MOTHERS DAY

To all our darling Mothers’ wishing you a happy Mother’s Day today! Being a mother is a gift, a delight, an honour and with all its challenges a pleasure. I would say it is a job and a half like none other, filled with many surprises, lots of lessons to learn, hurdles to cross but embraced with love, laughter and life. Are you being celebrated today? Have you celebrated your Mother today? Whether the woman around you is your biological or spiritual mother, your aunt, sister, relative, friend, colleague or wife, this is the best occasion to give special recognition to that person. Make that person feel blessed, happy, grateful and honoured even during these hard times. Every woman is different and appreciates things in different ways. I have a few ideas regarding the Etiquette of Mother’s Day that can help make it more memorable. Ideas to Making Mother’s Day Memorable Celebratory Call The first thing that is ideal for your mother on mother’s day is not to send a message but actually make a celebratory call. Express how good your mother has been to you, and wish her well, all the good things in life. If it has been a while you spoke last do not be in a hurry to rush off the phone so plan the call in advance. If you are both tech savvy you may decide to video call through Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp or others just to give the special effect.

 Gracious Gift Sometimes it becomes difficult to get the right gift especially if you are not familiar with the art of buying gifts. The ideal gift should be meaningful to you too, relevant and respectful. The best gift is the one that can be used multiple times personally like an outfit or beautiful material. Woman also like pictures, perfume, bags or personalized items. The gift does not need to break your bank account but something that you are pleased with that will resonate with the person. Gifts should come well wrapped with a little card and if you want to be extra special flowers can accompany it. Picture Perfect Pictures can last a lifetime and will always be memorabilia. Treat your special mum to a photoshoot or simply take a great picture on your phone and send to her. Better still attempt to enlarge the picture and frame it as that one time personalized gift. A picture will always paint a thousand words. Beautiful Brunch An outing treat will always bring a smile to the face and lift her heart especially when it is out of the ordinary. A brunch works well because start and finish time is ideal with a spread of both breakfast and lunch dishes set in buffet style. This is recommended because you are not limited to any specific menu but are free to a full range of choices. Plan ahead arrange to pick up and have fun on the day.

 Luxurious Lunch 

A luxurious lunch should be considered like a divine dinner involving dressing up and treating your mother like royalty. It is not about the lunch itself but the precious moments together. Catch up on the good old days, reminisce on current state and look forward to the future. Let the day be full of love and laughter involving the entire family with grandkids too. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures on the day too. Relax Rejuvenate One thing every mother needs is a time of rest and relaxation, what better way to rejuvenate than to have a ‘Pamper me day’. Yes a day at the spa can be for yourself, with your adventurous mum or as a day out with the ladies. Such a day cannot be clogged with anything else, no shopping, party or stress related activity is allowed. Research on prices in advance, go for what your budget can handle you will find that there will likely be some special offers for the occasion. Don’t forget to have fun and feel real good, Savvy Skills What is that one thing you have always desired to do or you think would fascinate your mum? Have a fun day of learning a new skill. It could be cooking, making a special smoothie, an outfit, photography makeup you name it. This is the time for that great special treat. Tale that step and go for it.

 Movie Magic

 Have you desired going to the movies but you just could not find the time? Make a date night out with your friends to watch the latest movie. Take mum if she is up to watching movies, eat popcorn with a fresh cold drink and feel young at heart again. The idea behind a movie is to bring humour, bond and be adventurous. We all need a lot of that in our lives today. Be sure to check details of the movie incase there is violence or unpleasant scenes. Cross check timings buy tickets in advance and be seated on time to avoid any rush. Treasurable Time Just incase your mother or loved ones are thousands of miles away be sure that when next you are together you spend treasurable time together. Time is indeed precious, as it flies by it waits for nobody. So while in the village, or far away destination take time out to reflect, refresh and revive memories, moments and things that truly matter. Wishing you many more celebrations. Have a beautiful Mother’s Day! 

Psax