Mother’s Day is less than a week away, and if, like most, you save your shopping until the very last minute, you might find yourself in a bit of a dilemma! It can be rather difficult picking out a good gift for mom, especially since they seem to have everything already. Well, lucky for you, we’ve got some fun and unique last minute ideas that just might put a smile on your mother’s face.
There’s nothing mom loves more than spending quality time with her children. Book your mom a special experience she won’t forget with Manhattan by Sail. The company provides tons of fun and gorgeous views with a sail around the Hudson River. Book mom a special Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 10th at 11am, which includes a brunch buffet, tea and coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and an open champagne bar. Spend QT with your mom while you enjoy yummy treats like yogurt parfait, quiche, fruit, croissants and more. Book now using the code MBSD15 for 15% off by sending an email to reservations@manhattanbysail.com.
Nothing is as relaxing as sitting back with a nice glass of sparkling wine. Treat your mom with Chandon’s newest cuvée, Délice, which is a great new addition to the brand’s already stellar reputation. The new sparkling wine is very crisp, dry and semi-sweet, and is both great on its own or with some added garnish, like mint, cucumber, or fruit. Pampering mom has never been so tasty!
To continue with the theme of pampering, Yuthica sells wonderful soy candles that come in a range of unique fragrances that are perfect for mom. Their Mother’s Day collection is a no brainer, with descriptive candles for an affordable price. You can never go wrong with something that smells so great, and it is sure to keep mom’s relaxation going beyond Mother’s Day.
For something a little more sentimental, Miracle Links has great options for mother. Their unique and stunning jewelry line is designed with interlinking circles, symbolizing the mother-child bond. The necklaces range in price and styles, from 10k and 14k white, yellow and rose gold, as well as sterling silver options. Furthermore, if the family grows, you can add additional links when the time comes! You can purchase Miracle links online at Kay Jewelers and Jared.
If mom happens to be a bookworm, Joel L.A. Peterson’s Dreams of My Mothers might just be the gift to give this holiday. The book is a word of biographical fiction in which the author shares his unique background as a biracial international adoptee, sharing his experience on how mothers can influence building our identity, making for an enthralling and inspirational read.
Francois Payard is never one to shy away from holiday-themed chocolate and desserts. The man behind the pastries has done it again with his Mother’s Day offerings, which includes a Photo Frame Chocolate box in which you can insert a family photo, which will be surrounded by nine hand-crafted chocolates. Chocolates includes milk chocolate salted caramel ganache, earl grey tea infused chocolate ganache and vanilla rum ganache. Memories and chocolates? What more could a mom want?!
Twisted Talk: Have you gotten your Mother’s Day shopping done yet? Which of these gifts do you think your mom would like the most? Discuss below!