This Sunday is the Hallmark holiday, Mother’s Day. It may have slipped your mind so I will help you come up with last minute gifts that you can pick up right here in Harlem. This is just a sampling of the wonderful gifts you can find in Harlem boutiques and businesses.
HUE MAN BOOKSTORE and SISTERS UPTOWN BOOKSTORE
As an avid reader, I believe that a book is always a great gift. Why not drop by Hue-Man or SistersUptown? Some interesting titles that mom might enjoy include:
Live Like You’re Blessed: Simple Steps for Making Balance, Love, Energy, Spirit, Success, Encouragement, and Devotion Part of Your Life(Hardcover (Cloth))
by Cook, Suzan Johnson
Format: Hardcover (Cloth)
Price: $17.95
The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir(Hardcover (Cloth)
by Rowell, Victoria, Rivas, MIM E.
Format: Hardcover (Cloth)
Price: $25.95
On My Journey Now: Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals(Hardcover (Cloth))
by Giovanni, Nikki
Format: Hardcover (Cloth)
Price: $18.99
CAROL’S DAUGHTER
CD creates wonderful and aromatic baskets and gift sets for every occasion. I’m sure every hardworking mom will enjoy a little pampering on Mother’s Day that doesn’t include diapers, so why not pick the gift set called Pamper Me Pretty?
THE SCARF LADY
This little gem is chock full of wonderful accessories. From beautiful scarfs to handmade jewelry you will find something that will remind you of mom.
408 Lenox Ave. (129-130 Sts.)
212-862-7369
HARLEM’S HEAVEN and HATS BY BUNN
For one of a kind hats you will want to visit either Harlem’s Heaven or Hats by Bunn. Mom will surely brag to her friends that her baby had the hat made special for her.
I could on and on about the wonderful stores that Harlem has to offer. For the brand name mom there is N Boutique, for the hip mom there is Xukuma. You can also find great items at SOHH, Harlemade, Nubian Heritage and in the gift shops at the Studio Museum in Harlem and the Schomburg. All of these stores and more are linked in the right sidebar under Shoppes.
To all the moms out there, enjoy your weekend.
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uptownflavor
May 11, 2007
Hugo,
The above wasn’t addressed to you. The offensive comments were removed because they were inappropriate and just plain mean, no matter how you slice it.
Hugo
May 11, 2007
ummm, was this in response to my mother’s day message or the post on rhapsody? confused…
uptownflavor
May 11, 2007
Dear reader,
For the second time today I have had to address your blatant disrespect for the guidelines that are in place here. Although you may find your comments all in good fun, I for one do not find the humor in them. Please review the comment guidelines that are on the ABOUT page. We want this space to be pleasant for all readers, including you. I appreciate the fact that you read the blog regularly and have decided to participate, but I need for everyone to feel welcome. I appreciate your understanding.
Hugo
May 11, 2007
As I’m going to be busy with my own mother this weekend just wanted to wish all the mothers in the uptownflavor family a blessed mother’s day! You are the first line of defense against the viral ignorance and complacency that vies for our children’s mindsets. Thank you for raising the standard.