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New York Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Let’s face it, it’s impossible to thank your mom for all she does. The list is endless and includes everything from kissing boo boos at the playground to breaking up fights while simultaneously driving a minivan to remembering favorite foods and in which shapes to cut them. Mom gets it done. Although impossible to ever truly convey your appreciation, our Mother’s Day Shopping Guide is filled with gifts and experiences that will spoil mom and maybe even help her to forget that you threw a football through the kitchen window…twice.

Pamper her with a visit to Oasis Day Spa where they offer a full menu of treatments guaranteed to relax and rejuvenate the hard-working mamma. Before her service even begins, she’ll be whisked away to change into the coziest spa robe ever, then taken to a waiting room of plush couches and lemon-infused water. The Timeless Glow Facial & Eye Renewal special—60 minutes of pure relaxation—left me glowing with skin so soft and dewy that I looked almost too young to have kids. Oasis Day Spa is offering a variety of services for Mother’s Day and has a location at One Park Ave., between 32nd St. & 33rd St. in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood (steps away from the 6 train) and in Westchester at 50 Hamilton St., Dobbs Ferry. Call or book your appointment at oasisdayspanyc.com

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Since Mom’s hands are always so full, help take some of the load off with a bag from Dagne Dover. Located in Soho, Dagne Dover’s offerings range from wallets to weekenders and everything in between. I love their Ace Fanny Pack, which comes in 12 great colors, is big enough to hold my overstuffed wallet and phone, and has a strap that is easy to adjust so that you can wear yours up high or lower down. I love the small zip pocket in the front—perfect for easy access to my car fob and house key. The neoprene fabric makes it easy to clean, especially after your little one gets their sticky hands on it. Visit the Dagne Dover shop in person at 273 Lafayette St., Soho, or shop dagnedover.com

As moms, we always try to impart the importance of sharing with our children, but I think we can make an exception when it comes to Li-Lac Chocolates. New York City-made since 1923, these indulgent handmade chocolates are not just delicious confections, but an experience. Choose from their curated selection of gifts for mom like a milk chocolate High Heel (!!!) that’s almost too pretty to eat (almost), a 15 Piece Truffle Gift Box offering a variety of ganache filled truffles, their Signature Chocolate Basket brimming with sweet treats, and so much more in a variety of price points. Visit one of their New York City stores or shop li-lacchocolates.com

Believe the hype when it comes to celeb-coveted Aviator Nation sweats. Pricey, yes, but once mom slips into their cozy sweatshirt and sweatpants, she won’t want to take them off. Ever. Perfect for Target runs, carpool, working from home (I’m wearing mine right now), and sitting on the playroom floor building sky-high MAGNA-TILES towers. She’ll never want to wear another brand again. You’ve been warned. Visit their flagship stores at 93 Mercer St. in Soho or 153 Berry St. in Williamsburg, or shop aviatornation.com

You may know award-winning stand-up comic Zarna Garg from her Amazon Prime special Zarna Garg: One in a Billion or her podcast The Zarna Garg Family Podcast, and now you’ll get to know her even better through her recently released memoir, This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir. Hysterical, and at times heartbreaking, Zarna takes us from her childhood in India to her life in Manhattan. From the competitive world of private schools, to accepting a dare from her children to take a stab at stand-up at age 44, to her headlining her own shows, Zarna takes readers along for a ride that will keep you laughing out loud and inspired by her determination. You’ll find yourself giving your kids extra screen time so that you can sneak in a few more pages of this impossible-to-put-down book. This American Woman is available now at all major book retailers.

Take mom shopping in Europe without leaving Long Island! Located next door to UBS Arena, Belmont Park Village offers a storybook village setting for a day at the shops. Filled with her favorite stores she loves, like AllSaints, Longchamp, and Sunglass Hut, she’ll love their discounted prices even more! Worried about her arms getting weighed down by all of her great finds? Fear not, because Belmont Park Village offers complimentary hands-free shopping, allowing visitors to shop now and collect their bags later. Join mom on her journey, or explore the shops on your own, then meet up for macarons from the famed French bakery, Ladurée, or sit down to a meal at Le Botaniste and enjoy their plant-based menu. Belmont Park Village is located at 2601 Hempstead Turnpike, in Elmont, Long Island.