Gifts of Gratitude for Moms & Teachers

Gifts of Gratitude for Moms & Teachers

 

The month of May signals the impending end of springtime, as well as the school year. They can be bittersweet or exciting milestones, depending on your perspective, but they also bring to mind two very important groups of people that deserve a little tribute this time of year: moms (Mother’s Day is May 13) and teachers!

Both hardworking groups put in a lot of long hours — not to mention their hearts and souls — to ensure the development and well-being of children. A kind word of thanks and a token of appreciation can go a long way towards letting them know how much they’re appreciated.

Here’s a handy list of establishments on both shores that offer either the perfect gift, or the perfect gift card!

 

Fun Activities

 

Posh Paint Pub (Metairie)

Pottery shop offering painting activities for all ages

 

Painting with a Twist (Mandeville)

Adult instructional art classes that feature friends, wine, and a lively instructor

 

String a Bead (Metairie)

Bead supply store also offering jewelry-making classes

 

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (Kenner)

Performance art theater that stages countless adult and children’s productions year round.  

 

Playmakers Theater (Covington)

Theater group that produces multiple annual plays

 

Creole Queen (French Quarter)

New Orleans Paddlewheeler with various cruise options on the Mississippi River

 

Be Hooper, Be Happy  (Mandeville)

Hula Hoop Dance/Fitness Classes

 

KKD Photography (New Orleans)

“Capturing life as it happens.. the beautiful, silly and fun moments!”

 

Kali Norton Photography (Hammond)

She specializes in wedding and motherhood photography.

 

Coffee & Eats

 

P.J.’s Coffee of New Orleans (Multiple location on both shores)

Locally based coffee chain that originated in the Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans.

 

Starbucks (Multiple location on both shores)

Ubiquitous coffee stores with stand-alone stores, plus locations inside many Target and Barnes & Noble stores.

 

Core Meals (Hammond & Multiple New Orleans locations)

Healthy, ready-made meals that are prepared fresh in a commercial kitchen under the direction of an award-winning chef.

 

Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant (Gretna)

Low-key bar and grill offering comfort fare with a southern twist, plus live events and outside seating.

 

 

Salons & Spas

 

Body Art Day Spa & Hair Salon (Destrehan)

Hair, eyelash, brow, makeup, and nail services, plus therapeutic massages, body wraps, facials, teeth whitening, and laser therapy  

 

Earthsavers Spa + Store (Mandeville, Metairie, Uptown)

Full menu of spa services, plus unconventional healing services, and immunotherapy

 

Jacqueline’s Family Hair Studio (Mandeville)

Hair services, plus mani/pedi, facials, and lip/eye waxing

 

Kristi King Skin Care & Brow Specialist (Mandeville)

LED light therapy and other state of the art technology, in addition to standard treatments

 

Michael Franks Salon (Harvey)

Haircuts & styles, hair color, makeup, waxing and more

 

Nicole Caro (Mandeville)

Facial/acne treatments, plus tinting and facial/body waxing

 

Books, Music & Movies

 

2nd & Charles (Covington)

New and used books, plus video games, records, DVDs, t-shirts, and eclectic gifts and accessories

 

Barnes & Noble (Mandeville, Metairie, West Bank)

Huge selection of books, music and gifts with multiple locations and easy online shopping. (Plus, Starbucks!)

 

AMC Movie Theaters (Hammond, Harahan, Harvey, Metairie)

 

The Grand Theatres (Kenner, Slidell)

 

Movie Tavern (Covington)

Features full in-theater food and beverage service, plus roomy, luxurious seating.

 

 

Shopping

 

Simply Chic Boutique (Mandeville)

Stylish women’s clothing and accessories

 

Trades of Hope

Sales of these ethically crafted accessories and home decor empowers impoverished women around the world and provides entrepreneurial opportunities for American women.

 

LuLaRoe NOLA

Fun, fashionable, comfortable women’s clothing

 

Fleurty Girl (Multiple location, Both Shores)

Kitschy, fun New Orleans gifts, t-shirts & accessories

 

Auraluz (Metairie)

Linen and gifts, in addition to children’s clothing.