No matter who “Mom” is to you — whether they gave birth to you, raised you, or adopted you as their own — they all deserve a little extra love.
In order to get the gift ideas going, we asked you what makes a great gift or experience for moms in the Triangle. Our guide with 15 local Mother’s Day gift ideas showcases your suggestions + where you can find them around the City of Oaks. ❤️
Since the pets can’t spoil Mom
Sometimes the responsibility of being a parent falls to those who are the caretakers of a four-legged friend. Spoil their pet by picking out a new toy or treat at Unleashed. Give Mom a day off from parent duties by getting their pet a day at West St. Dog (or, stick around and grab a drink from the bar with your furry friend). We’ll throw you a bone-us: grab a gift card from Fresh Local Ice Cream where both pet + parent are walking away winners.
We’re taking you out, Mom
Don’t want to sit at home with Mom? Take them out to a show at the NC Symphony to see the Women Rock performance. Spend your evening watching Mamma Mia at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema or take them on a shopping spree at DECO or Curate Raleigh. And for the mom who loves to wine + dine out on the town, plan to end your day out with a nice meal at Rosewater.
If Mom’s sweet + likes them too
Someone as sweet as Mom deserves their dessert done right. The Slice Pie Company serves up delicious baked goods + is currently offering a Mother’s Day-themed sunshine lemon pie with raspberry glaze. If chocolate is their go-to treat, pick up their favorite truffles at Videri Chocolate Factory.
Mom reps Raleigh best
Know a mom who represents the City of Oaks unlike any other? Give them the ultimate gift of hometown pride with a branded shirt or hat from the 6AM Shop so they can strut their stuff around town repping their city. How does Mom take their coffee or tea in the morning? Maybe black, maybe with a dash of cream, but definitely in a Raleigh branded ceramic mug.
If Mom’s imaginary best friend is Joanna Gaines
Gift Mom a sparkling clean house by booking a local, professional cleaning service (with great reviews) on Thumbtack. And for the mom whose garden is their pride and joy, have flowering trees, shrubs + hydrangeas delivered right to their door. Or if Mom just wants to pretend HGTV came to visit, book a getaway in a beautiful vacation house — bonus points if it’s to come visit you right here in Raleigh. We have all the heart eyes for this home.
Did someone say putting green in the backyard? | Photo via Vrbo
