Mother’s Day in Lincoln, NE

This month we will be honoring and celebrating all of the amazing mothers that we are blessed to share our lives, and what better way than with the two staples—gifts and gatherings! As most individuals have before, many tend to have trouble thinking of creative and different ideas for their mothers in regards to Mother’s Day gifts; mainly ones that they have not ever given her before or that she has never received before. The Lincoln area offers a plethora of locations that carry just the right gifts for every type of mother with all sorts of interests. Whether she is a homemaker or more of the outdoorsy type, there is sure to be a perfect gift at one of these locations.

Offering the advice to honor your mother on Mother’s Day, Cherie Travis of Rachel’s Boutique (rachelsboutiquelincoln.com) suggests picking from their selection of Brighton jewelry and accessories. “We offer a full line of Brighton products, including handbags, belts, wallets, jewelry, and charms,” says Travis. Until May 8th, Rachel’s Boutique is also offering a promotional deal called “Ears to You”–with the purchase of a Brighton necklace and bracelet, you’ll receive a free pair of earrings! Good Works is another jewelry brand you’ll find at Rachel’s Boutique, and the new bracelet and necklace line even has an inspirational guarantee to donate 25% of their net profits to help orphans.

As far as jewelry goes, you can pick from gifts that come at a range of prices from a variety of different lines, including Simon Sebbag, Paige Wallace, and even several handmade jewelry brands. Rachel’s Boutique also is the place to find many different spring fashions, with one-of-a-kind pieces from a variety of fashion lines, many of which you do not ordinarily see at the department stores. No matter what you choose, you’ll not only leave with a great gift, but they will also wrap it for free!

Habitat is another great place to find a gift, with plenty of unique offerings to peruse. “We are constantly searching out new and fun lines that offer great value and quality for our customers,” explains Jana Clark, manager of Habitat (habitatgift.com). As just one great example, for the health-conscious mom who loves to cook, they have just begun carrying a high-quality Greek olive oil and vinegar line in bulk, so that customers can buy their bottles once and receive discounted refills. Because they deal directly with this small, Greek family business, with no distribution in the middle, the price is fantastic. Mothers are sure to love the olive oil and vinegar, along with the discounted aspect.

They also create really unique gift baskets by filling market baskets, amazing bowls, and containers with various items that fit the interests of mothers. Customers love them because they can be catered to their style and needs. Some examples of these baskets include: “The Bath and Body Basket”, “The Baking Basket”, “The Coffee Break or Tea Time Basket”, and the “Our Favorite Things” basket. “The Bath and Body Basket” includes unique hand washes and lotions, kitchen towels, and gadgets hand-picked by Habitat’s employees. “The Baking Basket” features a bowl from Mason Cash, filled with brightly colored spatulas, Nielson-Massey vanilla, tied together with a bow that has a whisk. “The Coffee Break or Tea Time Basket” includes a selection from Habitat’s coffees and teas. Habitat has recently broadened their selection from Bodum, who is known for its French presses and Scandinavian design. You can also include products like coffee grinders, teapots, electric kettles, and numerous accessories offering the perfect cup of coffee or tea. The final basket is the “Our Favorite Things” basket that includes staff favorites from around the store. These are items that customers come in seeking because of word of mouth, so they’ve been well received, and what’s more, are things that are used in the home and many cannot imagine living without.

Habitat is also featuring a new line of bath and body products from a product line called “Library of Flowers”, a Colorado-made brand. Due to the outstanding quality, this product has had a huge response from Habitat’s customers too. The fragrances and packaging are top-notch, making for a lovely Mother’s Day gift for mom.

A great promotion that you could pursue in regards to a gift for mom for Mother’s Day is through a brand of high performance blenders carried by Habitat called Vitamix. This brand is offering a $50 discount off of its machines that is given at the register. This promotion is being offered through May 8th. WellnessMats, a brand also carried by Habitat, is offering a generous 20% discount off of their anti-fatigue comfort mats as well. These mats are made in the USA and also carry an astounding 20-year warranty. This promotion is also offered through May 8th.

For the mother who has a preference for a gift certificate, Body Nouveaux Spa offers gift certificates for specified services and service packages. These gift certificates can also be bought at the dollar amount if you are not sure which service would be perfect for your mother. If you choose this type of gift certificate, you can also put the money towards investing in various product lines carried by Body Nouveaux Spa, such as Image Skincare products or Feya Candles. “A good idea when thinking about the perfect gift for mom is to think about what you could be buying for her to use this spring season,” advises Ashley Pavlish, owner of Body Nouveaux Spa (www.bodynouveauxspa.com). “If she is the gardening type, grab her some Image SPF moisturizer – we have five different options! For a mother who does a lot of heavy lifting, such as carrying kids around, a massage gift might be the ideal option.” By tapping into what they are typically doing, mothers are sure to be pleased by whatever gift certificate or gift they get from Body Nouveaux Spa. Body Nouveaux Spa will also be offering a few Mother’s Day specials to help you get the perfect gift for your mother. These specials will be announced soon and can be seen on their social media pages and website.

If you want to give your mother the option of having someone clean the house, Crystal Clean Housekeeping could be the answer to your gift giving problems. With a home cleaning option that fits every different type of mother’s needs, you can choose from different increments including weekly, biweekly, or monthly cleaning. Especially for Mother’s Day, they are even offering a great discount for first-time clients if you decide to schedule a continuous home cleaning for three or more months. “Think of what the special Mother in your life needs and wants,” suggests Crystal Patzel, owner of Crystal Clean Housekeeping (www.crystal-clean-housekeeping.com). “It needs to fit their personality and be from the heart. Flowers sadly have to be thrown after a week. But a clean house shows them you know they are super woman but just need a little break and time for themselves.”

For all the Nebraska homegrown mothers, and most likely diehard Husker fans, From Nebraska Gift Shop is a one-stop shop for great gifts that, you guessed it, are representative of our great state. Located in the Haymarket, they offer all Nebraska products, meaning anything grown or made in Nebraska. This can range from food items, to clothing, to art, and of course, award-winning wine from James Arthur Vineyards–definitely something for everyone. As a gift shop, they have experience in helping people to find something that best fits the intended recipient and also, focus on making their customers’ lives easier however possible. “We have pre-made gift baskets that are curated by our staff, but these can also be customized to fit any need or budget,” says Barb Ballard, owner of From Nebraska Gift Shop (fromne.com) and James Arthur Vineyards (www.jamesarthurvineyards.com). “These are great options for mothers that might be far away also; they can be easily shipped, and we’ll take care of that for you!”

For all of the of the mothers who are more of the sipping type than the shopping type, giving your mother the gift of wine or a simple gift certificate is sure to be a hit. By giving your mom the ability to take a day to get away from all of life’s craziness and enjoy some time at James Arthur Vineyards, it’s sure to be a wonderful experience and a fond memory. The employees at James Arthur Vineyards are sure to be able to help you find the perfect wine to give your mother, and can also offer pairing suggestions based on her favorite dishes. The winery also makes a great place for an impromptu gathering. It is a relaxing atmosphere that allows you to enjoy each other’s company, while sipping on some wine and enjoying some Nebraska-made fare.

“Of course, who doesn’t love sipping and shopping,” agrees Katie Philippi, owner of Group Therapy Bike Tours (www.grouptherapybiketours.com). “Why not combine the best of both worlds? Now able to sip while pedaling, you can get around the downtown and Haymarkiet areas and completely customize your ride. Just pick your own stops or let the driver pick for you!”

A two-hour booking on the newly added six-passenger conference bike or the traditional 15-passenger trolley bike will leave your mom with a Mother’s Day gift she will never forget! Use Group Therapy Bike Tours to tie together your plans for your mother this Mother’s Day and make it the ultimate Mother’s Day experience.

Importantly, the best part of local entertainment venues is that they can double as a gathering destination and as a place to find your Mother’s Day gift. As was just mentioned, while there are plenty of potential gift you could give, often a truly great gift is one that also consists of an experience. Spending time with their child(ren) is likely at the very top of the list of things that any mother would want to do on Mother’s Day.

Mothers that are big fans of pizza and Italian cuisine would be sure to love a gift certificate or a dinner with their family at MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante (www.momospizzeria.com). Their menu incorporates high quality seasonal ingredients that are house crafted and locally sourced in addition to featuring signature chef-inspired dishes and wood-fired pizza that are made from scratch and prepared with sharing in mind. Add in a warm, relaxing ambiance and altogether, it makes for a great place to gather with friends and family to celebrate your mother on her special day. In addition to offering delicious fare that’s unique and can’t be found anywhere else in town, they too have a wonderful wine selection. This wine is beautifully displayed in their wine cellar, along with a large selection of bottled beer and infused vodka, for the mother that loves a good Bloody Mary. All in all, MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante has a wide variety of delectable food and specialty drinks that your mother is sure to rave about for years to come.

As previously touched upon, jewelry is indeed a wonderful choice of gift for a glamorous mother. Having been Lincoln’s fine jewelry source since 1905, as to be expected, Sartor Hamann Jewelers (sartorhamann.com) offers the best of the best in top brands, customer service, selection, and quality. Along with being on the cutting edge of style, fashion, and technology, they are also family-owned and find it important to establish a relationship with their clientele in the community. As there’s so much to choose from, it can be overwhelming, but the best part about Sartor Hamann Jewelers is that it’s a place where you can feel comfortable with sharing details about your mom’s taste and preferences in order to end up with the best possible range of recommendations.

The gift of luxury is always a guaranteed way to make your mother happy on Mother’s Day. Not only does Tranquility Salon & Spa offer services that are gift-certificate worthy for your mother, including: spa packages, massages, manicures, pedicures, among many others, but they also carry numerous product lines that are geared towards pampering. “We find that it’s the perfect way to give your mother a gift she might not typically buy for herself,” says Tasha Schmeichel, owner of Tranquility Salon & Spa (tranquilitydayspaandsalon.com).

Tranquility Salon and Spa offers numerous spa packages such as “Spa Journey,” “Perfect Bliss”, “Spa Experience,” “Together Time,” and the “Spa Sampler.” The Spa Journey includes a 50-minute Swedish massage, facial, pedicure, stress relief manicure, and a shampoo and blowout. Perfect Bliss is a customized body polish with a 30-minute massage, facial, pedicure, and a shampoo and blowout. The Spa Experience gives you a choice between a facial or a 50-minute Swedish massage combined with the pedicure, stress relief manicure, and a shampoo and blowout. Together Time gives you the ability to spend time with another person at the spa, where you enjoy a 50-minute massage with a pedicure in a double massage room. The final package is the Spa Sampler, where you are given a 30-minute massage, express facial, pedicure, and a shampoo and blowout.

Fashionista mothers are sure to be a fan of anything from The Nine’s boutique. This is the place to find a wide variety of fashionable wares, including unique apparel to put together a perfect outfit, Husker attire that will have you ready for football season, lipsticks that will have everyone questioning what brand you are wearing, and shoes and statement accessories that will pull any number of outfits together depending on how it’s styled. Customer service here is second-to-none; the staff loves helping ladies put together a killer look, whether it’s in their style wheelhouse or something they would have never considered otherwise.

Kathy Hagge, owner of The Nine’s (theninefallbrook.com), specifies, “A new product we are seeing fly off the shelves is our LipSense lipstick. This lipstick is really unique and is available in a variety of colors that compliment every skin tone. Not only is it long-lasting, but it is also waterproof and does not budge or smear.”

Back to fashion, Blu Velvet Boutique is a boutique that offers clothing, jewelry, bags, and shoes that work for every style type. With their new location being adorable and affordable as ever, you are sure to leave with your hands full of goodies for your mother when you leave. If you are looking for the perfect dress to give your mother for your Mother’s Day lunch together, Blu Velvet has offerings that range from casual to formal, which makes them a one-stop shop for all occasions.

When it comes to a day all about Mom, there are not many better ways for her to start her Mother’s Day than with a massage. The Body Shoppe will be open by appointment on Mother’s Day specifically for that reason! However, if her Mother’s Day is already jam packed with events all day long, stick with a gift card for a massage at The Body Shoppe, which can also be paired with a gift card from the neighboring day spa, Acacia Linn’s Aesthetics. To add to the convenience factor, if you’re in the area, you can also swing by Burton Tyrrell’s Flowers and get your mother the perfect bouquet! “We strive to make purchasing a gift card easy, so mail them or personally deliver them in town, it’s also an option on our website, where you also have the ability to have the gift card emailed to you,” explains Dennis Varley, owner of The Body Shoppe (The Body Shoppe). “Once it is emailed to your mother, all she has to do is go to The Body Shoppe’s website and book her own massage from the comfort of her own home.” The Body Shoppe also offer couples massages, so if you feel like spoiling yourself and your mother on one occasion, this could be the perfect way to spend time together and give her a great gift.

We wish all of the mothers out there a perfect day filled with love, happiness, plenty of special moments, and of course, enjoyable gatherings and great gifts! However, no matter how you choose to spend the day, or how much you spend on a gift, the most important part is showing your mom just how much she is appreciated and loved in whatever way is most fitting. As such, just about anything that comes from the heart will do!