Make Mother's Day Memorable In Downtown Highland Park

DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK, IL (MAY 2014) - Make memories with mom in Downtown Highland Park. From finding the perfect gift to treating mom to a wonderful meal or a relaxing day of pampering, Downtown Highland Park's specialty businesses offer exclusive deals to indulge mom this Mother's Day.

Beginning May 1st, over 30 Downtown Highland Park businesses will be offering exciting special gifts with purchase, discounts, and complimentary foods and services just for mothers. Shop Downtown Highland Park's boutiques for one-of-a-kind trinkets and jewelry for mom, treat her to a luxurious spa treatment or makeover, take her to brunch, stroll an art exhibit, or check out dinner and a movie. Kids can even take their moms into town to craft their own gifts or book a photography sitting!

Shoppers can visit www.downtownhp.com/mom for a full list of participating businesses and offers. For information on all things Downtown Highland Park, visit the newly designed website at www.downtownhp.com or "like" the Downtown Highland Park on Facebook.

Participating businesses include but are not limited to:

Active Living Chiropractic & Massage - Mothers Massage Special: $49 60-minute deep tissue or Swedish massage. Mothers Chiropractic Special: $49 chiropractic wellness evaluation and or treatment.

Adesso - Offering 20% off keychains: the "key to mom's heart" and a beaded bracelet keychain.

Beanstalk Toyland & Bookstore - Hosting a crafting event for Mother's Day on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2-4pm, where kids can craft their own necklaces to give to mom.

Bullion Express - The Halo Collection is 20% off now through Mother's Day.

Central Avenue Printing - Offering a 20% discount during May on any Photo Prints, Enlargements, Posters, Canvas Prints and Photo Restoration.

Chico's - Hosting a "Mother's Day Open House" with a special sale on Sunday, May 4th. The boutique will open early at 10am, and shoppers will have the chance to enter into a raffle for a $50 Chico's gift card.

City Park Grill - Giving a complimentary mimosa for each mom on Mother's Day and a $5 coupon good for a future visit.

Cos Bar - Booking appointments for Mother's Day makeovers. Call to reserve a spot.

ENAZ - Moms can make a wish list, and when a friend or family member buys any item on the list, they will get 10% off. Also doing Mother's Day trunk sales May 7th-10th.

Equinox - Spend $150 at the Equinox Shop and receive a free Hanky Panky from May 1-11. Book a 50-minute deep tissue massage for $100, or a 24k gold facial for $145.

Francesca's - Holding an exclusive Mother's Day event from 10-11am on Sunday, May 4th, with an unveiling of the newest styles, treats, and a giveaway.

Healing Power Yoga - Offering a Mother's Day Vinyasa Flow class, from 9-10:15am with Trayci Handelman. Bring your Mom or your child (age 12 and over) to practice and they will receive a complimentary class.

Jolie Maison - With every $25 purchase, receive a signature Jolie Maison to-go cup. With every $50 purchase, receive a canvas zipper makeup bag filled with Lady Primrose deluxe samples, a toile emory board, plus a coupon for a future visit.

Kaehler - Having an annual Balloon Sale Promotion from May 1-11: the customer chooses a balloon with a discount inside ranging anywhere from 10% to 30% off.

Kenzy Gifts & Décor - From Monday, April 28th through Saturday, May 10th, buy a gift for mom, receive a gift for yourself from Kenzy Gifts and Decor! In addition, purchase over $100 and you will receive 10% off one item and a gift of your choice!

Mathnasium - $25 off any new registration May 5th -11th.

Menchie's - Handing out Mother's Day coupons for kids to take home, color in and give to their moms as a gift, May 1-11. Also offering a new flavor the month of May called: "Berry Bunch."

My Best Friend's Closet - 15% off all jewelry purchases.

Posh Essentials - Hosting a Mother's Day event on Sunday, May 4th from 1-4pm with complimentary photography sittings by Eva Deitch Photography.

Posh Nails & More - From May 10-25, book a Manicure + Pedicure + (Facial OR 1-hour Massage) for only $99, originally $140.

Razny Jewelers - 30-40% off SoHo Designer Jewelry and select sterling silver jewelry through May 10.

Real Urban Barbecue - On Mother's Day, receive a complimentary rose cupcake with the purchase of any menu item.

Rock N' Rags - 10% discount on purchases for all moms from May 5-11.

Ross Cosmetics - Donate to the jar of expired & tired color cosmetics & receive 20% off new cosmetic replacements. Free Dermalogica, Murad & Avene swag bag with purchase.

Spa Dabin - $40 manicure & pedicure for moms from May 9-11. Appointments only.

Sprout Kids - Hosting a kids crafting event for Mother's Day on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2-4pm.

Stationery Station - Offering 20% off on all frames through Sunday, May 11th.

Style Shack - Receive 25% off all jewelry from Monday, April 28th-Sunday, May 4th. Also receive a free Butter nail polish and a free salon manicure with any $100 gift card purchase, now through Saturday, May 10th.

Sunflower - 15% discount on Mother's Day purchases on Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th, with complimentary giftwrapping on all gifts and goodie bags for moms.

Table Compliments - 10% of all sales will be donated to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on Thursday, May 1st from 5-7pm, where guests can enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, and shopping for a cause.

Therapeutic Kneads - For only $100, get a 1-hour massage gift card and a Mama Zum Kit. Schedule 2 Enhanced Massages at the same time for only $95 each.

Uncle Dan's - $10 off a purchase of $100+ or $30 off a purchase of $200+, now through Mother's Day.

Wear in Good Health - With any $100 purchase, receive a $25 gift certificate to be used on a future visit, now through May 11.

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK ALLIANCE

The Downtown Highland Park Alliance is a public-private partnership of the Highland Park CBD Property Owners Association and the City of Highland Park. The Alliance was founded in 2008 to enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Highland Park and encourage local spending, investment, tourism, and a sense of community through promotion of the Central Business District. The operations and promotions of the Alliance are funded by a Special Service Area property tax.

For more information visit www.downtownhp.com, email info@downtownhp.com, or call 847.780.4293. The Downtown Highland Park Alliance is located at 442 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Highland Park, IL 60035.