3 Epic Ways to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day
Even though one day a year isn’t enough to celebrate one of the most important people in your life, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to express your thanks and spend some extra quality time with her. Wondering how to celebrate your mom or mom figure on May 8? We've got lots of fun ideas to help you make this one the best they’ve ever had.
1. Treat mom to a better brunch
When Mom has had a long week and needs a little extra rest, why not let her kick back and request a delicious brunch menu! She'll be grateful for the thoughtful and delectable gesture.
Choose Your Brunch Dish:
Whether she has a sweet tooth, prefers a savory brunch, or a combination of the two––we’re sure that this curated menu will have something for every mom! Here are a few suggestions for dishes that would be perfect.
Why not start off your brunch with a classic Eggs Benedict? Skip the mess and tedious processes with this no-fail Easy Eggs Benedict recipe, featuring a healthier and lighter alternative to hollandaise sauce! Best of all? It’s ready in just 20 minutes! Click here for the recipe!
Take it a step further with these delicious Bagel Bennies––featuring the same creamy sauce ready in minutes! A decadent breakfast sandwich that’s sure to impress anyone. Click here for the recipe!
Don’t think we forgot about the sweets! These Summer Berry Waffles topped with a tangy, fruity, sweet dip are sure to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Click here for the recipe!
The Summer Berry Sweet Dip features a blend of raspberries, strawberries, hibiscus and a touch of rooibos! Go beyond waffles and serve with your favorite fruit for dipping, or use to top granola, and fruit salad with prepared dip. Click here for the recipe!
Maybe she prefers pancakes over waffles? Our Easy Peasy Apple Pie Pancakes are a crowd favourite! Infused with aromatic cinnamon & nutmeg and also pairs great with our Summer Berry Sweet Dip. Click here for the recipe!
Let mom get her beauty sleep and whip up these Sleeping Beauty Oat Cakes! A better-for-you treat that’s packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats. Click here for the recipe!
Last but not least, it wouldn’t be brunch without a refreshing cocktail or two! This Watermelon & Hibiscus Bliss Sangria is the perfect way to help mom refresh and relax on her special day. A thirst-busting fruity blend that can also be served as a mocktail with cooled steeped Hibiscus Bliss Tea instead of wine. Click here for the recipe!
2. Gifts she’ll love
When it comes to picking the perfect Mother's Day gift, we're all feeling the pressure. This year we’ve done the legwork for you! Whether you're buying for your mom, grandma, wife, or friend, we're confident that these Mother's Day gift ideas will make any mama's day!
For the busy/on-the-go mom
Prepare one-pot dinners, rice, grains, and so much more in our do-it-all Multipurpose Steamer! It’s the perfect tool to help mom get in and out of the kitchen faster.
Sheet Pan Meals 5-Pack—this zero-fuss meal solution kit is sure to become any busy mom’s best friend! She’ll be equipped with variety of meal options to make dinner time a breeze!
For the mom who loves to cook & try new recipes
Cooking a meal together is a great way to bond. Maintain a fun, lighthearted atmosphere and take photographs to create new memories!
Our Epic Box subscription is the perfect gift to fuel mom’s passion for cooking! Sign up, include mom’s address in the shipping area, order before April 30, and the first box will ship out to mom during the first week of May! Each month she’ll conquer dinner with a variety of new recipes that are perfectly balanced. It’s easy to gift with our downloadable Epic Box Mother’s Day Card! (JPG | PDF)
If your mom loves to try new recipes, she’s sure to love Senior Leader Lisa Hiscock’s Kick Dip recipe. Combining our four best-selling dip mixes, it has a bit of a kick and is a no-fail go-to for game nights, potlucks, and upgrading the everyday! With our Kick Dip Bundle, you can give mom everything she’ll need to create it!
Of course any recipe connoisseur will need a collection of essential kitchen tools to prepare all those delicious meals! Kitchen Setup Collection or Prep Pro Utensil Set are sure to meet the needs of the chef in your life!
For the environmentally conscious mom
If you have someone on your gift list who practices mindful consumption, you’ll want to consider some environmentally friendly gifts.
Plant-based eating can go a long way towards protecting the health of our planet. You’ll feel extra good about gifting your eco-mom our Easy Peasy Bolognese or Better Than Bacon Topper! Meat alternatives she can use to create her favorite plant-based recipes.
Help mom reduce food waste and keep produce fresh longer with our Stay With Me Produce Savers! A must-have for any environmentally conscious woman in your life!
Did you know that stainless steel is a more effective heat-conductor than many other materials? Support mom’s love for the environment by gifting her our Multipurpose Pot! Made from 100% stainless steel––it’ll cut down cook time and decrease energy use!
For the mom who loves to bake
Our Epic Desserts Collection is a must-have for anyone with a passion for baking! Enjoy decadent, perfectly-portioned cakes that are only about 100 calories or less!
Help mom elevate her bakeware collection Bakeware this Mother’s Day! You’ll find everything she needs from Cake Pans, Muffin Makers, Donut Pans, Whisks, Loaf Pans and Perfect Portion Scoops.
3. Create a handmade mother’s day card
Skip the store-bought card this year. Instead, make Mother's Day more personal and unique by making Mom's card completely DIY! Add a personal touch by including a heartfelt message and downloading one of our free printable colouring sheets to go along with it. Get the free colouring sheet here( EN / FR)
We hope these ideas make it easy for you to treat your mom in an Epic way this Mother’s Day!
So let us know... How will you be celebrating mom this year? Which brunch recipes are you most excited to prepare for her? Share with us on Instagram!
Written by Gabi Abreu, Epicure Product Education Specialist. (BSc Nutrition & Dietetics)