1. Mother's Day Meals
2. Mother's Day Outings and Entertainment
3. Mother's Day Gifts and Giving Back
Mother's Day Gifts and Giving Back
You want to find the perfect gift for mom to show her how much you love her. But for mom, the perfect gift may have very little to do with what you buy and more to do with building an even stronger bond between you. Here are ideas on how to take some traditional Mother's Day gifts to the next level and make mom even happier.
From Tickets to Season Subscriptions
Does your mom love theatre, music, or sporting events? By getting tickets for the two of you to something your mom loves, you're adding a second special day to the near future. If you and your mother share a passion, then two season subscriptions are a great way to line up a lot of special days for the two of you to share over the coming months. You may want to wait to actually buy the tickets until you can get some input from mom on what seats and dates will work for her, but you can drop a brochure in a box and wrap that up for Mother's Day, then take things from there.
• Theatre suggestions: Mirvish Productions, The Canadian Stage Company, Factory Theatre, Tarragon Theatre
From Day Trips to Memberships
Similar to event tickets, your mother might love a trip to one of Toronto's many attractions, such as the Royal Ontario Museum or the Toronto Zoo. By going a step further and getting her an annual membership, you're giving her a whole year of enjoyment and access to special member-only perks. Get a membership for yourself as well, and suddenly the two of you have a new place to spend time together throughout the year.
• Consider Zoo Membership
• Royal Ontario Museum membership page
From Flowers to Gardens
Whenever I ask my mom what she wants for Mother's Day, the answer is usually the same - "manual labour". When we were younger that usually involved working outside, either planting the spring garden or repainting the fence or the shed. While cut flowers will be appreciated by most moms, you can also up the ante by taking her out to a nursery or garden center and buying plants for her landscaping needs. Of course, it's your job to plant them, too. Then you can volunteer on a regular basis for weeding and other upkeep purposes. (Remember, this is about making mom happy!)
• SheridanNurseries.com
• IslingtonNurseries.com
From Giving to Mom to Giving with Mom
If your mom has a charity or cause she supports, a little online research may lead you to a perfect gift. Many organizations have special ways to donate in honor of someone else. Even better, you may discover an upcoming event or other opportunity for you and your mom to volunteer at together. Now, this isn't the kind of gift you want to spring on mom unexpectedly ("I signed us up to pick up garbage! Happy Mother's Day!"), but you can find a creative way to let her know you'd like to help out with her favorite charity.
Some volunteering events based around Mother's Day:
• Meagan's Walk for Sick Kids Hospital
• Habitat for Humanity Toronto's Women's Build (May 1-9)
