The Edina Patch Mother’s Day Gift Guide

You’ve heard the story—probably more than once—about the hours of agony it took to bring you into this world. And then there were, of course, the years of raising you. So this Mother’s Day, do your part to repay your mother’s labors and show her just how much you appreciate her. 

For the Fashionista

If your mother is as stylish today as she ever was, you can help her accessorize her look with the chic offerings at il Vostro Boutique. Katie Egan, the shop’s owner, said these items make great gifts because they are “fun, colorful spring accessories that you don't have to worry too much about sizing.”

• Matta Scarf 

Price: $148.00
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Silky soft and made from the finest materials, a scarf from New York company Matta is a fashion forward accessory to dress up any spring outfit.

• Matta Clutch

Price: $32.00
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A more budget conscious and still highly fashionable choice from Matta is the useful and playfully designed clutch. Make it even more special by leaving your mom a note inside the clutch for her to find the first time she opens it. 

• Delux Hat

Price: $36.00
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A great hat works wonders on any outfit—and offers shade from the sun. Let Mom show off her style in any weather with a hat from Toronto-based Delux.

For the Sentimental Type 

• Rustic River Designs Charm Necklace 

Price: $5.00–$18.99 per piece
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It may be the thought that counts, but the thought alone doesn’t cut it. Play to Mom’s sentimental side by designing a charm necklace especially for her. A variety of handmade mix-and-match picture and word charms from Minnesota-based Rustic River Designs are available at Live, Laugh, Love. Get creative and design a necklace that matches your mother.

For the Earth Mother 

• Light the Way Candle

Price: $12.00
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Help your mother help Mother Earth with this limited edition candle from Aveda. Proceeds go to support Global Greengrants Fund’s clean water projects. Available at the Aveda Environmental Lifestyle Store at Southdale (and other Aveda locations), the candle is made from 100% naturally derived soy wax and is housed in glass from a repurposed wine bottle. The candle was released for Earth Month and locations are selling out, so get it before it’s gone.

• Aveda Comforting Tea

Price: $15 for 20 Tea Bags or $26 for 4.9 ounces
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Give your mother Aveda’s signature tasty, soothing tea this Mother’s Day and encourage her to sit back and relax. The caffeine free tea is 100 percent certified organic. 

For the Sweet Tooth

• Mother’s Day Cupcakes 

Price: $4.00 each
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Mix and match these delectable and (almost) too cute to eat cupcakes from Sweet Retreat. Order as many as you want. The cupcakes will come in a box with a bow, serving as a perfect complement to a Mother’s Day brunch or dinner.

For the Mom to Be 

• Belli Pregnancy Pampering Collection

Price: $22.00
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If anyone deserves a little pampering this Mother’s Day, it’s the mom with a baby on the way. Hot Mama offers this Pregnancy Pampering Collection that features body wash, body lotion, belly oil for stretch mark protection and body exfoliator. With an eye on healthy and safe pregnancies, Belli’s products are free of artificial dyes and parabens.

• Pre-Natal Massage

Price: $45.00 for 30 minutes/$80.00 for 60 minutes
Location: Zen Experience-Massage & Wellness
When it comes to pampering and relaxation, there’s nothing like a massage. A pre-natal massage makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a mom-to-be dealing with a changing body, pregnancy pains and sore muscles. Zen Experience-Massage & Wellness Center is conveniently located in Southdale Center near . 

For the Traditionalist 

• Orchid Plant 

Price: $12.00–$75.00
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Flowers are always a safe bet at Mother’s Day. This year, consider giving Mom a floral gift that won’t wilt within hours of the holiday. Garden Gate Flowers has an orchid plant for every budget, and all are beautiful. If you want to throw in a little botanical magic with your Mother’s Day gift, some orchids at Garden Gate are sold inside a decorative pot with an air plant that doesn’t need dirt–you mist it and it grows in the air. 

For the Mother who has Everything 

Remember those IOUs you used to give your mom when you were a kid? They were good for back rubs, household chores, movie nights in. They’re just as meaningful—if not moreso—now than they were then. Consider giving your mother the gift of relaxation and bonding time this year. She deserves it.