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From local treasures to one-of-a-kind experiences, we have something perfect for all the mothers in your life
Sunday, May 13th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time to pause and give thanks to all the wonderful women in your life who are mothers. We’ve created a list of fabulous gifts to help you show your appreciation for all that she’s done.
Here are 14 gifts she’ll absolutely adore this Mother’s Day…
Feel good about shopping this May when you buy from one of these eight locally based small businesses. They will be donating part of the proceeds from the first half of the month to BC Women’s Hospital. Moms will love the sweet peach and zingy ginger fragrance of these Sweet Georgia 100 percent soy wax candles from Canvas. $15.95
Give her a taste of the finer things in life on Mother’s Day by dropping by Granville Island Market. Grab some gourmet groceries then drop by Our Little Flower Company (OLFCO) for a fresh bouquet. Your mom will love the modern romantic aesthetic of these blooms. From $40
If your mom is a voracious reader, visit the Mother’s Day shops at Amazon and Chapters to pick out her next great read. Whether she loves collecting cookbooks or reading mysteries, you’ll find the right gift for her at these curated shops. Various prices
This skin-toning moisturizer from Saje makes an ideal gift for the radiant mom in your life. Featuring rose otto, lavender and blue chamomile extracts to balance and hydrate, this moisturizer is an everyday luxurious floral treat for skin. 34.95
Give her the gift of self-care with this Mother’s Day Meditation Kit. This package includes a meditation cushion, a cotton yoga blanket and a lavender-scented eye pillow to give her everything she needs to cultivate her own meditation practice. $143.75
For a gift she will enjoy all year long, a subscription to our Simply Beautiful box includes four seasonal boxes curated by the editors of BCLiving. Each box has six to eight premium products from the best in beauty, style and home decor, specifically chosen to bring more beauty to everyday life. Nothing is more exciting than unboxing a brand new subscription box packed with goodies. We know your mom is going to love this. $339 for all 4 seasonal boxes
Make Mother’s Day sparkle with a keepsake from Atkinson’s. These three petite bud vases feature a Lismore design based on the pattern from the windows in Lismore Castle in Ireland. Mom will think of you every time she pops pretty blooms into this timeless gift. $95
Pamper the queen in your life with this gorgeous Breakfast Queen Tea tin from TWG Tea. This green tea blend blossoms with notes of soft rose and bursts with sweet citrus flavour. The regal turquoise tin embossed with gold accents makes a charming addition to her morning routine. $48
This gift set from clean beauty brand Biossance offers skin solutions for all the moms out there. Tucked inside a natural jute travel bag are three of their most-loved products. Vegan beauty products free of parabens, synthetics and sulphates are a great choice for those who love natural and ethical beauty. These products will brighten dull skin, reduce the look of lines and wrinkles and provide mineral-rich hydration. $90
Book an appointment for two at this hip Kitsilano nail bar and spend some quality time with Mom as you enjoy a mani/pedi. Joyride uses their own brand of Vancouver-made natural skincare products and offers more than 350 polish colours—and they also serve up cappuccinos and lattes while your nails dry. Get a simple Joyride manicure or go full-out glam with the Rihanna. From $36
Your mom will feel proud to help those in need when you make a donation in her name to the Cause We Care Foundation. The charity holds an annual Mother’s Day hamper drive that supports single mothers and their children. Whether it’s providing household basics, after-school programs or employment training for women, your donation allows families to better their circumstances and have a happier Mother’s Day. Donations from $25
Bring Mom to this farm-to-table restaurant for a three-course special brunch on May 13th. The delicious menu starts off with a Mamma’s Mimosa and banana bread with maple butter. Choose from a savoury selection of eggs Benedict or vegetarian hash and finish on a high note with French toast for dessert with mascarpone and blueberry bay-leaf jam. And brunch on Mother’s Day includes a surprise present! From $29 per person
Get Mom an indulgent treat she wouldn’t get for herself. This gorgeous cake from Chez Christophe is made with lavender vanilla mousse, blueberry confit, lemon sponge cake, and lavender cookie crumble. You can pre-order your cake and pick it up between Friday, May 11 and Sunday, May 13. Chez Christophe also has three new signature chocolate sculptures available especially for Mother’s Day, including a potted orchid, a perfume bottle and a golden sculpture with hand-etched moons. Chocolate sculpture from $12.95; cake $33.95
There’s no better musical for fun-loving moms than Mamma Mia! Bring her to the Stanley Theatre this summer to relive the greatest ABBA songs through this Broadway classic. Whether this is her first or seventh time seeing Mamma Mia, she’s sure to have a blast. Tickets from $29
Does Mom love the ballet? Grab tickets to the 40th anniversary gala performance of Cinderella by the Goh Ballet on June 1st and 2nd at The Centre. It will feature principal dancers Venus Villa and Rolando Sarabia, courtesy of the Washington Ballet, amongst a cast of almost a hundred talented dance students from Vancouver. $28 to $82 + fees
In addition to signature gift boxes and chocolate sculptures, award-winning Vancouver chocolatier and pastry chef Thomas Haas has created this gorgeous heart-shaped strawberry short cake with Tahitian vanilla cream just in time for Mother’s Day. All 2018 Mother’s Day products will be available at both Thomas Haas cafés in North Vancouver and Kitsilano.
Pamper Mom with premium skin products from Vancouver’s Di Morelli Skin Care. Created by Dr. Morrell more than a decade ago, the products are formulated with active ingredients that effectively treat all skin types. The Vitamin C Serum for Face and Eye is a highly potent and fast-absorbing treatment that will give Mom a brighter, more youthful complexion.?? The oil-free, lightweight moisturizer is formulated with hyaluronic acid, which has the ability to hold 1000 times its weight in water, allowing it to deliver a boost of hydration to relieve even the driest skin.? The Retinol Serum is gentle, yet effective, and works to stimulate collagen to minimize the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sun damage.
