AD | It’s never too early to start thinking about special occasions, in my opinion (I saw someone mention a Christmas in July related event on Twitter the other day, true story) and I love planning ahead and being organised as much as possible so when these things do roll around, you’re not left scrambling to think of something to do or buy! Although I don’t personally celebrate Valentine’s Day which has just been and gone, Mother’s Day is an occasion that I definitely try and go all-out for.

I have a Mother’s Day gift guide going live on my blog at the beginning of March which I’m super excited about sharing with you but if gifts aren’t your thing and you’d rather a fun day or night out with your Mum or Mother figure instead, then you’ve come to the right place! My Mum and I will always try and do a little something on Mother’s Day (or around Mother’s Day, if it doesn’t fall on the right day) to commemorate the day but for those of you who are bored of your bog standard afternoon tea (although don’t get me wrong, I love an afternoon tea!) then here are some alternative suggestions for you and your Mother figure this year!

A night in the big city

If you can afford to really treat your Mum / Mother figure this year or perhaps you split the cost of a night out so you can spend that quality time together, why not make a real night of it and head into your nearest big city, get dressed up, go and see a theater show (I’d recommend Wicked!) and perhaps even hire a chauffeur if you’re really going for it and want to feel like royalty for the night.

A day out at the zoo / a theme park / aquarium

Instead of doing something sophisticated, why not flip the script and do something totally fun, carefree and dare I say it… childish? I love a trip to the zoo whenever I can (only zoo’s that I think are worthy of visiting and thankfully there are plenty of amazing zoos near me) and I think it’s a super fun day out. Or if you’re both thrill seekers, then a trip to a theme park might be a perfect option for you!

A spa day or weekend

What better time to treat your Mum / Mother figure than on Mother’s Day? And I’m going to bet that you both need a bloody good pamper (because let’s face it, Women are on the go 24/7 and we don’t take enough time for ourselves AM I RIGHT LADIES). A relaxing spa day (or weekend if you have the time / money) could be just what you need!

A day of culture and learning

Okay I’m aware of how nerdy that sounds (nothing wrong with being a nerd though, is there?) but perhaps if razzle dazzle in the evening isn’t your thing, roller-coasters make you puke and the thought of someone massaging you gives you the heebie-jeebies, then a cultured day in your local city, filling up on culture, museums, art and sight-seeing might be a great option for a Mother’s Day day out!

Are you planning to do anything special for Mother’s Day? Which of the above would be your top pick for something to do with your Mum / Mother figure?

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