Mother’s Day is Sun., May 8, and no matter who “Mom” is to you — whether they gave birth to you, raised you, or adopted you as their own — they all deserve a little extra love.
To get the gift ideas going, we asked you what makes a great gift or experience for moms in Charleston. Our guide with 22 local Mother’s Day gift ideas showcases your suggestions + where you can find them around the Holy City. ❤️
Don’t break a sweat — save that for Mom
Know a mom who loves their daily workout? Whether the activity of choice is hitting the gym, taking a walk, or practicing yoga at The Works, give them the gift of recovery with a|dash organic coffee with adaptogens, or a gift card for a deep tissue massage from Woodhouse Day Spa.
We’re taking you out, Mom
Don’t want to sit at home with Mom? Take them out to the Greek Festival to enjoy food, wine, live music, and dancing. Sign up for Moms & Mimosas at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens to soak up the sun and unwind with a mimosa bar and dessert.
Spend your evening watching a RiverDogs game at The Joe or take them on a shopping spree to Celadon. And for the mom who loves to wine + dine out on the town, plan to end your day out with a nice meal at Slightly North of Broad.
Kick back and relax, we’ve got Mom covered
Okay, maybe you just want to lounge around at home with Mom. Spice up their space with a bath bomb from Old Whaling Co., a Mother’s Day Cleansing Bar from Emogene & Co., or a candle from Wild Wix Candles. Bonus: Create a custom fragrance with or for Mom at Tijon Charleston. Give Mom a day off from parent duties by giving them a gift card from local meal delivery service Lillie Fuel.
If Mom’s sweet + likes them too
Someone as sweet as Mom deserves their dessert done right. Baguette Magic serves up delicious baked goods + offers these take & bakes so that Mom doesn’t have to cook on their day. Place your order ahead of time to make sure that everything goes as planned. If gelato is their go-to treat, order a heart-shaped cake from Marion’s Gelato.
“You don’t have to get me anything this year.”
If the mother figure in your life has never been one for extravagant gifts or celebrations, show them you’re thinking about them by picking up a bouquet of their favorite flowers at Belva’s Flower Shop or Tiger Lily.
If you’re looking for something one of a kind, shop the MAMA collection at Hart Hagerty for a matching bracelet set, or swing by North Market Street to pick up a Sea Bag, hand-made from old sails, at the Sea Bag store.
A hand-crafted card from Ink Meets Paper would be a great opportunity to express how you feel about their impact in your life. Sometimes a thoughtful word (or newsletter) can be the greatest gift to someone, in our humble opinion.
Mom reps Charleston best
Know a mom who represents Chucktown unlike any other? Give them the ultimate gift of hometown pride with a branded shirt or hat from the 6AM Shop so they can strut their stuff around town repping their city. How does Mom take their coffee or tea in the morning? Maybe black, maybe with a dash of cream, but definitely in a Charleston branded ceramic mug.
If Mom’s imaginary best friend is Joanna Gaines
Gift Mom a sparkling clean house by booking a local, professional cleaning service (with great reviews) on Thumbtack. And for the mom whose garden is her pride and joy, have flowering trees, shrubs + hydrangeas delivered right to their door. Or if Mom just wants to pretend HGTV came to visit, book a getaway in a beautiful vacation house — bonus points if it’s to come visit you right here in Charleston.
