Mother’s Day Giveaway – Because Self-Care is so Important
Just over 3.5 years ago I started having more frequent migraines. I also began having pain and numbness in my face, neck, and arms. After seeing several medical doctors, a chiropractor, and several tests later, we discovered the root cause: Poor Posture Due to Crocheting. Crocheting without taking the breaks that I KNEW I should take. 😉
If you’d like to read more about that, I wrote a blog post back then, hoping it would help others going through similar things. Click HERE to read that blog post. I also wrote a post with the main stretches that my physical therapist recommended for me, stretches that have made a big difference in my mobility. Click HERE to try out these stretches for yourself.
Aside from the stretches, a big part of the reason why I’m able to crochet daily again are because of a couple “tools” I ordered for myself. These tools were recommended by my chiropractor. You may be wondering why she recommended a massager, well, she recommended daily massages, but let’s be honest, who has the time, and the money, for that? So I opted for the next best thing… tools for self-care.
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The 3 tools that have changed my life as a designer and daily crocheter are this massager (click here or see picture below), this handheld arm roller massager (click here or picture below), and Clover Amour Crochet Hooks. All of these tools are tools you can use by yourself and are great for more areas of the body than just your arms, shoulders, and neck.
The shiatsu massager has been key in helping me to prevent migraines. When I feel one coming on, I use the massager and massage my shoulders, neck and even near the top of my head. Most times it will relieve enough tension to keep a migraine at bay. It is also great at keeping my neck and shoulder muscles relaxed enough so that they don’t restrict the nerves and cause pain and numbness in my face, neck, and arm.
The handheld roller massager has been a lifesaver in keeping my upper arm pain to a bare minimum. When I have a lot of crocheting to do in a day, I will use it 2-3 times. Most days I only need to use it once for 1-2 minutes to get the relief I need.
The third tool, or set of tools, that has been a lifesaver are Clover Amour Crochet Hooks. Before switching exclusively to these hooks, my hands would go numb from the amount of crocheting I do in a day. Since switching, I have not had so much as a small hand cramp. The difference has been truly amazing and life changing!
Lastly, please know that I do not recommend products I do not love myself. Just ask my friends Kathy from ELK Studio and Susan from Felted Button. Not too long ago they were telling me about their pain so I recommended the shiatsu massager. As soon as the boxes arrived on their doorsteps, they opened then up and tried them out, then immediately messaged me to thank me and tell me that it was just as awesome as I said it was! We love them so much that we even bring them to conferences with us. lol
Even though I use all 3 of these great tools regularly, I still have aches and pains. Last week I happened to be browsing Amazon for something totally unrelated and came across this ice pack and it sung to me! What mom couldn’t use one of these after a long stressful day at work, a full day of playing with her kids or grandkids, after spending the day doing housework, and lastly, after a long crochet session?? I ordered myself one and figured it was something we could ALL benefit from so I decided to host a giveaway! 😀
I also found this awesome ice pack. I may get it for my husband for Father’s Day (and we can share).
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I usually gift her new dishcloths and scrubbers.
Absolutely I crochet for my moms. It’s ranged from dishcloths, Slippers, scarves and even gloves.
I crochet for a lot of the moms in my life. I find it fun to make little spa sets with face scrubbies, wash clothes, and soap holders and then include them in a little gift basket with their favorite scents. Also market bags, and swim coverups are gifts I’ve made for my own mom 🙂
I have never crocheted anything for Mother’s Day but I did crochet a pillow for her for Christmas this last year. If I were thinking ahead I would have crocheted a basket and put a flower pot in it this year but I never thought about it until just now!
I have nobody to crochet Mother’s Day gifts for, but the last gift I crocheted for my Mom was a shawl because she was always cold in church…I now have that shawl…
I did while she was on earth. Made her a couple of shawls.
Almost any new pattern I try out, I give to my Mom. She never says no! I’ve made scarves, hats, a blanket, home decor, kitchen items.
I crocheted my mothere gifts often. She loved it when I would make her something instead of buying a gift from the store. She would say it has more worth than a store bought gift. One of her favorites was a tablecloth I made for her.
My mother has passed. I just crochet all year round.
Great giveaway! My mother had been gone a really like time so I don’t have anyone to make Mother’s Day gifts for. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
I crocheted a soft poncho-ette for my MIL this year from a pattern by Mijo
crochet. She is always cold it seems! I hope she loves this. My own mother died 9 years ago. I used to love giving her Mother’s Day gifts… such as plants and even 10 bags of expensive soil one year! Those were gifts she loved. I crocheted her a blanket one year and she loved it. But she referred live plants instead!
Yes I do! This year I am making crocheted flowers on a canvas. Last year I made a potted sunflower that was just adorable!
I have gifted my mom a shawl for Mother’s Day, but it was knit, not crochet. I have made crochet flowers for friends for Mother’s Day. And although no one has gifted me anything hand made for this holiday, my husband and son have given me bouquets of yarn. 😁😁😁
I agree! This is a perfect Mother’s Day gift!
I crochet my mom something just about every holiday 🙂
I never got a chance to crochet a Mother’s Day gift for my mom since she just passed away.But there are lots of wonderful ideas to make.
I have made jewelry for Mother’s Day, and crocheted pamper products, such as face scrubbies, washclothes, etc.
I don’t get to see my Mom very often, but I usually try and make her something that I think she’ll use for when she does come visit. The last time was a shawlette.
You are very kind for all the giveaways you do I THANK YOU
I used to make things for mom and my grandmas, back when I had them…..I miss that.
I had made them shawls, dishcloths and flowers. Since I learned knitting and crocheting from them, I always hoped my gifts were as pretty as theirs were.
I like to crochet baby clothes and gifts for new babies, scarves and hats and shawls with lots of texture for my loved ones because it gets so cold where we live!
I love your patterns!
My mother passed away when I was young but I know she would have loved anything I would have made for her. I do crochet baby gifts for all showers I am invited to – love to make baby blankets.
My Mom moved to heaven a few years ago. I crochet year round and include for charity. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone!
I make my Momma something every year! She’s my number 1 fan and supporter. I love seeing her wear or use everything I’ve ever made for her. Dad is the same…he loves all the ACS beanies I’ve made him. 😀
I have crocheted afghans, scarves, hats, gloves and handbags for her. I have also crocheted earrings and bracelets for her.
I don’t always make things for Mother’s day, but I did make my Mother a purse one year. She loved it.
My Mom passed away right before I learned how to crochet. I make whatever I want. Right now I’m testing a slipper pattern, finishing a top for a CAL, & making a hat for a friend.
My mom passed away several years ago. I always crocheted things for her. I made her several dolls, potholders, pillows, even flowers.
Shawls
I do crochet for my Mom when she asks for something special from me. She also crochets.
dish cloths, shawls, capes, scarves and hats, etc.
Yes, I crocheted my mom a table topper.
The shiatsu massage looks GLORIOUS!
I haven’t made anything recently.
I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day, as my mom died many years ago and I have no children.
I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day, as my mom died many years ago and I have no children.
Thank you for the pattern!
My mom is in a wheelchair in assisted living so last year I made a really pretty lapghan for her for Mother’s Day..
My Mom passed away 18 years ago, but I do give gift s to my daughter and my sister
I made her a blanket, a bag and a vest this year! She deserves all the things. <3 I just hope she loves them. 😉
I crochet all the time for my mom. Mostly hats, but I also make her dishcloths or whatever else she wants.
I usually just give her whatever she’s has seen me working on and loved. Socks, dishcloths, shawls…..lol
Mom wanted you a red blanket. I tried 3 different patterns and yarns before I was satisfied with what she ended up with. Lol
I’ve made my mom & mammaw both shawls and blankets. I’m working on a work bag for my mom now!
My mother has been gone for 29 years and I always loved making her a handmade gift every year. I know she would be very proud of seeing me do so much with my crocheting.
I love to gift my mom cute clothes and a crocheted goodie!
I haven’t crocheted specifically for Mother’s Day, but I have crocheted for people that I love in my life. My mother died when I was four. My grandmother taught me to crochet and I made gifts for her.
Yes I have items such as afghans, shawls, hats, flower pins etc.
I have made a basket and a couple stuffed critters!
I don’t crochet mothers day gifts, but do crochet for fun
I have made blankets, scarves, and sweaters in the past for my mom.
i make hats all year round they are my favorite thing to make
Really don’t have anyone to Crochet for on Mother’s Day.
Unfortunately, my mom passed away some time ago (and I miss her dearly). Most of the crochet gifts I make are for certain occasions, like weddings, births, and Christmas. Thank you for your generosity and Happy Mother’s Day!
I’ve been asked by my mom not to make her any more shawls, wraps, lap blankets because she feels she won’t outlive them all……she’s turning 95 this coming August…….she’s enjoying the most unique card I could find.
I crochet for my mom all the time! No crochet this year for Mother’s Day, but I make her things for no reason all year long.