You've called around and every brunch place within a 20 miles radius is booked up solid for Mother's Day. How can you salvage the holiday and make your mom feel special without a reservation?
- Take her to a local Farmers' Market on Sunday morning. You can buy her a cup of coffee or tea and the two of you can wander around, fondle the fresh produce and taste jams and honeys. If you get there early enough, you may be able to grab a dozen local, free range eggs (those babies sell out fast). Poached and served on top of a bed of tender baby greens and you won't (even for a minute) miss the hassle of the restaurant.
- Pack a picnic and head for a local park. Who says a celebratory meal has to be eaten in a restaurant? Gather up an assortment of sliced meats, a couple of good cheese, bread or some good crackers and quickly blanch a pound of asparagus. Strawberries or grapes can take care of dessert.
- If your mom is a chocolate lover, put together a chocolate tasting for her. Hit the candy aisle at your favorite natural or gourmet foods store (I've found that they have the best assortment of chocolate) and buy four or five good varieties. The two of you can munch on chocolate to your heart's content and when she figures out which one she likes the best, promise her that you'll get her a few more bars of it next time you go to the store.
- Even an outing to a local bakery or coffee shop can be a good way to celebrate your mom. Often, the thing she wants most is time alone with her children. This doesn't even have to happen on Mother's Day, if you can't sneak away, schedule a time to get together over coffee and a scone or muffin for some quality mother/child time.
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5-09-2008 @ 11:58PM
Stan said...
Or you could go with her to Church. Its on Sunday and she might be glad you went with her. Plus churches always make a too-doo on Mothers Day.
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5-10-2008 @ 12:33AM
DEL said...
I think an avocado makes a great addition to a mixed fruit salad - apple, orange, pear, banana, mint.. and an avocado.
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5-10-2008 @ 12:35PM
Sally said...
I used to like it when my husband took our kids to do something fun and left me alone to do something like take a bubble bath or a nap or just quiet time to read -- or all three. That was sheer indulgence.
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5-10-2008 @ 12:36PM
Marisa McClellan said...
Those are all excellent suggestions as well!
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5-10-2008 @ 6:47PM
Caroll said...
Often, taking Mom out for dinner is a "too easy" gift. Take into consideration her hobbies or interests and give a gift that comes from the heart. It will mean much more to her and last longer than just another meal out.
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