Going
out for dinner is always nice. If you
decide to go this route, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, pick a place that suits not only your
Mother’s taste, but her schedule as well.
Mom may not be able to take extra time off, so make sure you plan ahead
so the meal is relaxing instead of rushed.
Second, call ahead to see if the location you have chosen is taking
reservations. If they are not, I
recommend arriving about 30 minutes earlier than you would like to eat because
it may be busy. I say 30 minutes because
you don’t want to get there too much earlier than you want to eat in case the
wait is short, and if you do have to wait a little longer, it usually won’t be
more than an additional 15 minutes. Of
course, be sure to check the wait time when you arrive to be sure.
Some
other more traditional ideas include flowers and chocolate/sweets. Again, make sure to pick something that your
Mother enjoys and isn’t allergic to.
Some
less traditional ideas might be a good book, or collection of books, or even
hooking her up with a book club. Maybe
she enjoys tours, in which case a nice wine tour or museum visit or historical
site tour might be a nice idea.
Whatever
you decide on, I am sure your Mother will love it as long as she can tell it
came from your heart with love!
HAPPY
MOTHER’S DAY