Whether you are together 24/7 lately or apart this Mother’s Day, we bet your mom deserves some spoiling. Here are 20 gifts—including unique virtual gifts—from local stores that show her some love, and are all available online, for delivery or safe pick-up. As a bonus, they support our local businesses during the Covid-19 stay-at-home order, too.
Asrai Garden Wicker Park & West Loop
Asrai Silk Scarf No.1, $90
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Printed with one of Asrai’s bestselling bouquets, this silk scarf features ranunculas, butterfly ranunculas, jasmine vine, hellebores, astrantia, spray roses, decorative kale flower and the sweetest taxidermy bird.
Stumble & Relish Evanston
The Perfect Mother’s Day Card
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Stumble & Relish has funny and unique cards that will fit any mother’s personality perfectly.
Cocktail Courier Wicker Park
Cocktail Kit, starts at $32
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For the mom that likes to shake things up, send a local Cocktail Courier kit so she can celebrate the holiday accordingly.
Scratch Goods West Loop
Self Care Kit, $35
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No one can say no to a little pampering nowadays, and woman-owned Scratch Goods makes products that are good enough to eat (seriously, it’s all food grade!).
The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart & Lincoln Square
Virtual Cooking Class, starts at $11
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If your mom loves to cook, sign her up for a virtual cooking class, where she can cook along with a Chef in her very own kitchen (and everyone can enjoy the results!).
Maze Home Winnetka
Gift Box, varies
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Maze offers an assortment of unique items your mom will love. Plus, they are available by phone to customize a gift box that is as special as she is.
Fleur Logan Square
Hand Tied Bouquet, starts at $35
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Mom will really feel the love with a hand-tied bouquet from Logan Square’s Fleur. You can also pick up a candle or chocolates to round out the gift.
Nomad River North
Master Chef Mama Gift Set, $275
This gift box includes everything mom could want and more: a marble paddle cheese board, heirloom white linen napkins, a cook-book, bowl and tumbler and the cutest honey dipper and spoon.
The Winterberry Company Barrington
Mother’s Day Gift Boxes Varies, starting at $35
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Does your mom love to garden? Or is she more of a pampering type? The Barrington favorite is offering unique gift sets that are sure to be a hit, no matter what your mom loves.
Goat To Go West Loop
Weekend Meal Kit, starts at $70 per person
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Give mom a break from cooking with a weekend full of meals from Stephanie Izard, which includes brunch, lunch and dinner options.
Saville Flowers Evanston
Celfie Vase, starts at $65
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How adorable is this vase from Saville Flowers? Not only will mom enjoy the beautiful blooms, she can reuse the unique vase.
Wildwood Photography Roscoe Village
Mother’s Day Photography Gift Box, starts at $250
Mom will love this gift box, as it comes with a promise for a future photo shoot with Wildwood Studio in Roscoe Village.
Hubba-Hubba Wilmette
Virtual Styling Session and Gift Card, varies
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If your mom love to shop, gift her a virtual styling appointment and gift card to Hubba-Hubba in Evanston. Plus, 20% of all gift card sales are going to the YWCA of Evanston/North Shore right now.
Two Penny Blue Lakeview
Sloane Bracelet, $90
Give mom the bracelet that goes with everything, from this local shop that gives back.
Kitchfix West Town
Mother’s Day Bundle, $75
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Have everything you need for breakfast in bed delivered with Kitchfix’s Mother’s Day Bundle.
Chalet Nursery Wilmette
Orchids, virtual planting session or flowers to plant together, varies
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If you have some gardening to do, have mom’s favorite flowers and vegetables delivered from Chalet Nursery and make it a family event.
Humboldt House Humboldt Park
Terrazzo Banjo Plant Pot, $129
We love these modern terrazzo pots from Humboldt House (and for bonus points, pick up a plant from a local garden center!).
Egea Spa Evanston
Gift card for a future spa day
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Homeschooling, work from home, cooking 24/7, endless piles of laundry—trust us, mom is going to want to be pampered once we can safely visit our beloved spa. Plus, all gift cards are 10% off through May 10th, and they are offering delivery with a complimentary gift and curbside pick up.
Winifred Grace Andersonville
Rectangle Locket, $81
You can’t go wrong with a necklace, and this modern locket holds one photo that mom can cherish.
The Book Stall Winnetka
Order a new release, or purchase a gift card for future use
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For the book lover, order a bestseller or new arrival from Winnetka’s The Book Stall.
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe Northbrook
Wine and bubbly, varies
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Treat mom to a special bottle of her favorite type of wine, or celebrate the day with a fantastic bottle of bubbly.
Looking for more ways to help small businesses? Here are some ideas:
- City of Chicago Small Business Advocacy Resources
- Purchase gift cards for future use
- ChiBizHub, an initiative of World Business Chicago, is supporting small during this time
- Share your love on social
- How to help hospitality workers during the shut down
- Buy direct (say no to Amazon!)
- Skip the discounts and free shipping offers—small businesses need to cover their expenses to get by right now
More from Better:
- 7 Items That Will Keep You Polished But Cozy During Quarantine
- Panic Baking? Delicious Recipes to Keep Your Hands (And Mind) Busy
- Families Are Spending 24 Hours a Day Together During COVID-19—Here’s How It’s Impacting Them
Macaire Douglas lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and two sons. She proudly supports Save Abandoned Babies Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns nationwide. Since its inception in 2000, more than 3,600 newborns have been safely surrendered and adopted into loving homes.
