Celebrate Moms in the Neighborhood – A Guide to Mother’s Day
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. You can check it out here!
Coffee + Flowers with Market Studio
Start off Mom’s special day with coffee and flowers in a cute little holder from Market Studio available at Scobie’s on Saturday and Sunday while supplies last! You can also get flowers and coffee at PS Gourmet on Sunday!
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Watch Party
Blend is hosting a special watch party on Friday, May 9th at 8 pm for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars with Harlow Havoc and Lilly Rose Valore! Reservations are recommended!
Lilac Sunday at the Arboretum
Pack a picnic and head to Lilac Sunday on May 11th from 10am-3pm at the Arboretum! Experience the springtime bloom of the renowned collection of over 400 lilacs. Visit for tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on children’s programming, dancing, meditation, chalk art, and more. Picnicking in the Arboretum landscape is permitted on this day only. You can learn more here.
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! For brunch items, enjoy Churro French Toast, Breakfast Nachos, Birra Eggs Benedict, Patatas Bravas and Breakfast Tacos! Reservations are highly recommended! Make yours here!
Find something unique at the Local Hand for Mom
The Local Hand is a perfect combination of gift shop and art gallery, and it’s ow open 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. You can learn more here.
Get yourself some breakfast this weekend at Scobie’s
Scobie’s in Adams Village serves up breakfast 7 days a week! Add getting some breakfast to your weekend to do list. You can check out their menu here!
Ice Cream Sandwich Collaboration
Top Shelf Cookies + the Ice Creamsmith Monthly Collab for May is the Swirlwich! It’s a sweet treat made with Cocoverdose cookie, which is triple blended cocoas and triple chocolate chips and Ice Creamsmith Coconut Almond Swirl ice cream. Available for the entire month of May at both Top Shelf and the Ice Creamsmith!
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!
SPORTS!
Celtics vs. Knicks – Saturday, May 10th at 3:30pm.
Red Sox vs. Royals– Friday, May 9th at 7:40pm, Saturday, May 10th at 7:10pm, Sunday, May 11th at 2:10pm
If you’re watching the game this weekend, check out our list of 10 places to catch the action in Dot, or check out 12 of our favorites in South Boston!
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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.
