Courtesy of the Locket Sisters
Gold Locket
Need a card? Here are four local ones:
- Whose mom wouldn’t be delighted by the cute illustrations of MNiCards? mni-cards.com
- Bench Pressed, a mom and pop letterpress and design studio in Minneapolis, has both a traditional card and one for grieving mothers, recognizing the holiday can evoke complicated emotions. benchpressed.net
- We love Bruno Press, a woman-owned printmaking shop based in Saint Joseph, Minn. Sometimes sassy, sometimes expressing just the right amount of affirming words, the shop offers some wonderfully fitting mom’s day cards that sum up exactly what it means to show love for the strongest women in our lives. mcbrunopress.com
- You know who’s still waiting for you to call back? Elevate the phone call with a subscription to Quill and Cue to keep your communication with mom on schedule in a more long-lasting exchange. quillandcue.com
Flowers
You can’t go wrong with this M-Day classic—stop into a local floral shop and pick up a bouquet, perhaps at Ergo Floral, Spruce, Soderberg’s, Bachman’s, or Bean + Ro, where local floral designer and event stylist The Buonasera is creating a variety of mom's day bundles available for pick-up this Friday and Saturday at the Edina boutique. Looking for something a little more hands on? Grab your main gal and put your green thumbs to the test at Sip 'N Bloom's Downton Abbey themed flower arranging class, happening Royal Foundry Craft Spirits.
The Goods
Even the mom who swears she has everything will love one of these local gifts.
Permanent jewelry from Everthine Jewelry
Opt for something less permanent than a mother-daughter tattoo—like Everthine Jewelry's permanent bracelets and necklaces. Choose from a selection of 14-karat gold and sterling bracelets and necklaces to be welded closed creating a clasp-less, seamless accessory. everthinejewelry.com
Custom locket from The Locket Sisters
Twin Cities sisters Amy and Allyssa Woodford started their modern heirloom company a few years ago—and now, with dozens of pieces, you’ll be sure to find one that suits your mama’s style. thelocketsisters.com
Trays from Cambria
Level up her kitchen (or patio happy hour game) with food-safe, nonporous Cambria charcuterie boards, trays, and lazy susans. cambriausa.com
“Be Well for the Moment” kit from Lilac 11
Give the mother-figure in your life a few minutes of self-care, courtesy of local beauty brand Lilac 11. The kit includes two essential oil rollers, hydrating toner, and our editor-favorite minty lip balm. lilac11.com
Mama Necklace by Tess and Tricia
Spoil the mom on your list while supporting a mother-daughter-owned business. Tess and Tricia's dainty "mama" necklace is the perfect staple for everyday or right the addition to any neck party. tessandtricia.com
Gifts for the senses at Senti
Be sure to check out Nolan Mains newcomer Senti, a French-inspired brick-and-mortar focused on the entire sensory experience. Editor's picks this year include the Mother Mother bath soak, beeswax candles, and the five-piece perfume set—all perfect gifts for la mère. shopsenti.com
Microfiber Yoga Mat from Big Raven
Elevate mom’s Savasana with one of Big Raven’s microfiber suede and natural rubber mats. With a bounty of collections to choose from, there’s a design fit for every inner yogi, whether it’s a hot pink color maze or a hand painted pattern of Yosemitie’s sunrise. bigravenyoga.com
The Greats
Gift your mom an experience—whether you can be with her in person or not.
Mother's Day Market at Pryes
Take your mom out for a day of retail therapy and hit up Minneapolis Craft Market’s pop-up at Pryes Brewing’s to find goods from local makers, pizzas, and craft beer to boot. Sunday 12-5 P.M., 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, eventbrite.com
Salt Therapy at The Salt Cave
If you want to shake things up this Mother’s Day, book a private session at Minnesota’s first therapeutic salt cave. Salt therapy (or halotherapy) is used to ease stress and anxiety, and treat symptoms of asthma and allergies. Your mama can relax in one of the salt cave’s zero-gravity recliners for a 45-minute session. 4811 Nicollet Ave., Mpls., 612-567-2587, saltcaveminnesota.com
Zenska Glava Virtual Wine Class
Even if you don’t live close by, here’s something the entire fam can do together: Sign up for one of these Twin Cities-based, women-run virtual classes, buy the according wines (if you want, the wine isn’t required for the class), and grab your notepads. zenskaglava.com
Old St. Anthony Mother's Day Market
For the mom who loves to shop: Minneapolis Craft Market is popping up at the historic Machine Shop for its first market of the year, allowing you to explore two floors of goodies by over 50 local crafters and artists. Sunday, 11 A.M.-4P.M., 300 N 2nd St. SE, Mpls., mplscraftmarket.com
Spa Day at Anda
We don’t need to tell you (or your mama) that it’s been a long year. Let her relax a little with a trip to Anda Spa, in Hotel Ivy. Book her a Hydrafacial, massage, body wrap, or mani/pedi—or get a gift card and let her pick what she needs the most. 201 S. 11th St., Mpls., andaspa.com
