Mother’s Day is fun to celebrate for “makers” like us. We have the excuse to make all kinds of great products that we’d never make for ourselves.  If you can create bath and body or home fragrance products, you have the added advantage of being able to give pleasing products without any calories!  (Because what woman needs that temptation?!)

Here are some suggestions from readers, and based on my experiences at the shop where I worked.

Fragrances

• Intense “pink” florals: Plumeria, magnolia, hyacinth.  Island Plumeria, in particular, sold like crazy during Mother’s Day weekend in the shop.
• Sophisticated (trendy) blends: Bamboo, white tea, ginger, red currant, any rose/berry combination.  These are still in and well received, as long as the fragrances are subtle and well-balanced.
• My personal favorite: greens!  Fern, mint, herbs, heather.  Any garden or rainforest type scent can work, and they are the underdog of the fragrance world.  I think the green smell of growing things is perfect for any women with children!

Products

• CP soap was the best seller in our store, followed by…
• Foot care kits.  We did an interesting tomato/mint foot mud mask which sold well.  I often suggested doing intense foot bath bombs from the small mold, but they never got around to it.
• Solid lotion bars.  These are easy, easy, easy!  Just melt some butters and oils together with your favorite fragrance, and pour them into some silicone molds.  A plain rectangular bar works well and is easy to wrap.
• Soy candles.  So easy and fun, soy candles can be whipped up in a day and are usually a pleaser.  I use soy candles for any kind of gifting occasion.  I’m not an expert, but you can get some very basic instructions by downloading this PDF: http://www.excellentlivingguide.com/2009/12/soy-wax-tea-lights/

Special Ideas For Sellers

• If you sell your products on Etsy or in a store, think of the many different stages of being a mother.  New mothers are always a money-maker, but what about preschool moms… mamas of preteens… college grad mothers?  You just might strike gold, and you’ll easily set yourself apart from all the others who are doing generic Mother’s Day products.
• Men buy a lot of Mother’s Day stuff, but they often need a lot of help making a good decision.  Help them out!
• Team up with someone who makes handmade cards, and have them design a special matching card to go with you gift packages.  People love good looking packages for this holiday, and beautiful cards are a thoughtful addition.

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