Disclosure: This post is sponsored as some (not all) of the places listed are directory members, which says a lot because if we include them we approve and love them. All opinions expressed are my own.
Who is stumped as to what to get the woman in their life who has everything but time??? Well, I spent some time brainstorming an came up with a list of great gifts that I would love, so your momma may too!! The truth is MOST of these apply to the men in your lives too, sooooooo take a peek.
- NOT NEGOTIABLE! Chocolate Covered Strawberries from Chocolatier-Matisse Orangeburg
You have to call in advance to order them, and I love them so much I did the ordering.
2. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS-
Guys there’s a reason we have a whole DIRECTORY dedicated to this. Moms. Love. Photos. And often times, we don’t even get to be in them. Whether she’d like an updated family pic, some of the kids or her and the kids, Moms appreciate the effort, especially since we know our men GENERALLY don’t love it.
It doesn’t even have to be a “Valentines Session”- Current sessions are posted below, but any photographer can do ANY session you’d like at any time, so check out their work (we have samples of each on the directory itself) and choose one you connect with.
3. Treat her to her “usual” place.
This is a biggie for me. RNYD always tells me to go, get my nails done, do my hair, go get waxed, grab a massage, or facial etc etc etc- BUT I don’t always have time, and I often don’t want to spend the money on me. A gift certificate to one of these places means I HAVE to go, I enjoy it and its already paid for. Special bonus points if you pay the tip too so I have to worry about NOTHING.
Here is where I go if you need suggestions:
- Waxing – European Wax Center New City – I use Stephanie, she’s great. If your lady (or you) are looking for a new place the first waxing of one area is free for new customers, and give them my name (Megan Johnston- they like to know who sent them).
- Hair– Joseph Taylor Salon New City– I ADORE Barbara who both colors and cuts my hair. She’s a real sweetheart and does an amazing job. I am lucky if I get there 2x a year though with my schedule.
- Nails– Diva Nail Salon New City– (E) and I both love it here. It’s clean, and they do a great job. I do love how they pay special attention to my little girl who always wants a fun design.
- Massage/Facial- I LOVE Carrie at the Wholeness Center for my Facials and Catherine for massage. They run a GROUPON every now and again that’s great.
4. Bring Dinner IN
Most guys think that a woman wants to go out for a special date, and while that is sometimes the case, bringing a well made dinner IN where I don’t have to cook and I can be comfortable on my couch, in front of the fire watching Star Wars can be just as dreamy. I KNOW my hunny would rather stay in than go out… so win win. No Secret Here, my go to is Luigi O’Gradys for that. Michelle and her staff have family meal deals with lots of CHOICES that are awesome every week day.
5. PLAN THAT TRIP
She WANTS to go away, whether its with you, a friend or the whole family. Listen to her, what is she saying??? The older I get (yep 40 now) the more I value EXPERIENCES, TIME and SMILES.
Call Scott Walters (official travel agent for the RNYM Family) and get started with that trip today. Fortunate enough to take 2 trips last year we are looking at a few this year where we will use his expertise. Take that cruise she always talks about, head up to Rocking Horse Ranch with the family, maybe even o to Iceland to see the Northern Lights. Scott can do it all. Scott@goawayoftentravel.com (845) 558-1225
(photo from my #fabulous40thadventure last summer in Greece and Rome)
6. GIVE HER A DAY OFF
Call Michelle Squiteri of Dutchmen Cleaning and have your house cleaned as a surprise. She will have more time to relax and spend with you. I LOVE every other Friday when I get home and I don’t have to worry about cleaning after a long week of work, I can just be present with the family. Its the perfect gift for working or stay at home moms.
7. Go to Dinner AND a show
Westchester Broadway Theater has some FABULOUS shows in 2020 and you’ve heard me speak of them before. For less than the cost of just a Ticket to a Broadway show, you can get dinner and a show, in a comfortable chair, closer to home. The food has been reinvented as of late (made to coordinate with the show themes) and is so good. The cast is always wonderful and there really isn’t a bad seat in the house.
8. Make something 1 of a Kind
Parents (as you know) really appreciate this kind of stuff. Jills Ceramics has TONS of great things you can make to spoil that special lady (or man) in your life. Bring the kids to do it, or make a date with your honey to bring some wine and cheese and go together.
9. Something that Blings
This wasn’t my first choice because I need to really LOVE jewelry in order to want it, although RNYD is always happy to oblige. A piece of jewelry with the birth stones of my babies, is ALWAYS welcome. For this, we always hit up Rockland Staple Bourghol Brothers. The stuff is STUNNING, the family lovely and the price always fair. They have made items for our clan since before I was born, as well as my wedding and anniversary bands and so much more.
10. Food Town
Making your life a little easier this year, offering discounts on Valentines Day Gifts!!! Check it out!!
