Written by: Jessica Solomons
It’s time for moms all over South Africa to be celebrated, but when putting together your shopping list, don’t forget to consider Mother Earth too. Here’s a list of fantastic eco chic ways to spoil your mom.
Wine and Dine Her
There’s growing popularity for organic wine here in South Africa so if your mom loves her vino spoil her with a few bottles of local, organically produced blends. Bon Cap is the country’s biggest privately-owned organic winery with three fantastic ranges to choose from. They’ve got everything from Sauvignon Blanc to Rose to Cape Ruby Port and MCC Brut so you’ll be spoilt for choice. But if you really want to treat your mom make a day of it and venture down to Bon Cap for their lavish Sunday buffet.
Recharge Her Batteries
When it comes to buying gifts for women, you can never go wrong with a day at the spa. The Inzolo Wellness Suite at Hout Bay Manor is top of our list of eco-friendly beauty spots and a perfect place to take mom on her special day. Not only is it set in an idyllic location but all of Inzolo’s treatments make use of Healing Earth’s range of organic products which gives it our green stamp of approval!
If you know your mom’s in need of some TLC, treat her to the two-hour African Signature Ritual where she’ll be spoiled with a full body exfoliation, body wrap, face treatment and scalp, hand and foot massage. And since The Wellness Suite has two beds you can tag along for a day of indulgence too!
Say it with words
If you’re still feeling the effects of the credit crunch and can’t afford to splash out this Mother’s Day, simply pick up a card from the quirky, eco-friendly stationery store, Flowermill. All of their calendars, gift tags and cards are printed on recycled paper and feature locally inspired designs so it’s not only environmentally friendly, but it’s proudly South African too!
Indulge Her Senses
With winter almost here why not splurge on some nourishing pamper products for your mom. Ecoco, an ecological cosmetics company based in Cape Town, has a fantastic selection of body butters, aromatherapy oils and bath gels to choose from. You can buy just one or mix and match to create a personalised pamper pack that’ll keep your mom looking and feeling great.
The liveeco team
