Small Businesses We LOVE For Mother's Day!
“It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you do in your life. You never stop needing your mom.”
-Kate Winslet
Mother’s Day, a holiday most of us celebrate every year. A day where we actively and openly celebrate the incredible sacrifices and support moms everywhere do for us. While one day doesn’t seem like adequate time to express thanks and appreciation, we owe it to our moms or mom-like figures to show up and show out with gifts, words of affirmation, and acts of services. Moms have birthdays to celebrate them as individuals, but this day in May is special because we get to amplify our gratitude for the wonderful actions and words our moms gave us and give us if we’re lucky enough to still have our moms around.
If you are looking for a good gift for Mom or are fighting a mental block on what to get them, look no further...we’ve got ideas for you! We’ve curated a few lists of some fantastic small businesses to promote and support. From the standard Mothers Day gifts of flowers and homegoods, to the experiential ideas that are bound to create a memorable day - we hope you find something that will spoil mom through these ideas!
ELE’s Top Black-Owned &/or Woman-Owned Flower Shop Recommendations
Washington DC
Lee’s Flowers & Card Shop (Local & ships everywhere!)*
Minnesota Florist (Local)*
Fleurs d’Ave (Local)*
Walther Gardens (Local)*
She Loves Me (Local & Ships Local to DMV)+
Poppy Flowers (Local & Ships Everywhere!)+
ELE’s Top Black-Owned HomeGoods Online Shops
ELE’s Top Black-Owned Misc Shops (ship everywhere!)
Partake (Allergen-free, Gluten-Free, Vegan food brand)*+
Petite Soeur (Specialty Chocolates & Confections; Washington DC)*+
Mahogany Books (Bookstore; Washington DC)*
Loyalty Bookstore (Bookstore; Washington DC)*
BLK MKT Vintage (Vintage Shop)*
A.M. Thorne (Jewelry Shop)*
Dan-Yell (Jewelry Shop)*+
ELE’s Top Wellness Online Programs
Under Belly *+
ELE’s Top Experiential Gift Ideas
Personalized Video Message Cameo from Mom’s Favorite Celeb
Wine and Pottery Class
Your Local City’s Food & Culture Tour
Homeade Multiple Course Meal of new recipes
Spa Day
Professional Massage
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* Black-Owned
+ Woman-Owned