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With Easter behind us, it’s now time to focus our attention on another upcoming special day that we must celebrate while respecting physical distancing guidelines. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2020 and this year, more than ever, we need to recognize all of the hardworking moms out there during this difficult and challenging time of uncertainty.
To all the moms working the frontlines as an essential service provider, to the moms laid off who are struggling to make ends meet, to the nervous expecting moms, the moms juggling working from home while looking after children (and add homeschooling to that list too!) We see all of you. We recognize you. We salute you. We appreciate you.
If you have an important lady in your life, do something special for her on Mother’s Day. It doesn’t have to be a gift, because we all know our words and gestures go a longer way. Pick up the phone, schedule a virtual date, make her a home cooked meal or bake her a treat, stand on her front lawn with a handmade poster, text her a video message she can play again and again…there are countless ways to recognize your mom this Mother’s Day even though you can’t be with her. (Spouses, take note of these ideas too to help your kids). If you are able to give the special lady in your life a present, may we suggest supporting one of the awesome local businesses that are offering curbside pick-up and/or delivery for their amazing goods.
For the Treat Yo’ Self Mom
Grand Wellness | 202 Grand River Ave. | 519-759-1311
Treat your mom to a gift card to use later at Grand Wellness. They are currently offering a $100 bundle that includes the salt cave, healing soak, infrared sauna, and salt block detox, as well as BOGO half off Minipaks.
Serenity Candles | 44 Holme St. | 519-209-7984
Call, text or e-mail lynda@serenitycountrycandles.ca to get your favourite teas, coffees, soaps and candles to go. Lynda will shop for you and you can choose from contact-less pick-up or delivery.
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Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps | 10 King George Rd. | 304-5414
Shop online and choose from a variety of bath bombs, lip butters, shower steamers, soaps, wax melts, hand sanitizers, hair care products, and so much more. Local delivery is free when you spend over $40, or select pick-up at the store (no minimum spend required).
Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps website
Bathtub Bakery | 35 King St.| 519-757-5659
Bathtub Bakery specializes in – you got it – bath products that look and smell like baked goods! Made fresh daily, just like a real bakery, their products include: soaps that look like popsicles, donut-shaped (and decorated!) bath bombs, shower cupcakes, and candles that look like sundaes topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. The store is closed, but you can shop online until your heart’s content and get free delivery within Brantford, plus use the coupon code SHOPSMALLBIZ to save an additional 15% off your order.
For the Stylish Mom
Nina-Brie | 358 King George Rd. | 519-757-6685
Providing Brantford women with style, confidence and comfort for the last 27 years, Nina-Brie has adapted to the challenging circumstances of COVID-19 by providing online shopping with delivery and pick-up options, personal shopping (they customize a package for you in your size, deliver it, you try the clothes on and keep what you want and return what you don’t want) and scheduled FaceTime appointments where the store owner can show you around the shop and let you select what items you want to purchase or have to delivered to try on. Carrying high-end brands such as: Michael Kors, Guess, Joseph Ribkoff, and lots more, Nina-Brie is a go-to shop for your stylish mom this Mother’s day.
ALT Boutique | 130 Dalhousie St. | 226-934-4645
This high-end boutique clothing store in downtown Brantford carries jeans, rompers, dresses, accessories, scarves, shirts, skirts, and more. Each clothing piece is comfortable, made from high-quality fabrics and is completely versatile so you can either dress it up or go for that more casual look. Many of the pieces found in this shop are made in Canada. Shop Alt Boutique online 24/7 from the comfort of your own home and get free delivery in Brantford. Also use coupon code SHOPSMALLBIZ to save 25% off your entire purchase. Your trendy mom will love whatever you choose, and if you’re having a hard time deciding give her the gift of shopping with a gift card to ALT Boutique!
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Bird & Bee Vintage | 31 Mechanic St., Paris | 226-225-7632
Shop this local general store for the vintage-loving mama. Their new online shop is full of antiques, enamel pins, jewelry, personal care items, and stationary. They’re offering free local delivery to Brantford and Paris right now, as well as free shipping on all greeting cards.
For the Crafty Mom
Brantford Finders Keepers | 198 King George Rd. | 519-304-2659
Is your mom creative? Brantford Finders Keepers has a ton of inspiration in-store and online for easy DIY projects that can be done around the house. Their fusion mineral paint is awesome for refinishing furniture, and they have several options of takeaway DIY kits to keep mom busy for an afternoon of crafternoon fun. Take and Make kits include everything you need to complete one DIY project, (including stencils, paints, and whatever it is you’re painting – wooden tile boards, display sign, planter, pillow – you name it!)
For the Sweet Mom
Le Chocolat du Savoie | 320 Colborne St. W | 519-751-1119
If your mom has a sweet tooth (and good taste in chocolate) feed her craving of rich premium chocolate. From hand-crafted Belgian chocolates of only the finest ingredients to the delightful fulfilling aromas that linger through the store, Le Chocolat du Savoie offers a wide range of indulgence from the creamy smooth to the rich deepness of milk, white and dark chocolate.From hand-crafted Belgian chocolates of only the finest ingredients to the delightful fulfilling aromas that linger through the store. Le Chocolat du Savoie offers a wide range of indulgence from the creamy smooth to the rich deepness of milk, white and dark chocolate.From hand-crafted Belgian chocolates of only the finest ingredients to the delightful fulfilling aromas that linger through the store. Le Chocolat du Savoie offers a wide range of indulgence from the creamy smooth to the rich deepness of milk, white and dark chocolate.From hand-crafted Belgian chocolates of only the finest ingredients to the delightful fulfilling aromas that linger through the store. Le Chocolat du Savoie offers a wide range of indulgence from the creamy smooth to the rich deepness of milk, white and dark chocolate.
For the Foodie Mom
Does your mom love to go out for her meals and mix it up when she does? There are lots of great restaurants offering curbside pick-up or delivery. You could coordinate in advance to bring your mom’s favourite meal to her and order delivery for her or you pick-up and deliver to her doorstep. If she already has plans on Mother’s Day, get her a gift card that she can spend later at one of the many awesome local restaurants. There’s so many to name, but Mercasa Little Italy Eatery & Catering, Fume Restobar, Hudson Public Kitchen + Tavern, On The Lam, Al Dente, and many others are switching up their menus to keep things fresh and interesting. Visit them online or on social media to choose from the many options available.
For the Craft Beer Lovin’ Mom
Brantford is home to three great local breweries: Bell City Brewing Company, Mash Paddle Brewing Co., and Steel Wheel Brewery. All of these businesses are open for pick-up and take-out or delivery. You can go in to pick what you want, or call in advance to have your order pre-packaged and ready to go.
There are so many other great options to choose from locally, and you know your mom best!
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