May is a busy time! Mother’s Day, Last Days of School, and Graduations all occur. Occasions that people often like to purchase gifts for to celebrate. The list below consists of the unique gift options available at local businesses in Madison County. I purposely picked places that you would be able to find presents for several occasions.
Last Updated: 4/24/2021
Water Sweets Soap Company
6108 Shoger Drive Suite C
Edwardsville, IL
Manufacturer and Retailer of Hand Crafted Bath and Body products that include soap, bath bombs, shower aromatherapy bombs, lotion bars, shampoo bars, sugar scrub, bath salts, lip balm, face masks, bubble bath, and foot therapy gift sets. There are new scents available for spring. I have purchased a bath bomb set for my mother-in-law in the past, and she loved it. Online Shopping and Shipping Available. Curbside Pickup is also an option. In-Store Shopping Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Gift Cards available in store only. https://www.watersweetssoap.com. Gift Ideas: Mother’s Day Gift Box for $49.99 includes silky smooth sugar scrub, revitalizing face mask, premium signature body bar, moisturizing bath bomb, and soft knit cloth pouf. Shave Bars and Shower bombs may be a good idea for graduation gifts. Any of the pampering products could work as teacher’s gifts as well. If you mention Madison County Mom and spend at least $59 dollars, you will receive your choice of free cloth product. Cloth products include hair towel, wash cloth, soap pouch, or body pouf valued at $6.99.
Rustic Roots
200 West Ferguson Ave
Wood River, IL
Rustic Roots has a variety of items such as home decor, signs, accessories, candles, soaps, bath accessories, pillows, jewelry, furniture, bags, and more! In-Store Shopping Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Gift Ideas: The necklaces with words of inspiration would be great as a graduation gifts. I picked out a cute hat, sign, and candle for my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. There are several nice items for the women in your life.
Afterwords Books
441 East Vandalia Street
Edwardsville, IL
Seams for the Soul Boutique
216 S Buchanan
Edwardsville, IL
Woman-owned Boutique that carries high-quality products to feed the soul. Items include accessories, body care and aromatherapy, coffee mugs, dresses, leggings, cardigans/kimonos, tops/blouses, sleepwear, jumpsuits, candles, pants/skirts, outerwear and, hats /beanies. XS-3X clothing sizes. There are also kits available. Gift baskets can be made on site or same day for any budget. There is a gift section on the website if you are looking for gift ideas. Several items can be purchased online. In-Store Shopping Hours: Tuesday -Saturday 12pm-6pm. Curbside pickup and delivery. http://www.seams4thesoul.com/ Gift Ideas: Mother’s Day Gift Basket with bath robe, two spa bath items, a succulent, and coffee mug is for sale for $75 dollars (see picture on facebook). They can make custom baskets using other items like mugs, accessories, clothing, and more. There are several trendy items for new grads including makeup bags, key chains, hats, clothes, jewelry, and more. For teachers, I saw a nice picture frame, succulents, and spa items like bath bombs that would make good gifts.
Chef's Shoppe Gourmet Kitchen Store
2320 Troy Rd
Edwardsville, IL
One of a kind source for cooking and kitchen accessory needs. Items for sale here include: cookware, cutlery, cutting boards, salt and pepper shakers, grilling tools, baking items, travel cups, gourmet food, bulk candy, and moonshine chocolates. In addition, they offer 70 plus flavors of fresh-popped popcorn and delicious fudge made in the shoppe. Coffees and candies also available. Popcorn club participants receive one bag of a savory flavor popcorn and one bag of sweet flavor in each shipment. Popcorn and giftcards can be purchased online. Curbside pickup is still available for shoppers preferring not to shop in-store. In-Store Shopping Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. http://www.chefsshoppe.com/ Gift Ideas: Coffee Mugs and Travel Cups are great options for mother’s day, teacher, and graduation gifts. I purchased two tervis cups. One is for a teacher and the other is for my mother. They have many kitchen gadgets, aprons, and funny kitchen towels that moms who like to cook can appreciate. About half of the store has a variety of candy and popcorn goodies that make great gifts.