Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we’ve been on the lookout for the perfect gift to show Mom just how much we care! Whether you’re shopping for your mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, or even someone who’s been like a mother to you, we’ve compiled a list of items those special women in your life are sure to love. Best of all, they can all be found right here in Birmingham!

Magic City Cravings

Give Mom a taste of the Magic City with this cookbook detailing over 85 popular recipes from everyone’s favorite chefs and restaurants in Birmingham. Full of beautiful photos and recipes for some of the best entrees, drinks, and desserts the city has ever seen, this book is sure to make any mom’s day bright. Plus, you might just get a home cooked meal out of it!

Find Magic City Cravings at Barnes & Noble or order it online at barnesandnoble.com.

Cat-N-Bird Wine

Head to Chelsea to get Mom a bottle of locally-made wine! Cat-N-Bird’s grapes and juices are imported from all over the world, which means they’re not limited to one variety of wine. Instead, they’re able to offer over a dozen white, red, and dessert wines for you to choose from! Once the wine has come of age in their stainless steel or oak barrels, they fill, cork, and label each bottle by hand as a family business. Want to make Mom’s day even more special? Schedule reservations to take her wine-tasting at this beautiful boutique winery for a day she’ll never forget!

For more information, including hours of operation and directions, visit cat-n-bird.com.

Stack Candle

Add a little luxury to your mom’s life with a Stack candle. Hand poured in Alabama using the finest essential oils, cotton wicks, and a premium soy wax, Stack candles make the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Made with the highest quality ingredients, Stack’s signature fragrances are clean, pure, and refreshing. The company’s motto, “Remember and give thanks,” makes this candle company the perfect choice to remind Mom just how grateful you are for all the ways she’s made life wonderful.

A list of local retailers can be found at stackcandles.com.

Spa Day at Ross Bridge

Treat Mom to a day at The Spa at Ross Bridge. Choose from a vast array of custom treatments, including the Signature Organic Facial, the popular Aromatic Warm Stone Massage, or a luxurious body treatment. Go ahead and book her appointment or purchase a gift card and let Mom choose herself! Either way, we know a relaxing day at the spa is just what Mom wants (and needs!) to feel refreshed and pampered.

For more information about The Spa at Ross Bridge or to book an appointment, visit marriott.com.

Lucy’s Inspired

Lucy’s Inspired, founded in Birmingham, offers jewelry that not only makes a statement, but tells a story. Each unique piece is a reflection of the founder’s love for travel, unique salvage shops, and flea markets, which can easily be seen in the elegant, vintage-style of the jewelry. Gift Mom a piece from the ‘Inspire to Give’ line, which comes with two pieces of jewelry—one for her to wear and one to share! Help Mom feel as beautiful as you see her with these locally-made earrings and necklaces!

Browse the selection and order the perfect gift at lucysinspired.com.

BONUS—Birmingham Restaurant Guide

Not sure where to take Mom to eat on Mother’s Day? We’ve compiled a guide of our favorite restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, plus great brunch and dessert spots, all separated by location. Check out our very own Birmingham Restaurant Guide to find the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family this Mother’s Day, May 13th.

The full Birmingham Restaurant Guide can be downloaded at arcrealtyco.com.

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