Mother's Day

It’s only two days away. Have you figured out what you’re doing for your Mom yet? Unless you have a longstanding tradition to uphold, consider something new. In honouring your mother, you don’t have to give her something. She has probably kept every gift you’ve given her, all the way back to the finger-painted card you gave her in kindergarten. But where are these gifts now? No matter how greatly treasured at the time, eventually these once-cherished tokens become clutter.

So instead of giving Mom something that will take up the last bit of precious real estate on the mantle, why not give her the gift of time? That is, some time with you. This Sunday is the perfect opportunity to do something a little different. I’m a big fan of “High Tea”. It’s certainly not the kind of thing you’ll do every week or even every month. It’s a unique experience. And don’t kid yourself: there is more to tea than cucumber sandwiches and scones. It actually translates into a very nice lunch. This is just one idea to consider; www.toronto.com has some other great suggestions. Quality time with our loved ones, no matter how that time is spent, is always appreciated.