Support Local and Celebrate All the Women in Your Life This Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day – a day that’s not just for mothers (although we love you dearly). It’s also about celebrating any woman in your life who fills that nurturing role for you. Now more than ever – show her that you are thinking about her and sending love. As we are all practicing social distancing, most of us are unable to visit loved ones in person, and that is a challenge. However, there are many ways to let them know we are thinking about them! The power of video calls and handmade cards and signs is strong during shelter in place orders! We are also promoting our local businesses and helping them continue during these hard times. Here are some ways that you can support local AND show some Mother’s Day love! 

Shop Local this Mother’s Day!

• For a comprehensive list of Downtown Cranford, NJ retailers and Mother’s Day specials head to this link: Get Mom the Best Cranford Has to Offer

• For a comprehensive list of Downtown Westfield, NJ retailers and Mother’s Day specials: Head to the Downtown Westfield NJ Facebook page. Each day multiple posts focus on a specific business and what they are currently offering! 

• Marketspace Vendor Events – one of our favorite small businesses that brings like-minded artisans together all in one marketplace is now offering you these perfect handmade local gifts virtually – head to Locally Made Mother’s Day Gifts Available for Curbside or Delivery

Indulge Now or Save for Later! 

You know she loves that favorite dish at her local spot, or the best massage at her spa. You can spoil her now with a restaurant delivery or give the luxury of a gift card to use later! Either way you are supporting local! 

• To check the status of a business in Cranford head to  Cranford Businesses Open for Curbside/Delivery
• Again, head to Downtown Westfield NJ  page for information on what businesses are open and available for curbside/delivery 

Support Your Local Florist!  

Most towns still have their local florist operating on curbside pickup/delivery. Fill her house with flowers this Mother’s Day! Make sure to call your florist to check hours! 

Let Them Eat Cake on Mother’s Day! 

Diets are a thing of the past! She wants that dessert this year! Our local bakeries are going above and beyond to create the perfect pastries, cakes, and sweet delicacies to keep her happy all day long! Make sure you shop local and stock up on treats for the whole week! 

Everyone Can Take Part in the Party! 

Some local businesses are rolling out the red carpet for that special lady this year – to make sure she stays entertained! Here are some unique offerings in our area…

Host a Tea Party in Her Honor…with the Bubbly: Mulberry House Restaurant, Nos Vino, and Patricia and Paul have partnered up to offer the “Bubbly Brunch Kit”! The woman in your life may have just added “homeschool teacher” to her job title. These days are SUPER long and, let’s face it, we all need to unwind! She NEEDS this! 

There are two ways to brighten her day this Sunday: the Bubbly Brunch Kit ($71.50) and the TeaTime Brunch Kit ($61.50). Call 908.232.3866 to place orders by Thursday 3pm for Sunday delivery!

What’s in the Bubbly bag?
LeContesse Prosecco from Nos Vino
Hibi-Hibi Root Crafted Cocktail mixer
Blueberry Lemon Thyme jam
6 assorted scones from Mulberry House
Keepsake gift

What’s in the TeaTime bag?
Harney & Sons tea tin
Local honey
Blueberry Lemon Thyme jam
6 assorted scones from Mulberry House
Keepsake gift

**Patricia and Paul in Westfield, NJ will also have these “Mother’s Day Brunch Bags” ready for pick-up or home delivery on Sunday between 10am-12pm. You must be over 21 to order and be home at time of delivery. 

Send Her to Cooking School:

• Little Fox Kitchen is now offering Virtual Cooking Classes! For Mother’s Day they are offering an English High Tea Scones class!  Register Here for Sunday, May 10 from 2:00-3:30pm. They will start off with a hands-on baking lesson -making rich, buttery and flaky scones. You will pop them into the oven, and while still warm slather with mascarpone cream and dollops of jam and preserves. Yum! 

Perhaps a class on Mother’s Day doesn’t work with her schedule – no problem! From Korean Short Ribs to Parent & Child Pasta Making – they have a full list of virtual cooking classes for the coming months! Full List of Virtual Cooking Classes head here! 

Make Mother’s Day art together!

• Fire Me Up!has a ton of DIY project for Mother’s Day. They are offering the cutest kits for your little ones to make mom a treasured homemade gift! From coffee mugs to dessert plates with inspirational messages – you can find the complete link here: Mother’s Day Ideas

Give the Gift of the Italian Language!

• Get her hooked on a new language! Everyone wants to learn a few phrases in Italian! Start her off with a few classes at Cíao Amící. One virtual class for 45 minutes and $15 is a click away at Italian Lesson !

Spread the Love!

Celebrating Mother’s Day this year will certainly be different, but Social Distancing is NO reason to be a slacker! Be sure to make the extra effort to make that special lady in your life feel the love. Now, more than ever, she deserves it!