Need to snag a Mother’s Day Gift ASAP? We’ve gathered some local favourites to keep you in Mom’s good graces.
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Kitten & the Bear: These artisanal jams and preserves are a must for the foodie Mom. Kitten & the Bear make all of their artisan jams, jellies and marmalades by hand in small batches in their Parkdale atelier. They strive to use products from local farms and fresh fruit. For Mother's Day they have a special micro-lot Black Plum & Earl Grey Tea Jam ($12) that’s made with black skinned Angelino plums and Sloane’s Earl Grey Classic tea. 1574 Queen Street W.
Lemon Lily Tea: Working with organic farms and tea estates all over the world, this Canadian tea company has crafted 150 loose leaf tea blends. The teas that they blend are 100% natural and organic. Lemon Lily uses over 175 different ingredients to create their blends. Mom will love A Night in Paris, a black and green tea blend mixed with lavender, rose buds and Valrhona chocolate from France. Visit: 184 Davenport Rd.
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Her Majesty’s Pleasure: Bond with Mom over stylish manicures while sipping cocktails at Her Majesty’s Pleasure. Here, Moms can enjoy a full menu of services including facials, pedicures, blowouts and more. Talented bartenders whip up cocktails or serve glasses of bubbly champagne. A gift card makes the best gift so that Mom can pick out her own service. 556 King Street W.
Tonic Blooms: Sometimes it’s best to stick with a classic and say it with flowers. Tonic Blooms can deliver a bouquet (with free delivery) within 2 hours in Toronto. For Mother’s Day, their Bloom Box ($88) features Raw Organic Ontario Honey by Beekeepers Naturals, "Breakfast in Bed" soy candle by Campy and other goodies along with a beautiful bouquet of tulips.
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Shop for GEN1: WINNERS and HomeSense have partnered with the Canadian Women's Foundation to create the Shop for GEN1 line. This line will help to build the first generation in Canada to experience gender equality and live without fearing violence. This colourful lunch bag ($14.99) is Indian bazaar inspired (like the rest of the collection), and 100% of the net profits go towards emergency shelters and programs for women.
