Center Court: It’s Not Too Late To Give Mom the “Gift of Experience” For Mother’s Day

Spring is (finally!) in full bloom and Mother’s Day is this weekend! According to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation, Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $23.1 billion this year. While jewelry and flowers are always a safe bet, 29% of mothers hope to receive a “gift of experience” this year, such as a spa day, tickets to a concert or gym membership. Help your mom create some new memories with these thoughtful gift ideas to treat her this Mother’s Day.

For the health-conscious or workout-loving mom, gift her a membership to a full-service gym such as LA Fitness at Springfield Town Center or Planet Fitness at MPG. If she prefers a boutique studio experience, check out Orangetheory Fitness at Moorestown Mall or CYCLEBAR at Plymouth Meeting Mall for more personal training. To make it more special, join in on the sweat and sign up for a class together. You can never go wrong with the gift of workout gear either; stop by lululemon or DICK’s Sporting Goods to pick up the latest fitness fashions.

Help your mom unwind and relax by gifting a day of pampering. Treat her to a massage at Hand & Stone at Capital City Mall, or for an all-day experience, head to Rizzieri Salon at Moorestown Mall which offers a full range of services including hair care, facials, manicures and pedicures, massages and makeup application.

After a relaxing spa day, enjoy some quality time together at a special sit-down restaurant – such as Seasons 52 or the Capital Grille at Cherry Hill Mall, Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar at Moorestown Mall, or Maggiano’s at Springfield Town Center.

Lastly, for the mom who enjoys picking out her own gifts, gift cards provide the flexibility to shop at her favorite stores on her own time.  For details on gift cards and opening hours, please visit individual mall websites or click here to buy a mall gift card online.