With Mother’s Day coming right up (this Sunday to be exact!), we’re rounding up just a few ideas that would make a perfect gift. There are so many great shops in the city that it’s easy to find a great gift and hard to include them all in just one post! We hope this helps get you started, and mostly, we hope it gets you downtown to do your shopping!
a sure bet
Flowers: We always like to snip a few from our lilac bush if it blooms in time, but your best bet might just be a gorgeous bouquet from Adirondack Blooms - she’s hosting a pop-up shop at Spot Coffee this Saturday from 10:30am-1:30pm. Grab the details here!
Tulip Sugar Cookies • Photo courtesy of Abby’s Cookie Jar
FOR THE FOODIE
Cookies: Need we say more? We’ve been eyeing the selection at Abby’s Cookie Jar (like the tulip sugar cookies pictured above, and their floral cupcakes!), and for the ultimate in one stop shopping, they’ll have petite bouquets from Adirondack Blooms on hand, too!
Olive Oil: Having great olive oil always makes us feel like we’ve got it together in the kitchen. Lake George Olive Oil Company has an awesome selection, with traditional options as well as infused olive oil to add a little something extra.
Spice Mixes: Make her life a bit easier with spices and spice mixes from Rachel’s Spice Company. And these might just go perfectly in a gift basket with the aforementioned olive oil - just sayin’!
French Macarons: Alchemy Bagel Co. always knocks it out of the park with their macarons, and this weekend is no exception with their popular Take 5 and Strawberries and Cream flavors. Pre-order yours for pickup on Saturday at the Farmers Market - details here!
Craft Beer: The perfect way to unwind at the end of the day! Mean Max just released their Never Say Never Strawberry Lemonade which caught our eye in a major way, and Common Roots just opened their beer garden and taproom, so you’ll have to stay for a pint after you pick up a 4-pack for mom!
For the mom who prefers experiences over things
Mother’s Day Brunch: Whether it’s breakfast in bed or taking her out to eat, breakfast is always a win! If you don’t want to worry about making the quiche, take her out to brunch and let someone else do the dishes! Looks like Doc’s, Radici, Morgan and Co., [farmacy], and more are open for Mother’s Day.
Self Care: There’s no shortage of options in the beauty and self-care department in and around the city! We love the idea of a gift certificate to Studio Bari for nails, Brows by Nikari for brows, 518 Beauty Room for all things skin care and lashes, and maybe a massage from Graceful Touch, among so many others!
Dinner + A Show: Live shows are making a comeback (the Adirondack Theatre Festival summer schedule was just announced!), and a gift certificate for dinner out on a downtown patio followed by a fantastic show at The Wood Theater or The Park Theater would make the perfect pair.
Museum Date: When’s the last time you strolled a museum together? The Hyde Collection just reopened (with three new exhibitions!), and The Chapman Museum’s new collection featuring Now & Then Photos of Glens Falls would make a fun outing, too!
Work, Uninterrupted: Work doesn’t seem like much of a gift per se, but a few uninterrupted hours to focus for the work from home moms might be just the ticket! WorkSmart has gift certificates available for drop in hours or memberships here!
Looking toward Fountain Square Outfitters • Photo: Bri Lyons
for her Closet
Spring Jacket: Since jackets are necessary around here until ohhh maybe August, we always appreciate the bright colors of Patagonia jackets and pullovers at Fountain Square Outfitters - and so would she!
Spring Dress + Jewelry: She’ll probably want everything at MinkyMink, but the spring dresses and the jewelry by Buffalo Bannon always catch our eye!
The LARAC Gallery + Shop • Photo: Bri Lyons
FOR THE ART LOVER
Local Art: For an excellent collection of unique art from local and regional artists, pay a visit to Mountain Gallery and the LARAC Gallery + Gift Shop!
Spring at The Shirt Factory • Photo: Bri Lyons
THE ClASSICS
Notepad: For her never ending to-do list. We’ve picked up some great ones at Made in Upstate NY at The Shirt Factory in the past! And of course, The Shirt Factory is always a great place to browse for unique gifts!
Soap: You can’t go wrong with Beekman 1802! Rude Betty always has a great selection of their soaps and products (and the packaging is so pretty, you almost don’t need to wrap it!).
A Card: We can’t think of anything more meaningful than a handwritten note telling her just how much she means to you. Looks like Juicin’ Jar has a pretty selection, and they’re offering a free card with any purchase from their shop (so many great gifts!).
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Truth is, we could’ve snapped photos of gift ideas downtown all day. So many great options to make Mother’s Day special, and supporting local businesses at the same time!
Happiest Mother’s Day to all the Moms, soon to be Moms, hoping to be Moms, dog and cat Moms, and all the special ladies in between.
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