Mother's Day, as you are probably well aware, is Sunday, which means you might be in the "now or never" phase of finding a way to make the day special, despite this year's limitations.

If you have lost or are estranged from your mom, we get that, too. Consider celebrating a mom in your life who you think is doing a particularly kick-ass job at butt-wiping and all the other motherly duties required by the job.

And never underestimate a text, call or drive-by with a sign wishing her a wonderful day. Sincere words and actions, especially this year, go a long way.

However, if you would like to take it a step further, and throw some cash behind your appreciation for mum, here are a few local places that have items you can safely retrieve in time for Sunday.

The gift of photography: Local photographer Stephanie Bartz is offering a Mother's Day special. Book a photo session with mom and get $50 off. Photos can be taken socially distanced (now) or in the future. Perfect for pet moms, too. For more info go here.

The gift of good hair days: Contact mom's hair salon / stylist and prepay for her next visit. Not only practical and thoughtful, but supportive of local business and promises fresher looks and feels in the future. 

The gift of booze: Great Lakes Distillery has a Mother's Day cocktail kit featuring the fixings for the Wisconsin version of a Kir Royale. Kit includes a 750 ml bottle of Good Land Cranberry Liqueur, bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and a logo highball glass suitable for cocktails or makeshift flower vase. Get it here.

The gift of crystals: Milwaukee artist Lilo Allen has a special Mother's Day package featuring a full-color book "Crystals for Mom" and a curated crystal set in gift packaging. Check it out along with lots of other crystal jewelry here.

The gift of jewelry: The Bronzeville Collective artists have oodles of wearable items mom will love to show off and they offer no-contact pickup this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop around here. 

The gift of creative experiences: Splash Studio is offering live events for moms and the people who love them. But you have to act quickly on these painting/wine/cheese kits and order by Friday, May 8. Peruse all of the events here.

The gift of a little bit of everything: Camp Bar, Cranky Al's, Belle Fiori, Ltd. and Paperwhites teamed up to create this Mother’s Day Kit featuring "To-Gosas," MOM donuts, flowers and a greeting card in a reusable tote. Get one here.

The Waxwing also has a wide selection of gifts for mom, most of which are local and handmade. Order online and then pick-up through Saturday. Free delivery daily within five miles of the East Side shop, including on Mother’s Day.

The gift of film: Buy yourself and your mom a membership to Milwaukee Film and you're giving her a two-fer: the gift of entertainment and the gift of spending time with you in the future.

The gift of food: Have a meal delivered to her or grab tasty take-out from any of these fab restaurants with Mother's Day Specials.

The gift of games: Local biz Boardgame Barrister is offering curbside pick-up of their entire stock of board games, puzzles and more. Check it out here.

The gift of pottery/usable art: Beth Eaton, Bay View-based ceramicist, has all sorts of cute handmade items for mom from planters to mugs and she has no-contact pick up available. Find it here.

The gift of staying healthy: It's already a weird Mom's Day, so might as well make it weirder – but also practical and thoughtful – by getting mom a mask handmade by a local artist that portrays her personality. Go here for OnMilwaukee's mask guide.