05_BT_May 2022

SPECIAL FEATURE
Mother's Day Special
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Picnic in the
Backyard
If you have lots of food,
and a cosy backyard,
bring the Mother’s Day party outside,
with a cute blanket set up and picnicready
munchies.
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Handmade
Presents
Don’t forget to get her
a present. But it doesn’t
have to be expensive. In fact, handmade
ones can be superbly memorable gifts
for mom. Regardless of how it turns
out, the effort that goes into something
made from your hands (and heart) will
really show her your appreciation!
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Heartfelt
Hand-Written
Messages
If you are not the
arts-and-crafty type, you can send her
beautiful hand-written letters to tell her
how much she means to you.
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Spa Day at Home
Nothing pampers
women like relaxing
spa treatments – even
at home. Have a spa day with your
mother: put on mud masks, soak in
bath bombs, and have a foot bath. It
wouldn’t hurt to give her a massage
while you’re at it. You can also get
someone over to give you and your
mom a manicure or pedicure.
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Wine Tasting
Is your mom a wine
lover? Create a bespoke
wine tasting session
with different varieties of red, white,
and rose wine, matched with curated
charcuterie boards.
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At-Home
Photoshoot
Help your mom get
dolled up and round
everyone up for a photo session. You
can also set the stage with props to
make it more exciting. Try funny poses
to create a collage of fun moments
with your mom.
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Movie Night
If you are looking
for a simple activity,
nothing beats warm
and cosy blankets, tasty snacks and a
good movie. Re-watch your mother’s
favourite movie or choose something
heartwarming and romantic.
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Disco Night
Remember, your mother
was young, wild and
free once too! It’s time
to remind her that she’s never too old
to have fun. Decorate your house in
disco lights, get dressed like it’s the 70s
or 80s again, and have a dance party.
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Virtual Gaming
Sessions
If you live far away
from mom, Mother’s
Day is the best opportunity to bring
your family together via a video call to
honour your special lady. Chats aside,
try out various online games such as
Among Us or word games.
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Poetry Session
How about dedicating
warm and meaningful
poetry to your mother?
Have your family come up with short
poems written for your mother and
perform them in the living room
together. Add in some background
music, or have someone strum the
guitar for a complete performance.
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Painting
Exchange
Drawing or painting with
watercolours can also be
a calming activity for mothers and their
loved ones. Here’s an idea to make it
more interesting – make painting a
team effort! Each of you can spend 15
minutes painting on a single canvas,
just picking up where the other has
previously left off. The end product will
be pretty surprising!
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Card Games
Card games are a fun
way to bond with one
another. Pick something
that’s fast and easy – for instance, UNO
or even poker if your mom enjoys it.
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Quiet Time
Mother’s Day doesn’t
need to be jam-packed
with activities. Most
moms would appreciate just spending
quiet time alone or with their kids. This
also lets her chill out and enjoy some
well-earned me-time.
Spending time with your mother and
showing her your love is what’s truly
important regardless of where or how
you are celebrating this special day.
Showing up for her is all it takes to let
her know that she is loved and adored.
She deserves all the attention and care
in the world, so be with them and
celebrate Mother’s Day in your own
unique way and with all your heart.
36 BabyTalk | May 2022