They work hard all year long and it’s that time of year to celebrate the wonderful job they do. Mother’s Day is upon us and whether you are looking for a gift for the woman who raised you or a friend you admire, we have a few gift ideas that are sure to please any mom you know.
Dandelion Ranch
Celebrate Mom with Dandelion Ranch! Nestled in Hollywood and nature inspired, they blend the freshest ingredients of the season in vintage flower tins, low bowls, wooden boxes and ceramics for a very unique Mother’s Day indulgence.
You can call or e-mail the Ranch for your custom design, but definitely visit the Dandelion Ranch website for more details And if you order by May 2nd, you’ll receive 15% off the price of your flowers.
And gosh darn-it, isn’t your mom worth it?!
Not Your Mother’s Mother’s Day:
Tokyo Table is changing up the typical Mother’s day brunch by presenting a 4-course contemporary Japanese meal complete with a specially made Saketini. Instead of scones and sandwiches, diners will feast on homemade tofu, wasabi mashed potato, beef tataki balsamic rice, onion tempura rings, and more.
Mother’s Day, Tokyo-style
$30/person
www.tokyotable.com
GiftTree.com
The place for the perfect gift no matter what the occasion, GiftTree.com has wonderful ideas for Mother’s Day. Featuring the “Mother’s Day Wildflower Garden”, where you can include a sentimental message painted on the flower pot, GiftTree.com has an endless supply of special gifts to show your mom how important she is to you.
If you go to GiftTree.com by April 30th and post a special message to your mother, you’ll be entered to win “The Chicken Soup for a Mother’s Soul Gourmet Basket” to give to your mom.
Euphoria Face and Body Day Spa
Treat mom to a day of pampering with one of Euphoria Face and Body’s Mother Day packages.
*The Unconditionally Loving Mom – $155 will get mom a medial grade balancing facial treatment, Enzyme exfoliation treatment and a pomegranate pumpkin restorative treatment mask.
*The Pampered Mom – $225 will allow mom to enjoy a medical grade microderm oxygen facial, an enzyme exfoliation treatment and a pomegranate pumpkin restorative treatment mask.
*The Super Mom – $600 treats mom to a medical grade microderm oxygen facial, an enzyme exfoliation treatment, a pomegranate pumpkin restorative treatment mask and an anti-aging skin care kit for home use.
Euphoria Face and Body is located at 8253 Santa Monica Blvd between La Cienega and Crescent Heights Blvd. in West Hollywood.
After each luxurious treatment, you mom can save 15% on all products she purchases.
Kangaroo Towels
Ideal for the new mom, these new baby towels are designed with a special pouch that keeps both the parents and the baby dry after bath time. Popular with famous moms such as Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba, Kangaroo Towels keeps your baby warm and cozy, complete with a hoodie to make sure their whole body is toasty warm.
Zia Natural Skincare
Give your mom the gift of natural skin care with Zia’s Microdermabrasion Kit, which includes:
*Natural Microdermabrasion Scrub – 2.5 oz
*Skin Balancing Tonic – 3.3 fl oz
*Moisture Infusion Serum – 0.5 fl oz
*Microdermabrasion Tool with Stand (requires 2 AA batteries, not included)
*Replaceable Sponge Head
Priced at $122.33, Zia Natural Skincare is the first aluminum and paraben free natural microdermabrasin system. Providing everything mom will need for amazing skincare, this kit is a compete rejuvenating facial in one box!
Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club Mother’s Day Brunch
Leave the cooking to someone else and take your mom out for a scrumptious brunch at the Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club. Located in Redondo Beach, you and your mother will enjoy a fabulous view of the Pacific Ocean while purusing a multitude of tasty options.
The breakfast station will offer made to order omelets, a multitude of salad options and a carving station, which will offer prime rib, roast turkey, honey glazed ham, and a Mashed Potato Martini Station.
Main courses will include snow crab legs and shrimp, gilled chicken piccata, broiled Tilapia Vera Cruz, Norwegian Salmon with crabmeat cilantro lime crab sauce, wild mushroom ravioli and the chef’s choice of seasonal vegetables.
You and mom will then be invited to partake in a Pastry Station filled with chocolate-dipped strawberries, homemade cookies and an assortment of decadent cakes and mini desserts. Each mother will also receive a gift of locally made specialty cookies as a parting gift.
For more information regarding the hotel¹s Mother¹s Day Brunch, call (310) 798-5874, e-mail [email protected], or visit The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club website. Reservations are subject to availability. The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club is located at 260 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach, California.
Jin Patisserie
Take your mother out for an award-winning meal for her special day. At Jim Patisserie, Chef Kristy Choo offers an array of specialty meals in an al
fresco style. This unique meal is divided into two courses; ‘salty’ and ‘sweet’. The first features, Roast Beef Sandwich, Salmon on a Cheese Pancake and a Mushroom Vol-au-vent. The second course includes Warm Apple Tart, So Long tea with Japanese Plum wine soaked Fruit Salad, Chocolate Crème Cake layered with Plum Compote, Scone with clotted cream and homemade marmalade, a Macaroon and a pot of tea. If that isn’t mouth-watering enough for you, a small Mother’s Day gift is also included. This exclusive menu will be replacing the regular high-tea for that day only; the cost will be $25 per person.
Kristy Choo as been acknowledged and honored for her exotic ingredient blends, subtle flavors, and elaborate hand-decorating. She was chosen as ‘Pastry Chef of the Year’ 2007 by Angeleno magazine; ‘Rising Star’ 2006, by Star Chefs; ‘Best of Show’ 2006 at the Next Generation Chocolatier Competition. As well as being nominated for ‘Best Hot Chocolate’ 2007 by the Food Network and selected ‘Best of LA’ 2004 by Los Angeles magazine.
The tea garden and pastry shop is located at 1202 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, California 90291, 310-399-8801. To find more information on Jin Patisserie, visit their website at www.jinpatisserie.com
