Mother's Day Gifts That Support Small Business or Give Back
It’s a strange time and most of us are at home, but it’s still important to make the moms in our lives feel special on Mother’s Day. While we get our fair share of Amazon deliveries on our doorstep, we’ve also been trying to support small businesses as much as possible and make donations to non-profits when we can. I’ve rounded up some Mother’s Day gift ideas that are in line with those ideas, so you can give a gift while also giving back or supporting a local business.
Keith Kreeger Gramercy Vase in Pink and Gold
If you’ve got a mom who loves fresh flowers in beautiful vases, this makes a perfect gift. The vases are handcrafted in Austin out of porcelain by talented potter, Keith Kreeger.
Kendra Scott Everlyne Bracelet
This delicate bracelet makes a great gift for a friend or from daughter to mother. Plus, 50% of proceeds from these bracelets directly support the Feeding America® network of food banks.
Austin Food & Wine Alliance Online Bake Sale
Some of Austin’s top pastry chefs and bakers are creating boxes full of treats to be delivered on May 9. Each box includes a $10 delivery fee to help support restaurants affected by the pandemic and a $5 donation to AFWA to support the Central Texas community through its culinary innovation grants and educational programs. A number of local restaurants and bakeries are also offering special menu items for Mother’s Day.
These adorable mama themed shirts are from The Mercantile at Mill + Grain in Buda, TX. The shop has the cutest home goods, gifts, and apparel.
Maggie Louise Confections makes the most beautiful chocolates and this gift box of hand-painted chocolates celebrating mom is no exception.
These caps are made by Austin shop Frankie Jean. The garment washed cotton cap features “mama” in cursive and come in a variety of colors.
Nail salons like Lacquer in Austin are making DIY nails at home easy with these kits. Each kit can be delivered and includes instructions along with everything you need for a mani, pedi or gel removal.
Eventually we will go places again and see people and want to get dressed up and wear a cute purse. What’s great about this bag is that it’s also functional if you are just going for a walk around the neighborhood and want to keep a few essential items with you. The bag can actually be worn three ways: on the shoulder, as a crossbody or across your chest. With every bag purchased, Kelly Wynne donates to The Refuge for DMST™ through the financial sponsorship of a domestic minor sex trafficking survivor at The Refuge Ranch.
These tie dye rainbow shirts are from The Shop Forward which raises money for various charities by selling items associated with a cause. Each Espwa® item currently supports expectant moms in rural Haiti through Project Medishare maternity centers