We all know it shouldn’t take a yearly holiday to give our loved ones the adoration and recognition they rightfully deserve. Yet, that doesn’t necessarily mean we shouldn’t go all out on the days dedicated to them.
This Mother’s Day, do away with the typical dinners and take the festivities up a notch for mom. From bonding workshops to engaging in retail therapy, you won’t run out of activities to celebrate your queen of the house.
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Crafted with and for mom
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A handcrafted gift will always be more personal than anything bought, and what better way to treat your mom than with one made from the heart. This Sunday, May 11, The Corner House is hosting a series of crafting workshops where you can make cards, bracelets, and paintings—and maybe even with mom.
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Elsewhere, you can also take mom on a clay date to Laro Ceramics in Katipunan, Quezon City, where you can both compete to see who’ll make the better mug.
A little retail therapy never hurt anybody
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Our mom’s shopping habits have all likely influenced us, and what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by going on a little splurge. This May 10 and 11, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., head on to the Odd Cafe in Makati for The Kind Community weekend. Aside from looking over their selection of treats, accessories, and clothes, there are also several activities in store, from a photobooth to a bouquet-making station.
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If you’re feeling like testing your credit card limit, head on to Rustan’s and enjoy their Mother’s Day deals, featuring enticing discounts on brands such as Jane Iredale, Clarins, and Sheaffer. If you have a Rustan’s Frequent Shoppers Program (FSP) card, sweet treats and other giveaways await you on your next visit.
A feast worthy of a queen
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Typical K-bbq etiquette indicates a steady balance between cook and eater. This Mother’s Day, take on the full-time role of cook and let the queen of the house sit still, look pretty, and feast all she wants.
Let her eat cake!
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Cakes are standard gifts given across various holidays. Take these to the next level by making them yourself (or with mom) at the I Did It Myself DIY Bakery.
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If you’re doubting your baking skills, head on to Marco Polo Ortigas Manila and get their limited edition Mom’s Velvet Embrace, a red velvet and strawberry cream cheesecake available only this May.
