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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you’re probably wondering what gift will make your mom feel truly special. Whether your mom is a gardening enthusiast, a foodie, or a lover of beautiful flowers, there are plenty of options to choose from at Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce. Here’s our comprehensive guide to help you choose the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Local Cut Flower Bouquet

Cut flowers are a great place to start when it comes to showing mom you’re thankful for her. They brighten up any room and bring a smile to anyone’s face. This Mother’s Day, consider gifting your mom a bouquet with her favorite flowers. Roses, lilies, and tulips are always popular choices. If you want to add a personal touch, consider creating a custom arrangement with her favorite colors. Cut flowers are a classic and elegant way to show your appreciation. At Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce we stock plenty of locally grown flowers for all occasions.

10,000 Floral Baskets for Mom

If you’re looking for a gift with a bit more longevity, consider a hanging basket. With approximately 10,000 baskets to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits your mom’s style. For a touch of vibrant color, consider a basket filled with begonias, impatiens, or geraniums. If your mom has a sunny porch or patio, choose a basket with sun-loving blooms like petunias or calibrachoa.

Shade Garden Hanging Baskets

For a unique gift that will last all spring and summer, why not create a shade garden oasis for mom? These baskets are designed to thrive in shady spots, making them perfect for moms who love spending time outdoors but don’t want to worry about constant sun exposure. Shade garden baskets typically contain a mix of ferns, hostas, and shade-loving flowers. Your mom will appreciate the low-maintenance beauty of this gift.

Go Big or Go Home

If you’re a believer in going big or going home, consider our monster-sized baskets. We have nearly 500 king-sized hanging baskets filled with a stunning variety of flowers. These baskets are truly the biggest and most beautiful you’ve ever seen. Whether your mom prefers relaxing in full sun or shade, there’s a basket to brighten her favorite outdoor space. 

Gorgeous Ceramic Pots

Ceramic pots are another excellent gift option for Mother’s Day. They’re perfect for moms who enjoy indoor gardening or have limited outdoor space. Our ceramic pots come in various sizes, shapes, and colors, allowing you to choose one that matches your mom’s decor. Fill the pot with your mom’s favorite flowers, or give her a collection of smaller pots for a diverse display. Remember: our ceramic pots are always Buy One, Get Two Free!

Grow a Veggie Garden or Berry Patch

If your mom loves growing her own food or has always wanted to try, consider giving her an array of veggie starts or berry plants to get her garden started. Blueberry bushes and strawberry pouches are a fun and easy way to grow berries at home. Go the extra mile and schedule time to plant the garden with your mom.

Personalized Gift Baskets

Customized gift baskets are a specialty of Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce. Create a basket filled with your mom’s favorite things. Local tea & coffee, an array of hot sauces, gorgeous house plants… there’s really a basket perfect for every mom! Hand pick your items and let us arrange them or suggest a theme and let us fill the basket with goodies. Give us a call or stop into the store nearest to you to order.

Cook Mom Dinner

To complete the celebration, consider planning a special Mother’s Day dinner. Check out our meat specials for a selection of high-quality cuts, perfect for a homemade dinner. And don’t forget the beverages. Grab some wine, beer, or all the fixings for a great cocktail or mocktail.

With these gift ideas, you’re sure to choose the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Start with flowers, plant a garden together, whip up a delicious meal, and enjoy time with sipping a cocktail. It’s a perfect recipe for showing your appreciation!

What better way to spend Mother’s Day than outside? By now, it’s clear that spring has arrived: Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the sun is shining. This year’s Mother’s Day still might look a little different than many families are used to. So if you’re looking for something creative to do to celebrate and honor the moms in your life, consider taking things outside for a spectacular dinner in the fresh air! Al fresco dining is great for casual everyday meals, but can be made even more special for such an occasion like Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Is Almost Here!

This year’s Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 9. To make a special celebration for the mothers in your life, try planning an outdoor dinner at home! It’s a great opportunity to show them your love and appreciation. Though an at-home outdoor dinner is simple, there are some things you can do to make things extraordinary for mom.

• Set the scene! Dress up the dinner table with mom’s favorite spring flowers, like Tacoma Boys fresh bouquets, tulips, and primroses. Outdoor lights strung above the table are an easy way to elevate the atmosphere of your backyard patio setting. Consider placing lights elsewhere too. Lights can add depth to a garden when night falls, and they’re good for safety as well. Don’t worry about not having any outlets to plug lights into – solar lights are easy to get hold of these days, like these solar lights for flag poles that will help to light up your front yard flag.
• Make her favorite. Mother’s Day is certainly a great time to make mom’s favorite appetizer, dinner, or dessert. Challenge yourself to make a full multi-course meal with all of her favorite foods!
• Treat her to a tipple. Your mom works hard every day of the year to look after you, so she deserves a treat at least once a year! Look for a liquor store open in your area and buy her favourite drink, then get her to put her feet up and just relax with a wine glass in hand.
• Include friends and family. Coordinate with the rest of mom’s family or her close friends for a video call or gifts. She will appreciate the extra thought of including others.

Celebrate with Mother’s Day Activities

When planning Mother’s Day activities for mom and the family, simply think of everything she loves to do. First, take the party outside for a beautiful dinner that will blow mom away and highlight the flavors of the season. If mom likes to cook, ask her to join in when preparing dinner. Cooking together is such a great bonding experience!

For an extraordinary outdoor dining experience at home, consider lawn games or other creative Mother’s Day activities. While munching on appetizers, mom can enjoy the outdoors while basking in the late-afternoon sun or even cuddled in front of a backyard campfire. Take this time to bring up your favorite childhood memories or talk about what you or others have learned from mom. Then, try to plan to spend that sunset hour outdoors so mom can appreciate the pretty colors of the setting sun in the sky. You could even venture out for a sunset-backed walk!

If you don’t have the space for outdoor dinner at home, opt for an afternoon picnic instead. It’s the perfect time of year for lunch al fresco at a local park or beach. For some guidance on how to prepare for an awesome spring picnic experience, check out our blog filled with spring picnic tips here.

What’s Cooking For Mother’s Day Dinner?

Prepare for the special day ahead of time by planning what to cook for Mother’s Day dinner. You could ask her directly what she wants to eat, or surprise her with something yummy you just know will make her feel extra special. The options are endless – but here are just a few potential ideas to get your Mother’s Day dinner menu started.

• Parmesan crusted chicken breast with cheese and marinara: Mom doesn’t have to know you picked it right from Tacoma Boys deli counter! Tacoma Boys makes it just that much easier to get started on a spectacular dinner with such pre-prepared chicken breast and other meat and seafood. Pair it with some Roasted Potatoes with Herbed Olive Oil and Goat Cheese for a tasty, elevated meal.
• Parmesan polenta made with P.A.N. White Corn Meal with roasted seasonal vegetables, fresh rosemary, and Alessi’s Balsamic Reduction: This recipe by Family Style Food is just right for the special occasion. All you need is a simple tossed salad on the side for a complete dinner!
• It’s just about time for the grilling season: You find all the ingredients for Grilled Flank Steak with Dark Cherry Chipotle Sauce at Tacoma Boys.
• For dessert, a creamy cheesecake can be made ahead of time and is sure to be enjoyed by everyone: This recipe for Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes is sure to impress!

Prepare for Dinner with Tacoma Boys

Stop in to your local Tacoma Boys to get just about everything you need for a spectacular outdoor Mother’s Day dinner at home! This includes beautiful flowers, local produce, mom’s favorite beer and wine, and tons of speciality food ingredients. To stay up to date on insider deals and specials, sign up for Tacoma Boys’ text list. Just text (253) 246-1661 to tell Paul you want to be on the list!

As Mother’s Day approaches, take the celebrated tradition of gifting flowers up a notch by buying Mom a gift that will last and be a talking point for months! Hanging baskets are the way to go for the Mom in your life this year.

As Mother’s Day, and all of the Graduations approach, before we get to the distinction of which flowers are best, we’ve got to know if flowers are a good gift, or just an easy out.