Mother’s day has snuck up on us again this year… but that doesn’t mean your gifts need to look like you waited until the last minute. We’ve compiled a list of fantastic gifts for every mother, be it good friend, Aunt, a new mom or the seasoned veteran Mothers out there. Whether you are shopping local or gifting online, we’ve got you covered, with unique Mother’s Day gift ideas, guaranteed to brighten mom’s Sunday, no matter where you may live!
For the Zen-loving (or needing) mom
Give the herbal gift of tea to help mom relax and unwind. Teavana, located at Smith Haven Mall offers a wide array of teas, gift sets and accessories, perfect for any budget.
Shopping Online:
Adagio Teas offers a beautiful Matcha set for under $50. This Japanese Green Tea gift set is for serious Tea Drinkers. Everything you’ll need to prepare matcha at home is included in the set (whisk, bowl, and 2 oz tin of matcha)
$49 at Adagio Teas
Ma-Tea offers Yerba Mate kits for the novice to the seasoned tea drinker. The Yerba mate Kit features Double Filtered and Triple Filtered Stainless Steel bombillas, all natural metal rim gourd and a selection of yerba mate blend (up to three). Chose from the largest leaf cuts or powdery blends. Available starting at $37.63 from Ma-Tea.com
For the Green Thumb Mom
Give the gift of gardening, perfect for new mom’s and vets, looking to de-stress in her garden. Stop by any local garden supply center such as lowe’s, Home Depot, target or Brookstone in the mall for a good tool set, garden gloves and other gardening supplies. Brookstone offers a beautiful picnic tote with garden tools for under $25 that is perfect to give as a gift. The set includes 1 Gardening tote, 1 Polyester canvas garden tote with carry handles, 1 digging trowel with wooden handle, 1 planting trowel with wooden handle and 1 garden cultivator with wooden handle. Available for $24.95 at Brookstone
Online from Target: Smithtown Today recommends the Apollo tools 7 pc gardening set, available at Target. This is the ultimate starter set, which comes with a black and pink apron, a pink waterproof kneeler and a pair of white cotton gardening gloves, A rustproof steel cultivator, transplanter, trowel and pruner. Plus, you give back with this purchase, as every kit sold the company donates $1.00 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available for $23.49 at Target
For the Fashion Forward Mom
Shop local at one of the cutest boutique fashion shops in town. Castani Blu offers the hottest trends in clothing, jewelry, handbags and other great accessories, reasonably priced and of the highest quality. Their new location is well stocked with Spring and Summer styles. Surprise your special fashionista with a great beach bag, stylish scarf or some comfortable yoga gear this mother’s day. Smithtown Today fell in love with these new bags, perfect for weekend beach getaways, priced between $24 and $50, depending on the size and style. The New Castani Blu location is at 430 N. Country Road in St. James (across from 7-eleven and Rocco’s Pizza)
Shopping Online: Customized jewelry is the way to go for important mothers with impeccable style. We love these customized stackable rings by Lisa Lenard. Each ring is hand-molded and cast in sterling silver, with the names of everyone mom holds dear, priced at $39 each, available at Lisa Leonard Designs
For the Home Design Mom
Surprise the special woman in your life who lives for keeping her heart in her home with a work of art. Stop over at Michael’s Art Supply for a special Mother’s Day gift selection like Marquee light signs, priced between $19.99 and $39.99.
Shopping Online: Etsy is the place for one of a kind artwork, no matter what style or taste you are shopping for. We love this string artist, . Eleven Owls Studio, who will personalize a sign with mom’s favorite saying, song lyric or special message from you. Pricing begins at $44 for one word sayings and increases and additional dollar for every additional word. Available via ETSY.com Eleven Owls Studio shop page.