10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Women-Owned Biz in Lawrenceville
Don’t freak out, but Mother’s Day is ten days away. We did the work for you and picked 10 places to shop in Lawrenceville that have the perfect Mother’s Day gift for every type of mom or mom-like figure. The best part is you can tell your mom that her gift is supporting the entrepreneurship of her fellow woman. We’re out here supporting each other on Mother’s Day. ♥
Hippie & French | 5122 Butler Street | hippieandfrench.com
You’ve probably stressed out your mom once or twice. Head to Hippie & French, Lawrenceville’s CBD boutique, and pick up a new product, Dram CBD Beauty Drops! They can be taken internally, but also used for skin and hair for a radiant glow. Questions? Lindsay at Hippie & French is super knowledgeable about all of her products and can point you in the right direction!
Make + Matter | 3711 Butler Street | shopmakeandmatter.com
Buy your mama a handmade piece of clothing she can’t get anywhere else. Make + Matter was founded by three Pittsburgh designers: Kelly Lane, Otto Finn + Flux Bene. Lately, we are crazy about Otto Finn’s short sleeve kantha quilt jackets, Flux Bene’s studio vest, and Kelly Lane’s Remnant Lab necklaces. Follow them on Instagram to see products and click here to see a list of May’s visiting designers.
Small Mall | 5300 Butler Street | smallmallpgh.com
Is your mom the artsy type? Tell her your gift supports the local art economy in Pittsburgh by purchasing a gift at Small Mall. They have everything from zines to ceramics to paintings. Why not make your gift an experience? Buy tickets for your and your mom to go to upcoming workshops: Introduction to Turkish Embroidered Jewelry or Gestural Improv: Drawing the Body in Motion with Ceci Ebitz.
City Grows | 5208 Butler Street | citygrowspgh.com
Your mom doesn’t have to have a green thumb to enjoy a gift from City Grows. Plants improve air quality, reduce stress and can even lower background noise (a huge gesture for your parent). Pay a visit to Lawrenceville’s own urban jungle and ask about their selection! Aquascapes, terrarium plants, beautiful hanging baskets + more. Pro tip: a big beautiful snake plant is great for people who aren’t “good” at house plants.
Una Biologicals | 4322 Butler Street | unabiologicals.com
Give the gift of relaxation and pick from Una’s diverse selection of organic beauty products. All products are handmade in Pittsburgh. Try the Euphoria Organic Foot Soak or the Luxe organic face cream. Better yet, bring your mom in for a Mother’s Day Make & Take Mask Bar on May 12!
The Candle Lab | 4409 Butler Street | thecandlelab.com
Stop in and make a candle with your mama during Mother’s Day weekend at The Candle Lab and get a sweet deal. For $49 for a double or $25 for a single you get: one pour-your-own custom-scented soy candle per person, in your choice of premium 8 oz jar, a mimosa for each person (non-alcoholic options available upon request), a special sweet treat for each person, a commemorative polaroid photo for Mom to hang on the fridge and free delivery to your restaurant of choice within walking distance while you wait for your candles to set.
Wildcard | 4209 Butler Street |wildcardpgh.com
Wildcard is the best place to grab a Mother’s Day card for your mama. Pick up a local or handmade gift to go with it. They’ll even wrap it for you. Get it all done in one stop AND you’re supporting a woman-owned business? Easy decision.
Paint Monkey | 100 43rd Street | beapaintmonkey.com
Buy your mom tickets to Paint Monkey’s special Mother’s Day Pour Painting workshop here. Make a masterpiece with no brushes necessary and they’ll provide muffins and orange juice for mimosas, but BYOB.
Songbird Artistry | 4316 Penn Avenue | songbirdartistry.com
It seems like a no brainer to support a mother-daughter business with your Mother’s Day gift. Take a DIY class if your mom is the crafty type. On May 11, they’re hosting a Stained Glass Mosaic Class. Beginners welcome! Tickets and more info here.
Banh Mi & Ti | 4502 Butler Street | Find Banh Mi & Ti on Instagram here.
Nothing says love like a good sandwich. Stop by Banh Mi & Ti and have lunch on their outdoor patio, or pick up a gift card and make sure your Mom is guaranteed to have a good lunch when she’s too busy worrying about you to make something.
