It’s a date with Mom
MANILA, Philippines — We have been dedicating the second Sunday in May to celebrating Mother’s Day every year as we want to honor them for the sacrifices they make for their families.
Most of us would usually celebrate this event by showering and spoiling our mothers with flowers, cards, cakes, and chocolates to show appreciation. Others also attend church service early in the morning to reunite with their families.
But planning a special day for your mother doesn’t need to be stressful. To transform this important celebration into something more interesting and adventurous than ever, here are some fun ways and family activities you should not miss as we honor and give thanks to our mothers.
Hike and take a nature walk. For an adventurous outing, check out some of the famous and beautiful trails in the Philippines and explore the beauty of nature together with your family. But of course, let your mom choose what trail she would like to try out for her special day.
One example is Mount Batulao in Batangas which is incredibly perfect for a quick escape from Metro Manila. It has a forest cover of 30,000 hectares in its middle to lower slopes in Nasugbu, Balayan, and Calaca. It is a privately owned natural sanctuary with centuries-old trees extending to the valleys and gorges to the south.
Aside from it is well-known for its impressive scenery, this inactive stratovolcano is a prominent landmark of jagged peaks, rolling to rugged ridges and deep gorges located just west of the hill station of Tagaytay at the southwestern end of the Tagaytay Ridge.
It is also popular for its retreat centers and resorts located just 85 kilometers south of Manila. Mount Batulao is recommended for beginners because of its relatively low difficulty and breathtaking summit vistas.
Go camping. When you go camping with your family, get this opportunity to rebuild and strengthen relationships— making it the most memorable Mother’s Day ever.
If you want to give your mom an experience to see the beautiful sunset and sunrise, Treasure Mountain is the mesmerizing camping site your family must visit.
Situated between the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre, it is a place where “wondrous creations seem effortlessly within reach” that somewhere your heart would hope to experience.
According to its Facebook page, the day tour is from 5 a.m. until 3 p.m. only while overnight check in time, which is for reservation, is from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. It also implements rules and regulations to ensure the safety of its guests, maintain the ambiance and cleanliness of the place, respect the experience of other guests, and most importantly, to guarantee an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Indeed, nothing beats an adventure spent with people you treasure the most.
Go on a brunch date. To make her feel more special during this time, schedule a breakfast or lunch date with your mother as it is important to have your own time with her too. Tell her you love her very much. And you might also want to share with her a story or an update in your life while eating good foods.
Bring her to Little Flour Café— an all-day brunch café offering Wildflour’s best-selling breakfast meals, pastries, desserts, coffee, wine, and drinks together with some locally-inspired favorites, such as Filipino rice bowls and delicacies.
First opened in 2017, Little Flour is the perfect place to spend Mother’s Day celebration with your family as it has authentic Wildflour-quality dishes, pastries and coffee prepared and served hot and fresh in-house.
Little Flour has locations at World Plaza Bonifacio Global City, Valero Street in Salcedo Village, Makati, and at the Mega Fashion Hall at SM Megamall. Also available online through Wildflour To-Go, GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pick-a-Roo.
Truly, one of the nourishing havens of breakfast and brunch specialties in Metro Manila.
Go to the beach and let her take a break. Sometimes, our moms just want to relax on the beach as they have been working so hard tirelessly without even complaining. Well, maybe this is the time for you to give her a rest she would never forget. It is also never too old to go on a mother-daughter or mother-son getaway.
Take a respite from your busy lives and explore the wonder of Calaguas Island located in Camarines North. The island can rival any beach in the Philippines with its pristine water and white sand. A virgin island, indeed!
Mahabang Buhangin in Calaguas Group of Islands is a perfect place to spend life’s most precious moments with your mom. It is also a haven for adventure and a communion with nature.
“A magical feast for your senses, with its powder-fine white sands, crystal-clear blue waters, magnificent sunset, a rich marine life, volcanic-like rock formations and the rustic ambience,” the management said in its Facebook page.
No matter when or how you celebrate this day, we wish you a happy Mother’s Day!
