10 Kansas City Mother’s Day Gifts That Won’t Collect Dust
When I am working on financial plans with clients they’re almost always more interested in what they can do with their money than what they can buy with their money.
If this sounds like you and your family, this is a Mother’s Day gift list you can use to help you align your financial choices more closely with what really matters to you. This list was curated by local moms and includes a variety of Kansas City outings, workshops, events, and services.
Whether the mom in your life is a minimalist or - like so many of us - has come to value experiences over stuff, there’s surely an option here she will love.
Not only do these gift ideas come with the added bonus of not adding to the clutter in your home, these ideas are also great ways to support the local economy and won’t require you to wait on shipping if you’re shopping last-minute. If you aren’t in the Kansas City area, this list might still spark inspiration for a similar gift in your city.
Experiences & Excursions
The Elms - Excelsior Springs, MO
The Spa at The Elms in Excelsior Springs is the perfect refuge for a mom to take the relaxing and rejuvenating break she deserves.
Price range: $75-$980
The Spa at The Elms offers a wide variety of services, all of which include access to The Grotto. The Grotto is what The Elms calls “a Modern Twist on a Roman Bath”. Access also includes use of the steam room, sauna, hot tub, and European lap pool. This would be a great combination with a massage and - if you’re looking for a bigger experience - you can’t go wrong booking a room at The Elms to make a full weekend out of it. You can also purchase access to The Grotto without purchasing a spa service for $75.
Posh KC - Kansas City, MO
Posh KC is a blow-dry bar in the Kansas City Power & Light District that offers hair styling and makeup services.
Price range: $30-$125
There’s something here for every mom no matter her hair type. In addition to regular blowout services, there’s a Hollywood Waves styling option and a Luxe Treatment option for curly and extra curly hair. You can buy a gift card online and let mom choose what type of pampering sounds best.
Zip KC - Bonner Springs, KS
Zip KC has zipline tours and ninja courses for the mom who loves adventure.
Price range: $30-$240
Zipline and Zipline + Hiking options range from 1 to 3 hours. All of the zipline options include plenty of thrills and air time for the adventurous mom. The required weight range for the ziplines is 70-275 lbs. Ninja Tours are 2 hours long. They’re on the ground and can include everyone in the family over age 5. Mobile Ninja and Mobile Zipline options let you bring the action to you if you’re looking to turn Mother’s Day into a business-wide event on location.
Use the promo code SPRING20 at checkout for a 20% discount.
Classes & Workshops
Lenexa Public Market Classes - Lenexa, KS
The Lenexa Public Market has a variety of classes and events for the mom who likes to learn a new craft or loves to take a Friday night family outing.
Price range: Free - $100
If the mom in your life likes to bake, the French Macarons For Beginners class with Kate Smith Soirée at The Lenexa Public Market is more than just a cooking class. It’s really an experience. You’ll work in groups of 2 to make your own box of 15 macarons to take home, while also enjoying provided drinks and appetizers. There’s also an intermission that leaves a break to go grab lunch or dinner, so this is a particularly good choice for a date night.
GrazingKC - Kansas City-based Video Workshop
GrazingKC owned and run by Sarah Juenemann offers an online video workshop for building her beautiful charcuterie boards.
Price: $25
Filmed in coordination with Kansas City food photographer Katie Currid, this workshop includes a shopping list and video demonstration. If you’re shopping for a mom who loves to entertain - or one who simply loves to graze - this makes a great low-cost KC-based gift that will keep on giving.
Dining & Entertainment
KC Wine Co. - Olathe, KS
KC Wine Co. is a local winery that makes wine and ciders and hosts events year-round.
Price range: Free-$25 for events. Food and wine costs will vary.
The upcoming events include a wine walk tour, a wine carnival, various wine slush specials depending on the day, rotating local food trucks, and live music. The Barrel Room & Vineyard have no admission fee and reservations are not required. Adults 21+ only.
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Lenexa, KS
Board & Brush is a DIY wood sign workshop for the moms who love crafting.
Price range: Project options start at $68
Board & Brush hosts in-person workshops at the studio as well as local events throughout the community. They also offer live online workshops for anyone who prefers to gather at a distance. The virtual classes offer curbside pick-up so you’ll have everything you need for your project.
Wandering Vine - Shawnee, KS
Kansas City’s landmark castle makes for a magical dinner destination and features the Kansas wines of Grace Hill Winery.
Price: menu prices vary; $120 for the upcoming 5-course wine pairing dinner.
The Wandering Vine castle claims over 100 years of history in Kansas City. The wine tasting menu and wine pairing nights all provide an opportunity to try a selection of wines curated by the in-house sommelier. What could be better than dinner and wine in a castle?
Services
Neatly Done KC - Leawood, KS
Neatly Done KC is a home organization service that helps simplify families’ daily lives so they can spend more time on what really matters to them.
Price: $100 initial consult + $75/hour one-time projects; $275-$695 monthly subscriptions.
Neatly Done KC does one-time projects, assists with decluttering homes before a move, and organizes and sets up systems post-home move. They also offer two ongoing monthly subscriptions for people looking to organize an entire home over the course of 12 months. The highest subscription offering includes trash clearing and transporting donations to charity so you can be sure your old items go to good use.
Clean Heart Maids - Kansas City, MO
Clean Heart Maids provides residential and commercial cleaning services.
Price: Full house cleaning requires a quote. Add-on services range from $5-48.
Why not give mom the gift of a clean home for Mother’s Day? Clean Heart Maids comes highly recommended and offers one-time services as well as ongoing services. The add-on options include dish washing, refrigerator cleaning, oven cleaning, laundry, garage sweeping, outdoor furniture cleaning, and window cleaning.
Note: If you aren’t sure how much to budget for a Mother’s Day gift, stop by Wakefield Hare’s
More KC Activities
If you’re looking for more ideas, check out these other KC activity suggestions from fellow KCFAN advisors:
I hope these suggestions helped you narrow in on a gift idea if you’re celebrating a mom this Mother’s Day. I also hope the list helped illuminate how easy - and fun - it can be to make spending choices that make sense with your financial values. What else do you value that could influence your purchasing decisions?
If this mini thought exercise has your wheels turning, you can reach out to any of our fee-only KCFAN advisors. We’d love to talk to you about how a financial plan can ensure you’re making the right choices now for a future full of the good stuff that really matters to you.