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Make This Mother's Day One to Remember in Lincolnton-Gastonia NC

Gift Ideas, brunch ideas and more!

By Travis Bradshaw, Publisher of Macaroni KID Lincolnton-Gastonia NC May 4, 2022

Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day? 

Here are seven ways to make mom feel special in Lincolnton & Gastonia NC this Mother's Day:  

1. Make a card

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

2. Craft an 'I love you'

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


 Sarah Hauge

3. Surprise her with breakfast in bed

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


 Charlotte Linde

4. Or go out to Breakfast/Lunch or Dinner!

Here are spots in town offering special Mother's Day brunches:

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1821 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-7069

Make this Mother's Day Extra Special by treating Mom to a meal and a gift from Cracker Barrel. Order our All-Day Pancake Breakfast Family Meal Basket To-Go and Receive a Free $10 Bonus Card for Mom. A Complete meal for Mother's Day brunch or dinner that comes hot and ready to share.

Nellie's Southern Kitchen
36 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012

(704) 396-7169

This weekend only, we’ve got a treat available for your special person! Come enjoy some yummy specials for
Don’t forget to pick up a bouquet of flowers to have ready on your table for your reservation.

Prime Rib $35 (8oz Prime Rib with choice of 2 sides) 

Braised Short Rib $32 (Braised Short Ribs served over Pasta with a Decadent Sauce)

Dessert Special (Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cups)

The Meeting Place

114 E Main Street Lincolnton NC 28092

(704) 240-9806
A treat for Mom! These are mouth-watering deals you do not want to miss, starting NOW through Saturday, May 7th. We haven't seen prices like these in a while. Take advantage of them!
CAB Tomahawk Ribeyes $19/lb
CAB PRIME Bone-in Ribeyes $23/lb
CAB PRIME Cowboy Ribeyes $23/lb

5. Spend the day together

Get out and enjoy spring in Lincolnton or Gastonia! Pack a picnic lunch and head to one of our many parks or on a short road trip to the beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Non-Summer Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

6. Treat mom to dinner & dessert at home!

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


7. Get her a special gift

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned small business all at the same time! Here are some of our favorites:

All You Knead Massage And Bodywork
221 E Sycamore St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 240-9996

Awesome Massages & Body Work - Give your Mom a gift certificate. (https://www.allyoukneadmassage.com/shop)

Southern Divine Kennels Pet Spa
119 Dave Warlick Drive Lincolnton NC 28092

(980) 429-2008

Give your Mom the gift of a clean furbaby! Add on their Mother's Love Spa Package Upgrade for $20 and receive a FREE gift for your Mom! Good through May 14th (www.southerndivinekennels.com)

Libby Lou's Gifts
225D Market St, Cramerton, NC 28032
(704) 868-8269

They carry a little bit of everything! Awesome Pure Goat Milk Body Cremes! (https://libbylousgifts.com/)

Stellar Creations
2240 N New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-2112

One-of-a-kind gift baskets! Very Beautiful! (https://www.instagram.com/stell.creations/?utm_medium=copy_link)

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