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Celebrate important women in your life with these local gifts and meals for Mother's Day May 14.
Gifts
For those who have a hard time picking the perfect flowers, this Hudson shop has one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day bouquets with fresh blooms selected by the florists in bright pinks, purples, yellows and oranges. Hudson
Shop an artisan market for gifts at this makerspace or take moms and spoil them with do-it-yourself bouquets, lip scrubs and specialty cocktails. And when you get hungry from the shopping, nosh on food truck fare. May 13, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Medina
Get creative by trying Hot Pots’ Mother’s Day and paint a pot for a gift with a personal touch or making a beaded garden stake to jazz up potted plants. Alliance
This Hudson florist has a Mother’s Day collection of tulips, roses, orchids and more that will brighten up mom’s special day. Opt for the Deb bouquet with light and wispy ranunculus, peonies, sweet peas, green hellebore, jasmine and seasonal greens. Order a bouquet for delivery or pick up from the store. Hudson
Spend the Saturday afternoon shopping downtown Hudson and taking in music and enjoying refreshments. Bring the kids along for a free photo station to get personalized photos in picture frames and win a prize for spending more than $50 at First & Main businesses. May 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meals
Those who are looking for more than typical brunch fare should head to the Battleground for an authentic Mexican brunch. Dig into authentic huevos chorizo hash with a bowl of crispy hashed potatoes, chorizo, eggs, sour cream and Cotija cheese and sip a tequila espresso martini or enjoy a specialty margarita. Top it off with a dessert like the banana tres leches cake, which is a sweet spongy concoction made with in-house vanilla banana flavored cake, soaked in sweet milks and coconut rum and topped with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. Make reservations, May 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kent
Get dressed up for a celebratory brunch buffet of omelets and waffles, carved maple ham and roasted prime ribs as well as a great selection of various sides, pastas, fruits and pastries. Top it off with mimosas or a bloody mary bar. Make reservations, May 14, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Fairlawn, Canton and Cuyahoga Falls
This Wadsworth spot is the perfect place to take mom, grandmothers, in-laws and the whole family along for a grand buffet. Enjoy a full spread of a chef’s carving station, smoked salmon, salad bar, made-to-order omelets and waffles, scrumptious pies and cakes and more. Make reservations, May 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wadsworth
Everyone can find something they love at this classic buffet. Choose from carved beef tenderloin, a tomato vodka Florentine pasta, chicken Maidera and brunch staples with baked French toast with raspberry sauce and cheesy potato bake. Make reservations, May 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hudson
This destination is a great fit for a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner, wine, pampering at the spa or last-minute shopping at the Marketplace. Head to the Twisted Olive for dishes like melt-in-your-mouth braised beef short rib cooked with mushrooms, bacon and onion jam and finished with a veal demi-glace. Or enjoy a meal at the Crush House and Bistro, or venture to the Still House for a drink and live music from 7 to 10 p.m. Make reservations, May 14, Crush House and Twisted Olive, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Bistro, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Still House 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Spa, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Marketplace noon-7 p.m., Canton
Celebrate Festa della Mamma with Italian flair. Treat her to a light and creamy chicken bruschetta pasta with penne, chicken, tomatoes and cream sauce before finishing with a delicate lemon berry mascarpone cake. The family can choose from prime rib, crab-stuffed cod, eggplant parmesan and more. Plus, there’s a kids’ menu with chicken tenders, baked ham or spaghetti. Make reservations, May 14, noon-7 p.m., Akron
