Creative Ways to Spend Mother's Day

Though I always LOVE a gift box, another special alternative is a shared experience with your mom/wife or partner. There is no substitute for the gift of time spent together. At the top of my list would be a spa day. Who wouldn’t love a little pampering? My go to for massages is at the Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa. They have a couples massage room which is a great shared experience. I recently had a couples massage with a girlfriend at the Plaza Athenee and that was heavenly.
Another great idea is a cooking class at Haven’s Kitchen or Eataly. Check out their websites here and here to schedule. Rather than sending a flower arrangement, how about signing up for a flower arranging class (I’ll take both!)? Queens Botanical Garden is offering a class on Saturday May 12th. The Flower School also offers a variety classes and workshops that look divine.
For the cultured mom, A broadway show is a great gift. Pair it with either lunch or dinner and this makes for the perfect day out. See here for Broadway show suggestions.
For the athletic mom, how about organizing a fitness class together or a hike, followed by brunch or a smoothie and a trip to Bandier or Lulu Lemon?
Here are some brunch suggestions:
San Ambroeus
Blue Stone Lane on 5th Avenue
Cafe Cluny
Cecconi’s Dumbo
Laduree SOHO

For lasting memories, a photo shoot is another wonderful idea. This can be a multigenerational experience. If that’s hard to coordinate, you can always keep it simple with the kiddies. Check out Stephanie Sunderland Photography, Leshem Loft and Photo Op.