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.

Crunch time is here! With December 25th quickly approaching, the final countdown is on and tensions are rising. Yes, some of you are sitting there smugly thinking about how you’re almost completely done with all of your Christmas shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, etc. BUT for most of us, we are juggling a list in our heads and are scrambling to figure out what in the world to get the kids’ teacher this year and wondering how we will possibly have enough time to get it all done. Breathe. Step back and look at the big picture. This is all supposed to be fun. A season of celebration and joy. We get so caught up in the prep that we miss it sometimes. We rounded up some great tips on managing the holiday stress so you can really embrace the awesome season we’re in and your loved ones, too.

Make a budget and stick to it. Money is one of the major stressors during the holidays. Don’t dig yourself into a hole by overspending. A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive. If money is tight, suggest a family gift exchange with a spending limit.

Create new traditions. Stressed out by the usual festivities? Try something different. Instead of cooking a huge meal on your own, make it a potluck. Ask adults to bring gag gifts or have a “white elephant” or used book gift exchange. Attend a local holiday concert, walk the neighborhood to look at holiday lights, or go sledding.

Beware of unhealthy stress relievers. Holiday stress causes some people to fall into bad habits such as smoking, drinking, or eating too much. Think about any unhealthy habits you’re prone to and better ways to handle stress.

Make time for your health. In the holiday rush, don’t let your well-being fall by the wayside. Try to stay on your normal sleep schedule and get regular exercise. If you can’t find a 30-minute chunk of time for exercise, break it up into three 10-minute sessions spread through the day.

Accept reality. Don’t expect perfect decorations, a perfect meal, or perfect people. Try to go with the flow and enjoy what you have. Pinterest can make us all feel less-than-good-enough but don’t let it!

Spread love & joy. Focus on what the season is all about, like doing good deeds for others. Be careful to not overload your schedule so that you are spread too thin to do some of these. Brainstorm about how you can brighten someone’s day and it will make you feel good in the process!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Belladerm Medspa! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Source: http://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/stress/holiday-stress/coping-with-holiday-stress