5 last-minute gift ideas to celebrate Chicago moms this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is around the corner and the clock is ticking on getting the perfect present for Mom. Don’t worry though, you still have time to get a great Mother’s Day gift with these simple and thoughtful ideas. 

Spend a day on the lake. 

Take in the amazing views of Chicago by enjoying a boat ride. The city offers dozens of boat tours, but if you’re looking to treat Mom right, consider taking a Mother’s Day cruise on the Spirit of Chicago

Order a subscription. 

Why not get her a gift she can enjoy all year long? Monthly subscription boxes are the way to go. There are many of options out there from beauty products to jewelry. If she loves wine though, try out HelloFresh Wine with the option of all red, all white or mixed cases. Wine sent directly to your door? Now that’s something to drink to! 

Walk for a good cause.

Use the holiday to give back. On May 13, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure holds its annual Mother’s Day race as the organization’s biggest fundraiser with a mission to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths. 

See a show.

Chicago’s theater scene has more than a handful of shows to entertain Mom. The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire runs the 75th anniversary of Oklahoma! and The Chicago Theatre presents Wizard of Oz this May. 

Help her enjoy a better sleep. 

Create the bed of her dreams with the help of NECTAR Sleep. You can order the comfortable mattress online and you then have the entire year to try out the mattress in your home. Goodbye, sleepless nights! 

Katina Beniaris
Katina Beniaris
As audience development manager, Katina Beniaris digs into data to help the Chicago Parent team learn about our audiences and tailor better content for them. She has more than five years of experience in content creation.
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