Mother's Day 2018 presents a variety of promotional offers, special dining experiences, and gift options for consumers in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. According to data from 2018, local businesses offered a range of products and services designed to celebrate mothers, including spa treatments, floral arrangements, dining specials, and retail gifts. These promotions were concentrated in the Fort Collins area, with some options extending to nearby communities. The following analysis details the specific offers available, including pricing, locations, and availability, based on the provided source material.
Dining and Brunch Specials
Restaurants in Northern Colorado prepared for Mother's Day with special menus and pricing. A study by research group Womply indicated that restaurants typically see a 47 percent increase in revenues on Mother's Day, highlighting the significance of the holiday for local businesses. Reservations for the 2018 holiday, which fell on May 13, were reported to be filling up quickly.
Fort Collins Restaurants
Several establishments in Fort Collins offered special brunch or dinner menus for Mother's Day.
- Austin’s American Grill: Located at 2815 E. Harmony Road, this restaurant featured a traditional brunch buffet starting at 9 a.m. The buffet included items such as eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, carved sirloin, pastries, and desserts. The cost was $39.95 per person for the all-you-can-eat buffet. Children under 12 could eat for $12.95, and children under five ate for free. The downtown location at 100 W. Mountain Ave. offered its regular brunch menu.
- Emporium Kitchen & Wine Market: Situated at 378 Walnut St., this restaurant at The Elizabeth Hotel hosted a special brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The buffet cost $35 per person. The restaurant's regular brunch menu with daily specials was also available.
- Soak Spa & Foot Sanctuary: While not a dining establishment, this spa offered a "Foot Soak Package" for $75. The package featured a 30-minute healing relief foot soak, a 15-minute head, neck, and shoulder massage, and a 15-minute foot and lower leg massage. It included a heated neck wrap and signature ginger tea. The spa is located at 4631 S. Mason St., Suite B4, Fort Collins.
Denver Area Dining
Although the focus is on Northern Colorado, source data also detailed Mother's Day dining options in Denver, which may have been relevant to residents in the broader region.
- Centro Latin Kitchen: This restaurant offered a "Dia de la Madre Amor" brunch. For those seeking later options, happy hour was available from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and dinner started at 4 p.m. Live music and dancing were scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Charcoal Restaurant: Located in the Golden Triangle, this restaurant offered brunch or dinner. The brunch menu featured a three-course prix fixe menu for $45 per person. The regular menu was available at dinner, and all mothers received a complimentary special gift.
- Coohills: The restaurant hosted an all-inclusive chef’s brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu included herb-crusted prime rib, house-smoked salmon, desserts, and pastries. Bottomless mimosas were offered for $12, and a double pour Bloody Mary bar for $10. The cost was $50 per person and $20 for children aged 4 to 12; children under three were free.
- Del Frisco's Double Eagle: This restaurant served a Mother’s Day prime rib with side options starting at 11 a.m. The regular dinner menu was also available.
- Del Frisco's Grille: Mothers received special treatment at this Cherry Creek location.
- Basta: This Boulder dinner-only restaurant opened for a special brunch featuring wood-fired dishes and new additions like lamb ribs, uni baked oysters, and spring vegetables.
- Beast + Bottle: The restaurant offered a seasonal menu with specials, including Dungeness crab and ricotta crepes for brunch and Mama Reilly’s Rigatoni alla Vodka for brunch and dinner.
- Blackbird: This Wash Park pub offered bottomless mimosas and a brunch menu from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including regular items and additional specials.
Gift and Retail Promotions
Local businesses in Fort Collins provided a variety of gift options for Mother's Day, ranging from confections and flowers to jewelry and pet products.
Food and Confections
- Vern’s Toffee House: Celebrating 40 years in business, Vern’s offered handcrafted Almond Toffee made from all-natural ingredients in copper kettles. The toffee is gluten-free and can be shipped worldwide. Prices ranged from $6 to $120. Contact: (970) 493-7770; www.vernstoffee.com.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes: This bakery offered hand-decorated cakes with signature frosting. An eight-inch cake cost $32 and served up to eight people; a ten-inch cake cost $42 and served up to 18 people. The location is 3300 S. College Ave., Suite 180, Fort Collins.
- GivLuv Chocolate: This brand offered a 70 percent Dark Chocolate Belizean Bar, with proceeds supporting children in need. The product was available for purchase online or at Lighthouse Chiropractic at 1045 Robertson St., Fort Collins.
- Savory Spice: This shop offered a Bloody Mary kit for $19.95, Dilly Beans for $9, and a mini pepper mill for $20.
Flowers and Plants
- Palmer Flowers: Offered the "Garden Mom" arrangement, a unique wildflower creation of dahlias, roses, tulips, and other spring blooms in a rustic Garden Tin container for $89.99. Located at 3710 Mitchell Drive, Fort Collins.
- Mariposa Plants and Flowers: Offered various bouquets online, including the "Splendid Surprise by Teleflora" for $39.95.
Spa and Wellness
- Spavia™: Offered gift cards for a day of relaxation. Contact: (970) 658-8900; www.Spaviadayspa.com.
- Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic: Offered the "CO2-Lift" treatment for $175. This relaxing treatment takes less than an hour, has zero redness and no downtime, and increases skin hydration by over 117 percent while lifting and tightening the skin. Locations in Fort Collins and Loveland.
- Harmony Skin and Wellness Clinic: Offered a VIP membership program for $149.99 per month. The membership includes one pampering and skin-nurturing treatment every month, plus ongoing VIP pricing and specials. Contact: (970) 282-8266; located at 2126 Milestone Drive, Suite 107, Fort Collins.
Jewelry and Accessories
- Sather’s Leading Jewelers: Offered the "Lorelei Floral Hoop Earrings" for $3,990 in 18kt gold. These earrings feature a classic diamond hoop design with feminine scalloped edges. Located at 300 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins.
- Pinwheel Gift Co.: Offered the "Charm School Box Heart" for $65. The gift set includes a 16” matte gold bar necklace with an engraved “mom” sentiment and Marine Hand & Body Cream. Available at www.pinwheelgiftco.com.
Pet Products
- Pet City: Offered Golden Retrievers, described as an intelligent, obedient, and affectionate breed suitable for families. Prices vary. Located at 3663 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.
Other Gifts
- The Outlets at Loveland: Hosted a "DIY Creations" event on Saturday, May 12, for $45 per person. The event offered a creative way to spend time with mom, including crafts, mimosas, and finger foods. Located at 5625 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland.
- Vooray: Duffle bags available at SCHEELS, located at 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Johnstown.
- Otter Shop: Offered outdoor gear and CSU memorabilia. Located at 151 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins.
Conclusion
The 2018 Mother's Day promotions in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado provided consumers with a diverse selection of dining, gift, and wellness options. Local restaurants offered special brunch and dinner menus with pricing ranging from $35 to $50 per person, with discounts for children. Retail and service businesses featured products such as handcrafted toffee, floral arrangements, spa treatments, and jewelry, with prices ranging from under $10 to several thousand dollars. Many promotions were tied to specific local businesses in Fort Collins, emphasizing community-based shopping and experiences.