Surprise your queen with the royal treatment including a fancy meal, an outdoor concert and an unforgettable staycation
Mothers everywhere deserve love all year round but Mother’s Day, which falls on May 14 this year, makes a great excuse to show them just how much they mean to you. If you haven’t got anything planned out yet, don’t hit that panic button – we’ve got you covered. Spare Mum the cheesy cards and a boring box of chocolates. Instead, say thanks and spoil her this weekend with everything from fancy afternoon teas to a walk in the park for an unforgettable experience.
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There’s nothing more stressful than buying a gift for birthdays, Christmas or even Mother’s Day. And who deserves the greatest gift if not the woman who gave you life? Help your mom complete her wardrobe with a stylish printed silk scarf, or present her with a beautiful cake that can rival any bouquet – namely the Camellia Crown Cake from Tigerlily Patisserie. For more great gift ideas, head to our gift guide.
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Surprise your mum with a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers, put together with all her favourite blooms – or colours. Whether she prefers a rustic yet wild bunch or a neat cluster of boho-chic peonies to brighten her day, the city’s flower pros are at your service to arrange gorgeous flowers with a personal touch. If your mum is the gardening type, she’ll cherish new plants and herbs that will grow and remind her of her children. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a fuss-free indoor gardening kit.
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If surprising mum with breakfast in bed is not in the books, why not take mum out for a scrumptious meal at one of the city’s best restaurants? Even if your mum prefers brunch with a glass of bubbly over afternoon tea with cakes, scones and, well, tea, the special menus offered at these restaurants are bound to make ma smile at every bite. Alternatively, you can bring home exclusive sweet treats from bakeries like Paul and chocolatiers like Mr Bucket Chocolaterie to celebrate the leading woman in your life.
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If your mum is the outdoorsy sort on a simple hike with the whole fam on Mother's Day. There's nothing like scenic views, fresh air and a spot of nature and the outdoors that can perk up everyone's mood.
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Mummy dearest deserves to be treated like royalty for all the hard work she has done. Pamper her with a full day at the spa, complete with long massages, aromatherapy, wraps, facials, and more to put her mind and body in rest and relax mode. If you want to file it all down, book an appointment at one of the city’s top nail salons for mani, pedi, nail art and foot spas. Then, to top it all off, check mum into a hair salon for a new do, scalp treatment, and blowouts to keep her spirits up.
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Enjoy pots of fresh hot tea, and savoury and sweet snacks over long meaningful conversations with mum this weekend. Think plenty of scones, tarts, clotted cream, sandwiches, pies, macarons and more. There's no better way to spend Mother's Day.
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The Garden City is home to a myriad of beautiful parks and verdant spots. For a special one-to-one with mummy dearest minus the crowds, noises and hefty price tags, take her out to one of the city’s prettiest gardens for a stroll. Afterwards, check out the range of cafés in the area for a coffee or ice cream cone.
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Sometimes the best way to spend quality time with mum is through Netflix and (literally) chill. So get the whole shebang delivered to the house – from her favourite takeaway to her favourite flowers – before hitting the play button on a laugh-out-loud comedy or tear-jerking drama that feature the mother-child dynamic you can relate to. You don’t have to watch it with only Mum, either – the rest of the household (hi, Dad) is also welcome too.
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