Fun Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day 2023
How to make this Mother’s Day 2023 exciting for the whole family
09/05/2023
Every year, Mother’s Day is
celebrated all over the world to acknowledge the
value of mother figures in our lives. The person
you are celebrating might be a mother, a
grandmother, an aunt or any other type of person
who played a mothering role in your life.
Traditional ways to acknowledge these hero
figures on the day may include a special
Mother’s Day card, a gift of chocolate or
flowers or even breakfast in bed. While these
are great gifts, they shy away from making the
day a real celebration for the entire family to
bond and enjoy each other’s company.
This Mother’s Day, consider making the event
exciting for the whole family with these
celebration ideas.
Through celebration of food
It is often said that the way to
one’s heart is through their stomach, meaning
that food is a beautiful way to connect with
loved ones. For a cute celebration that involves
the whole family, Mother’s Day breakfast can be
prepared by the children. Simple recipes for
kids to prepare include soft boiled eggs and
toasted brioche ‘soldiers’ or slices of toasted
bread cut into strips which will then be dipped
into the eggs.
Flapjacks, granola with
yoghurt and lunch recipes such as pizza and
burgers are also dishes for the whole family to
easily prepare.
For a more hassle-free
day, with less washing up, consider taking the
family out for the day with a booking at a
Mother’s Day celebration somewhere.
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town for
example, is running a Mother’s Day lunch at R595
per person. The Mexican inspired menu includes
dishes like smoked chicken casserole, various
fresh salads, salted caramel dipped churros,
cactus mousse cups and spiced tiramisu among
other delicious dishes.
Using technology
Families who live apart or in different
parts of the world might find it difficult to
find meaningful ways to celebrate the day in a
way that the entire family can enjoy. To
overcome this, consider using a tool that
younger generations know all too well,
technology and social media.
Organise
with someone who sees mom regularly and invite
them along to lunch. Arrange for them to use a
tablet (the Nokia T20 tablet is great thanks to
its big 10.4” screen & stereo speakers) along,
so mom can see you when you dial in.
Then
tell mom your liaison will be fetching her for a
Mother's Day surprise. Get other members of the
family, who are also not nearby, involved so
they can all dial in at the same time.
Then have everyone ready for when mom dials in -
and wish her a boisterous happy Mother's Day
together! (Tell your liaison to have tissues
ready, as this moment is sure to be a
tear-jerker) After that, you can enjoy a
talkative lunch together, from wherever you are.
Through touch and feel
A spa
treatment can be a wonderful way to show your
mom how much you care this Mother's Day. Spa
treatments are known for their relaxing and
rejuvenating effects, which can help to reduce
stress, improve sleep, and boost overall
wellbeing. Not only can your mom benefit from
these therapeutic effects, but a joint spa
treatment can also provide a unique opportunity
for bonding and quality time together.
Imagine the two of you enjoying a calming
massage in the heart of Kruger National Park,
with nothing to do but relax and enjoy each
other's company. Mother’s Day packages such as
Dee's African Spa, based at Kruger Gate Hotel -
an upmarket lodge-style hotel that offers
uninterrupted views into the Kruger National
Park - offering exclusive massage packages with
sometimes discounted deals for the special
occasion. The Just Me and My Mamma massage
package includes a back, neck and shoulder hot
stone massage as well as a pedicure for just
R1,600.00. The sharing of healing experiences
with your mother figure also means that together
you create lasting memories that strengthen your
relationship in a meaningful way. Simply email
bookings@deesafricanspa.co.za to make your
booking.
Explorations of meaning
It is not every day that we get to express how much our loved ones mean to us. Whether you’re spending the day at home relaxing, or out and about with the whole family, make sure to let those you care about know how much they mean to you. Gifts and gestures of love do not need to be lavish or extravagant, but are all the more memorable when they include the whole family, laughing and enjoying one another to mark the special day.
