This year Mother's Day falls on the 27th of March, so if you haven't got that special lady a gift just yet, you'd better act fast! But what do you get the most influential woman in your life? Well if you're from Birmingham, I already know one thing you're definitely going to be hunting down this March - a "Mom" card. We don't do "Mum", "Mam" or "Mother" here!
I'll also assume (because you're reading this gift guide) that you're a good Brummie who is looking to support some great Birmingham businesses this Mother's Day, so I'll try to help you out the best I can!
I've popped together a list of fantastic Birmingham independent's supplying all of the things your Mom could possibly want. From flowers arranged by born and bred Brummies to bevs brewed right here in the second city, I'd like to think I've got it all covered!
Oh and I've even tracked down a couple of Mom cards too! You're welcome!
So here it is, my ultimate Brummie Mothers Day Gift Guide...
Plants and flowers
Jungle Houseplants
Birmingham based houseplant shop with delivery across the UK. Gifts, greetings cards, and gift cards are also available.
Isherwood & Co
Florist and houseplant shop based in beauty Bournville in south Birmingham. Mother's day bouquets, gifts, and cards available to order.
Get 10% off all cut flowers online until 26th March with code GRACE10.
Easy Plants
Houseplants, garden plants, artificial plants and more, all available for delivery across the UK.
Urban Design Flowers
Hall Green based florist offering bouquets, gifts, cards, balloons, and more.
Petals of Piccadilly
A boutique florist based in Piccadilly Arcade in Birmingham City Centre.
Flowers at Moor Street
Fresh flowers, house plants, and gifts available to buy online or from Moor Street Station.
Health and beauty
Aura-Lutus Beauty
A vegan and cruelty free makeup brand based right here in Birmingham.
Harvest Skincare
An independant skincare company based in Kings Heath. Facials, massages, and others treatments are also available.
Shakina Spa
Dry Spa in the centre of Birmingham. Treatments, gift vouchers, and spa products available.
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa
Spa hotel based in Sutton Coldfield. Treatments and gift vouchers available.
Clothes, jewellery, and accessories
Urban Village Vintage
Vintage clothes, accessories, books, and records.
People
Clothes, accessories, homeware and more.
Working Clasp
Laser cut jewellery, DIY craft kits, and workshops available.
A Typical Thing
Minimal recycled silver jewellery. Designed and made in Brum.
Hannah Kyriakou jewellery
Botanical inspired jewellery handmade in Birmingham's world famous Jewellery Quarter.
Food and drink
The Early Bird Bakery
Independent bakery based in Kings Heath. Cakes, Bruch, and gift Vouchers available.
Three Church Road
Restaurant and bistro based in Edgbaston. Mothers Day Afternoon Tea available.
Pineapple Club
A new Birmingham based cocktail bar. Gift vouchers and Pre made cocktails available for delivery.
Grace + James
Kings Heath based shop and deli selling Wine, cheese, hampers and more.
Loki Wines
Natural wines and gift cards available.
Cards, gifts, and wrapping
Folks Like These
Stationary, books, greetings cards and more.
You Got This Club
Funky cards, gifts, hampers, and more.
Rachel Alice Art
Greetings cards and prints. "Mom" cards available!
Marenzo Designs
Cards, stickers, wine labels, and more. "Mom" cards available!
Baby Aid Birmingham
A Brummie charity selling mothers day cards to help families with young children. "Mom" cards available!
Cards By Banks
Fun Brummie greetings cards. "Mom" cards available!
Blooming Heck
Plantable cards which bloom into flowers. "Mom" cards available!
So with all these fantastic Birmingham Businesses selling all kinds of cards and gifts, I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a thing or two for your Mom this Mother's Day whilst also supporting some great independent sellers!
Let me know if you've grabbed any goodies from the businesses lifted above, and if you think I've missed off any fab Brummie brands give me a shout in the comments!
Thanks for reading!
Christmas, the most wonderful time of year and one of the most celebrated holidays on the calendar. Around 2 billion people celebrate Christmas each year so it's no surprise that the film industry capitalises on this and churn out tonnes of festive movies!
But what if you're a bit of a Grinch when it comes to watching well, the Grinch? What if the thought of seeing Home Alone again has you running for the snow covered hills? What if actually you don't give a shit about love? Well do I have just the thing for you!
Most people enjoy watching a film or seven over the Christmas break but not everyone wants to watch yet another Santa saturated movie, and guess what? You don't have to!
Here are 55 feel good films to watch over the festive season that aren't about Christmas!
Romance Films (that won't include any Christmas proposals or festive weddings)
- Holiday In The Wild
- Ibiza
- Blended
- About Time
- 13 Going On 30
- Notting Hill
- Chalet Girl
Comedy Films (with zero festive cheer)
- The Hustle
- The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, The Hangover Part III
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall
- White Chicks
- We're The Millers
- Bad Moms
Musicals (without an ounce of Christmas spirit)
- Mamma Mia & Mamma Mia Here We Go Again
- The Greatest Showman
- Across The Universe
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga
- Yesterday
- Sunshine On Leith
Quirky Films (that probably won't feature any reindeer)
- Mr Roosevelt
- Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
- Little Miss Sunshine
- The Runaways
- The Fundamentals Of Caring
- The Breaker Uppers
- Safety Not Guaranteed
Coming Of Age Films (that aren't about Christmas)
- Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
- To All The Boys I've Loved Before & To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You
- Angus Thongs & Perfect Snogging
- Lady Bird
- Clueless
- Wild Child
- Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants
Animated / Disney Films (that might feature a snowman or two, sorry!)
- Frozen & Frozen 2
- Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
- The Jungle Book
- Flushed Away
- The Little Mermaid & The Little Mermaid II: Return To The Sea
- Monsters Inc
- Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek The Third, Shrek Forever After
- The Lion King, The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1 1/2
- Aristocats
So those are 55 of the best feel good films to watch over the festive season that aren't about Christmas!
What will you be watching this year? Are festive films your guilty pleasure, or will you be opting for an anti Christmas movie instead? Whatever you decide I hope you have a fab Xmas and a wonderful life 😉
I've popped together a list of independent Birmingham businesses you can support this Christmas...
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