It’s one of our favorite times of the year — when we get to celebrate moms! Here at Detroit Mom, we love showing appreciation and gratitude for every type of mom in the world. We want to make things easier for you, so we made it super simple to shop using our Detroit Mom-Approved Mother’s Day Gift Guide. All of the businesses listed here are some of our favorite places to get fun, unique, and practical gifts for mom this year. There might even be something you’d like to add to your own personal Mother’s Day wish list!
FOR FOODIES
In their scratch kitchen, Thyme & Honey makes the most incredible meals and charcuterie boards you’ve ever had. Whether you’re looking for a board for a party or to stock your fridge for a week’s worth of lunches, this is the place you’ve been dreaming of.
Detroit Mom recommends grabbing a gift card for a charcuterie board or a week of meal prep!
Everything Bon Bon Bon makes is created by hand in their Hamtramck facility by a team of talented women. Their locally-sourced chocolates are irresistible, and you can create your own box to suit any mom’s tastes.
Detroit Mom recommends creating a custom box of chocolates!
FASHION + ACCESSORIES
Adorn Permanent Jewelry has all of the hottest styles and trends for permanent jewelry. Whether you’re looking to get matching sets with your mini or a best friend, or just something for yourself, Adorn is the perfect accessory for every day.
Detroit Mom recommends grabbing a gift card to shop at one of Sammi’s pop up shops!
Kendra, the owner of The Blonde Mom, is a Practical Fashion Stylist who is sure to make any mom shine. Her services include but are not limited to closet audits, style sessions, and personal shopping.
Detroit Mom recommends grabbing a gift card and using it toward one of her style sessions!
If the mom you’re shopping for loves unique pieces, be sure to pick up something from Rebel Nell. Their jewelry is made using fallen street art so each piece is completely unique. Plus, Rebel Nell offers transitional employment and opportunities for women living in shelters by creating their amazing pieces.
Detroit Mom recommends the Bianca Bracelet as it comes in many colors to suit every mom!
One of Detroit’s most famous local businesses, Shinola sets the bar high for everything from watches to home goods. Mom will surely love anything you get for her, especially if you have it customized with her monogram.
Detroit Mom recommends one of Shinola’s journals or planners to keep mom organized!
Everything at Pingree is made from reclaimed leather from the Detroit auto industry by veterans. We love their sustainable and supportive mission and their products last a lifetime.
Detroit Mom recommends the Concord Card Wallet to help mom keep all of her cards safely in one place!
Mend on the Move is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social enterprise serving Metro Detroit that empowers and employs women survivors of abuse through jewelry making. Our workers take pride in seeing their creations being admired and sold retail. In selling and promoting our products, we strive to increase awareness of the injustices that silence and hold captive the women we serve. We currently travel to our workers and set up shop where they live while they are in recovery, but to serve our women more efficiently, we are raising funds for a mobile studio with dual purpose as a creation station and a retail space.
Madison Boutique is ready to help find fashions for moms that make them feel good! They’re located right in downtown Plymouth, always open online, and travel for private parties. They offer a full service styling and shopping experience to make sure you’re as trendy or timeless as you’d like to be.
Detroit Mom recommends a gift card so mom can pick out the perfect piece to add to her wardrobe.
SELF CARE+BEAUTY
Dermy Doc Box is a dermatologist-curated skincare subscription designed with high-quality products that actually work. The products in every box are hand selected by Dr. Fatima Fahs because she has tried and recommends them.
Detroit Mom recommends the Mother’s Day Gift Bundle!
GIFTS MOM WILL LOVE
Soul Roots Wax offers a variety of hand poured, small batch candles, room sprays and wax melts. They are focused on our craft of creating simple, clean-burning, soulful candles from our heart to your nose.
Detroit Mom recommends a candle or set from their Mother’s Day Collection!
Source Booksellers is an independent bookstore that offers a great variety of non-fiction books. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or need a recommendation, the staff at Source is happy to help!
Detroit Mom recommends a gift card for mom to choose her next great read!
For the avid reader in your life, Book of the Month is the gift that keeps on giving. Each month, Book of the Month selects five books and members choose one to ship to their door. Their selections always include a variety of genres and authors so there is something for everyone.
Get your first book for only $10 with the link below!
HEALTH + FITNESS
Citizen Yoga knows life can be stressful, so their focus is to bring back mindfulness and peace through the practice of yoga. They offer a variety of classes from slow flow to restorative yoga as well as online classes so mom can access her yoga time wherever she lives.
Detroit Mom recommends selecting a class package for mom.
The team at Breathe Yoga Salt knows your yoga practice can only be enhanced by adding the restorative properties of halotherapy. Not only can you do yoga in a room lined with Himalayan salt blocks, but you can also relax on their salt bed or salt lounge.
Detroit Mom recommends a gift card for mom to get one of the incredible yoga classes or services.
WEEKEND GETAWAY
Mom will love getting away and spending time at the beautiful Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. Whether she’s enjoying quiet time out on the great lawn watching the water, dining on a delicious meal at Round Island Kitchen, or having a day of pampering at Lakeside Spa, she will have the time of her life.
Just a quick two hour drive from Detroit, Grand Rapids has everything moms want! From breweries to spas, amazing restaurants to luxurious hotel stays, there’s always something amazing to experience in Grand Rapids!
FOR EVERYTHING ELSE
If you’re still stumped and need to do some browsing, check out one of our favorite local gift shops. And don’t forget a card!
We hope you love these businesses as much as we do! They are truly some of the best gems in Detroit. You’re sure to find something special for every mom on your list and she will feel so loved receiving your gift!
