Mother’s Day is Sunday!
Whether you’re buying for your mom, a mom-to-be, your sister, or a friend, here are some gift ideas from local small businesses! Not only will you be picking up something special for your mom, but you’ll also be supporting our small businesses in the neighborhood. Or maybe treat mom to a meal at a local restaurant for her special day!
Order a cake from American Provisions
American Provisions is featuring a special and very pretty Mother’s Day Cake – 9-inch, single layer vanilla cake with fresh strawberries and malted vanilla buttercream frosting. Pick-up available in both shops on Sunday, May 12th. You can place your order here!
Find something unique at the Local Hand
The Local Hand is a perfect combination of the gift shop and art gallery, and it’s located on the ground level of The Carruth. Featuring a curated selection of handmade goods by local artists and makers, the Local Hand is owned and operated by Dorchester resident Michaela Flatley. Inventory includes locally made candles, soaps, home goods, jewelry, baby clothes, greeting cards, and pottery. Plus, on Saturday, May 11th, there will be a dried flower arranging workshop! You can learn more here.
Mother’s Day Drag Brunch at Blend
Looking to shake up your Mother’s Day? Look no further than the Mother’s Day Drag Brunch at Blend with host Harlow Havoc on Sunday from 11am-3pm. You can reserve your spot here this fundraiser/brunch!
Flowers from Market Floral Studio
Spoil mom with a beautiful arrangement of flowers from Market Floral Studio! Peonies, roses, or hydrangeas, the floral artists will create a gorgeous bouquet to give to your mom! Another fun idea for mom is to spruce up her stoop! Market Floral Studio can create pretty containers of spring flowers to line your front stoop or windows customized for the space and sunlight!
Brunch + Dinner Lucy’s
Treat mom to brunch or dinner at Lucy’s and The Bowery Bar. There will be special additions to the menu! Make your reservation here and here.
Phillips Chocolates
If mom has a sweet tooth, stop by Phillips Chocolates for a special Mother’s Day chocolate box or their legendary turtles!
Spice Up Mother’s Day with Brunch at Yellow Door
Treat mom to brunch cocktails like Verde or Roja Michelada & Bloody Maria plus Coffee Coquito! Or maybe something a little sweet like a strawberry or coconut margarita! For brunch items, enjoy Tacos dorados, Cornbread French Toast, Birra Eggs Benedict, Patatas Bravas and Breakfast Tacos! Reservations are highly recommended! Make yours here!
Top Shelf Cookies
Treat Mom to a monthly gift! Top Shelf Cookies offers a “Cookie of the Month” subscription box that will be delivered to Mom every month with fun delicious treats! Find details here.
Pack a Picnic for Mom
American Provisions is the perfect spot to pack a picnic for mom! From delicious sandwiches to cheese boards, wine, baked goods + more! Pick up a wicker or straw basket or insulated bag and place your picnic items inside! American Provisions will also be selling fresh flowers for Mom too!
Flowering Plants at the Daily Market
The Daily Market is featuring a whole array of colorful, flowering plants just in time for Mother’s Day!
Volunteer at the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace
The Mother’s Day Walk for Peace is looking for walk marchalls, assist with walker services, help with food, decoration, first aid, merchandise, set up and breakdown! You can learn more here!
Triple Decker Candle Co. Bouquet – 3 Pack
Mom will love the bouquet candle 3-pack from Triple Decker Candle Co.! You can get the details here!
Free Admission to the Zoo
On Sunday, Zoo New England is offering free admission for all mothers throughout the day. Bring Mom and the entire family to discover the incredible animals that call the Zoo home. Be sure to look for all the animal moms. At Franklin Park Zoo, say hello to moms like Kiki, the western lowland gorilla, and Amari, the Masai giraffe. At Stone Zoo, stop by Windows to the Wild to say hi to two moms who gave birth recently: Prickles, a prehensile-tailed porcupine, gave birth in February, and Lunesta, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, gave birth in March! You can get your tickets here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
