Hey, it’s Mother’s day on May 14! Of course, you must go out of your way to make it special. Mothers and mother-figures deserve the very best that your budget can afford, yes? Below we list eight ways to celebrate. Make your mama proud and happy! Happy Mother’s day, moms!
1. Make reservations at Nobu restaurant, City of Dreams
Show her your love with the help of Nobu restaurant’s lavish Sunday buffet. We’re talking wagyu beef, lobster miso sinigang, baked salmon, kare-kare, seafood fried rice and more. Plus she has a chance to win spa for two in the Mother’s Day raffle draw (she might bring you with her if she wins!) .1/F Hotel Nobu, Aseana cor Macapagal Avenues, Entertainment City, Parañaque; +63 8008080, website. PHP 3,880++ with sodas, juices, mocktails, coffee and tea, PHP990++ and PHP1,990++ will be added for alcoholic drinks and premium champagne, respectively
2. Spoil her with a staycation
You need a hassle free gift and she needs to relax. A staycation at the Marco Polo Hotel is a win-win situation, obvs. Book a premier room and mommy gets a free 90-minute relaxing spa at no cost. The room comes with breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Hotel, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City; website, +63916 1100189, Facebook.
3. Let her indulge in Cantonese cuisine with the fam
You know she deserves that good meal. Bring the entire family and get the eight-course menu at the Crystal Dragon, City of Dreams. The meal promises mouthwatering items such as duck rolls, deep-fried prawn balls, braised abalone with mushroom, and a dessert platter. You can’t go wrong with this. Really. U/G Floor, Crown Towers Manila, Aseana Boulevard Corner Macapagal Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque; +632 469069, PHP4,380++/person
4. If you’re feeling super generous, get her diamonds
If you are a star kid who can afford it, why not? Even if she says she doesn’t need jewelry, she will appreciate an elegant ring or a stylish bracelet for sure. The good news? You can get a 40% discount for a single-receipt at MyDiamond until May 15. More discounts if you buy two or more sets! SM Megamall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong. With more branches nationwide; Facebook.
5. Let her bond with the kids at DreamWorks
For the hardworking corporate mom who is always in the office, time with kids is such a welcome treat. DreamPlay offers complimentary tickets to moms accompanied by two kids, and a fifty percent discount for moms accompanied by one. L2 Retail Arcade, Family Entertainment Center, City of Dreams, Paranaque; Facebook. 10am-10pm
6. Chill with her at Wave
Is she more of the outdoorsy type who loves to chill? She’ll love the poolside buffet at Wave bar and restaurant at Nobu. The spread includes Grilled prawns with lime, chicken Inasal, Lapu-lapu wrapped in banana leaves, black squid paella, oven-baked hickory-smoked Black Angus beef brisket and more. There are also hot-off-the-grill Angus beef burgers, cheeses, and dessert. Nobu Hotel pooldeck, Aseana Avenue corner Macapagal Ave., Entertainment City, Roxas Blvd, Paranaque; +632 800-8080. 5pm-9pm
7. Treat the entire family to dinner
She wants to celebrate with the entire family? If you’re dining with a big, big group, then we suggest you go visit any Bistro restaurant (TGIF, Italianni’s, The Village Tavern, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more). Moms who dine at any of Bistro’s restaurant concepts can get a PHP1,000 gift card that they can use on their next visit with a minimum purchase of PHP3,000. Sounds like a good deal, right? If you’re going with kids, we suggest the Buffalo Wild Wings. G/F Glorietta 1, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati; Facebook, +63 2 8325726. Sun-Thu 11am-1am, Fri & Sat 11am-2am
8. Get her a nice box of dessert (and eat with her!)
Kid, we understand if you’re a bit low on cash. Here’s how you can make her feel special without having to swipe and swipe your credit card. Get her a box Gigi Gaerlan’s melt-in-your-mouth custaroons. To make her feel even more special, prepare a cup of tea and enjoy the lip-smackin’ treats with your mom. She will appreciate the bonding session more than anything. 2nd Floor, Buiding D, Megamall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong. With more branches around Metro Manila; website.
