Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Perhaps you need more than one gift for all the Moms, Mimis, Memaws, Grannies and Glam-mas in your life.
We have you covered with our top Five Gift Ideas and Specials for Mom.
Skip the big box stores this year — the Upstate has everything Mom needs and then some! |
🏆 The $25 Cake Card at The Pendleton Candy Company 🎂
📍 Pendleton & Liberty, SC · thependletoncandycompany.com
This might be the most genius gift idea we've ever seen. The Pendleton Candy Company is a charming, small-town candy shop in the heart of Pendleton and Liberty, SC, specializing in baked goods, candies, gifts, and other sweets — and their $25 Cake Card lets Mom redeem five full slices of cake any time she wants, on her own schedule.
Whether she's indulging in a slice of caramel praline pecan cake or sampling the beloved fudge, every visit promises a delightful surprise. She picks the flavors, she picks the day. Because every mom deserves a little treat that's just for her! 🍰
Available at both the Pendleton and Liberty locations. |
2️⃣ Greenville Soy Candle Company
📍 209 N Main St, Downtown Greenville, SC Mon–Wed 10AM–6PM, Thu–Sat 10AM–7PM, Sun 11AM–6PM
If you haven't discovered Greenville Soy Candle Co. yet, Mother's Day is the perfect excuse! Hand-poured right in the heart of downtown Greenville, their candles are made with 100% natural soy wax, premium fragrance oils, and cotton wicks for a clean, long-lasting burn. From fresh and floral to rich and woodsy, their carefully curated scent line has something for every mom. Standout scents include the luxurious Cleopatra and Mark Antony — plus their wax melts are absolutely wonderful for moms who love a beautifully scented home without an open flame.
They also carry lotions, bar soaps, reed diffusers, and travel sizes. Gift cards available too! 🕯️
And here's the ultimate Mother's Day bonus: book her a guided candle-making experience with one of their Master Chandlers — she'll choose her scent, pour her own candle, and take home a one-of-a-kind 10oz soy creation.
A memory AND a gift in one!
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3️⃣ Split Creek Farm
📍 Anderson, SC · Shop: Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM
A true Upstate treasure! Split Creek Farm offers award-winning goat cheeses, goat milk fudge, gift baskets, and more — starting at just $35 for a small basket. Their feta placed 3rd in the world and 1st in the United States at the World Championship Cheese Contest in 2022.
Yes — you can give Mom a world-champion cheese basket for Mother's Day! Self-guided farm tours are available Fridays and Saturdays. A gift that's one-of-a-kind, locally crafted, and totally unforgettable. 🧀 |
4️⃣. The Greenville Spark
📍 Greenville, SC 500 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
The Greenville Spark specializes in custom-fit permanent jewelry — bracelets, anklets, and more — made to last and symbolize something meaningful. Popular picks include dainty gold bracelets, birthstone charms, and mother-daughter chain sets.
Trendy, thoughtful, and totally Mom-approved. A piece she'll wear every single day as a reminder of how much she's loved. What better gift than something she'll never take off? 💛 |
📍 Greenville, SC · 644 N Main St Suite 105, Greenville, SC 29601
For the mom who does it all and deserves a serious exhale — The Drift offers float therapy, massage, and curated wellness goods including luxury candles, body oils, curated gift boxes, and bath soaks. It's the ultimate self-care experience.
Grab a gift card so she can book on her own time, at her own pace. The gift of true rest? Priceless. 🌿 |
💐 Happy Mother's Day from The Inside Pass — Upstate SC's Guide to Everywhere We Go to Play 💐 |
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