Mother’s Day 2020 Local Gift Guide
💖 Now is the time to tell mom you love her — at a loving and safe distance. Moms across Arizona are saving the world. Whether it be at their place of work, at home being caretakers and teachers, or simply, by reminding you to wash your hands and wear that face mask! Send her something special and made close to home to let her know she is appreciated. Tag us in your local finds and deliveries: @LocalFirstAZ #LocalFirstAZ
Gifts
GREATER PHOENIX AREA
Facetime with Practical Art To Find the Perfect Gift!
This is a one-stop-shop to find all you need for the perfect Mother’s Day gift basket: local wine, handcrafted home goods and you can even get dinner delivered by Chef Josh Hebert from Hot Noodle Cold Sake at Practical Art for pick-up (you might have had a taste of his dishes at our Seven Chefs Dinner back in Feb!) Something that caught our eye: these beautiful inlay boxes by Jim Rogers.
Teaspressa Starter Kit for Tea Lovers
This is the ultimate Teaspressa taster kit where you can try it all! Taste all four of their Signature Tea Blends and all four of their Luxe Signature Sugar Cubes to instantly flavor and sweeten your teas to create renowned signature drinks served at their cafes and on Shark Tank! As if that wasn't enough, enjoy the value of the packaged kit.
Coffee lovers: Cafe Emporos’ Coffeegrams
Go the extra mile! Ditch the usual mug (unless it’s from Practical Art) and send mom personalized drip packs with a sweet note and even your baby picture printed on them! These are actually great gift for any occasion — make sure to enter the code “Coffeegram” for free shipping.
Changing Hands Bookstore
Send love with a heartfelt Mother's Day gift pack from Changing Hands. Pick the theme that best suits mom and they’ll do the rest. From Snarky Mama, Fashionista, and Me-Time to Julia Wild Child, Classic Bibliophile, and more, we've got the perfect gift for her special day. Another great pick: Succulent Planting Party in a Box!
M.R. Design & Gift Baskets: From the “Mom’s Market Tote” to “Stay Home Stay Safe” basket — there is something here for all types of moms! Plus, check out simple flower arrangements, chocolate covered strawberries and even the “Curate Your Own” gift crate.
TUCSON
Puzzlin' by C Eaton Photography, LLC.
Find mom’s favorite family photo or the spectacular piece of art you created and turn it into a puzzle. Choose between 100-300 pieces, buy a local dinner from your favorite restaurant, and stay in for at-home quarantine puzzle night.
Tucson Botanical Collective
Give mom the love of the Sonoran Desert this year, with a seasonal subscription box filled with thoughtfully made items by eight different contributing artists and makers. The boxes are available in limited quantities by pre-order only and they come in two sizes. Let your gift keep giving by subscribing for all four seasons this year and getting a special discount! Don’t worry, all other boxes are available until May 7.
Cero
If mom loves the greener things in life, then she will without a doubt Cero’s inventory of sustainable must-haves. We love their soy wax candles - and mom can bring back the jar for a product refill at Cero! Order online here and have it shipped straight to home.
RURAL ARIZONA
Crystal Lattice Funky Market & Gifts
If you are looking for a unique gift, give this #RuralAZ business a look; Crystal Lattice Funky Market & Gifts offers a unique collection of gemstone jewelry, locally made fashion jewelry, trinkets, and wellness products. While we highly recommend stopping by to chat with Robert and Dianne if you ever visit Camp Verde; you can shop the complete collection online. For the hiker or camper, check out this Nepali Made Fabric Drink Sling.
When in doubt, #RuralAZ wine never fails.
Arizona-made wine is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Some of our favorite wines actually come from #RuralAZ communities throughout the state. Check out Cottonwood’s Burning Tree Cellars or Merkin Vineyards for an array of boutique wines for delivery. Hop online and order wines from Southern Arizona communities like the Willcox-based Zarpara Vineyards or Sonoita’s incredible Dos Cabezas Wine Works.
Sweet Deals
GREATER PHOENIX AREA
Super Chunk Sweets & Treats (Scottsdale) : Yup, this is where to get THAT cake from up above.
Carolina’s Chocolate: Chocolate bars inspired by generations of mothers and Mexican heritage.
The Early Bird PHX: For moms who just want a cup of coffee and pastries delivered for a relaxing morning, this adorable mobile coffee truck will deliver. Check back Tuesday for their special Mother’s Day menu and act quick. They sell out every time.
DNA Chocolate: After being closed for 8 weeks, they’re returning for this special occasion. Grab an order of assorted chocolates with free delivery.
Positively Frosted (Vegan): Get your orders in by Tuesday May 5, so worth the rush! Peek their Instagram.
Sphinx Date Co: Check out this “With Love From Arizona” jute bag with a mini date assortment, Arizona pistachios, citrus & cactus candy, Prickly Pear Kettle Heroes, and Tracy Dempsey Originals marshmallows.
Papa Ed’s Ice cream (Glendale): Sat. May 9th handing out 50 Free flowers & 50 Free Pamper Goody Bags while supplies last. Special menu items include: Strawberry Cheesecake & Mango Sorbet flavors and Rose-shaped vegan pretzel bites. Pre-order their mom treat bags by May 5th.
RURAL ARIZONA
Gayle’s Chocolate (Cottonwood): truly an assortment of chocolate art (shoes, animals) to go with that bottle of wine!
Untamed Confections (Tubac): honey is their only sweetener! We recommend the Prickly Pear or Velvet Mesquite.
TUCSON
Agave Pantry: some fresh baked Lavender Lemon Cookies from Agave Pantry is the way to go.
Dedicated. A Gluten Free Bakery: They’ve got everything. Flour to go, full espresso bar and the some of best eclairs in town.
Monsoon Chocolate (pick-up only): Bon bons and fresh-baked bagels — or grab a bundle. What more could mom want?
FLAGSTAFF
Sweet Shoppe Candy Store: From homemade fudge to gourmet caramel apples and all the nostalgic candy in between. Create a specialized basket loaded with all of mom’s favorite things. Open for pick up orders 7 days a week from 2 PM to 5 PM and delivery available Thursday through Saturday between the hours of 2 PM - 5 PM.
Dinner To-Go
GREATER PHOENIX AREA
GenuWine (Phoenix): Genuinely, great deal! Get a personal pizza and bottle of wine for only $25 dollars, plus add another personal pizza for only $5. You know what the next step is, right? Deliver pizza, send zoom link and have dinner together virtually.
House of Tricks (Tempe): They’re back! For the locals who take mom out to the H.O.T patio each year for Mother's Day Brunch, now you can order in and pick-up seasonal dishes.
Book a future Cloth & Flame Dinner: Save your spot for a dinner out in the desert for when this all over. All proceeds go to a select group of Arizona restaurants: Cat Bunnag and Branden Levine — Glai Baan and Sel Restaurant, Stephen Jones — the larder + the delta, Juan Zamora, Kyle Kent, and Jade Montoyal — Chula Seafood, Tamara Stanger – Cotton & Copper, Dara Wong and George Murkowicz - Shift Flagstaff.
Clever Koi (Phoenix, Gilbert) : Sushi, cocktails and even Ramen to-go sets! While you’re there, grab a Save Phoenix Food to support our favorite restaurants.
Little Miss BBQ (Sunnyslope): Let someone else BBQ an p/u via drive-thru on Saturday. LMBBQ is rolling with brisket, pulled pork, turkey sandwiches and green chili burritos.
Hotel Valley Ho (Scottsdale): From Crab Cannelloni to Garlic + Herb Butter Rubbed Prime Rib to a sweet finish with whole cheesecake or s'mores pie, brighten mom’s day by also adding their Bouquet + Bubbles package, including a beautiful floral wrap and a bottle of fizzy Prosecco for only $49.
Tarbell’s: Take your pick of some top-notch dishes. Faroe Uslands Salmon with Molasses, Arizona Honey Basted Ham or Whole Roasted Tenderlion with House-made Fine Herb.. and yes mimosa kit to go!
TUCSON
Hotel Congress: $70 Mother’s Day Special — feeds four: take and bake quiche, spring salad, scones, fresh fruit assortments, mimosa kit and a flower bouquet! Get your order in by May 8th.
Chef Chic: Iron Chef Winner, Wendy Gauthier is offering online ordering at her recently opened location. Whether you want to pick up the supplies to cook for mom yourself or grab a fully cooked meal for four - Wendy has all you need to make this a very special Mother’s Day.
FLAGSTAFF
Shift: Get a Mother’s Day Brunch box (feeds 4) for $75. Comes with bagels, lox, and fixings, biscuits and gravy , berry turnovers, and a bottle of sparkling wine and OJ. Order by Thursday May 7th at 8 PM. To order call 928-440-5135.
Don’t Forget Flowers
TUCSON
Eric’s Flower Market: You can never go wrong with a bouquet of fresh flowers. And he’s even got you covered for a mom who might have asked for a new puppy.
Flower Shop on 4th Avenue: From sunflowers to red roses, this flower shop on Historic 4th Ave will deliver straight to your porch!
PHOENIX
Dig It Gardens: Plants count, too! Shop online or book a private appointment for mom.
Phoenix Flower Shops: Still delivering! Check out their “Pop of Color” , “Lavender Bliss” and “Love Squared” arrangements.
RURAL ARIZONA
If you’re quarantining with mom and up for the adventure, take mini-road trip for fresh flowers and a hike!
Copper Corridor: Localists in Globe should check out Bouquets on Broad and those in Superior visit Rose’s Roses!
The Flower Box (Springerville): a local business that offers flower arrangements and other unique gifts for delivery in Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, and other neighboring communities.
Safford, Thatcher: Your go-to spot for amazing floral arrangements is the Fifth Avenue Florist.
FLAGSTAFF
Agave Maria Botanicals: This florist is partnering with two amazing local businesses, Chef Lauren Chamberlin and Sugar Mamas Bakery to offer a special local feast of delicious food and beautiful flowers to help make this home bound Mother’s Day a special occasion. Select a bouquet of fresh, seasonal flowers and chose dinner and dessert for two.