Fellas, did you completely forget about Mother’s Day, again? Well, you still have time to redeem yourself thanks to our round-up of where all the spas, staycations and special gifts are at. The best part? They are available for the entire month of May. You’re welcome...
So you did it again. May 13 is just around the corner, you’ve completely forgotten it’s Mother’s Day, and you’re now scrambling to make sure The Wife never finds out you have absolutely zero things planned for her special day. The bad news? You might be a little late if you’re looking to book something on the actual day. Although, you can still give one of these brunches a go.
Now, for more good news. You can still get her some flowers, round the kids up to make her a macaroni necklace and a card and slip in a little message saying, “expect more exciting things to come…wink wink”. Now that you’ve made that up lie, you need to deliver on it. How? Well, we’re glad you asked. Use this cheat sheet of activities and gifts that are available all month of May, and no one will get hurt.
Whisk her away on a quick vacation
We love Singapore for being a hop, skip and a jump away from so many paradise islands. Makes it that much easier to take off for a last minute weekend getaway. Speaking of which, Bintan Lagoon Resort – a mere 75 minutes away from Singapore via ferry – is all about spoiling mums with its ‘That’s my Mum’ package. The Wife (and yes, you can and kids can come too) will enjoy a relaxing two-day one night stay in a deluxe room, an indulgent Javanese massage at Kedaton Spa and either a cake decorating session or a mum-and-child batik painting class. The entire family will also enjoy beach activities and get to dine at more than 14 eateries at discounted rates. Psst… dads, there are also two 18-hole golf courses, just saying…
Price: From IDR 4,750,000 (S$475) for two adults and one child below 12 years or IDR5,500,000(S$550) for two adults and two children below 12 years. Price includes two-way ferry service, buffet breakfast, 10% off at all F&B outlets, up to 20% off recreation activities, free sports activities and free cover charge to SILK nightclub (Wed to Sat nights, adults only). Book at [email protected].
Buy her a cake – or two!
Who doesn’t love cake? Especially a Chestnut ice cream cake made with fresh Korean chestnuts, filled with crisp chocolate bits and laced with a delicate trail of juicy berries. You still have time to get one at Swensen’s (available until 13 May at all the outlets), in two sizes, 1kg ($53) and 250g ($23). If you’re a member you also get 20% off. Didn’t make it on time? Fret not. The good folks at Pan Pacific will have a specially-designed Mother’s Day cake available all month long. Dressed in white chocolate glaze, the elegant Lady Grey Tea Entremet cake ($55 per kg) is a moist chocolate sponge cake layered with lady grey tea mousse, orange lemon curd and earl grey truffle pearls. Don’t forget to save us a slice, will ya! Hand pick one at the Patisserie of Pacific Marketplace, 7 Raffles Boulevard or order online at www.pacificmarketplace.sg.
Book her a spa day
As much as she wants to spend her special day with you, the woman who’s on call 24/7 for her beloved family (and who enjoys every minute of it… most of the time) is not going to turn down a private spa day if you book her one. We love the Auriga Spa at Capella Hotel for its top-notch service and beautiful surroundings. For May, they are offering the Mum’s Month package ($250++ per person) which includes a 45-minute body massage, followed by a 45-minute rose facial and you get to go home with a special Aesop Travel Set. Call Auriga spa at 6591 5023 or email them at [email protected] to book a spot.
Gift her with an irresistible perfume set
Tell her how much you mean to her with an elegant gift like the limited edition Eclat perfume ($76/30ml) by SIX Fine Fragrances. Your better half will love the refreshing scent made up of neroli and grapefruit with hints of marine notes, traces of Fuji Apple and ending gently with cocoa and vanilla. Another added bonus? It comes in a polished glass bottle, topped with a maple wooden cap and encased in a premium grey gift box with rose gold inscriptions (in other words, you can skip the gift wrapping). Buy it at TANGS from 3 May. Also available as Reed Diffusers ($66).
Take her for an exhibition with a difference
We love the amazing the food at homegrown restaurant SPRMRKT and now we love them even more for commemorating Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind exhibition. Guilt, Play, Trepidation and Zest encapsulates the motherhood experience based on stories and life experiences shared by mothers themselves. The exhibition physically manifests emotions women experience throughout motherhood into various art pieces, such as a sculpture, a video, a soundtrack mixed by local DJ/producer Fauxe and a LED ticker display. There will also be fun food element to it as SPRMRKT has created four dishes inspired by the mothers who shared their stories. The cuisine served will be as diverse as their motherhood experiences, so you can expect everything from Sweet Roti Jala ($16) to Gado Gado Salad ($20) and Boneless Chicken Rice Roulade ($27). Experiencing this powerful exhibit with your better half will give you a glimpse into her personal struggles, as well as the powerful moments she’s had as a mum so far. Plus, she’ll appreciate you even more for taking an interest in her. No better way to make her Mother’s Day we say! Check out the exhibition from 1-31 May at SPRMRKT Daily, 41 Robertson Quay, Level 1, 238236. Opening hours: 8am-10pm (Sun–Thu) and 8am-11pm (Fri and Sat).
Surprise her with something from her favourite cult beauty brand
Your lady is probably already a fan of Pixi Beauty’s ‘miracle-in-a-bottle’ Glow Tonic ($22/100ml or $44/250ml). So, trust us when we say she’s going to love you even more when you gift her with the special Mother’s Day Beauty’s Rose Infused Skintreats set edition. It includes the rose oil rich Rose Caviar Essence ($36/45ml) that hydrates and restores skin brightness and the Rose Oil Blend oil ($36/30ml) infused with sweet almond, rosehip, jojoba, pomegranate seed, and rose geranium oils to nourish the complexion. But it’s the Rose Flash Balm ($36/ 45ml) she’s going to go gaga over as this three-in-one moisturizer, mask and makeup primer is the ultimate pick-me-up for tired, lackluster skin (read: mum skin) and for time-crunched women (read: every. single. mum). Buy them online at Sephora.com.sg or at all Sephora stores island wide.
Book her an at-home beauty appointment
She’s missed her facial and mani-pedi session for the third month in a row, no thanks to your ever-changing work schedule and the packed social life the kids have going on. Your wife is not sure when she’ll get a minute to herself, so why not bring her favourite beauty treatment to her doorstep. A relaxing massage, a much-needed leg wax or a life-changing blow-out is just a call away, thanks to these awesome and very reliable mobile beauty services. Book an appointment today, but make sure she’s home first!