Hudson Yards: The 2020 Mother’s Day Guide

This story originally appeared on Hudson Yards. 

Yes, you can still let mom know how you feel about her this year, despite the challenging circumstances. With a little advanced planning and a dose of creativity on your part, she’ll get the message that she’s loved and appreciated—which is really what she wants most. Here’s how to craft the perfect day for every type of mom, whether you can be with her or not.

The Foodie Mom

 

If you're celebrating together

How’s this for a breakfast in bed to remember: mimosas, croissants and Belgian chocolate? For breakfast ideas you can try a few of these easy recipes like Wild Ink’s granola or put your bakers hat on with Queenyards' Pullman Loaf. Top it off with a bottle of champagne and some fresh-squeezed orange juice, you can get supplies delivered right to your door from Citarella Wine & Spirits and for an extra treat order a box of Neuhaus BonBons.

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If you're celebrating virtually

Why not plan a Sunday happy hour Zoom to toast the day’s guest of honor? Check out the Hudson Yard’s IGTV for recipes from our chefs you can both cook and eat “together,” including roasted chicken, Pasta alla Gricia or braised beef. Mercado Little Spain has two gift boxes to make it extra special: the Vermut Hour Chef Selection Gift Box comes with delicious treats like olives, nuts and potato chips, while the Carmencita Gin & Tonic Kit has botanicals like rose petals, juniper and hibiscus to up her G&T game.

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The Fitness-Buff Mom

If you're celebrating together

 

What would she love more than heading out for a socially distanced run together. Or staying in for a family fitness decathlon? Lululemon offers guided training for both on IGTV, and while you’re at it, order her a pair of the brand’s new leggings which will feel amazing during exercise or hang time.

If you're celebrating virtually

You may not be physically together, but you can still work out together. Make a FaceTime date with a link to one of Athleta’s IGTV #HomeBodies mother-daughter sweat power hours. Before Mother’s Day arrives, show her she’s the best mom in the universe by sending the brand’s galatix themed set. Another fun way to get moving together virtually, join in on one of the social media dance challenges!

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The Flower Power Mom

 

If you're celebrating together

Get the kids involved and have them build mom her own flower pot, the paper kind. Watch the tutorial video from Lovepop and download the instructions here. If the weather's nice take mom on a family stroll—socially distancing, of course—to smell the spring blossoms. She’ll appreciate all the more after unwrapping Coach’s Tabby Shoulder Bag 26 in Signature Canvas with Floral Embroidery is a modern take on one of the brand’s 1970s designs, which she can wear it cross-body or over the shoulder as you check out the gardens.

If you're celebrating virtually

Of course you’ll call her to say you can’t wait until you can deliver flowers to her in person once again. But until then, she can enjoy one of LovePop’s cheerful, ever-lasting and allergy-friendly “bouquets” well after her day is over.

 

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The Self-Care Mom

 

If you're celebrating together

Treat her to an at-home spa day. Draw her a bath with a dash of the body wash like Molton Brown — their floral and citrus scents are meant to transport her to gorgeous Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean—then use the set’s’ body and hand wash to give her a much-deserved massage or follow Origin's acupressure guide for a soothing facial treatment.

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If you're celebrating virtually

If you can’t take her out for a mani-pedi, bring the mani-pedi to her. Book yourselves one of Sundays’s At Home services; over Zoom, sunday’s specialists will walk mom and you through the process, including removing gel manicures and nail art! And if ou need more color options than what you have at home order one of sunday’s Manicure Kit + 5 Polish Wellness Box, which comes with a choice of five shades and a nail care kit.

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The Bedazzled Mom

 

If you're celebrating together

Pandora’s Mother’s Day charms are a jingly-jangly way to spell out your affection for the most important woman in your life. Then you and mom can spend some quality time together following the jeweler's tips on cleaning and caring for her jewels so they glitter even more.

If you're celebrating virtually

Apart or together, she’ll always have a special place in your heart - and vice versa. So here’s an idea for some long-distance quality time - both of you can download an online game, pull up a chair to the virtual card table and have at it. And speaking of hearts, this Sydney Evan Heart Pinky Ring from Neiman Marcus will never let her forget your connection.

This story originally appeared on Hudson Yards.