Hey Dads, the pressure is on to plan something special for your significant other on Mother’s Day—and for good reason. We have no doubt that your wife/partner/mother/woman in your life deserves genuine recognition for all her hard work and tireless devotion. In short, indulge her.
The holiday is coming up on Sunday, May 14, and in case you’re in need of boost to get you going, we gathered a few classic ideas for gifts and experiences: flowers, Sunday brunch and spa treatments. Of course, this list is in no way comprehensive (and none of these are affiliate links) but here are some standout Dallas-Fort Worth businesses that we’ve loosely rated as high, medium and low the budget scale.
Now, every mom has her own ideas for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, so before you scroll any further, consider this:
Consult her wish lists
If you’re looking for inspiration on what she would consider a thoughtful gift or experience, you might not have to look far. Start by searching for her wish lists on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Etsy—whatever store you know she loves.
If you can do a little reconnaissance (while respecting her digital privacy, of course), refer to her digital wish lists for specific items or services that she’s already starred, saved or pinned. If you don’t already have access to these lists, you might ask her to share them with you. Or follow her on Pinterest. Many of those pins are shoppable too.
A key point here: If you’re buying or booking online, be sure to purchase it through your own account so as not to spoil the surprise.
Have another idea for a great gift or (talking directly to moms here) want to share the best Mother’s Day gift you’ve ever received? Let us know in the comment below.
Best Restaurants for Mother’s Day
Treat her with a meal out of the house at one of these three restaurants, all of which are family-friendly and offer special Mother’s Day brunch menu. Reservations are required for some, so call or go online to snag a table.
High: Fearing’s Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton
The James Beard award winner and author of Dean Fearing’s The Texas Food Bible serves up his legendary Southwest cuisine for a special Mother’s Day Brunch for Sunday, May 14. Go online to reserve a table between 11am and 3pm. This brunch pricing is $145 per adult with a $90 option for vegetarians and $55 for children.
Location: 2121 McKinney Avenue in Uptown Dallas
Contact: 214/922-4848
Learn more: fearingsrestaurant.com
Medium: 97 West Kitchen & Bar
If you’ve not yet experienced the restaurant inside the rustic-luxe Hotel Drover, this is a great excuse to put on your cowboy and cowgirl hats and venture out to the Stockyards. On Sunday, May 14 from 8am–2pm, 97 West offers a three-course Mother’s Day Brunch, which includes your choice of appetizer and entrée (the blueberry & lemon angel food cake French toast sounds divine) and four desserts served family style. You can see the full Mother’s Day brunch menu here. Not shown is the kids menu, but their options are chicken bites, a cheeseburger or chocolate chip pancakes.
Brunch pricing is $59 for adults and $25 for children ages 3–12, and free for kids under 3. Go online to make a reservation through OpenTable here or call if you’re bringing more than six people. Especially if you’re bringing the kids along, come early to play outdoor games in the Backyard or sit at the Veranda Bar (pictured above) for a refresher.
Location: 200 Mule Alley, Fort Worth
Contact: 682/255-6497
Learn more: 97westkitchenandbar.com
Low: The Rustic
No reservations required at this part-restaurant/bar, part-music venue with a full roster of live concerts. Take a look at the weekday and brunch menus here, and come sit at the picnic tables under string lights for an evening or enjoy a family-style Jam & Toast brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am–3pm at $17.95 per person. On Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, you and your S.O. can shop the Pop-Up Market.
Location: 3656 Howell Street, Uptown Dallas
Contact: 214/730-0596
Learn more: therustic.com/dallas
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Best Flower Shops for Mother’s Day
Knowing your S.O.’s favorite flower will go a long way here, but sure to place your order well in advance. It’s one of the top flower holidays of the year, and you’ll have fewer options if you wait until last minute. If your S.O. is the type who outright says, “I don’t want flowers,” skip to section three.
High: Avant Garden
For an absolute show-stopper, there’s few better than the experimental stylings of Avant Garden, located in The Shops of Highland Park. Browse their bouquets online here (their Roses and Rosé for $150 is a fab option), or if you’re not sure what to order, give them a call and a designer can make suggestions and offer options to different price points.
You can arrange for pickup in-person during store hours: 9am–5pm weekdays, 10am–4pm Saturdays and closed Sundays. They say they’ll likely be closed on Mother’s Day Sunday too, so don’t wait last minute. If you need or prefer to have the flowers delivered, Avant Garden can deliver them the previous Saturday, May 13, or earlier in the week.
Location: 4254A Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas
Contact: 214/559-3432
Learn more: avantgarden.com
Medium: Trove Florals
We’re still in love with the idea behind Trove Florals— real preserved flowers that last for a full year—created by mom of two and our former Mom Next Door Jody Stein. These flower arrangements double as home décor and come in either display boxes, sculptural hoops or unique vases—each one cooler than the last. Her Mother’s Day picks generally start at $85, and her Trove Hoops start at $50 for a petite size and $95 for large. Most items are available for shipping. Order online or email to for a custom order.
Location: Based in Dallas
Contact: info@troveflorals.com
Learn more: troveflorals.com
Low: Flourish Flowers & Gifts
You can go bold and beautiful with an order from this full-service florist in Old Town Lewisville. Go online or call in advance to order cut flowers, potted plants, and flowering plants that you can keep and cultivate forever. They tell us their Mother’s Day selections will be available online soon.
Or, if your S.O.’s love language is “acts of service,” get your hands dirty by making your own mini garden at the DIY succulent bar for as little as $8.99. Staff can guide you through picking a pot (or bring your own from home), pick a plant and adding rocks and sand or soil. Pricing varies, depending on the number of scoops needed and any add-on accessories. Store hours are Mondays 10am–2pm, Tuesdays–Fridays 10am–4pm, Saturdays 10am–2pm and closed Sundays.
Location: 156 West Main Street, Lewisville
Contact: 469/464-3020
Learn more: flourishflowersandgifts.com
Best Day Spas for Mother’s Day
A spa day is the definition of “me time.” Plan to pamper her with a spa package, an à la carte treatment or a gift from these local venues: a historic hotel, a full-service spa and a one-of-a-kind (in Texas, anyway) beauty store.
High: The Spa at The Crescent
A massage, facial, manicure or pedicure—whatever your S.O. needs to relax or wants to treat herself, it’s here at the Hotel Crescent Court’s spa and wellness center. This historic Uptown hotel even has a cryotherapy chamber that for whole-body cold therapy with liquid nitrogen. You can see all the specific service offerings here. Massages and facials start at $185. The 90-minute nail ritual, complete with hot stones, will run you $105.
Select a service and book an available time on Mother’s Day weekend or any day during the spa’s open hours: 9am–7pm Monday–Saturday and 9am–6pm Sunday.
Plus, The Crescent Club, the private dining club on the 17th floor, is open to nonmembers for Mother’s Day buffet brunch. Reserve a table here for Sunday, May 14 between 10:30am and 2:30pm. Pricing is $145 for adults, $65 for children 6–12 years; under 6 free.
Location: 400 Crescent Court, Dallas
Contact: 214/871-3232, spaconcierge@crescentcourt.com
Learn more: crescentcourt.com
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Medium: Corinthian Wellness & Med Spa
Located south of the Southlake Town Square, Corinthian offers a multitude of traditional spa services—massages, facials and nail services—as well as medical aesthetic treatments—such as HydraFacials, eyebrow microblading, microneedling and lasers. Mother’s Day specials, including 20% off e-gift cards, are available in-store through May 13 and online through May 14. Several of those deals include complimentary gifts or bonus gift cards.
Location: 1251 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 345, Southlake
Contact: 817/416-9366; corinthianspa@corinthianspa.com
Learn more: corinthianspa.com
Low: Credo Beauty
OK, this one’s not technically a spa, but for the moms in your life who value clean beauty, stepping into Credo Beauty feels like a sigh of relief because this company only carries products that avoid ingredients on The Dirty List.
Its only store in Texas is here at The Shops at Legacy West, and there you can treat your S.O. to a gift or an in-person service. Go online to book a facial, brow waxing and lip waxing from trained aestheticians, or a consultation with their makeup artists who can help swap your current products for safe and sustainable alternatives.
They’ve also got great suggestions for affordable gift sets for its skincare, beauty and hair care. Look at beauty gifts for under $30 here. Store hours are noon–5pm Sundays, 11am–6pm Mondays–Wednesdays, and 11am–7pm Thursdays–Saturdays.
Location: 7700 Windrose Ave., Suite G160, Plano
Contact: 469/782-1407
Learn more: credobeauty.com
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Top image of Veranda Bar at 97 West, photo courtesy of Hotel Drover
