Mother’s Day is Sun., May 8, and no matter who “Mom” is to you — whether they gave birth to you, raised you, or adopted you as their own — they all deserve a little extra love.
In order to get the gift ideas going, we asked you what makes a great gift or experience for moms in Boston. Our guide with 13 local Mother’s Day gift ideas showcases your suggestions + where you can find them around Beantown. ❤️
Kick back and relax, we’ve got Mom covered
Okay, maybe you just want to lounge around at home with Mom. Spice up their space with a rug or pillow from Neatly Nested, or a candle from Triple Decker Candle Co.
We’re taking you out, Mom
Don’t want to sit at home with Mom? Take them out to see a concert at Roadrunner or TD Garden (psst — The Who is performing Wed., May 18) or take them on a Beacon Hill shopping spree to Follain and Sara Campbell. And for the mom who loves to wine + dine out on the town, plan to end your day out with a nice meal at Toscano.
Don’t break a sweat — save that for Mom
Know a mom who loves their daily workout? Whether the activity of choice is hitting the gym, taking a walk, or showing off their dance moves at a Seaport Sweat Zumba class, give them the gift of recovery with an infrared sauna session from SweatHouz or a deep tissue massage from Be Well Boston.
“You don’t have to get me anything this year.”
If the mother figure in your life has never been one for extravagant gifts or celebrations, show them you’re thinking about them by picking up a bouquet of their favorite flowers at Robin’s Flower Shop. A card from Tiny Turns Paperie would be a great opportunity to express how you feel about their impact in your life. Sometimes a thoughtful word (or newsletter) can be the greatest gift to someone, in our humble opinion.
Mom reps Boston best
Know a mom who represents Boston unlike any other? Give them the ultimate gift of hometown pride with a branded shirt or hat from the 6AM Shop so they can strut their stuff around town repping their city. How does Mom take their coffee or tea in the morning? Maybe black, maybe with a dash of cream, but definitely in a Boston branded ceramic mug.
If Mom’s imaginary best friend is Joanna Gaines
Gift Mom a sparkling clean house by booking a local, professional cleaning service (with great reviews) on Thumbtack. And for the mom whose garden is their pride and joy, have flowering trees, shrubs + hydrangeas delivered right to their door. Or if Mom just wants to pretend HGTV came to visit, book a getaway in a beautiful vacation house — bonus points if it’s to come visit you right here in Boston. We have all the heart eyes for this home.
