Spa Day With SkinSpirit

I loved how my skin was glowing after a diamond glow facial from SkinSpirit. After the cold of winter, facials are a much needed treat for our skin – so mom is guaranteed to love this gift! Mention me when you book for mom and get a $50 reward!

Girls Night In With Simply Cheesy Boards

I love using Simply Cheesy Boards for my get-togethers! A small, woman-owned business, they do an incredible job of making delicious charcuterie boards and grazing tables designed to fit your taste and needs. Order a customized board and make some cocktails/mocktails while having a movie marathon with mom! She’ll love quality time with you.

Makeup Lessons with MAB Artistry

MAB Pro’s do more than just weddings, they’re also ready to teach you a new look with our makeup lessons. Mom will have so much fun learning a new look for Spring/Summer with you – bring some bubbly to make it even more special! Even better, now through May 11th you can get 15% off group makeup lessons when you book using code MOM2025.

Get Crafty At Loudoun Wicks

I love experience gifts and the candle making party I threw for myself and my family was an absolute blast! Loudon Wicks is a phenomenal gift whether you want to give mom some of their premade soy-wax candles or want to learn how to make candles together. You can go to their studio or host at home, which I did, and have a fun evening making custom candles!

Treat Mom to Brunch or Dinner

A lunch or dinner out is always a treat for me as a mom of boys! No phones are out and we get to focus on each other. One of my favorite places right now is Ilili at the DC Wharf – hello delicious food and gorgeous vibes! Take mom for brunch and enjoy the decadent Grandma Marie’s Lebanese Toast or take her for dinner and get the incredible Mixed Grill to share!

From our MAB family to yours, we hope Mother’s Day is special for you and yours!

xo, Ana B.

Thumbnail Photograph: Photos By Kristen Gardner

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Simply Cheesy Boards

I love using Simply Cheesy Boards for my holiday parties and get togethers! A small, woman-owned business, they do an incredible job of making delicious charcuterie boards and grazing tables designed to fit your taste and needs. Gift a friend one of these amazing cheese boards or use them for your holiday party or New Years Eve get together.

MAB Artistry

I couldn’t write a list of my favorite local businesses without including MAB Artistry! MAB Pro’s do more than just weddings, they’re also ready to get you glammed up for your parties, headshots, and family photos or teach you a new look with our makeup lessons. Even better, now through January 1st you can get 25% off all hair & makeup services* and makeup lessons when you book using code HOLIDAY!

*not applicable to bridal services

Loudon Wicks

I love experience gifts and the candle making party I threw for myself and my family was an absolute blast! Loudon Wicks is a phenomenal gift whether you want to gift some of their premade soy-wax candles or want to host a candle making party. You can go to their studio or host in home, which I did, and invite some of your closest friends for a fun evening making custom candles!

Dr. Maia Plastic Surgery

I have been going to Dr. Maia Plastic Surgery for my baby botox for years, which is why I’m always recommending her! She makes a customized plan for each of her clients to ensure they get the most natural to them look. Whether you want to book an appointment for yourself or give a gift card to a loved one, you can’t go wrong with Dr. Maia!

Need some more last minute gift inspo? Head over to my favorite things blog post filled with the gifts I personally love and cannot recommend enough!

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1.I love this Purology Conditioner and 2.Shampoo, it hydrates your hair and is free from parabens!
3.This Alo Sherpa Jacket is my go to on cold days! A perfect gift that will last all season long.
4.These Addias Cloudfoam Sneakers are one of my favorite things because I can wear them all day and my feet never feel tired.
5.A splurge, but an absolute fave is this Gorjana Diamond Alphabet Necklace. It’s so dainty and perfect to wear alone or layered.
6.I absolutely cannot live without this Huile De Douche Shower Oil by L’Occitane. I use it after showers and it makes my skin feel so soft!
7.The makeup junkies in your life will be as obsessed as I am with this YSL Lip Oil Stick which leaves gorgeous color and hydration!
8.This Tarte Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector is my go to for covering my dark circles! It doesn’t cake and doesn’t feel cakey, making it one of my favorite things! 

Need more gift inspo? I have you covered with my 2024 Holiday Gift Guides!

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3.Being cozy doesn’t mean you can’t be glam so add a MAB Beauty Lip Gloss under the tree!
4.We’re loving this extremely comfortable PJ Set from Target’s Auden Line with material so soft and warm it’s perfect for winter.
6.This Barefoot Dreams Cable Knit Blanket is sure to wow anyone on your list this year and have them so excited to curl up with a book!
8.For the book lover in your life, gift them a new Compact Kindle that can hold thousands of downloaded books with its 16GB memory.
9.An Ana B. favorite, The Gratitude Journal is the perfect gift for anyone that loves journaling and wanting to keep track of everything in their life!

Need more gift ideas? Head over to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guides: For Him to get more inspo!

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For Her

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Don’t forget to look through the rest of our 2024 Holiday Gift Guides for all the presents on your list!

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1.An Ana B staple, La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with SPF will keep her skin glowing and healthy with a quick swipe on.
7.Newborn days can mean a lack of sleep, so these Eye Patches By Wander Beauty can help depuff and brighten!
9.Help the new mom feel put together by giving her a MAB Beauty Lip Gloss she can swipe on as she heads out to run errands.
10.This Compact Kindle is perfect for times when she’s nap-trapped, but wants to be able to read the newest book on Ana B’s Reading List!
11.New moms need help staying hydrated, so help her remember to keep up her H2O by gifting her this Stanley Water Tumbler.

Don’t forget to fill the Christmas stockings! Head over to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for everything to put in this year.

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1.Ana B. faves La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum and 2.La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum are perfect for helping brighten and smooth skin!
4.We love this Lip Gloss by MAB Beauty and so will the beauty junkie. Perfect as a topper for your lipstick or alone as a shimmery gloss.
8.Help them set their look all day and night with this Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, guaranteed to keep their look flawlessly in place!
12.For perfect curls every time, buy them the T3 SinglePass Ceramic Curling Iron to put under the tree on Christmas Eve.
13.Help the beauty lover in your life start the new year with a 2 hour one-on-one makeup lesson with one of our makeup pros!

Need more gift inspo? Look through all our 2024 Holiday Gift Guides for the perfect gift!

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3.This Theragun Deep Tissue Massage Gun is perfect for the guy that needs relief from post gym muscle aches, or just needs to destress after a long day at the office.
6.Let him take his tunes anywhere he goes with this Portable Bluetooth Speaker by Bose, perfect for evenings by the firepit!
8.These Lululemon Joggers are the perfect compromise between athletic gear and everyday comfort – great for running in cold weather or running errands.
10.Who wouldn’t love to find an Apple iPad under the tree?? He can keep up with work or use it for fun and binge watch his favorite show.
11.Because men deserve healthy skin too – put Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream into a gift bag under the tree for him!

Need more holiday gift inspo? Look no further than our 2024 Holiday Gift Guides!

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4.These Bose Noise Canceling Headphones have been a staple of Ana B’s for years, the quality can’t be beat!
6.Give a gift of quiet luxury with this gorgeous 14K Gold and Diamond Initial Necklace, it is sure to wow her.
11.Leave her skin feeling like she spent a day at the spa with a gift of Huile De Douche Shower Oil by L’Occitane.
14.She will love these Adidas Cloudfoam Sneakers, that will make her feet feel comfortable all day long!
15.A MAB Beauty Lip Gloss is a perfect gift for the woman in your life that loves adding a touch of color to her beauty routine.

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3.The Dyson Blow Dryer makes our list for artists because who doesn’t like blow drying time being cut in half while keeping hair healthy!
4.Our MAB Artists love this Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette, its colors are complimentary to every skin tone and allow for a range of makeup styles.
8.This cute Heart Mirror by MAB Beauty is perfect to have in your kit for your clients to look at the final result!
13.An Ana B must have in both her kit and personal beauty bag, the Tarte Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector is phenomenal at covering dark circles.
16.Our list wouldn’t be complete without adding MAB Beauty Lip Gloss, perfect as a topper to lipstick or wearing solo!

Need more beauty inspo? Check out our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty Junkie!

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