Go Ahead, Make Her Day - Gifts for Mom
She'd probably be happy with just a long phone call, but still: Why not go the extra mile for the woman who spent five hours on a My Little Pony-shaped birthday cake and consoled you when Chad (she didn't even like Chad) broke your 17-year-old heart? Here are some thoughtful gifts for Mom.
She Got Served - Gather the kids and surprise Mom and serve her with a beautiful breakfast prepared at home with local products and a pretty setting bouquet.
Nofo at the Pig has created sample menus below to help kick start the "perfect breakfast in bed" gift for Mom. The staff at Nofo will even help you gather your groceries, throw in a complimentary placemat & napkins for the kids to decorate. And you're ready to surprise Mom with a delicious home-made Mother's Day breakfast.
Here's some Nofo "sample" menus. But you may customize any of them to your liking.
The Mother- Eggs, bacon or link sausage, cheese grits, buttermilk biscuits, butter & jam, coffee or tea.
The Mom- Pancakes or waffles, butter & syrup, jam, bacon or link sausage, strawberries or fruit, coffee or tea.
The Mammina - Coffee cake or sugar cake, bacon or link sausage, strawberries or fruit, coffee or tea.
The Mum - Scones, lemon curd, preserves, clotted cream, strawberries, tea.
The Momma Mia! - Bloody Marys, eggs, ham biscuits, grits.
La Mere - Champagne, Strawberries, Sugar Cake.
Nofo at the Pig: 2014 Fairview Rd. Raleigh, 27608. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Website.
Get Her Out of a Rut: When she's wearing the same gold bracelet for 30 years, it's time to shake things up a bit with some designer pieces that's the bees knees!
Slane Jewelry is one of the most exciting jewelry collections in the world today. Especially well-loved for their classic Bee jewelry, sisters Heath and Landon Slane were born and raised in High Point, NC and started creating sterling silver jewelry with the same quality and detail that had been historically dedicated only to gold and platinum. The look of their rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces is exciting and beautiful and never predictable, but always adored by Moms.
A Slane Trunk Show will be held at Bailey's Fine Jewelry in Cameron Village on Saturday, May 10th from 10am to 5pm. Hurry over for Mom, or arrange a private appointment by calling 919-829-7337.
Bailey's Fine Jewelry: 415 Daniels St. Cameron Village, Raleigh 27605. Hours: Mon-Sat. 10am-6pm, Website.
Full Throttle Mom: Give her a Holly Aiken wallet for iPhones... called the Throttle! It comes in 8 different 
colors and is made and designed in NC. In fact right here in downtown Raleigh.
This slim iPhone wallet may outsmart her smartphone! It holds the ultimate on-the-go essentials: phone, cards and cash. Featuring one slip pocket for her phone, an exterior pocket for cards or cash, and a snap for safe keeping.
She can slip it in her bag during the day, or take it solo for a night out on the town. Grab it, snap it, and go! The Throttle iPhone Wallet is 6"long x 4"wide and only $29.
Holly Aiken + Stitch Boutique: 20 E Hargett St. Raleigh, 27601, Phone (919) 833-8770 Email: info@hollyaiken.com. Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 1pm-5pm. Website.
She made you cookies for years; now it's time to return the favor-without, you know, actually baking. The Cookie People makes famous homemade cookies full of natural ingredients and sold at the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market starting this Wednesday from 10am-2pm and also at the State Farmers Market on Saturdays and Sundays 8am-3:30pm.
Buy a basket filled with chocolate chip, oatmeal golden raisin, molasses crinkle, snicker doodle, peanut butter, root beer float, mexican hot chocolate, german chocolate and more.
The Cookie People is a Raleigh based husband and wife baking business which specializes in old-fashioned, hand-crafted cookies and seasonal breads.
The Cookie People: Raleigh, NC, Phone: 919-480-1418,
Website.
the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France would become the American excuse to don your sombrero and tip your tequila shot glass every fifth of May. Well, Cinco de Mayo has become THE DAY to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture and many area restaurants are celebrating with music and food and drink specials (aka booze in the blender). Here are a few of our picks for serving Cerveza with a Smile:
music, and extra surprises. Reservations recommended.
salsas. Come early for giveaways and specials.
festivities. Also check out Centro (Downtown) and the original Dos Taquitos (Creedmoor Road).
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