Things that won’t be the same this Mother’s Day: brunch at some fancy pants restaurant with special (free!) drinks for all the mothers and food for days, moms leaving their kiddos in the care of the men for an afternoon of pampering at a decadent spa, family outings to the beach, the mountains or the mall.
Things that WILL be the same this Mother’s Day: the homemade cards and sticky kisses after a mostly successful breakfast in bed, the extra hugs, the fistfuls of flowers picked from the front yard, the kids trying so so hard not to fight for one day only and most of all, the sincere gratitude for all moms do and are for their families.
You can still celebrate your mom and YOU this year in big ways and small. Here are some ideas for how to make this, improbable as it seems, the best mother’s day ever:
A match made in local mom favorite heaven. Party planning genius Le Petite Prive collabs with Goodie Box Bakeshop to bring moms this Mother's Day Gift Set which pairs spring's beautiful buds and a just as pretty sweet treat, local delivery included. Choose either a stunning bouquet with cupcakes $115, or a larger bouquet with a mini cake for the family to share $150, email party@lepetiteprive.com to order.
Brownstone Pancake Factory's "Brunch in a Box" promises a morning of eats that you DON'T have to prepare and at least an hour of fun for the kiddos (read: sleeping in for you). (Order by email brownstonebrunchbox@gmail.com for curbside pickup at one of their Bergen locations)
It's been a tough month and you definitely deserve something sparkly. Obviously Katie Diamond has your back. The local style-celeb's shop is as stocked as ever with all the pretty things. (shop via her Instagram here)
Snacking all day sound good? Same. Feast on these fruit and snack platters by Platedbyd, available for pickup or delivery in Bergen County. (Mother's Day plates starting at $60, order by clicking here)
Thank you Hudson Cakery for creating this adorable DIY for the kiddos. We're not sure if any will make it into mom's mouth but we're positive it will buy a morning of busy little hands working. ($30 Mother's Day DIY Cookie Gift Set, order here)
Channeling all the good vibes we can get with this Mother's Day Gift Set from Market House in Westwood. (Order via email at markethouseshoplocal@gmail.com or call 201-666-0234)
Welcome to quarantine, where the days are long and your hair is longer. Get ready for the clean up and glam up rush when Supreen Lash and Wax Studio opens it's doors again by scoring one of their 20% off Gift Certificates- and stock up on more for your friends. (Use code MOM20 at checkout for 20% off for Mother's Day by clicking here)
Repeat after us: "We will never wear jeans again, We will never wear jeans again". COVD casual done right by The Gem, Coltsneck NJ, perfect for a perfectly laid back Mother's Day. (Loungewear by Projct Social T, $78 top and $78 bottom, available to order via their Instagram dm)
Broadway may be dark, but NYC bagels and schmears will still happen. Have a Russ & Daughters breakfast delivered to your favorite Grandma and yourself this Mother's Day, then watch the Sondheim tribute on Youtube, thanks us later. (New York Brunch available on Goldbelly, $169)
