Buying Mother's Day gifts is a great way to show your love and appreciation for all the special moms in your life.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Celebrate mom this year with brunch and a nice gift from a local Maryland business. You can find all of the typical Mother’s Day gifts like candy and jewelry, with one-of-a-kind books and experiences. Here are five unique gifts you can pick up in Maryland just in time for Mother’s Day:
Stories & Recipes from Old Line Plate
A cookbook is the perfect gift if your mother loves to spend time in the kitchen. Maryland local Kara Mae Harris turned her love of vintage recipes into a book of history and recipes in the old line state. Inside “Old Line Plate: Stories & Recipes from Maryland,” you’ll find classic recipes for jelly cake and Maryland Fried chicken along with stories and anecdotes about the origins of the recipes. Get for $35 at Amazon.com and pre-order her next book, “Festive Maryland Recipes” available in the fall.
Candy Caramels from Mouth Party Caramels
Mouth Party Caramels makes quality caramel with butter, cream, and sugar in small batches right here in Baltimore. The individually wrapped caramels come in sea salt, original, chocolate, chocolate covered, and Chesapeake, flavored with Old Bay Seasoning. You can also buy caramel sauce for ice cream sundaes and recipes. Buy them online, at the Timonium factory, or visit the website for a list of local stores in Maryland that carry the brand.
Jewelry from Lotus Jewelry Studio
Lotus Jewelry Studio is a unique jewelry brand made in Maryland. The owner and designer, Heather Reilly, creates one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry inspired by the Chesapeake Bay's natural beauty. The designs include natural gemstones, recycled metals, and other sustainable materials. Lotus Jewelry offers monogrammed and personalized jewelry along with custom jewelry design services. Jewelry pieces range from $15 to $110 and can be purchased online. Now through Mother’s Day get 20% off with promo code “MAMA2023”.
Sound Bath at The Salt Sanctuary of Maryland
A sound bath is a meditative experience that incorporates singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to relax and heal the body. Sessions are conducted in the Salt Sanctuary salt cave and can be held one-on-one or in a group. The sound baths are conducted by Nikki D’Antoni, MS, certified health coach, personal trainer, and Reiki practitioner. The Salt Sanctuary also offers reflexology, infrared massage, energy healing, and cryo-skin treatments. Sessions start at $45 and gift cards are available online.
Lavender Wreath Workshop at Serene Lavender Farm and Bright Star Farm
Lavender season is right around the corner. Get Mom a gift certificate to make her own lavender wreath at a Maryland farm. Each farm is holding workshops in May and June that include all the materials and instructions on how to make a wreath out of dried lavender. The wreath can be placed indoors or outdoors and release relaxing lavender scents. Workshops start at $70 and must be booked in advance. Bright Star Farm is located north in White Hall, and the Serene Lavender Farm is centrally located in Sykesville.
