Check out Gift Ideas to Uplift Your Mom this Mother’s Day from ATHENA Council member Patty McCormick
Mother’s Day is only a couple weeks away! Don’t fret – there’s still plenty of time for you to show your mom how important she is to you – while supporting local, women-owned businesses!
For me, the best gift is always the gift of time together. Here are a few suggestions I hope my kids would consider! (Considering COVID-19, gift cards to enjoy these activities in the future is a great option.)
Exercise together:
- Seva Yoga, East Grand Rapids
- Studio Barre, Breton Village
- Lunar Cycle, Downtown
Try something new together:
- Create your own candle at Wax Poetic, Eastown
- Have book club for two with a book from Books and Mortar – check out Mei Mah’s suggestions or consider an IOU for Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld (out 5/19)
- Try a new recipe together using ingredients and cookbooks from:
If time together is not an option, here are a few other ways to show your mom she’s a Rockstar:
- Creative floral designs from Southside Flower Market, a new Euro-inspired flower market in Breton Village, Posh Petals, or a custom address box from Delight in Designs
- Unique packages created for Mother’s Day from Pack Elephant and Koki hand-crafted skin care and herbal solutions.
- Snappy new accessories or clothing from local favorites:
- Confident Wear by Veverly Austin: locally designed clothing
- Mason Jones: candles, cozy cardis or travel wraps
- Lennon and Willow: chic tops for when mom can emerge from home
- Lauren Figueroa Interior Design: the colorful tote would brighten anyone’s day
- Leighs: Fresh skincare products or cozy lounge pants
- Truth & Gold: Social minded clothes and accessories