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Best Stores To Shop For Mother's Day Gifts In Boston

Even settling with the old standards for gifts on Mother's day leaves room for creativity and diversity when looking at specialty stores located in the Boston area. Focus on your mom's favorite pastime, or brighten the most used room of the house with a beautiful bouquet. Reminding her she's appreciated is as simple as a card or delicious snack.


Ava's Popcorn At Cabot's Candy

1300 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 775-1242
www.avaspopcorn.comHandcrafted gourmet caramel popcorn is one delicacy moms just can't get enough of. Ava's Popcorn has brought back to Boston the much loved and utterly addicting caramel, chocolate chunked sweet and saltiness that has been in high demand. Visit any of the locations within Boston, or receive a made-to-order shipment especially for mom at her doorstep. Confectioner and artisan Ava Vatsky continues the tradition her family began by creating care packages of decadent gourmet popcorn, delivering excellence to the Boston public.

Body Solutions
209 Fulton St.
Norwood, MA 02062
(339) 206-5184
www.joannesbodysolutions.comOwner and head coach Joanne Giannini began her fitness career in her living room; she was determined to make a healthier lifestyle change to shed those extra pounds that lend themselves to mature women and mothers of all ages. Sharing her successful weight loss story propelled Joanne Giannini into the spotlight of fitness magazines and stage competitions, culminating in Body Solutions. This year, Body Solutions offers a 20% discount on the first three sessions, just remember to mention CBS Local at the time of your visit. Gift cards are also available upon request. Having a certified personal trainer (CPT) to tailor a fitness and health plan is the perfect life-defining gift for your mother this year.

Winston Flowers
131 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(800) 457-4901
www.winstonflowers.comAward winning Winston Flowers has bumped up the competition incorporating designer crates filled to the brim with the highest quality products, hand packed and compiled to fit the personality and individuality of the recipient. Handcrafted fruit and nut tortes and other tasty treats can be added to fit the unique flavors mom loves. The surrounding fragrant flowers make this gift one that will be hard to top next year. Winston Flowers began with family and continues with family generations later, based solely in Boston, making this business one that continues to give back to the community each and every day of the year.

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Brattle Book Shop
9 West St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 542-0210
www.brattlebookshop.comThe largest selection of antiquarian books the nation has to offer is nestled in the heart of downtown Boston. Beginning with it's first collection in the year 1825, the Gloss family took up the reins during the mid 19th century, making Brattle Book Shop a national treasure for book lovers everywhere. Do you remember your mom's favorite story book? Maybe you can find it on the bookshelves in Brattle Book Shop. Spark memories shared amid the pages of a treasured read. Bring the gift that allows mom to travel to foreign lands or hob nob with the rich and famous all from the comfort of her favorite armchair.

Moxie Salon 
691 Belmont St.
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-1221
www.moxiebelmont.comVibrant hair color is one trend that hasn't faded away. Moxie Salon is home to one nonstop beautician perfecting the art of color, and Boston has noticed. Give a day of pampering that will end in a makeover that lasts well into the summer season. Corrective coloring is the mark of an expert; leave the science of color to Moxie Salon. A new hairstyle will put roses in mom's cheeks and a sparkle in her eye.

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Freelance Writer Corinne Costantino brings the "Best of Boston" to New England. Her work can be found on Examiner.com
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