4 Solves For A Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift

How much our moms mean to us is not always equal to how far in advance we’ve planned their Mother’s Day gifts. Life gets busy, after all. With the timely and (most importantly) thoughtful solutions below, you’ll be saved by the bell. —Julia Dumbrell

Gifts that Give Back, in Tune With Mom’s Mission

In honour of a mother figure in your life, a donation to The Love Club helps create and distribute Club Kid garments for babies in need. This meaningful gesture celebrates one mom by supporting another, with the line of Club Kid baby clothing made entirely from unused textiles that would otherwise go to landfill.

Offering a community without barriers to raise happy and healthy children, BC-based Mamas for Mamas makes the difference this mother’s day. Visit their website to give life-changing gifts like a month of free groceries.

Founded and run by an all-female team which mom can appreciate, Barkus is a Canadian pet care and lifestyle brand challenging the norms of an outdated industry. With a mission to bring clean beauty standards, sustainable thinking and design-led innovation to the way we care for our animals, their thoughtful line is perfect for pet moms.

Brunch Reservations, Made Days in Advance

Montreal-based Stanley is serving up all the right ingredients for a joyful weekend celebration. On May 10th and May 11th, the restaurant is hosting a vibrant and festive brunch experience, featuring their delicious à la carte menu, live DJ, and a complimentary mimosa on arrival.

Give mom the gift of a decadent Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Notch 8, where tables are still available to book. Indulge in sweet and savory brunch favourites, a chef-attended carving station, and decadent desserts created by in-house pastry chefs, plus a watercolour portrait artist onsite.

Shangri-La Toronto invites locals to celebrate Mother’s Day in style with live music, gourmet brunch, a pop-up floral boutique, last-minute gifts, and even a cozy movie screening.

A Homemade Meal for Mom, With Cookware to Keep

The Always Pan 2.0 from Our Place will show mom that you’re always thinking of her ($195). As the gold standard for versatility, the pan does the job of ten pieces of traditional cookware.

The Oval Casserole Dish from Le Creuset is a versatile addition to any Le Creuset collection, with a few of the dishes in the shade ‘Blueberry’ still in stock and on a fantastic sale to reward last-minute shoppers ($99).

Serve something as sweet as mom is on the Dessert Plates set from Fable. Then, surprise mom by telling her she can take these plates home for herself, with each being organically shaped and one of a kind ($71).

Toast mom with a Champagne Flute from the excellent collection at Simons ($30). Our favourites are the set of four Colourful cocktail glasses, making mother’s day particularly special and bright! 

A Night Out for Mom, Post Mother’s Day

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The love doesn’t have to stop on Sunday. Treat the mother figure in your life (or yourself!) to The Mom Flow, a stylish and soul-nourishing evening hosted by Erin Sousa’s Social Club on May 23. Held in Vancouver’s chic Kitsilano neighbourhood, the event promises connection, conversation, cocktails and curated gifts—designed for moms, but open to anyone who craves community. Tickets available here.