Moms do so much for their kids, so why not treat yours to something special in Atlanta to celebrate her day?
If you’re still looking for unique Mother’s Day ideas, you have a plethora of options for Mother’s Day in Atlanta −whether an artsy event, shopping for her favorite things or just plain ‘ol brunching Saturday or Sunday − will give her a weekend she'll love and remember.
The following are seven great ways to wow your mom this Mother's Day:
Moms and Mimosas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Prices vary. Angela Michael Skincare & Spa. 2500-C Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. 678-731-9611. www.cvbdunwoody.com.
Make your moms feel special with a day of mimosas and a relaxing makeover at Angela Michael Skincare & Spa. Guests can enter to win a full spa day, get 10 percent off products and enjoy a complimentary makeover.
Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. 4-10:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Cauble Park at Acworth Beach. 4425 Beach St., Acworth. 770-714-7135. www.smokeonthelake.org.
Hang out on Lake Acworth May 11 and 12 during the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, which will feature mouth-watering food, family-friendly performances and entertainment, inflatables, dance competitions and live music.
Treat her to a Mother's Day brunch
Mother's Day brunch is a tradition at many metro Atlanta area restaurants, with many offering extras such as complimentary flowers. Try 101 Steak, located at 3621 Vinings Slope SE, Atlanta, for an extensive brunch buffet is offered from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 13, with traditional brunch favorites, assorted desserts and more. The cost is $42 for adults, $18 for children ages 12 and under.
Help her indulge at a spa day
Let Mom unwind at one of the following spas:
Credit: From jejusauna.com
Credit: From jejusauna.com
Jeju Sauna, 3555 Gwinnett Place Drive, Duluth. 678-336-7414.
The spa is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, so you can go when it's convenient. Admission is $25 for adults, with services priced separately, including $100 for a body or acupressure massage.
Renew Day Spa, 4347 Shallowford Road, Marietta. 770-998-8592.
Renew has several Mother's Day specials, including a Mom's Classic Duo package for $150. It gives her 2.25 hours of bliss with her choice of two popular services.
Treat her to some jewelry
Credit: Toone Stephanie
Credit: Toone Stephanie
For a beautiful, lasting gift, treat your mom to jewelry from one of the following stores:
Solomon Brothers Fine Jewelry, 3340 Peachtree Road NE #1700, Atlanta. 404-266-0266.
Solomon Brothers has beautiful jewelry in a wide variety of price ranges, including suggested Mother's Day pieces that range from $35 to over $2,000. In addition, Baccarat jewelry is 30 percent off through Mother's Day.
Worthmore Jewelers, 500-L3 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta. 404-892-8294 and 117 East Court Square, Decatur. 404-370-3979.
Worthmore has a relaxed atmosphere that complements its unique pieces. No matter what your mom's style is, you're sure to find something she'll love.
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