I know I am grateful for all the moms here in Newport County and locally around Rhode Island - you truly are the ones that help keep Newport Families going and successful. I appreciate you all!
I have two fun announcements that will allow me to celebrate you!
One, I have partnered with Wish and The String Drop to create some Newport Families merchandise! We are starting with a Newport Mama Crewneck. It’s white, lightweight, and perfect for summer evenings at the beach. I plan on keeping mine in the car to throw on whenever it gets chilly or to use as a cover up at the beach. Around the collar, you can choose Newport Mama or Island Mama to be embroidered, and on the sleeve you can get your children’s names embroidered.
Right now we are offering newsletter subscribers the ability to purchase the sweatshirts first and the first twenty will be ready for pick up for Mother’s Day. The sweatshirts must be ordered by Sunday, May 5th at midnight and must be picked up at Wish in Newport on Saturday, May 11th. After this first order, we will allow orders without time constraints, but we wanted to make sure we had a few for Mother’s Day!
Since I’ve had the question, I’d say they run true to size, it’s a true unisex shirt. I got a large because I like to wear my sweatshirts oversized, but a medium would have fit really well too.
Also, be sure to stay tuned because starting tomorrow I will be having a huge Mother’s Day Giveaway! It’s multiple days and gifts that mom really wants. There may even be a few hints throughout here. So stay tuned on Instagram, and enter for yourself, your mom, your sister, your grandma, your daughter, etc. Or send it to your significant other to enter for you!
If you’re looking for a gift for a Mama in your life, I have a few ideas below:
My favorite gifts are always experiences or services. These always take a little more thought and care, and it always feels good to receive a gift where I can relax or make a memory with my child.
An Appointment with Kim at Artistry Beauty Collective
I recently visited Artistry Beauty Collective in Newport and I immediately felt relaxed when I entered her space. It’s beautifully done, and Kim is so kind and lovely to be around. The boutique offers advanced skincare treatments, precision waxing services, and exquisite brow artistry. Get mom a gift card for a specific service, for a cash value, or pick out a candle or skin care product from the shop. Mom’s sure to be grateful for the thought that went into this one!
A Mom and Me Photoshoot
Kids grow up so fast, and Mom is often the one not taking the photos. Busy Toddler has even claimed the phrase “proof of mom,” as a motivated to get yourself in the photo - no matter what you look like! But, wouldn’t it be nice to gift mom photos with the kids? We have some wonderful local photographers you can book with. Personally, I can recommend Kelsea Godek Photography, Jon Packer Photography, and Jennifer Morra Photography.
An Experience at Island Wellness
As someone who’s recently started visiting a salt cave, I have reaped the benefits and enjoyed the peace I’ve experienced during the experience. The Salt Cave is a personal favorite of mine, but there are also Red+ Light Therapy, Cryotherapy, Cold Plunge Tub, and more. Plus, you may be able to find something cute to also buy for her in the shop.
The Water Journey at Bodhi Spa
Moms deserve relaxation, and right downtown is the perfect place. Feel free to purchase her one of the many available spa treatments, but a gift certificate for The Water Journey is a must. This is the gift of self-care and time for mom to relax, unwind, and have time for herself.
A Massage with Grateful Body
A gift of massage is always welcome for moms who are used to having aches and pains from all that comes along with motherhood. Grateful Body is the perfect place to get that treatment done.
Wish
This designer consignment boutique is perfect for eco-friendly moms who like to shop pre-owned or thrift. Kate carries the most beautiful clothes, and you can even check the website to see what she has. She also carries totes that she sources in Western Mexico, jewelry, sunglasses, and shoes. If you need help finding something, she is always more than happy to help.
Matriarch
This shop is very sweet and full of gifts moms would appreciate. Grab her a tea towel, an apron, a book, a sweatshirt, jewelry, and so much more. They also carry cards, so it’s a one stop shop! Personally, I love the pasta tarot cards, pasta water mug, Hot Girls Eat Bread sweatshirt, and heirloom tomato candles - can you tell I’m Italian?
Little Chataeu
This is easily one of my favorite shops in Newport. It’s also owned by a Mom and Daughter, which honestly makes it ideal for Mother’s Day Shopping. There’s candles, books, hats, dresses, bathing suits, and so much more.
Salt
Located in Tiverton, this shop is great for moms with style who want to show off some local love.
I also really love Bobbles and Lace, Sincerely Eileen, and Shore Soap.
Still not sure?
Gift cards, when done right, are very much appreciated. In addition to all the places mentioned about, here are some places mom won’t mind a gift card to:
A Local Coffee Shop
A few of my local favorites include Custom House Coffee, Beaucoup, Nitro Bar, Drift Cafe, Grafix Cafe, and Springline Coffee.Bookshop
Charter Books and Island Books are two of my favorite places on the island to go book shopping. They also have great gifts as well, and can make recommendations if you’re not sure where to start.Car Detailing
Let’s face, Mom’s car gets messier than most, especially for moms on the go or those whose kids participate in sports. Some options locally include Aquidneck Auto Detailing in Tiverton, 401 Motoring in Portsmouth, and Jeys Detailing Inc. I don’t personally have experiences with these places, but I do need a car detailing, so I will investigate this soon!Get Mom a House Cleaner
This can be a one time thing or for the year or for longer! Sometimes it’s just too much to do it all, so having a clean house that she doesn’t have to worry about, will make life for her so much easier.A Gift Card to a salon for hair and/or nail services
For hair I like Curl Up and Dye, but pro-tip, find out where she gets her hair done and get her a gift card there. Same thing with her nails!
If you need any additional ideas, feel free to visit my Amazon storefront, where I’ve complied a few items I think the moms in your life will love. But, I am giving you enough time to shop local, so please do so! I’d recommend going shopping before the May 1st paid parking goes into effect.