son be a great father.

Sarah Ghizoni, Nurse Injector, Mother

What does the title “Mom” mean to you? To me, “Mom” is my favorite title. I always knew I wanted to be a mom, and I feel so fortunate to have two happy and healthy children.

What’s been the most rewarding part of motherhood? Watching my kids develop a relationship with each other.

How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year? I will be celebrating Mother’s Day watching my daughter play AAU basketball.

What are you looking forward to?  I am looking forward to summer. My husband and I love being outdoors and spending time at the beach with our kids.

Madison K., Guest Service Representative, Daughter

What does the title “Mom” mean to you? Someone who loves and supports you no matter what.

How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year? Buying my mom a Pandora charm to add to her collection.

What are you looking forward to?  Being a mother one day.

At Belladerm MedSpa, we believe a mother’s unconditional love is worth celebrating. We provide a variety of skin care and body rejuvenation services you can give her to say, “Thank you, Mom.” We’re offering an exclusive Mother’s Day special: buy $150 gift card, get a $25 gift card free, effective May 2 through May 11. Limit four cards per customer. Design your own eGift and use promotion code MD12 or contact us to purchase a gift card.

We all know that Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a special day in which we celebrate our freedom. We have been recognizing this Federal holiday since 1776!  The fourth of July is also a time to gather with family and friends and have some fun! Why not try a new activity this year? To make it extra special, here are four fun things to do this 4^th of July:

1. Fourth of July Progressive Picnic Party: Host a neighborhood progressive picnic party. Encourage participants to make a side dish or a summer appetizer. Each participant would open their home to guests and have the opportunity to taste a variety of dishes and then vote for their favorite one. The host could also provide a special prize.  All the participants could chip in to cover the cost. The prize could be a summer theme like baseball tickets and a picnic basket full of goodies.
2.  Visit A State Or National Park: Why not enjoy the best of the land that the country has to offer?  Scenic views from protected areas are breathtaking. You’re sure to discover something new in the great outdoors.  It is a great time to take in fresh air and get exercise while exploring new places with other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. List of National Parks in Minnesota
3. Go on a road trip:  Grab a map and pack a tent if you want to make it more of an adventure. Bring your bike along too and discover some great trails. Whether you choose to lodge indoors or camp outdoors amongst the stars, it sure to be an experience you will always remember.
4. Plan a late night Fourth of July dinner: Enjoy it under the night sky while viewing the fireworks. Pick a spot to watch the fireworks and bring a comfy blanket and pillow. You can go on a date with that special someone or make it a celebration with friends and/or family.

If you are looking for place to watch the fireworks here in the Twin Cities, here is a list of great locations. List of Places to View Fireworks in Minneapolis

Have wonderful and safe 4^th of July celebration! From your friends at Belladerm MedSpa.

There are some of you who may be shocked that Valentine’s Day is already this week! Others have been planning a special date for months now or have a special surprise up your sleeve, and you can hardly wait. It can be difficult to decide what to do with your Valentine to celebrate, year after year. Do you find yourself stuck doing the same things on your dates because it is just easy and you don’t have to put much effort into it? That sort of thinking is definitely void of romance and spontaneity. We’d like to encourage you to think outside the box this Valentine’s Day in order to bring back the romance with your Valentine. Here are 5 ways to heat things up this Tuesday and for years to come.

• Nostalgia Date: This is a fun one. Have you ever recreated your first date? Go to places you went when you first started seeing each other. If you now live in a different area you can wear something you would’ve worn, and play music you were listening to back then. Share memories and reconnect on a new level.
• Dance the Night Away: Nothing says romance like dancing! Sign up for a ballroom dance lessons with your Valentine to really heat things up. Not only will you be having fun and getting close,  you’ll get your heart rate up, too!

  To receive a free Ballroom Dance Lesson for you and your Valentine – just mention ‘Belladerm’s Ballroom Dance Gift”-compliments of Arthur Murray Twin Cities Dance Centers. They have two location, St. Paul 651-227-3200 and Minneapolis 612-920-1900. * New students only. Offer expires 2/28/17. 

• Don’t Act Your Age: Choose something you haven’t done for a long time…something active and exciting. Competitive, perhaps? Maybe it is laser tag, go-karts, a trampoline park, rollerskating or ice skating. The options are endless but getting out of the “dinner and a movie” rut is refreshing! Try something new this year.
• Visit a Paint/Pottery Shop: Making something together with your hands makes for a very interactive date and you’ll have a keepsake to take home in remembrance of your fun evening. Getting lost in creativity will help you have some fun, relaxing conversations, too. 
  
• Don’t Forget the Little Gestures:  Leaving love notes taped on your Valentine’s steering wheel, decorating the bathroom mirror with lipstick kisses, sending steamy text messages during the day…these all sound like minor ways to show your affection, but they mean a LOT. Don’t underestimate the power of the little things!
  Have fun on Valentine’s Day, and remember: Love is not meant to be given and received just  on Valentine’s Day. Instead, it’s to be practiced every single day of the entire year. Keep it going and be sure to tell your special someone how much they mean to you every single chance you get.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from all of us here at Belladerm MedSpa!