Mother’s Day might look a little different to you and your mom this year—but there are many ways to show your mom appreciation without ever leaving the house! With little or no possibility of going out amidst the circuit breaker, one can celebrate this Mother’s Day by doing something special for mom at home.
For those who are not able to visit their mothers right now, all it takes is more planning and downloading the right apps like Google Hangouts, Zoom, WhatApps, Facetime to celebrate the day with her virtually!
Use our list of Mother’s Day activities and gifts as a guide to spending this Sunday treating Mom to a day filled with relaxation and appreciation. But Mother’s Day shouldn’t just be celebrated only on this Sunday, you should make it a point to care and appreciate your mom whenever you can.
1. Surprise her with a specially curated gift box
From childhood to adulthood, our mothers consistently demonstrate what it means to be truly giving. It’s a full-time vocation to be a mother, show her some love with a specially curated Okimochi box! The box is curated based on your budget and description of your mother (her quirks, interests etc). The fun in gifting her with an Okimochi box is that both of you are in for a surprise! You will only know what’s specially prepared inside the box for your mother on the delivery day itself! Trust me, the team behind Okimochi box is expert in curating delightful surprise!
2. Arrange a virtual shopping spree with her
Even though we are living in a time of physical distancing – you could be apart from your mom, but there’s still technology to help you enjoy activities together! Schedule an online shopping date with your mom! If you’re living in the same household that’s even better! Consider making household chores a breeze for your mom with home appliances such as Philips SmartPro Easy Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Air Purifier. From now till 10 May 2020, you can enjoy 10% off with a minimum spend of SGD$100 at Get it by Changi Recommends when you use this code <MUM10>.
3. Cook her favourite dishes
Mother’s Day is the one day a year we set aside to celebrate Mom and she would probably like nothing better than to not have to cook. Time for you to impress her with her favourite dishes. Get fresh groceries delivered to your home with Get it by Changi Recommends and enjoy free same-day delivery* with a minimum spend of SGD$70. Plus, enjoy 10% off sitewide with this promo code <FLASH10>.
Helming the kitchen is no easy feat, you should also gift your mom this adorable apron!
4. Enjoy Afternoon Tea Together
Host an afternoon tea session with your mom at home. Apart from getting the tea set from TWG, you can also consider bringing the InterContinental’s signature Afternoon Tea experience to her at home.
5. Send her a self-care beauty kit
Although you can’t take your mom out for a pampering spa experience, this year, try something different. Send her a self-care beauty kit because a woman can never have enough skincare essentials!
6. Plan a Kdrama / Movies Night
Gather everyone in the family for a Kdrama or movie marathon night. Order in some fast-food for this binge-
7. Treat her to a fancy dinner at home
You know you’re not gifted in cooking so instead of making a mess in the kitchen, you can now bring the fancy Michelin Star dinner experience to your mom. Check out One Michelin Star restaurant Alma by Juan Amador’s exclusive takeaway menu for Mother’s Day.
For starters, indulge in luxurious Amur Caviar with potato blinis, celeriac and pear salad. Warm up the soul with a comforting Smoked Tomato Veloute Gochujang.
The main course is a flavourful Salt Baked Kinki Fish & Langoustine, served with herbed gnocchi, Tumeric Scented Bouillabaisse and Jerusalem Artichokes with Curry Leaves. The Kinki Fish will come encased in salt with baking instructions for optimal flavour at home. And there will always be desserts to end off the meal on a sweet note featuring delectable Hojicha Tea-ramisu and Gula Melaka Caneles.
This menu is good for 4-5 pax and can be pre-ordered from now until 8 May and will be available for collection on 9 May 2020 only. The set comes with complimentary champagne and white wine.
Alma by Juan Amador is open Monday - Saturday, 11am - 8pm.
Address
22 Scotts Road, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221
To pre-order, whatsapp/ call +65 9119 8928 or email reservations@alma.sg.
Food pick up: Customers are able to drive by the pick-up zone in front of Alma,
and collect their food without having to exit the car for convenience!
