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As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us will be looking for creative ways to express our love and appreciation to all the mothers in our lives. It is also a great opportunity to support local businesses – many of which are owned by entrepreneurial moms! From flowers or sweets to quirky trinkets, the shops we are highlighting will help you make sure this Mother’s Day is special!
SWEETS & TREATS FOR MOM
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Alexandria Cupcake
Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and labeled as Washington, DC metro area’s premier cupcake bakery, Alexandria Cupcake takes pride in making the best tasting cupcakes and using the highest quality ingredients. All cupcakes are baked daily from scratch using only premium ingredients.
Milk Bar
We couldn’t agree more – “Every mom deserves treats.” So treat mom to something extra sweet from Milk Bar. They even pulled together a few of their top selections to help you find that perfect sweet treat – from their specialty Milk Bar Pie to classic cookie favorites.
LoveLe Sweets
With a CakeBox Subscription or a specialty custom design, a gift from LoveLe Sweets is sure to make Mother’s Day extra lovely.
Fran’s Cake and Cookie Supplies
If mom’s been baking up a storm, be sure to check out Fran’s Cake and Cookie Supply. Fran’s has everything you need for baking needs and sweet tooth desires. From supplies to decorations to at-home kits, you might even be inspired to try something new!
FOR ACTIVE & CRAFTY MOMS
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AR Workshop
This year, surprise your mom (or grandma) with something handmade from AR Workshop! Mother’s Day will be here soon, and AR Workshop is offering a few new DIY Mother’s Day gifts with floral & botanical inspiration and a commemorative focus for moms everywhere. Find your nearest workshop location here.
Kiln & Custard
A woman-owned business, Kiln & Custard offers paint your own pottery and wheel classes along with freshly-made frozen custard using clean ingredients. Create your own gift or take a class with mom for a memorable experience.
Pacers Running
If mom’s been extra active, show her some extra love with some new active gear. Even if she’s just getting into running.
Bike Rides
Treat mom to a bike tune-up or new set of wheels and plan a special bike ride. Grab some take out from your favorite local restaurant and ride to a picnic spot or take mom along the Loudoun County LoCo Ale Trail and pick up her favorite brew.
Fit4Mom
FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, their fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit.
FOR FASHIONABLE MOMS
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Bitter Grace Boutique
A woman-owned business, Bitter Grace Boutique offers women’s clothing, jewelry and self-care products. Owner Anne Marie Johnson sources many of her items with sustainability in mind and donates 10% to organizations that help women.
Sweet Elizabeth Jane
This Ellicott City-based boutique shop is also available for online shopping. SEJ offers vintage-inspired and unique apparel, accessories, home goods, and quirky gifts. This shop is especially perfect for moms who love all things Maryland. Check out the collection they have put together for What Mom Wants.
Scout & Molly’s
Scout & Molly’s has the perfect apparel to help mom feel beautiful. Whether she is shopping for a new favorite pair of jeans, or the perfect dress to make a statement, their stylists offer exceptional customer service.
So Bohemian
The epitome of an eclectic shop located in historic Occoquan, So Bohemian offers a bright and vibrant selection of clothing and accessories, sourced from local and international designers.
Mint Condition
Mint Condition is a family-owned and operated women’s designer consignment boutique, located in the heart of charming, Old Town, Alexandria. Owned by two sisters-in-law, the well- curated shop is warm and welcoming!
FLOWERS & PLANTS FOR MOM
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Farida Floral
This woman-owned business, with a mother and daughter duo at the helm, delivers beautiful classic bouquets in several novel formats, including their signature boxes that are reusable. They focus on the sender’s experience, and in helping people choose the perfect arrangement or gift for their loved ones. They’ve even made it easy to select something incredible for Mom with their Mother’s Day Exclusive selection.
Little Leaf Shop
Now offering delivery, the lovely Little Leaf Shop is the perfect place to find a gift for the plant enthusiast. Especially now, plants are a great, everlasting way to brighten someone’s day. Little Leaf Shop offers excellent plant lover gifts, or put together your own little box with selections from any of their plants, plant accessories, and home décor.
Flowers & Plants, etc.
With a variety of different colors, textures, and a range of sophistication, any type of statement you’d like to make is effortless with this McLean shop’s seasonal and everyday offerings. This family-owned business, operating since 1976, has proven experience in providing great service to their customers and community.
Park Florist
Likely one of the most historic flower shops in the DC metro area, Park Florist has been providing committed service since 1935. For Mother’s Day, they have preselected their favorite bouquets for you to choose from. For the mom who especially loves plants and flowers, why not treat her to a flower subscription?
Helen Olivia
Helen Olivia Flowers is a high-end retail florist serving the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Known throughout the region for their stunning floral arrangements, creatively composed in Helen Olivia’s unique signature style. Take a look at what they have to offer specifically for Mother’s Day.
UNIQUE GIFTS MOM WILL ENJOY
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Covet
This local Arlington shop sources many of its items from local Virginia makers. You can find unique mixers, home décor, clothing, accessories, and everything in between. They even offer international shipping in case your mom or loved one is far from home.
Trade Roots
From stationary to soapstone, this shop sources incredible fair trade products from around the world. They continue to offer FaceTime shopping for those who desire a more “tangible” experience.
Urban Dwell
This hot DC boutique offers a hand-picked selection of trendy merchandise to include home décor, women’s accessories, stationery, and kitchen/bath products, for every mother to enjoy!
Urban Farmhouse
This local Arlington favorite has set up a specialty Mother’s Day shop on their online store. We might suggest creating a gift box using their Tait Farm Fruit Spreads or bath fizzies.
Lemoncello Boutique
In addition to every day unique and quirky items at Lemoncello, you’ll find some of the best Mother’s Day trinkets around. From “SuperMom” cards to cozy candles, Mom will think you spent hours looking for the perfect gift. They are even offering free shipping on all orders!
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