Five Mothers Day Gift Ideas in North Andover

Mothers Day is Sunday, and it's a chance to show your mom -- in addition to your wife, grandmother and all the other moms in your life -- how important she is to you.

You don't have to rush out of town to the malls, though. Here are some gifts you can grab in town.

1. Flowers

This is a staple of the holiday. Whether it's a dozen roses or a pot of tulips or a complicated bouquet of floral beauty, for many families Mother's Day isn't complete without them.

Here are some places locally you can buy some.

• Rennie's Flower Shoppe
• Forgetta's Flowers & Gifts
• McLay's Florist

2. Jewelry

There's also jewelry. Whether it's a necklace, bracelet or rings, why not buy the moms in your life some bling? Here are some places you can find jewelry.

• Rose & Dove
• Chico's
• Sense of Wonder

3. Art

People like art -- paintings, photos, etc. -- and artwork is sort of like a flower arrangement that doesn't wither.

Here are places to get art stuff in town.

• Art & Frame Source
• Kenyon Photo & Frame
• Kenyon Photo & Frame

4. Baked Goods

And don't forget the sweet tooth. Here are some places in town to get cakes, pastries, cupcakes and more.

• Frederick's Pastries
• Pipe Dream Cupcakes
• Cookie Central

5. A meal

Sometimes the best gift is your time, and the second best is a good meal. So why not take your mom/wife/grandmother/mother figure out to lunch or dinner? Here are a few local restaurants, but be sure to check out our Patch Directory for a complete list.

• Burton's Grill
• Buono Bistro
• Stachey's
• Joe Fish
• Jaime's Restaurant
• China Blossom
• Orzo

Have a happy Mother's Day!