It's that time of year again to honor Mothers all over the world. Show your mother or any mother figures in the family by celebrating Mother's Day, which falls on 12th May, this 2013.

Different countries celebrate Mother's Day on different days. For Singaporeans, we celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. Although you should show appreciation for your mother every single day, it never hurts to make this Sunday extra special for your mother.

Just like other countries around the globe, Mother's Day is not a grand occasion nor is it a public holiday. Celebration is up to oneself. In Singapore, there really is nothing much to do for a celebration except for a family dinner. 

Most people wreck their brains to try to come up with a unique idea to prove their love and appreciation for their mother. As years pass, people are running out of ideas. Fret not, this article gives some tips and suggestions on how to celebrate Mother's Day.

1. Go on a stay-cation weekend

Since Mother's Day takes place on a Sunday, why not treat your beloved mom and your family to a short stay-cation in a local hotel? Marina Bay Sands offers a generously sized room with a beautiful view from their rooms. You can also bring your mother and your family up to the infinity pool, located at the highest floor of MBS for a swim. Pamper your mom by bringing her to the casino attached to this establishment or if she is not interested in gambling, take her shopping at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and buy her something nice.

10 Bayfront Avenue, 

Singapore 018956

Email: inquiries@marinabaysands.com  

Telephone: +65 6688 8868

If you have a limited budget, why not have your stay-cation at a local boutique hotel instead? Wanderlust, located at Dickson Road, offers a a wide range of themed rooms, catered to your wildest imagination. A family-friendly boutique hotel, Wanderlust is suitable for a family with young kids and the older generation who are young at heart. Their famous lofty Whimsical rooms, come with loft beds and fascinating decorations are sure to capture the attention of all ages.

2 Dickson Road
Singapore 209494

Tel: +65 6396 3322
Fax: +65 6298 2211
Email: reservations@wanderlusthotel.com

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2. Show your appreciation through food

If your mom loves buffet, Carousel should definitely be your choice. Carousel is Halal-certified, offers a kaleidoscope of cuisines, ranging from Mediterranean dishes to Asian cuisine to Western desserts.  Their seafood spread is also highly recommended. Prices are reasonable, so you will not have to worry about burning a hole in your pocket! If your mom loves good food in abundance, definitely check out Carousel!

$60++ per diner for lunch (12pm to 2pm) 

$70++ for dinner (6.30pm to 10.30pm).

Royal Plaza 

25 Scotts Road

Singapore 228220

Tel: 65897799

If budget is not a problem, indulge your mom with an extravagant champagne brunch at Equinox Restaurant. They offer the freshest seafood, appetizers, mains, desserts and champagne, accompanied by melodious tunes from their resident acoustic musicians. Your mom will also receive a complimentary stalk of rose and a photo from the Champagne Brunch. Free-flow of champagne, cocktails and house pour red and white wines are also provided. So if your mom likes to indulge in a drink or two, consider Equinox for your Mother's Day celebration.

Prices: $168++ (adult, inclusive of free-flow of Moët & Chandon Impérial, selected cocktails, and house pour red and white wines), $74++ per person (child), available only on May 12.

2 Stamford Road,

Level 70 Swissotel The Stamford,

Singapore 178882

Tel: 6338 8585

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3. Surprise her with something handmade

Find the above options too expensive? Surprise your mother with a handmade gift! Make her a scrapbook, fill it with pictures of you and her since young, write in your memories of her and thank her for always supporting you. Make her a tribute video, get your family members to say how much they appreciate her. Put in pictures and her favorite song, anything that will express how much you love her. Make her dinner, cook her favorite dishes instead of her cooking for a change. Clean up the kitchen and leave it spotless. It's okay even if you end up making a horrible meal, it will just remind your mom how much you really appreciate her.

Mother's Day need not be celebrated with grandeur. Make a simple card, give your mom a hug and tell her you love her. That will be the greatest gift to her. Listening to her on a regular basis would be even better than just celebrating this day with her!

xx,

Cheryl Piay