Forget the socks, blankets, photo frames and check out some of these extra-extraordinary gift ideas that you and your mother won’t forget. When it comes to gifts, you have to do it right, which is why giving your mom the experience of a lifetime will be a Mother’s Day moment that will go down in history.
Here are five local gift experience ideas that southeast Michigan moms will love
Painting with a Twist
- Address: 33033 Grand River Ave., Farmington
- Cost: $37/two hours, $47/three hours
Grab the canvas and a glass of wine! This painting place isn’t your average studio. It’s a combination of feeling good and creating good while you are in the artistic zone. Let the colors fly and the wine won’t run dry when you can get creative while having a glass of wine at the Painting with a Twist studio in metro Detroit.
Tiny Cabin, Getaway House
- Address: 117 55th St, Grand Junction
- Cost: Varies by date. Contact for details
Those who said good things come in small packages were right. This tiny little cabin adventure has locations all around the state of Michigan and is the perfect place for a weekend (or day) getaway with your mom. Enjoy the relaxation, good company and an even better way to kick back in the woods of the Mitten State. Leave the service and social media behind and have a remote day in a quiet cabin!
Dinner Cruise
- Address: 131 Atwater St., Detroit
- Cost: $65/adults, $37/kids
The Detroit River is one to explore, especially during the night hours. Hop on the Michigan Princess Cruise and enjoy a gourmet, three-course dinner created by some of the best chefs in (down)town. You won’t want to miss this novelty trip as it tours around the river and includes some of the great sight-seeing ventures of Detroit and Windsor.
Sunset Helicopter Tour
- Address: 9161 Groh Road, Grosse Ile Township
- Cost: $375
For the bold and the brave, tune in for a ride on the wild side. Pick up a helicopter opportunity this Mothers Day to give you and your mom a truly out-of-this-world experience. The sky’s the limit with these helicopters — and so are the good vibes. Buckle in a few tickets and put your fears aside as you soar high above the city of Downtown Detroit during sunset hour.
Peachy Workout Classes
- Address: 2385 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Cost: $20/pair
Start Mother’s Day off with a boost of endorphins at the Peachy Fitness Studio where you can stretch or dance the day away! All the good vibes are included, you just have to bring your mom to the event. Peachy Fitness is holding two classes for Zumba and Hot Yoga during Mother’s Day. Sign up and get your groove on with these 1-hour classes where kids and moms can have the same fun!
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