Forget-Me-Nots
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. It has been since Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation in 1914 designating that exact day a national holiday to honor mothers.
So it’s totally understandable if you forgot.
It’s too late to order flowers, make brunch reservations, or whip up a delectable dessert. You need a gift right now.
Luckily, flowers, food, and fancy treats are easily found in Cincinnati today.
Rather than ordering flowers from a website, how about going with mom to create a special bouquet together? Daisy Jane’s Flower Bar, 772 E McMillan St. in Walnut Hills, is open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You will also find Daisy Jane’s adorable Flower Trucks at West Side Brewing from 12–3 p.m. on Sunday 12-3 and at services in Citygate in Lebanon.
Whether in-store or on location, you will find gorgeous spring flowers and expert help to put together a truly one-of-a-kind gift, made locally and with lots of love.
If you were hoping to take mom out for brunch, maybe you can give her a raincheck for day other than the busiest brunch day of the year. Frisch’s Big Boy is offering the mother of all gift card deals – for every $25 in gift cards purchased through May 9, mom will receive an additional $5 Frisch’s gift card to be used from May 10 to June 22. That gives you plenty of time to celebrate!
Plus, it’s officially strawberry season at Frisch’s, so you can give her a treat along with her gift card. From the Strawberries & Cream Frappe, strawberry puree with Ghirardelli's classic Frappe and cold brew coffee to their famous Strawberry PieBaby, an individual-sized pie shell with fresh strawberries in a flavorful glaze, you’ll be the apple of mom’s eye by giving her these strawberry specialties.
Can’t decide between candy and flowers? Choose both with dark chocolate tulips from Chocolats Latour, 4037 Hamilton Ave., open Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Owner and creator Shalini Latour comes by her love of chocolate genetically. Her mother is from Belgium and she grew up with an appreciation for Belgian chocolates. Now uses fair trade chocolate, combined with with local ingredients to create gorgeous, hand-crafted candy.
From geographically influenced–Ohio Valley, Provence Noire, and Hollywood–to seasonal flavors–Spring Fling and Dark Summer–Chocolats Latour offers untraditional takes on the candy bar. But you’ll also find hand painted truffles, and Fleur De Sel Caramels, plus chocolates filled with with ganache, caramel and fruit centers.
Be mom’s favorite today with help from some great local shops!
