What are you doing on Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day?
What most moms crave is a break from routine. Mothers also like time with a partner and quality time with their children. Most of all, they not only like, but need time alone to relax and restore. This is one of those occasions when you can show your gratitude. The oodles of happiness and bunches of jovial moments she has given you require a celebration for the way she has made your life a celebration with her unspoken prayers and continuous efforts. Delight Mom with ideas that show your love and appreciation.
- Picnic in the Park—Rather than going to a loud expensive restaurant, consider laying out a beautiful picnic at a peaceful park whether it’s just you and Mom or the entire family. There’s nothing like nature to restore and create lasting memories.
- Visit a Farmers Market—If Mom enjoys picking out fresh produce, she will love having you accompany her on a weekend trip to her favorite Farmers Market. It’s also a great chance to pick up some last-minute Mother’s Day flowers.
- *”Champagne Wishes And Caviar Dreams“—Let Mom sleep in and have the family set up a fabulous Brunch with a fun Mimosa Bar. (*Robin Leach, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous”)
- Schedule a Spa Day—Treat hard-working Mom to some well deserved time with a massage therapist or pamper her with a rejuvenating spa day. Or, perhaps, make it a family day where everyone gets a mani/pedi and enjoys freshly trimmed nails and flawless fancy spring polishes before you take Mom out to tea.
- Tea for Two or 20—It’s that magical time of year when the weather is pleasant and trees and flowers are blooming. A garden tea party is a special and elegant way to honor Mom.
- Unleash the Artist in Mom—There are lots of fun “Paint-and-Sip” wine classes, as well as cooking classes that can be purchased online through Groupon. See Mom chillin’ with a chardonnay as she explores her inner Master Chef or artiste extraordinaire.
- Wine, (Your) Woman and Song—Travel up the coast to Paso Robles or The Santa Ynez Valley; it is a beautiful time of year to see spectacular spring blooms and scenery. If you want to stay local, Malibu Wines is close by in the hills above the coast for a fun weekend of wine tasting and live music.
- Pick a Peck of Strawberries—Spring is the perfect time for Strawberry picking and chances are Underwood Family Farms is a good choice for the entire family for a day on the Farm.
- Lights! Camera! Action!—How often do you go with Mom to catch the latest movie and share a big bag of popcorn. Laugh, cry, be yourself. How about a double feature? Have lunch or dinner in between then talk about the movies on the way home. Simple and Fun.
- Is Mom the Outdoor Type?—The Santa Monica Mountains offer many beautiful trails for Horseback riding and Hiking. addle up and take a country ride. are horses to rent nearby. Hiking trails are for all ages and beautiful this time of year with all the wildflowers in full bloom!
- Mommy & Me Treasure Hunt—The little ones will enjoy hiding a bunch of small gifts around the house with handwritten riddles inside cards to lead to the gifts! A fun activity for the whole family to enjoy!
- Patty- Cake—If your love of baking comes from Mom, bake her a homemade Mother’s Day cake as quick as you can!
- City Slickers—Take Mom out on the town for a day of shopping, visiting art galleries and museums, Play tourist in and around some urban L.A. hot spots full of trendy shops and restaurants for a city tour she would never do on her own.
- Fun in the Sun—Visit a local seaside town, savor some freshly caught fish at a pier café, stroll along the beach, feel the sand between your toes,explore tide pools and collect seashells. Another fun beachside option is a bike ride along The Strand in Santa Barbara. Imagine yourself, not in a “surrey with the fringe on top,” but a bike with a fringed top to shade you.
- Groove with Mom—at an outdoor concert in the park, tickets to the Greek, a Hollywood Bowl performance, or an evening at the Music Center. Any of these choices would be music to Mom’s ears!
- Give Mom a Real Lift—Take her to the highest level, up, up and away in a Hot Air Balloon ride with Champagne! Temecula Wine Country and Orange County seem to have quite a selection of various excursions. Get a bird’s eye view of citrus and olive groves, tempting vineyards and wineries, world-famous golf courses and polo fields in the Coachella Valley. She will have the ride of a lifetime!
Our relationship with our Mothers will always be with us. They are the guiding force who helped us become who we are. Mother’s Day is just one excuse to “pamper” her just as she pampers you year ‘round. Give her a warm hug and a big kiss as you wish her “Happy Mother’s Day!”
By Pamela Mesaros