Moms are amazing. They give birth, they raise us, they work (multiple jobs, sometimes), and they help us grow up to become independent, successful, kind people. Even though every day is Mother’s Day, this May 12th, make sure you celebrate the mothers and women in your life right. We have collected some ideas for the perfect gift and found a few local events and put them together in one place for you!
Give a Gift
Flower Shops
A New Leaf in Bellingham | anewleaffloristshoppe.com
Belle Flora in Bellingham | bellinghamflowershop.com
Flowers on Woodworth in Sedro Woolley
sedrowoolleyflowers.com
Hart’s Floral in Mount Vernon | mtvernonflowers.com
Chocolate Shops + Bakeries
Chocolate Necessities in Bellingham | chocolatenecessities.com
Pure Bliss Desserts in Bellingham | pureblissdesserts.com
Sweet Art Chocolate in Bellingham | facebook.com
Forte Chocolates in Mount Vernon | fortechocolates.com
Make a Donation in Her Name
Heifer International | heifer.org
Unicef | unicefusa.org
Kiva | kiva.org
Give an Experience
Mother’s Day Brunches
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Rosario Resort on Orcas Island
rosarioresort.com
Mother’s Day on the Farm at Bellewood Farms in Lynden
bellewoodfarms.com
Mother’s Day Brunch on the Bay Sail | Schooner Zodiac
Mother’s Day Brunch at Cama Beach Cafe
camabeachcafe.com
Spas
The Spa at Earthbox in Friday Harbor | visitsanjuans.com
Spero Skin & Spa in Mount Vernon | speroskin.com
Sandalwood Salon and Spa in Bellingham
sandalwoodsalonandspa.com
The Chrysalis Inn and Spa in Fairhaven
curiocollection3.hilton.com
Take a Class
Paint pottery at Creativitea in Farihaven | creativitea.com
Ceramics classes at Jansen Art Center in Lynden | jansenartcenter.org
Baking classes at King Arthur Baking School in Burlington
kingarthurflour.com
Yoga and fitness classes at The Studio in Friday Harbor
thestudiosji.com
Salsa dance classes at Rumba Northwest in Bellingham
rumbanorthwest.com
Take a Hike
Oyster Dome in Bellingham | Difficulty: Moderate | wta.org
Lake Padden Trail in Bellingham | Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
wta.org
Cascade Lake Trail on Orcas Island | Difficulty: Moderate
alltrails.com
Padilla Bay Shore Trail in Mount Vernon | Difficulty: Easy
wta.org
Otto Preserve on Lummi Island | Difficuty: Easy | liht.org