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Hyperlocal Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Photograph by Rodrigo Cid

By Christy Knell
May 07, 2020

There’s finally an excuse to buy something other than paper towels, hand sanitizer, and peanut butter. I give you: MOTHER’S DAY 2020, the year that mothers demonstrated beyond any reasonable doubt that they are worthy of your love … and many, many thoughtful gifts.

Our roundup includes ideas sourced from our own members, partners, and local favorites. If you’re going to spend that money you were saving to hoard TP, it should be spent thoughtfully—with local businesses who need your support to stay in operation. Don’t worry, Target’s going to still be there when this is all over, so instead shop with people you know and love!

The Newbie

Bebeboost Nursing/Feeding Pillow, $49
This clever solution to all of your baby-feeding ergonomic struggles AND was invented by our own member Jessie Murphy. Pick this up for the new mom down the street or a mom-to-be. Jessie’s offering curbside delivery to Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, and Irvington with code CURBSIDE2020 and send your address here. Order by noon on Saturday, May 9.

Birth Prep and New Parent Workshops, starting at $195
Our member Hilary Baxendale of Westchester Birth and Parenting is the down-to-earth, real-talk childbirth educator the whole world needs. Gift your wife or baby mama the enjoyment and reassurance of her workshops—either Birth Prep ($195) for pre-baby or New Parent ($250) for post-baby.

HeyMama Membership, free trial
Find a nationwide network of working moms right at your mobile device or Slack app. The ladies in this network are inspirational, helpful, and well-connected, and there’s plenty of opportunities to connect with other new moms specifically as well! Mention Penny Goffman of Westchester (hey girl!) when you apply and use the code HEYMAMALOVE for the first month free.

The Flower Mama

Cape Lily’s Mother’s Day Bouquets, starting at $65
Our member Sylvia Lukach of Cape Lily creates beautiful bouquets using flowers sourced by all Hudson Valley farms. She’ll hand deliver to Westchester County zip codes only, and you need to order by Tuesday, May 5.

Birth Prep and New Parent Workshops, starting at $195
Our member Hilary Baxendale of Westchester Birth and Parenting is the down-to-earth, real-talk childbirth educator the whole world needs. Gift your wife or baby mama the enjoyment and reassurance of her workshops—either Birth Prep ($195) for pre-baby or New Parent ($250) for post-baby.

HeyMama Membership, free trial
Find a nationwide network of working moms right at your mobile device or Slack app. The ladies in this network are inspirational, helpful, and well-connected, and there’s plenty of opportunities to connect with other new moms specifically as well! Mention Penny Goffman of Westchester (hey girl!) when you apply and use the code HEYMAMALOVE for the first month free.