Whether your mother is nearby… maybe too close by😉, lives far away, or is just a cherished memory, Mother’s Day tugs at the heartstrings. Those who are not mothers ignore the day at their own peril!
And if Mother’s Day is all about you, then that’s all the better, Mom. Here are a few great options in the area for that day to pamper the lady who pampered you—or for you to get a bit of pampering. Enjoy- you’ve earned it!
Bring the Party to Mom…
Opal Baking
Opal Baking is building from the ground up. Natasha has a full menu and a full plate out of her home location in Gardiner. “I have no actual shop location at the moment, although that is the goal,” Natasha says. Right now the focus is on catering. “I founded Opal in 2021 during Covid,” she says. “All the extra time gave me the opportunity to really figure out the direction of my business.”
Her website is close to fruition, but for your Mother’s Day mission, contact her on Instagram: @opal_baking or by phone at 845-891-3311.
And Don’t Let Her Lift a Finger…
Pepper Concierge
Taking Mom to lunch is great, but don’t sneak away without making plans to tackle the clutter that dates back to your childhood. Maybe you are too busy—or maybe your home is the one that really needs help! Perhaps professional decluttering is the way to go. That’s where Pepper comes in.
Pepper Concierge is a full-service concierge offering a wide range of services to those in need of a dedicated helping hand. Their team can expertly manage, organize, and implement your goals, enabling you—and Mom—to focus on the big picture.
Of Course, She’ll Need Some Wine and Chocolate To Go With It…
Where local, wine, and chocolate intersect, how can you go wrong?
The Mother’s Day bundle by Vegan Wines https://veganwines.com/product/mother-s-day-chocolate-wine- pairs wine with nut-free vegan chocolate from their partners at Olenkos Kitchen. Based in Gardiner, Vegan Wines works toward a mission of conscious consumption and sharing high-quality vegan wines. Founder Frances Gonzalez sources 100% plant-based wines from Chile, France, and Italy for import into the U.S. It is positive global impact and positively exceptional wine. Mom deserves nothing less.
And a Way to Soothe Those Hardworking Hands and Muscles…
Mountain Air Body Care
Mountain Air Body Care’s list of ingredients is notable for what it does not have: no petrochemicals, no synthetic fragrance, no glycols, no silicones, and an ingredient list remarkably free of corporate chemical abbreviations. Organic, plant-based products for health and well being, the company’s mantra can be found at mountaincarebodycare.com: “Skin care and body care the way mother nature intended.”
Some great ways to pamper Mom? Crag Jam Climber's Palm Balm for the mom who gardens and works out, Muscle Balm to relieve those sore muscles and any of the facial products to pamper skin, such as Fountain of Youth Face and Eye Cream and Blue Tansy Balm.
And While You’re At It, Give Her the Full Pampering Experience…
Made with Love Skincare
The company is called Made with Love, but a look at the ingredients shows their products are made with high-performance botanicals, herbal oils, and pure essential oils. And what better way to pamper mom than with non-toxic, plant-based, gentle ingredients that are ‘Made with Love’ by local Michele Tomasicchio? Find their products online or by appointment at their studio right on Albany Post Road.
https://www.madewithloveskincare.com/
And don’t forget to show moms love and appreciation every day of the year. We thank you, Mom!
Article by:
Matthew Silverman
Author of Out of a Dog’s Mouth (under the name McNally Berry),
https://www.outofadogsmouth.com/
Proprietor of Silverman Editing Services
https://www.silvermanediting.com/