Mother’s Day 2020: How to Celebrate at Home

CONTENT: Andrew Kho

It will be a very different Mother’s Day celebration this year, as scores of people need to stay home and practicing social distancing, majority thinking how to celebrate this once a year occasion.

With the Circuit Breaker in place and the usual places we go for shopping, dining and entertainment venues cancelled, here’s seven ideas you can do instead to celebrate.

1. Colour Your Love For Your Mom

Surprise your mum by hand painting charming colouring templates by renowned Spanish artist Eva Armisen.

Ode To Art gallery has collaborated with BMW, OLA Executive Condominium, and Eva Armisen who is recognised through her child-like, but never childish, works which focus on capturing daily life as something extraordinary. The subjects of her works touch on family, love, and togetherness hence the portrayal of families are common. Her works are a lovely reminder for all of us to take a step back, reflect, and treasure the simple moments in lives despite our busy schedules.

From now till 10 May, join Ode to Art’s Colouring Competition. Simply download the colouring sheets from website; print them out, and colour away!

Submit at least one artwork on Ode to Art’s Facebook and/or Instagram account with the hashtags #odetoart #olahomes #bmwforSG and stand the chance to win a limited-edition print by Eva Armisen.

For full details of the colouring competition, visit their website 


2. Enjoy a Fuss-Free Family Cooking at Home

Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford is offering its Mother’s Day Recipe Kit Bundle, great for pampering Mummy dearest with delicious and fuss-free family cooking fun this Mother’s Day.

Valued at S$228++, the recipe kit comes with easy-to-follow recipes and accompanying
ingredients for an entire meal good for 4 persons, the recipe kits are perfect for bonding and having fun with the family over a labour of love in the kitchen that will surely touch each mum’s heart.

The recipe kit menu include Tomato and Strawberry Salad, Prego’s Hawaiian Pizza, SKAI’s Seabass and ready- made red velvet cupcakes and the hotels’ signature cheesecake.

You may also opt for their beverage package S$97 which includes 1 sparkling, red and sweet wine each or S$118 which includes 1 champagne, red and sweet wine each. Those looking to purchase just a bottle can choose the Champagne Taittinger, Brut Reserve (S$64)

Orders can be placed via their website. You may opt for recipe kits to be delivered directly to your home or just drive through and pick them up from Fairmont Singapore’s driveway without having to leave your vehicle.

For enquiries, please+65 6431 6156   or email prego@fairmont.com

3. Gift Mom Life Most Treasured Moments

Surprise mom with a one-of-a-kind adornment, delivered right to her doorstep. Featuring five classic hinged-bangle designs with a thoughtful twist from Lee Hwa Jewellery’s Destinée My Hero Collection inspired by a mother’s precious qualities.

Choose from five stunning designs: Beauty, Faith, Love, Courage and Perfection which features intricately crafted bangles, embellished with ideal-cut Destinée diamonds.

All collections featured are available online at Lee Hwa Jewellery on LazMall  and at Lee Hwa Jewellery boutiques after the circuit breaker period.

4. Enjoy Michelin Starred Meal at Home

Available for a limited-time, 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung have curated special menu for two people and is available for takeaway island-wide delivery.

The sharing menu priced at S$50 nett consists of Fish Maw Soup, Braised Pork Belly ‘Kong Bak Pau’, Steamed Barramundi with Spicy Nyonya Sauce, Wok-fried Broccoli with Garlic Oil, Steamed Jasmine Rice, and a slice of Lychee Rose Raspberry Cake, to cap this celebratory meal.

The Whole 2kg Lychee Rose Raspberry Cake (S$80 nett) is also available for purchase with option for customisable wordings.

The special curated menu is available from 8 May to 10 May 2020 for takeaway or through island-wide delivery via website. A $5 delivery fee applies

For takeaway orders and enquiries, please +65 6368 8888 open daily from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Last Order at 8.30pm. Takeaway orders may be collected from Berthold Delikatessen.

5. Give Mom The Gift for Future Travel

Staying home has not changed the memories of favourite past travels, or even the places we still long to one day visit and the adventures we know we’ll have.

RIMOWA has launched Berry, its latest RIMOWA Essential colourway inspired by Iceland with its dramatic vistas and subtle hues. This latest collection is sampled from the rare flora that grows around the fjord of Hvalfjörður. Show the your mom some extra love with the gift of future travel.

RIMOWA offers complimentary delivery service for all local purchases from now until 15 June 2020. Delivery will take between 3 – 5 business days. Simply email Store.singapore@rimowa.com for orders and payments can be made via bank transfer.

6. Shower Mom with Vitamin C

Literally shower your mom with Vitamin C by gifting her the Ruhens Vitamin C Shower Head. This shower head neutralises the chlorine and chloramines, keeping showers even more hygienic while the vitamin C will keep your mom’s hair moist with reduced hair loss. Using the Vitamin C shower will also help improve her skin texture.

For more information, please visit Ruhens website.

7. Gift Mom Functional Stylish Smartwatches and Activity Trackers

For active and tech-loving mothers, staying at home means she would need to continuously stay fit and healthy. Surprise your mom with Garmin’s smartwatches and activity trackers that are not only stylish but functional as well. The Vivomove series ((from S$389 to S$849) combines the appearance of a traditional timepiece with hidden smart screens showing your personal health and fitness data and smart notifications. Perfect for mothers who still prefer the look of a traditional timepiece.

The Venu (S$589) offers a stylish yet functional option for mothers looking to kick start an active lifestyle. The bright AMOLED display lets you track your health and fitness well-being 24/7. With over 40 on-screen animated workouts ranging from strength and cardio to yoga and pilates, working out is convenient and easy.

Looking for a slimmer activity tracker? Garmin’s vivosmart 4 (S$199) slim, swim-friendly wearable is loaded with fitness and wellness tracking features like 24/7 heart rate monitoring, all-day stress tracking and relaxation breathing timer, that will help provide insights to a healthier and more active lifestyle. Featuring a fashionable design with stylish metal accents and a bright, easy-to-read display, the slim wristband tracker is perfect for any style of living.

Garmin smartwatches are available online on Lazada.