Mother’s Day is May 13th – you know that, . . .  right?  So it is time to find those unique gifts for the special Mothers in your life.  You know, the friends that Mother you, that Aunt that was like a Mother (only more fun), your sister who was your part-time Mom, your wife that has Blessed you with children, your daughters who are now such amazing mothers, and yes, Mom.  Since Mother’s Day is just right around the corner we wanted to find out what special gifts were available and events were happening for Mom right here around Lake of the Woods.  Save time, gas, buy local and Save!  Boom!  You got this covered!  Here is a list of some of the amazing Mother’s Day bounty we found- (Click on the links for more details)-

♥ The Creative Art StudioLet Mom relax and have some wonderful Paint- N- Sip time!  Better yet, take her and enjoy this special time with her as she gets her creativity on!! The Creative Art Studio, within 15 minutes of LOW at Harrison Crossing, has a fantastic Mother’s Day special – Mention this article and you can buy $60.00 worth painting party certificates for just $40.00!!!  Huge savings! That is enough for two painting parties or she can take a friend!  She would love that!  You can even pay online or by phone (from the comfort of your jammies and recliner) and have the certificate sent to you or her!  That is pretty awesome!! Again, that is 2 painting parties for Mom or she can take a friend for just $40.00!  They are having a magnificent Butterfly painting party the day before Mothers Day so you may want to give this surprise to her early!  Call Rebecca at 703.973.4422 or go to her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thecreativeartstudio/ for more info.

♥ Melisa Villanueva, CMTHow about great massage from a local, certified Massage Therapist,  to help Mom feel relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to take on the day, and that is located right here in the LOW area!!  This Mother’s Day Promotion includes a voucher for a complimentary 15-minute upgrade for 60 or 90-minute sessions. Upgrade Voucher expires 6/17/17. Choose from: * A mini hot stone massage-neck, shoulders & back, *Cold stone face/scalp massage, * Feet reflexology, * Extra focus where it is needed most.  (aaaaaahhhhhh . . . sounds soo nice!)  E-certificates are also available.Contact Melisa at 571-723-9352 or melisacmt@gmail.com to purchase your massage gift certificate. https://www.facebook.com/melisavillanuevaCMT/?pnref=lhc

♥ Hair Works II – Buy Mom a gift certificate to get her hair done (because you know how she loves to get her hair done!) at Hair Works II (located across Rt 3 from the post office).  Beautician Lorie Bland wants to spoil Mom so she is offering new customers $10.00 off of coloring!  Hair Works II is also wheelchair and Handicapped accessible so Mom’s visit will be comfortable and easy to do. When Mom’s hair is pretty she is just happier.  Call Lorie at 540-972-5988.

♥ Wilderness Run Vineyards – Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 14th @ 11:00 AM. They will have Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant on location serving up some delicious food all day, and Hokie Joe will be there playing some acoustic music from 2-5pm! Located at 11109 Plank Rd.  And we were told they are having a FREE wine tasting for Mothers – Yay!  (Because YES!, Mom loves wine!  Very Much!  A whole bunch!)

♥ Clearwater Grill and Catering – Just outside the front gate, Clearwater will be having their annual Mother’s Day Brunch on May 14th from 9-3 and Mom receives a FREE slice of Cheesecake (Mmmmnnnn)!  Check out this brunch menu!!!  It is indeed awesome! http://www.clearwatergrill.com/Images/Mother’s%20Day%2017.pdf

Some other great ideas for Mother’s Day include –

Tiny Drops of Love – Save 10% off of a Petal Diffuser from Tiny Drops of Love (Don’t even ask what it is – just know she wants one- in fact she wants one for every room of the house so this is a no-brainer and it is healthy, relaxing, etc. )

♥ Old House Vineyards is having live music and for Mom -a complimentary wine tasting, wine glass and a rose! 12 pm tp 6 pm.

♥ The Generals’ Quarters Restaurant (32345 Constitution Highway)  is normally closed on Sundays but will be open for Mother’s Day with some special treats!

Whatever you decide to do for Mom and the other special women in your life that give so much of themselves each and every day – I am sure they will LOVE it.  The important thing is that you show you care and appreciate them.  Have a Happy Mother’s Day!!