Racking your brains for a Mother’s Day gift this coming Sunday? Hoping to appease your mother but unsure it will be able to take her by surprise? Afraid that flowers and perfumes are run-of-the-mill? Fret not because we have listed unique gifts ideas for all budgets and for all types of mothers.
1. For the homemaker mother:
They often say that being a mother is the world’s toughest job because you literally have to do a million tasks at the same time and they will never be completed. You have to take care of the children, prepare meals for the family, keep the house spick-and-spank, be the children’s lifesaver, get their clothing washed and list goes on. For the homemakers, it is time to give them a pampering massage session at Feet Haven Reflexology. Ranging from a soothing shoulder and neck massage to a therapeutic full body massage, this place is definitely a haven for mothers.
Feet Haven Reflexology
Website: http://www.feethaven.com/
Budget: $15 – $128, with special add-on options such as scraping (gua sha)
Duration that keeps her in haven: 15 mins to 120 mins
Photo Credits: onlywilliam.blogspot.sg
Address:
East Coast (Katong Branch)
#01-01, 136 East Coast Road S428821
Contact: 6344 7311 / 96566947
Serangoon Gardens
4A Maju Ave S556682
Contact: 62882314 / 96566947
Opening Hours for both outlets:
Sun to Thurs: 12 noon to 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12 noon to 11pm
Open on all public holidays except Chinese New Year.
2. For the health-conscious mother:
Ever heard of the benefits of lemon water? It is as easy as adding fresh lemon juice to your water and consuming it daily.
According to Organic Facts, it helps to sooth a sore throat, treat kidney stones, promote healthy livers, aids in digestion, cures constipation, boosts immune system, helps in weight loss, provides relief from rheumatism, improves a general deficiency of Vitamin C and lowers stress and blood pressure.
The exposure of a lemon diffused bottle is growing steadily in Singapore and you can purchase a Zing Fruit Diffused bottle from Bento Maker: zingbottles.miiduu.com
Budget: $19.90
Duration that keeps her healthy: Years
Its latest addition is the 480ml Zing Fruit Diffused Bottle that is handy and comes with the new straw function for easy usage. Having used it for outdoor sports, work trips and leisure outings, its versatile feature is definitely a winner over ordinary bottles. Besides lemons, other fruits such as apples, strawberries and oranges can be squeezed and added into your water bottle. The health effects are as good as that of lemon water, if not better. Its rubberised grip ensures that the bottle is kept in tact and can be brought out for any occasion with its user-friendly handle. Not only that, it uses food-grade Tritan plastic and it is non-bleaching and toxic-free. This means safe usage even after a long period of time!
The 800ml bottle is currently out of stock but its 480ml addition is the most popular purchase among their customers to date and they are offering a 20% discount for all The Influencer Media readers when you quote “kim”. Valid till 11th May in conjunction with Mother’s Day. Enjoy!
3. For the mother that wants to have a good laugh:
What’s better than enjoying a local comedy show with your mother? Catch Singapore Stripped (R18), a SG50 show where it features the nation’s milestone with a hint of humour.
Photo Credits: http://www.singapore.eventful.com
Synopsis:
(Credits: Sistic)
The first ever comedy roast of Singapore takes you on a hilarious whirlwind tour of the Lion City. Crispy the Talking Cock – a demented robot chicken and Cindy Fung – his human sidekick – strip away Singapore’s artificial, shiny facade to reveal its comical dark side! This is the SG50 show the Government don’t want you to see! Singapore Stripped is a breakneck, 60-min show packed with rude jokes, parody songs and a side-splitting slideshow that reveals key moments in Singapore’s hidden history! Perfect for Singaporeans, expats and tourists – this show guarantees to entertain, shock and thrill anyone with a twisted sense of humour.
Tickets can be purchased from www.sistic.com.sg
Budget: $28/ticket (excludes $3 booking fee)
Duration that keeps her laughing: 60 mins
Show dates: Wed, 1 Apr – Sat, 25 Jul 2015 8.30pm
MAY
Sat: 2 May
Wed: 13 May
Sat: 16 May
Wed: 20 May
Sat: 23 May
Wed: 27 May
JUNE
Wed: 3 June
Sat: 6 June
Wed: 10 June
Sat: 13 June
Wed: 17 June
Sat: 20 June
JULY
Sat: 11 July, 7pm and 8.30pm
Sat: 18 July, 7pm and 8.30pm
Sat: 25 July, 7pm and 8.30pm
4. For the working mother:
While your mother is working hard for the family, she would most likely have neglected the importance of beauty. Give her a boost at work by pampering her with the goodness of a facial treatment. As a Mother’s Day treat, Caring Skin is offering a promotion based on your mother’s age. For example, if she is 50 years old, she will be receiving a 50% discount off any treatment package. Enjoy facial, eye, body and neck, nail care and hair removal treatments with your mother on this very special day. Head over to their website caringskin.com.sg for more information.
Budget: $150 – $500
Duration that keeps her pampered: 60 mins to 90 mins
Address:
360 Orchard Road
#07-07A International Building
S238869
Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Alternate Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed on Public Holidays
Contact: 6737 7797 / discover@caringskin.com.sg
Written by: Kimberly Goh