Mother’s Day is coming up soon, May 9. And, while these unusual times continue to change our traditional plans to celebrate with mom, that doesn’t mean you have to forget about the holiday entirely. In fact, plenty of simple gestures and small gifts exist that you can send to your mother or the motherly person in your life to show your love and appreciation for her in a safe and socially distant way.

Here are a few gift ideas to consider gifting to the special caregiver in your life on Mother’s Day:

Bouquet of flowers from Bool’s

It is lovely to receive flowers at any time during the year, but especially now for Mother’s Day. Instantly brighten your mom’s home with a fresh and vibrant bouquet from a local reliable institution,

Bool’s Flower Shop. This local floral shop is providing contactless deliveries and curbside pickups. Call them to place an order. Call 607-272-8410.

 

 

 

 

Takeout or gift cards from your mom’s favorite downtown restaurants

Whether or not the mom in your life likes to cook, it is sometimes fun to change it up with some take-out from her favorite local restaurant! You can find a listing of many takeout and delivery options available at downtownithaca.com. Gift cards for dining are also a nice gift, too, since they can be used at a later time.

Self-care products and treatments

Perhaps your mom could use some self-care during this time in physical isolation? It is easy to help her feel good about herself with the help of trusted downtown favorites like The Bloomwell, Adrina Dietra, Home Green Home, Alta Spa, Bramble, and Cayuga Nail Spa offer some fantastic skincare and other beauty products that will make your mother feel fabulous. Shopping online for your convenience is offered at all these establishments and most have special collections perfect for Mother’s Day available!

 

 

 

 

Handcrafted Apparel or Wearable Art

Your mom will love receiving one-of-kind gifts such as stylish handcrafted jewelry, pottery, ceramics, stylish silk scarves, handbags, and more from 15 STEPS, Handwork, Ithacamade, Sunny Days, One World Market, and American Crafts by Robbie Dein. Shop these stores online and to shop at Ithacamade, email ithacamade@gmail.com for personal virtual shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treat her to her favorite beverages

Does your mom enjoy sipping on glasses of wine, ciders, or craft brews? Or, if she doesn’t drink alcohol, how about fresh cups of coffee? Well, then, we have a couple of perfect gift ideas for her

available at Cellar d’Or, Lucky Hare Brewing Company, Press Cafe, and Alley Cat Cafe.
Cellar d’Or offers truly artisanal wines & ciders, from off-the-beaten-path regions and producers that you will never see in other large, nationally advertised monthly clubs. Each selection comes with a well-written, extremely educational write-up on the wine or cider. Any wine or cider in the club is one that they will drink themselves and are proud to have in its shop.
Lucky Hare Brewing Company sells a grand selection of locally crafted brews. Mom can try their gold-winning Falcon Punch or their award-winning London Gentleman / ESB. Additional brews options are available at www.luckyharebrewing.com/beers. They will deliver them to homes in the Ithaca, Watkins Glen, and Corning areas. To have your order delivered, simply call (610) 613-8424 or email Ian@luckyhairbrewing.com.
Press Cafe is selling a variety of Luminous coffee beans and offering delivery and Alley Cat Cafe is selling e-gift cards and providing pick-up service.

 

 

 

Gift Card to Her Favorite Boutique

Help your mom dress in eye-catching wears for her next Zoom or Facetime chat by purchasing gift cards to Breathe and Petrune. At these shops, mom is sure to find stunning classic and modern outfits that will make her the most fashionable among her family and friends. And each of these locations is able to offer personal virtual shopping opportunities. Call or email them to set up a time to see what they offer if you would like to personally pick something out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie Night with Mom (or the whole family)
We all know how much fun it is to grab the fam and head to the movies. Well, Cinemapolis brings its indie films direct to your home. You (or your mom) can pick from a selection of the latest films available for streaming. You can find the film selection at cinemapolis.org. Don’t see any movies on the list that will strike your mom’s fancy? Then, buy her a Cinemapolis membership that she can use to choose a movie when the theater reopens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cards and Candy
If you prefer to go a more traditional route, a sentimental or funny greeting card and chocolates is the perfect way to go. You can find an incredible selection of greeting cards

at Mockingbird Paperie and 15 STEPS sells tasty, gourmet chocolates. Find a complete list of gift shops in Downtown Ithaca, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Downtown Ithaca Gift Card
Can’t decide what gift to get mom? The Downtown Ithaca Gift Card is a great choice for those who are hard to shop for. This gift card is redeemable at more than 100 downtown shops and

restaurants. You can purchase a gift card from $11 – $500 so it’s an affordable gift for any budget! Shop for downtown’s gift card at downtowntownithaca.com.

For additional shopping opportunities, visit our shopping directory.