Some local businesses are offering Mother’s Day specials so that Pelhamites can support them and also get a gift for their mothers.

On Mother’s Day, the one thing shoppers can do right now is try to spend their money locally, rather than with big online businesses like Amazon. Currently, local businesses are trying to be as creative as possible.

“Our local businesses are going through a very difficult time right now,” said Cristina Chianese of the Junior League of Pelham. “This situation is forcing people to reach out, and that has changed businesses completely. Owners right now are trying to be very creative to try to stay open. During this difficult time, we are really learning what community means to us.”

“Now, Pelham Cares is doing its best to get the word out about what businesses are open,” said Chianese. “We have done this by making the Pelham List directory. Pelham Cares is working directly with local businesses to promote and market them. Isolation could crush so many businesses, so Pelham Cares is putting information on social media and other online sources. We help businesses make money, in a way that’s safest for everyone.”

Pelham Cares is a collaborative effort of the Junior League, the Pelham Civic Association, the Pelham Chamber of Commerce and Pelham Together.

The Pelham List website has been up since isolation started as a list of businesses open in Pelham. But, only a few weeks ago the list was updated with hours, promotions and collaborations businesses had going. Mother’s Day is also one of the newest updates.

By using this list, running ads and putting information out on social media, business owners have said that there has been a significant change in sales for them.

According to the Pelham List website, this is a list of the Mother’s Day specials in Pelham:

• Pelham Cafe: 15% off orders placed by phone.
• Thrive Barre and Fitness: Mama gift bag for $25.
• The Garden Room: Gift herb packs, two sizes of planted begonia arrangements and gift certificates.
• Cantina Lobos: Free margaritas for moms.
• Red Belly Press: 10% discount on any orders shipping to 10803 issued as a refund after purchase and free local delivery.
• Sue’s Corner: They will donate 15% of Mother’s Day sales to the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund.
• Richard’s Passports: All items have been discounted as a thank you to Pelham for supporting them.
• Nicholas Day Spa and Salon: Offering gift certificates to all their services.
• Caffe Regatta: Mother’s Day specials include grilled fillet mignon, lobster tails, grilled rack of lamb and more.
• Patty Pops: Mother’s Day menu specials include mini cakes, cake pops, chocolate-covered Oreos and chocolate-covered strawberries.
• Tig and Peach: They have teamed up with six other local, small businesses for one very special Mother’s Day package which they will deliver to your front door on Mother’s Day morning.
• Flowerbake by Angela: Offering Mother’s Day cookie kits, cupcake bouquet and flower cake.
• Pelham Art Center: Purchase a PAC gift certificate for mom, or sign her up for one of its virtual workshops where she can unwind and get inspired.
• DeCicco and Sons: Mother’s Day breakfast packages available for curbside pickup.
• Vincent’s Fine Jewelry: 20% off all stock and 30% off all handbags and small leather goods. $25 from each sale will be donated to the Junior League of Pelham.
• LaGravinese Jewelers: They are currently offering 30% off any single item in stock.
• Depot Dave: Offering a special Mother’s Day menu.
• Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Cream: To celebrate Mother’s Day, Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Cream has a variety of ice cream cakes.
• Little Bird Cookie Co.: Two dozen delicious handmade cookies (Mexican hot chocolate, lemon ginger and sugar) wrapped in a box with a colorful ribbon.

This is a link to the Mother’s Day specials list.