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Austin Shops Offer Great Gift Ideas For Mom This Mother's Day

Whether you're looking for something unique or practical, Austin small businesses have goods that are sure to make mom smile.

AUSTIN, TX —Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, and even though most of the country is still sheltering-in-place, there's no reason why this year can't be extra special for the woman who gives her family everything. If you're an Austin mom, you're extra fortunate to live in a community filled with talented artisans and one-of-a-kind shops offering unique gifts.

While many shops are closed to foot-traffic, many small businesses are offering curbside pickup and online shopping amid the Coronvirus pandemic. Whether you're looking for a great outfit for mom, her favorite fragrance, or something that captures all she means to you, the following shops have what you need. What's more, when you shop area small businesses, you're supporting local artisans, shop owners, and the community. So, get shopping and let your mom know how special she is on Mother's Day and always.

Austin Visitor's Center Online Gift Shop: All of these goods are hand selected and locally crafted right here in Austin and every purchase will directly support both the local business and The Austin Visitor Center. Grab your drink of choice and help us support these local Austin makers. Free shipping within Texas.

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Don't Break Your Tenderness Tee: Bunkhouse Hotels created a retail collection to help the Bunkhouse Employee Relief Fund. 100% of profits go directly to the fund for Bunkhouse's hospitality industry employees impacted by COVID-19.

Limbo Jewelry: Offering curbside pickup, the Austin-based jeweler offers beautiful handcrafted designs from local artists and care packages with unique goods any mom would love to receive. Online proceeds help team members most affected by COVID-19.

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Eliza Page: With their Austin showroom closed, the jewelry shop that offers curated collections, by select, independent artists based in Austin, Texas and around the world, is offering concierge and online shopping with free local delivery.

BookWoman: The local queer, feminist-owned bookstore is offering mail ordering, curbside pick up, with an inventory list online at www.ebookwoman.com. Or call 512-472-2785 to learn more about availability.

Cosmic Coffee+Beer: Support the popular coffee bar during the pandemic by purchasing gift cards and merch, or by donating to the Cosmic GoFundMe to offer financial assistance to those employees struggling during the pandemic.

Sunriser: Treat mom to a growler of Sunriser Nitro CBD Cold Brew and receive free delivery to homes in Austin, with T-shirts available to purchase online.

Delysia Chocolatier: Offering mom-inspired gift boxes, the popular chocolatier offers curbside pickup for orders made by phone or online. Shipping is also available, and all orders receive a complimentary hand sanitizer.

The Infinite Monkey Theorem: Tap rooms are open for carry-out wine purchases every day of the week from 3 pm - 8 pm, and receive 20% off on purchases made from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Check out weekend specials released on their social media channels.

Loconomy: Treat your mom to sustainable, local food delivery with the Austin-based meal kit delivery service. Help support local farmers and the Austin economy while enjoying locally sourced and sustainably farmed ingredients delivered in near-zero waste packaging. Order meal kits and meal plans, or pick specific grocery items for a variety of dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian.

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