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Make This Mother's Day One to Remember in New Iberia

Gift Ideas, brunch ideas and more!

By Jenny Sites, publisher of Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford, Va and Tracie Ysaguire, publisher of Macaroni KID New Iberia May 6, 2022

Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day? Here are seven ways to make mom feel special in New Iberia this Mother's Day:  


Make a card

A special homemade card is something she'll cherish forever. Just ask any mom you know if you need proof!


Craft an 'I love you'

Special gifts don't have to be expensive, just given out of love. Try this Recycled Magazine Butterflies craft! 


Want to give your mom a REAL butterfly? Then head over to The Blue Butterfly Boutique to purchase one! They will be doing a live butterfly release on Thursday, May 12th at Bouligny Plaza. 


 Sarah Hauge

Surprise her with breakfast in bed

Make this easy 5 ingredient croissant casserole. Let the kids help! 


 Charlotte Linde

 

Spend the day together

Get out and enjoy spring in New Iberia! Visit one of the local favorites in our area:  

Rip Van Winkle Gardens  

New Iberia City Park 

Avery Island 


Treat mom to dinner

Make a family dinner at home — grilled pizza is a fun one for kids to help with. Don't forget dessert! Try this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie.


 Erika Veduccio


Or, if you want to take Mom out for a treat, check out one of these local area restaurants and events. Please be sure to contact these establishments to verify that  reservations are still being accepted: 

Preservation - New Iberia 

Cafe Sydnie Mae - Breaux Bridge 

Petroleum Club of Morgan City Inc - Morgan City

Cypress Bayou Casino - Charenton 

Abbeville Library - Mommy & Me, Cupcake and Tea - Saturday, May 7th

First Annual Mother's Day Paint & Brunch - Cade, Saturday May 7th

Buck and Johnny's Saturday Morning Zydeco Breakfast - Breaux Bridge 

Mother's Day Lunch - Saturday, May 7th, Morgan City 

Lamp Lighter Coffeehouse & Bistro - Franklin 




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Get her a special gift

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned business or visit one of our favorite local farmers markets this weekend: 

Teche Area Festival and Farmers Market  

Grab a one of a kind item, or a fresh baked item for mom from our local market!


Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market

Do some shopping, enjoy some music, and let the kids do free crafts for moms special gift!


Bayou To Main Marketplace - Franklin

Head to Pocket Park for to do some shopping and lunch! Live music all afternoon, featuring the Bunk Johnson Brazz Band and Rick Lorenzo and Chase Landry. 


Thrive Nutrition  

Celebrating all week with a discount on Mom-osas all week!  


All About You Boutique & Gifts

Do some shopping and enter the Mother's Day Giveaway! 


The Spa Medical Aesthetics Wellness Lounge New Iberia 

They are offering a  Mother's Day Special. Purchase a $100 gift card at the spa and receive a 25%off coupon to Preservation Bar and Grill! Also, if you purchase a $100 gift card at Preservation you'll receive a 25%off coupon to The Spa.

Strive Health and Fitness 

Mother's Day Special: 3 months gym membership for $100


 


No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a great Mother's Day! 


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