Mother’s Day 2014 ideas: A guide to what to do and where to go
PUBLISHED May 2nd, 2014 01:00 am | UPDATED January 20th, 2016 02:43 pm
It’s Mother’s Day again and you’re probably sat there scratching your head for ideas of what to do with your mum this mother’s day as the tumbleweed of your mind blows hither and thither. That is until now. Whether your mum is a foodie, a culture vulture, a nature lover or needs a bit of special pampering without a hefty price tag, we’ve got it covered – with ideas for brunch, lunch, cooking classes, art exhibitions, shows, pampering treats and lots more in between – in our guide to what to do this Mother’s Day to spoil her.
Share the love of culture
Marvel at the photography of Annie Lebovitz in unison
If you mum is into or open to any kind of visual art, an hour or two spent mooching through an exhibition is actually a wonderful bonding experience as you take in works together, compare your favourites, and jaw-drop at others. We recommend taking her to see Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life 1990 – 2005, a blockbuster exhibition showcasing the iconic works of one of the world’s best portrait photographers.
Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life 1990 – 2005 is taking place until 19th October at ArtScience Museum, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956. For more information and to book tickets see the ShowBiz Asia website here.
Enjoy a musical extravaganza with her at Grease – the musical
You’ve grown up since the time you mum banned you from watching it and graduated to the time you can watch it together – hurrah! Now that you’re no longer a student, the timeless high school love story doesn’t feels quite as awks, meaning you can enjoy one of the best soundtracks of all time live, on stage and together before it hops on to the next stage of its tour.
Grease is running until 11th May 2014 at Marina Bay Sands Theatre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956. For more information and to book tickets see the Showbiz Asia website here.
Catch the Asian premier of The Rise And Fall of Little Voice together
There’s nothing better than sharing a heartwarming and humorous moment with ma and that’s just what The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is packed full of. Spend a couple of hours with mum and some colourful characters plus wonderful music in this award-winning story about a shy, reclusive girl with an amazingly big voice and a local talent scout’s last chance for fame and fortune. P.s. For some extra special treatment, a limited number of premium 2-seater and 4-seater cabaret tables are available leaving you inches away from the magic complete with personalised Prosecco service!
The Rise & Fall of Little Voice is running until 18th May 2014 at Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria Street, #05-01, National Library Building, Singapore, 188064. For more information and ticketing see SISTIC here. For more information on the cabaret experience please email [email protected].
Connect with her over nature
Share the wow factor of the underwater world at S.E.A. Aquarium
If you haven’t made it over to the world’s largest aquarium yet, we promise you there is something quite magical about being surrounded by an underwater world of stunning tropical fish, graceful manta rays, slinky sharks and everything else in-between. It’s a memorable experience in itself, made that much better shared with your Mamma as you ooh and ahh together at life forms from under the sea. Why not make a day of it and finish your visit off with lunch at Ocean Restaurant which is offering a 3-course Mother’s Day Menu for $88++ per person for seafood with an impressive view of underwater life dancing before your eyes.
S.E.A Aquarium is located at Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 099958. For more information including entry prices see their website here. To make a reservation at Ocean Restaurant call 6577 6869.
Have a rustic reconnect at Bollywood Veggies
For a slice of country life, head off to the far flung Krangi countryside and seek out rustic sanctuary together at Bollywood Veggies. There is something very charming about ambling through this well loved organic farm, taking in the local produce grown there and the boho vibe before stopping for lunch at the farm’s in-house eatery – the Poison Ivy Bistro (read our review here) – which offers simple and hearty home-cooked meals. The whole experience will leave you feeling refreshed and reconnected to each other.
Bollywood Veggies is located at 100 Neo Tiew Rd, Singapore, 719026. For more information see their website here.
Beat the heat together at Gardens By The Bay
It can be hard appreciating nature on our fair isle without getting a major sweat on. But one foolproof way for you and Mama not to get hot and irritable together is to head over to Gardens By The Way to explore the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest – both which are a welcome break for the relentless sweatfest we always seem to be battling. Most mums like plants and flowers, so you’re bound to score brownie points there. For an extra gold star, we recommend finishing off your visit with a dim sum lunch at Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant (read our review here).
Gardens by The Bay is located at 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore, 018953. For more information see their website here. To make a reservation at Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant call 6604 6604.
Share the foodie love with her
Graze your way through Mother’s Day at PasarBella Market
If you haven’t yet spent an afternoon mooching around PasarBella Market (read our review here)…um…where have you been? And if not, taking your mum up there is a perfect excuse. With the love of food being the number one common denominator in Singapore, you can’t go wrong with this option. What’s to dislike about taking in a plethora of yummy food delights as you hop from stall to stall, nibbling on this or that as you go along? Not much if you ask us. Up the ante with a sushi lunch at seafood outlet Oceans of Seafood and she’ll be putty in your hands.
PasarBella Market is located at 200 Turf Club Road, Bukit Timah, Singapore, 287994. For more information see their website here.
Brunch in style with Mamma at Senso
The stunning Roman-esque courtyard at Senso makes for the perfect spot to spoil the special lady in your life with some gastronomic love featuring an extensive selection of Italy’s finest and freshest fare washed down with free flow Italian bubbly (see more in our review here). The Mother’s Day edition of Senso’s regular brunch will include special spring ingredients as well as a surprise especially for mum from Senso. Yum!
The Senso Mother’s Day Brunch is taking place on 11th May, 11.30am – 2.30pm at 21 Club Street, Singapore, 069410 and is priced at $148++. To make a reservation call 6224 3534.
Share some cocktails at Martini Bar at Mezza9
Martinis and ladies go together hand in hand, so if your mum is open to a tipple or two, give her the chance to get a bit glammed up and take her over to Martini Bar at Mezza9 and wow her with one of the largest selections of martinis in Singapore. She’s bound to end up a little bit wobbly, so remember what happens in the bar, stays in the bar!
Martini Bar at Mezza9 is located at 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Singapore, 228211. For more information see their website here.
Treat her to champagne and oysters at The Oyster Bar
Champagne and oysters have to be the ultimate indulgence, and unless your mum is used to living the highlife it’s probably not one she regularly experiences. Treat her to a bit of posh and glamour with an encounter with some of the best oysters in Singapore, a bit of fizz, great views and a lovely atmosphere. Find out more about The Oyster Bar in our review here.
The Oyster Bar is located at 01-01, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore, 048323. To make a reservation call 6534 5534. For more information see their website here.
Live out her chocolate obsession with a chocolate making session at Leela’s Fine Chocolates
If your mum is a bit of a chocolate fiend, instead of giving her chocolates why not make chocolate with her? Leela’s Fine Chocolates (see our review here) which specialises in exquisite handmade chocolate will be running a 2 hour, hands-on chocolate making class with its founder, where your special lady can learn key skills in making beautiful chocolates and get to take away some heavenly treats at the end of it.
Leela’s Fine Chocolates Chocolate Making Workshop is taking place on Saturday 10th May at 11am. Prices are $90 per person. For more information and booking please see the event flyer here.
Pamper her senseless
Treat her to some nail heaven at Nail Alcove
If you’re not feeling particularly flush but really want to treat your Mamma right all the same, we recommend booking her in for some nail treatments at beauty haven Nail Alcove (read our review here), a hidden gem of a find in China Town. Prices here are extremely reasonable, meaning you can make her feel like a queen without having to foot a palatial bill.
Nail Alcove is located at 59B Temple Street, Singapore, 058604. For more information including prices see their website here. To make an appointment call 6226 6278.
Make her feel like a glamourpuss in the comfort of her own home
What’s better than getting all beautified than being made to look like a stunner without having to leave your own home? Cue the folks at The Big Blow (read our review here) who will bring perfect hair and make up to your mother’s door and transform her into the glamourpuss she deserves to be for the day. Of course, it would be a bit sad to get her all dolled up with nowhere to go, so we suggest combining it with one of the above appropiate options!
For more information on The Big Blow including prices and how to book see their website here.
