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If you’re taking Mom out to brunch this Sunday, don’t miss these Mother’s Day brunch spots in NYC. And don’t forget: it’s always nice to bring a bouquet Mother’s Day flowers to go with her eggs benedict!
Clinton Street Baking Company, Lower East Side
Signature blueberry pancakes and buttermilk biscuit sandwiches with tomato jam make this a classic Mother’s Day brunch destination. It’s cosy and delicious. If mom’s got a sweet tooth, don’t worry – it’s a bakery! There are pies, cakes, and pastries to take home, too.
Yerba Buena, East Village
Mother’s Day brunch at Yerba Buena is perfect for those moms that love Latin food. Bottomless cocktails and brunch with a Latin twist, it’s a lovely place to take Mom when she’s looking for chorizo and churros con chocolate.
Cookshop, Chelsea
A sustainable-ingredients restaurant that sources from independent farmers will warm the hearts of slow-food loveing moms. And prepare to be surprised: the menu changes daily! And for dessert? Homemade ice cream. A perfect Mother’s Day brunch spot. [Read more →]
Sometimes the best Mother’s Day gifts are homemade! Here, we’ve got 3 great homemade Mother’s Day gift ideas for those that want to add a little home-iness to their presents:
Flower Cones for Mother’s Day Bouquets
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These cones make it easy to hang a bouquet of flowers on mom’s door in the morning, and it’s a beautiful way to present her with a Mother’s Day gift. To make them, cut some medium-weight paper or cardstock into a perfect square (7×7 inches for small bouquets, and 9×9 for larger bouquets). Decorate 2 edges with decorative scissors or markers, and roll into a cone with decorated sides making the cone face. Secure the outer flap of the cone with craft glue. Punch 6-8 holes in the top of the cone, beginning at top front center, 1 inch apart. Threat a long ribbon through the holes and tie a bow at the front, leaving a long loop in the back to hang your homemade Mothers Day flower cone.
Mother’s Day occurs in the month of May, which is the perfect time of year for blooming flowers. With spring having just sprung, the ideal Mother’s Day flower arrangement for mom is a beautiful spring bouquet! Here are our top picks for Mother’s Day flowers that mom will truly love:
Tulips: The Best Mother’s Day Flowers for Spring
Our first flower pick for mom is the elegant French Tulip. This classic flower comes in all shades, but our top pick is pink. A tasteful tulip fits beautifully in a compact or airy Mother’s Day flower arrangement and compliments all types of flowers. If your Mom loves French Tulips, take a look at the “Floral Explosion” arrangement in our Mother’s Day collection, which includes hydrangea, roses, orchids, and lilac.
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As Mother’s Day quickly approaches, all too often one gets stuck on ideas for what to get that special Mom that has done so much for us, or what gift to give the loving Wife who wears so many hats. Many will opt to take on the crowds at their favorite restaurant to take their Mom or Wife to brunch or dinner. Instead of a Mother’s Day gift idea that leaves you feeling rushed and missing the enjoyment of the day, plan for an at-home meal. Adding flowers or flowering plants to the occasion can offer a guaranteed to please solution for Mother’s day gift ideas that let a Mom kick back and relax.
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