15 Excellent Cincinnati Mother's Day Gift Ideas She's Sure to Love

Mom ‘n ‘em Mother’s Day Gift Bag

Camp Washington’s Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee knows a thing or two about moms, coffee and wine, which is why their Mother’s Day offering is essentially a one-stop shop for wowing the one who raised you. There are three different bags available, but the real winner is bag #3, which includes a Mom ‘n ‘em tote bag, bottle of wine, bag of Ferrari Bros. coffee, bouquet of flowers and a $20 gift card. She deserves it.
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Fiona and Bibi Shirt from Cincy Shirts

Cincy Shirts is offering several different tees that are perfect for a Mother’s Day gift, including a super cute Fiona and Bibi shirt that says “one hip mama.” A portion of the proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
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Mom Gift Box from Lucca

Lucca laser workshop in Findlay Market has put together this gift box for mom featuring an engraved faux leather journal, wood bookmark, wooden “Best Mom Ever” card, mini ceramic planter and air plant and wood stud earrings for $62.
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Mother’s Day Sweets Bundle from Ruby’s Chocolates

Sweet moms deserve sweet gifts, and this local chocolate shop is an indulgent dream. They’re offering a special Mother’s Day bundle for $19.99 that includes a “Super Mom” milk chocolate bar, one chocolate rose, two small truffle cakes of your choice, one joystick and one chocolate turtle.
Photo: Krystalyn Hackett

Parlour Self Care Box Set

Just because you can’t have your hair professionally done right now doesn’t mean you can’t spend some quality time on self care. Parlour salon in East Walnut Hills has put together this super $100 package with tons of high-end products including a Circle Cronicles Hair Mask, Davines hand balm, Rune Beautifying Potion, coveted Davines OI Oil and a canvas travel bag.
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A Mother’s Day Photoshoot with Fern and Alex Davis Photography

Fern is pre-selling their annual Mother’s Day photoshoots with Alex Davis Photography to take place when it’s safe to do so. In a post on social media, Fern owner Megan Strasser said, “Before everything changed and normal became nothing but a word, @alexdavis.photography and I spent a morning shooting the promo for our Mothers Day Photos….We’ve since struggled with how to handle the sessions this year. There’s a lot of uncertainty right now but what we do know is that we cannot cancel. We need these sessions. As women. As mothers. As creatives...We can’t yet tell you when this year’s photo sessions will be but we wanted to give you the opportunity to give or receive the gift of these photos for Mother’s Day. So we are pre-selling spots for sessions to be held at a later date.” Visit fern-shop.com to book. Fern is also selling special floral arrangement packages with a candle online for $80 for curbside pick-up.
Photo via Facebook.com/FernStudioCincinnati

Cheese and Champagne Gift Box from The Rhined

There’s plenty of cheese and wine-related gifts you can choose from at The Rhined, but you really can’t go wrong with the “Champagne For My Real Friends” gift box. It includes a few of mom’s favorite things — a nice bottle of champagne, some top-notch triple cream brie and artisan jam. You can place an order online and pick it up or have it delivered.
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Anxiety Relief Extract from Queen City Alchemy

Emily Little first launched her line of soaps and body products as “Little Organics,” with a focus on herbal medicine, informed and filtered through her Appalachian heritage. Now, a decade old, Little Organics is Queen City Alchemy, a high-end locally made holistic skincare line featuring soaps, serums, balms, deodorants and other botanicals crafted using non-toxic, compassionate and therapeutic ingredients. There’s plenty to choose from that mom would love, but an herbal dose of relaxation might be just what the doctor ordered. Queen City Alchemy is selling their Anxiety Relief Extract for $14 which uses natural ingredients to help promote a stress-free mood.
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Una Floral Mother’s Day Arrangement

This special medium-sized floral display features a mix of local and seasonal flowers, plus specialty spring blooms, arranged in a custom-painted vase. Available for pick-up or delivery (add $10) on Saturday, May 9 or Sunday, May 10. Costs $90.
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Rookwood Pottery Bud Vase

This sweet and simple little flower bud vase was handcrafted by Rookwood artist and ceramicist Morgan Willenbrink. Rookwood says, "The Flora Bud Vase is named for Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Its shape is inspired by the soft, cascading petals on some of Morgan’s favorite flowers." It’s designed to hold two to three stems and comes in three different colors.
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Tranquil Care Package from Deerhaus Decor

All moms deserve some self care and serenity, and this gift box from Over-the-Rhine’s Deerhaus Decor will provide exactly that. The $40 package includes one large soap, one mini soap, a rose body oil, sage bundle and a cute Ohio sticker.
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Downbound Books Care Package

Northside’s Downbound Books is the newest addition to Cincinnati’s community of independent bookstores. Owner Gregory Kornbluh, a Cincinnati native, recently returned from a 13-year stint on the East Coast where he worked as a bookseller at a shop outside Boston and later in sales and marketing for Harvard University Press. For their Care Package, pick one book from a provided list and get six cookies (either lavender lemonade or spicy Mexican chocolate) from Happy Chicks Bakery. At checkout, note your cookie flavor and delivery method (USPS Priority Shipping for $6 or pick-up at Happy Chicks Bakery in Northside), as well as any personal message to include. NOTE: If the package is a Mother’s Day gift and you would like it shipped to arrive just before May 10, please note that in the Instructions field. If you are picking up at Happy Chicks, their current hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mother’s Day orders must be placed by May 4. Please wait for confirmation from us that your order is or will be ready before heading to the bakery.
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Matt+Nat Tote from MiCA 12/v

This pretty pink-toned vegan leather tote from MiCA 12/v can hold a 13-inch laptop or other assorted items — that’s why it’s called the “Schlepp Tote.” It costs $135, is 18-inches by 13-inches by 6.5-inches and has a 8.5-inch handle drop. Bonus: MiCA delivers for free and does gift wrapping.
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Mother’s Day Card from Handzy Shop + Studio

The colorful boutique owned by BFF duo Suzy Hinnefeld and Brittney Braemer offers a wide variety of uber-cute gift ideas like jewelry, clothes, and home decor to choose from, but don’t forget a Handzy-made greeting card, priced at $5 each. They’re fun, sweet and colorful.
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Charley Harper Needlepoint Pattern

Have a crafty mama or a mama looking for a new hobby? Fabulous Frames & Art’s online Charley Harper shop is selling some super cute mommy-and-baby works prepped and ready as needlepoint patterns (note: they do not come with yarn). This “Love from Below” pattern features a mommy hippo with a baby hippo on her back. Each pattern is expertly hand-painted by professional needlepoint painters and canvases are 18 mesh. Perfect for framing or for a pillowcase.
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