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Make This Mother's Day One to Remember in Gardner & Surrounding Areas!

Gift Ideas, brunch ideas and more!

By Brittany Marsh, Publisher of Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola & Jenny Sites, publisher of Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford, Va. May 7, 2024

Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day? Here are seven ways to make mom feel special in Gardner, Spring Hill, Paola and surrounding areas this Mother's Day:  

1. Make a card

A special homemade card is something she'll cherish forever. Just ask any mom you know if you need proof!

2. Get her a special gift

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned business all at the same time! Here are some of our favorites:

3. Craft an 'I love you'

Special gifts don't have to be expensive, just given out of love. Try this Recycled Magazine Butterflies craft!

4. Surprise her with breakfast in bed

Make this easy 5 ingredient croissant casserole. Let the kids help! 

5. Or go out to breakfast!

Here are spots in town offering special Mother's Day brunches:

  • Bourgmont Winery will offer brunch from Brancato's Catering from 1-3:00pm (tickets are required for brunch). Stick around after and enjoy live music by Erica McKenzie from 3-6pm (free event).
  • Head to Gieringer's Family Farm for a pancake breakfast before picking strawberries together in their field!

6. Spend the day together

Get outside and enjoy spring! Pack a picnic lunch and head to a local park or go on a short road trip for the weekend!

7. Treat mom to dinner

Make a family dinner at home — grilled pizza is a fun one for kids to help with. Don't forget dessert! Try this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie. Here are some other fun restaurants and wineries offering Mother's Day specials:

  • We're kicking off YOUR weekend with a charcuterie pop up that you will not want to miss. We'll also be tasting and pouring wine tall weekend long, from White Tail Winery and Vineyard. This event will be held at Transport Brewery in Gardner!
  • Serendipity Farm & Vine in Stilwell will have live music with Outlaw Redemption, a FarmStrong Flowers Pop Up, and a Milena's Custom Cookies Pop Up all from 12-3pm on Sunday, May 12th.

No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a great Mother's Day!