Guide to Celebrating Mother's Day in Annandale

Mother's Day is Sunday and there are a handful of ways you can celebrate close to home here in Annandale with the special mom in your life.

Here's an overview of everything you need to know to find Mom's Day events, where to buy those last-minute gifts and more.

Mother's Day-Themed Events

Green Spring Gardens will host a Mother's Day tea Sunday from 1-3 p.m. For $28 per adult and $18 for children under 12, you and your mother can enjoy hearing about mothers from the 1780s up to the 1960s while enjoying a selection of teas from those periods.

AnnSandra is hosting a Juliska Lemonade & Iced Tea Dessert Party Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children ages 4-12 can make their own gift for mom this year at Hidden Oaks Nature Center's Make a Bird Bath for Mom's Day event (see below for more gift ideas). Children will learn how to make a handpainted bird bath.  Registration is required in advance for this event, which starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Where to Buy Flowers

Pink Posey Florist is busier than usual ths year, picking up many of the customers from the former Annandale Florist, which closed in December. Pink Posey has an "Amazing May Bouquet" of flowers priced from $75 to $95 and bouquets of tropical flowers for sale. View available arrangements at pinkposeyflorist.com. 

You can also find floral arrangements at Annandale Plaza Florist and Flower Den in Annandale.

If florist prices are too steep for your budget, try the flower shop selection at your local grocery store. Giant has hydrangea plants for $9.99, rose plants for $10.99 and tulip bunches for $6.99. Safeway has a dozen-rose bouquet for $9.99 and a classic bouquet for $25. At the Harris Teeter in Barcroft Plaza, you can find three-stem rose bouquets for $8.99 each or dozen-rose bouquets for $14.99. 

Dining Out on Mother's Day

According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), many consumers will splurge on brunch or dinner for Mother's Day this year. Consumers are expected to spend a total of about $3.5 billion.

There are plenty of local restaurants to considering dining at with your mom, including Silverado, The JukeBox Diner, Magill's Pizza, and Foxfire Grill in Pinecrest.

Best Bet for Gifts

The NRF expects flowers, apparel and gift cards to still be popular for Mother's Day. But many consumers are expected to stretch their budgets and splurge on iPads or other tablets, smart phones or jewelry for Mom.

If you're looking for a unique gift and you've got a little cash to spare, try Shamma's Antiques in the Antiques & Art Emporium in Annandale. Owner Shams (Shaa) Sherwan recommended his shop's music boxes as a gift option. The music boxes, small and large, range in price from $40 to $200 for sale. There's also dozens of shops inside the Emporium to shop at and look for gifts.

Additionally, Artisans United Craft Gallery has a variety of handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces for sale from various artisans from the area. You can find jewelry, clothing, purses and more for sale.

There's also AnnSandra, where you're sure to find elegant crystal dinnerware, flatware and other home decor items.

If your mom has a sweet tooth, forget the usual box of chocolates route: Get her a cupcake, cookie, large cake or other sweet pastry from Tiffany's Bakery, Shilla Bakery, or Le Matin De Paris. There's also Virginia Korean Bakery and Napoleon Bakery.

Giant also has Mother's Day cakes for $5.99.

Raytevia Evans contributed to this story.

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What are your Mother's Day plans? Did we miss a Mom's Day event? Tell us in the comments.