A Different Kind of Mother's Day

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and you know what that means? Great food!

Well, traditionally it does. But this year, things aren't going to be quite the same because we usually get together with my grandparents to celebrate the day—and that's not quite allowed yet with physical distancing measures still in place.

And usually Amelia and I make something for Mom in school, and Dad goes out and gets flowers for all of the "Moms" in his life. But yeah, not sure that's happening either, since Amelia and I aren't actually in school and a lot of stores are closed.

But there are some ways we can celebrate. Dad and I plan to tackle Grandma's infamous Mother's Day lunch crepes—wish us luck, they're not easy!—and tomorrow, Amelia and I are going to make hand-made Mother's Day cards and a "spa" product of some kind. In the past, we've made bath salts. Dad says this year we should try Foaming Vanilla Bath.

Pretty, right? Here's the recipe and instructions, so you can make it too:

FOAMING VANILLA BATH
(Remember to ask an adult for help!)

Stuff You Need

Blender—preferably one with a feeder tube in the top and a low-speed setting.

Measuring cups and measuring spoon.

Container(s)—these should be able to hold about 425 mL or 1 3/4 cup. You can either use one large container or several smaller ones.

Ingredients You Need

125 mL liquid hand soap 1/2 cup
15 mL  vanilla extract  1 Tbsp.
50 mL honey  1/4 cup
250 mL canola oil 1 cup

Make It!

1. Pour liquid hand soap, vanilla and honey into a blender.

2. With the lid on and the feeder tube open, turn on the blender at low speed.  Mix the first three ingredients.

3. Slowly drizzle the canola oil through the feeder tube as the blender is running. This will create a creamy blend.

4. Turn off the blender. Remove the lid and pour mixture into container(s).

Use it!

Add about 50mL (1/4 cup) to your bath. If the mixture separates, shake well before using.

Okay, time to get making! I plan to make an extra batch of Foaming Vanilla Bath and another card, so we can drop them off on Grandma's doorstep. I don't think Dad will be able to find blue roses this year (they're her favourite), but he'll find something to help make her day special.

Gotta jet!  I hope you have a great weekend celebrating with the special “moms” in your life.

~ Chase Superman Duffy