San Antonio is a great community for small business owners. The talent and entrepreneurship in our city is vibrant, which always leaves a number of products and services to consider when gift shopping. In honor of Mother’s Day, many of my picks for great gifts are from businesses that are owned and operated by moms.
Paige Griffin Collection
Paige Griffin is one of San Antonio’s up-and-coming jewelry designers whose pieces are making a splash with moms around the city. Paige Griffin Collection pieces are handmade and high quality, but affordably priced. We especially love her bright colors, perfect for spring and summer!
Mary Barker Contemporary Art
What fun to add a piece of art to your collection and even better when it’s from a talented, local artist and mom like Mary Barker. Mary’s art is soft and feminine, with pastel tones and gold accents to make it the perfect gift for any mom. We are fans of adding art to unexpected rooms like a bathroom or closet, but her pieces are beautiful enough to be the centerpiece on your fireplace mantel.
A Photo Session From a Local Photographer
Spring is the perfect time to book photo sessions. The weather is still enjoyable, and our flowers and plants are in full bloom, offering gorgeous backgrounds. We love the idea of giving mom a surprise set of professional photos that have been captured of her kids. There are a number of local photographers to choose from, but some of our favorites include ACMB’s own ARG Photographs and Mewborne Photography—both San Antonio moms with different styles to suit your family’s personality!
Custom Stationary from Polka Dot Parties
Is there anything more lovely than receiving a handwritten note? Custom stationery is something that will never go out of style, and Polka Dot Parties can create the right look for any mom. If the mom in your life is anything like me, I constantly have “to-do” lists lying around, so be sure to order custom notepads to go along with her stationery!
Healing Salve from From Scratch Farm
Talk to anyone who has used From Scratch Farm products, and you’ll talk to a product convert! Made locally in Boerne by momtreprenuer Amy, From Scratch Farm uses only organic and simple ingredients. Their healing salve comes in Lavender & Vanilla or Rosemary & Tea Tree and can be slathered on to make your skin feel soft and moisturized. Shop at their location in Boerne on Tuesdays and Thursdays or anytime online.
A Gift Certificate for a Shopping Trip to The Bra Chick
Did you know that nine out of ten women wear the wrong size bra??? That’s where Boerne-based shop The Bra Chick comes to the rescue. With personalized bra fittings and lingerie that is simply gorgeous, The Bra Chick will up mom’s bra game. She also carries pajamas that you’ll want to live in!
A Work Out at Smart Barre
The barre has taken San Antonio by storm, and most moms I know would love the chance to work it out at the ballet barre. With classes that focus on strengthening and lengthening muscles through ballet, Pilates, and yoga and instructors that are specially trained for barre workouts, Smart Barre is perfect for the mom who needs to have a little “me” time.
A Massage from Massage Heights Deerfield Crossing
What mom wouldn’t want to relax for an hour and have all of the stress worked out of her? You can never go wrong with a massage, and we can personally attest to the quality of treatments with Massage Heights Deerfield Crossing.
Papeterie Bleu
Sometimes it’s nice to let your mind peacefully flow into a world of zen, and these #MomLife Adult Coloring Books from Papeterie Bleu are just the right way to do it. Humor sprinkled in with art, these books make a perfect gift for moms.
