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11 Unique Mother's Day Ideas to make Mom Feel Special

Gift an experience, flowers, clothing, set up a special meal, and more!

By Jessica Kline, Publisher + Editor Macaroni Kid Clifton-Montclair April 26, 2024

Here is a round-up of great options to choose from for Mom, Stepmom, Grandma, and any other Motherly figure in your life. Check out our favorite local experiences, items to purchase, and restaurants too!
Free local happenings Mother's Day weekend on our calendar and listed below:

🔨Kids Workshop: Butterfly Biome at Lowe's (all locations)

💐 Mother's Day Story Hour & Craft with Miss Annemarie at Totowa Library (ages 4+)

🛼 Mother's Day Skate at Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center

🎶 Second Sunday Concert Series - Mother's Day 2024 Concert at Van Vleck House & Gardens

Also, save the date: Upper Montclair's Ladies Night Out is Thursday, May 16 when UMM stores stay open 6-9 pm.

1) GET MOM AND GRANDMA AN "I AM ME KIT" OF MAKEUP FROM JONES ROAD BEAUTY






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2) MAKE A CANDLE WITH HER RIGHT IN DOWNTOWN MONTCLAIR!






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3) GET MOM A FACIAL






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4) GET HER CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES OR A GIFT CARD FROM OUR FAVORITE HIDDEN-GEM






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5) GIFT THE FLORAL-LOVING MOM & GRANDMA AN EXPERIENCE THEY'LL NEVER FORGET

6) GIFT THE SPORTY MOM SOME FAMILY FUN TIME ON THE FIELD

7) GIFT THE CREATIVE ARTISTIC MOM & GRANDMA A PAINTING EXPERIENCE






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8) CATER A MEAL FOR HER AT HOME (AND MAKE SURE TO DO THE CLEAN UP TOO!)

9) MAKE BRUNCH RESERVATIONS - IS SHE A FANCY GAL, A LAID-BACK PIZZA LOVER, OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN?






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10) GIFT HER THE GIFT OF HEALTH AND FEELING HER BEST






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11) ORDER HER FLOWERS






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