Any day is a good day to show your appreciation to Mum but with Mother’s Day (May 8) just round the bend, we’ve sussed out great ideas and places to spoil her silly. From staycations to glorious brunches, these are the places to take her for a well-deserved getaway — plus gift ideas that are made for pampering.
Plus: If you’re after nifty home appliances, Amazon is running an Airbot/Roborock Brand Week from today till May 10, 2022, with up to 55 per cent off, and an extra 15 per cent off with a minimum spend of $550. Scroll down to see our top picks that she’s sure to find handy.
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There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly made bread in the kitchen, and if Mum’s a baker, then a bread machine is the way to go.
Check out the Airbot Bread Maker BM3800, which comes with 15 menu settings (she can whip up everything from a fruit bread to a croissant or a butter milk loaf) including a customised one, as well as three operating steps. From kneading the flour to fermentation and baking, the baking process is fully automated, so all she has to do is pour in the right amount of ingredients, then come back to a fresh loaf. Plus, the dual dough blade is designed to mimic kneading, mixing, and twisting by the human hand.
An LCD display provides real-time updates, or she can peer through two glass panels at the top to see the entire process.
Price: $69.90 (U.P. $199.90)
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She’ll appreciate the extra time to herself without having to clean the floor, with the help of a nifty robot vacuum.
The Roborock S7 is outfitted with 2500PA HyperForce suction, as well as a sonic vibration technology that scrubs floors up to 3000 times per minute for a deep clean that’ll really get the hairs, dust and stains off. Especially if she has carpets, the Ultrasonic Carpet Recognition feature will come in handy, too. Upon detecting a carpet, the machine’s S7’s VibraRise mop will be lifted up, so you can mop hard floors and vacuum carpets in a single clean.
A single charge will power up to 180 minutes of continuous cleaning, and the device can be controlled through the Roborock app, from route tracking to setting no-go zones, cleaning intensity and more. It’s also compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri.
Plus, it’s now going at a steal at $699 (U.P $1,299).
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Air fryers can do so much more than just frying up wings and chips. They can also be used to whip up juicy salmon fillets, and even scones – and cleaning up is a lot easier.
Apart from a compact size that saves precious countertop space, it sports a user-friendly design that everyone can operate, with two knobs for temperature and time control. The spacious 4.8L pot can fit about a whole chicken, an 8-inch pizza, or about 30 mid-wings. The brand also promises fast and even heat distribution with turbo hot air-flow.
Price: $45.90 (U.P. $99.90)
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A timeless option (and a no-brainer) for Mother’s day: A gorgeous floral bouquet. But we totally get it if you prefer not to shell out hundreds for flowers that don’t last forever. Fresh flowers can cost a bomb in Singapore, especially during occasions like Mother’s Day. But we’ve found the most affordable flower delivery services in Singapore, with bouquets that still look expensive.
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Get her Hegen’s best-selling feeding starter kit, the Hegen PCTO™ Complete Starter Kit PPSU, which comes with various bottles and types of teats. The versatile 5oz/150ml Feeding Bottle can double as a snacks storage container with the Breast Milk Storage Lid or a formula storage container when paired with the Food Storage Converter.
Just for Mother’s Day, Hegen’s rolled out a gift bundle that comes with $43 worth of gifts with purchase. There’s Hegen’s bottle brush and teat cleaner, a 10 per cent discount voucher for use at the Hegen Lactation Centre, and a Clarins maternity sampling kit.
Price: $150 (U.P. $193.50)
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It’s hard being a Mum and she deserves a little TLC. This Mother’s Day self-care gift box from Mira Singapore is perfect for winding down for a little me-time with a French lavender artisanal soap, Japanese yuzu soy candle, a decorative shell trinket tray and a peony sculpture candle.
Alternatively, you can also build your own gift box on the website.
Price: $75
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Gift the gift of great hair days with hairstyling products. This Mother’s Day, Dyson is including special perks with purchase of its Supersonic hair dryer, Corrale straightener or the new Airwrap multi-styler.
Buy direct from Dyson and you’ll also get a complimentary preserved flower bouquet to gift the mum in your life. These bouquets are limited to the first 300 redemptions per Dyson Demo Store while stocks last. And for a personal touch, you can personalise the presentation case with a choice of debossed initials and have it gift wrapped, too.
The presentation cases can also be personalised with a choice of debossed initials and gift wrapped, available only when buying direct from Dyson.
Or sign Mum up for an exclusive Dyson styling masterclass with three themes to choose from: Raya styling, Airwrap, and Mother & Daughter. These limited complimentary Dyson styling masterclasses will be held between 22 April to 1 May and can be booked here.
Price: Supersonic hair dryer ($649), Corrale straightener ($699), and Airwrap Multi-styler ($849).
Visit Dyson’s website for the list of Demo Stores.
Steamers are handy but aren’t necessarily great for all fabrics. Check out the new Philips All-in-One 8000 Series, a new ironing solution that doesn’t just save on floor and storage space, but also simplifies the household chore with six levels of steaming and a flexible multi-angled board.
Bonus: it eliminates 99.9 per cent of bacteria and dust mites and odours. Its OptimalTEMP technology proises no burns on any ironable fabric, and you can steam everything from jeans to silk with the optimal temperature setting.
Price: Recommended retail price at $519
Available at the Philips e-store and at all Philips-authorized retailers including Harvey Norman, Tangs, Lazada, Best Denki and Shopee.
There’s something about gifting jewellery for a special occasion. Local jewellery label By Invite Only has rolled out a Gldsmth collection, a series of romantic and delicate 14K solid gold pieces that will make for a lovely addition to her wardrobe. What’s even better: The pieces are kind to Mother Earth too, and crafted with 100 per cent recycled gold and conflict free gems and diamonds.
Price: From $260
The Gldsmth collection is currently exclusively sold at By Invite Only’s Ion Orchard store as well as online.
For the enthusiastic home chef, gift her the new WMF Fusiontec Aromatic. The pot lid is crafted with double-walled stainless steel helps seal in up to 25 per cent more juices in the pot, and is particularly suited for stews and roasts.
It’s also built with condensation nubs on the inside to evenly distribute the condensation over the food, which allows for more intense and natural flavours, according to the brand.
Price: From $399
WMF Fusiontec cookware is available online exclusively on WMF’s Official Store on LazMall Prestige and in-stores at Takashimaya and Tangs at Tang Plaza.
Nothing beats a good old-fashioned massage, and with a massage gun, she can get one anytime, anywhere. One to consider is Hydragun, which uses percussive (or vibration) therapy to reduce muscle pain and tension. Plus, it’s also one of the quiestet on the market, and comes with seven massage heads to target different muscle groups.
Price: $399
Promo: Get $20 off when you key in the code MOTHERSDAY at checkout from April 25 to May 8, 2022. Shop it here.
A mouthwatering brunch spread is perfect for kicking off her Sunday, and Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Mezza9 restaurant has a special Mother’s Day buffet menu that beckons with a mouthwatering feast. Think sustainable baked whole salmon from the Faroe Islands, stuffed whole lamb leg rubbed in herbs and aromatic spices, and a juicy wok-fried Australian grass-fed beef tenderloin.
This is served alongside mouth-watering bites of springy scallop dumplings as well as fragrant white asparagus sauteed and served with hollandaise sauce and more. And if the mom in your life has a sweet tooth, she’ll enjoy the themed desserts of indulgent red velvet cake, chocolate fondant with rich chocolate lava, assorted cream puffs, and tangy raspberry crumble amongst many other tantalising delights.
Mezza9 will also serve a complimentary Gold Moscato cocktail in partnership with bespoke tea label Monogram Tea, alongside a stalk of carnation to all mothers who celebrate this day at the hotel.
When: May 8, 2022
Price: $108++ (adults) with free-flow of freshly squeezed juices, tea, and coffee. Additional $90++ for bottomless Barons Barons de Rothschild Champagne and cocktails.
Mezza9 is at Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211. Visit its website for more information and reservations.
If it’s fresh seafood she craves, One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel is where to make your reservation. Its semi-buffet brunch offers a deluge of premium ocean catches, from Maine lobster and king crab to fresh tuna, diamond clams and tiger prawns on ice.
Other starters include Poached White Asparagus with truffle aioli, and Deep-Sea Crab Leg with lime aioli, while ‘live’ stations dole out hearty dishes like Baked King Salmon With XO Sauce, Applewood-roasted Peking Duck, and Slow-Roasted Wagyu Beef Rump.
Cheese lovers will appreciate the selection of over 20 cheeses, or you can round off your meal with decadent desserts of cakes, pastries and tarts.
When: May 8, 2022, from 12pm to 3pm
Price: From $168++ (adult) with unlimited chilled juices, and $268++ (adult) with unlimited Taittinger Brut Réserve NV, red and white wine. $84++ per child (five to seven years old)
One-Ninety is at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, 190 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248646. Call 6831 7653 or email dining.reservations@fourseasons.com for reservations or more information.
A lavish feast awaits, starting with a tiered tower, from which you can easily conjure a full meal, with appetisers, cooked prawns, gourmet sausages, truffle mac and cheese, Mexican-style marinated chicken thigh and roasted summer vegetables. A bevvy of sweets like rose chocolate cake, Valrhona chocolate bread pudding and eclairs will satisfy any sweet tooth.
But pace yourself cos there are still live carving stations to hit up, with free-flow servings of roasted rosemary striploin and roasted leg of lamb. Or nibble on artisanal cheeses from a roving cheese trolley.
Wait, there’s more. Just for Mom, each table will be presented with a small complimentary cake that you can decorate yourself with various toppings. With a minimum of three paying adults, Mum will also receive one bespoke Maison21G perfume (per table).
When: May 8, 2022, 12pm to 2pm
Price: $118++ and $59++ (children between 6 to 12). Free-flow alccohol packages start from an additional $50++.
Xperience is at Level 1, SO/ Singapore, 35 Robinson Road, Singapore, 068876. Visit its website for more information.
Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore’s got a Fit For A Queen staycay that aims to have mums feeling like royalty.
Whisk her away for a stay in the Heritage, Terrace or Connecting Room (comprises two rooms), which comes with perks like a four-course set lunch for two at Frieda German Restaurant or La Scala Ristorante, a 20 per cent privilege at The Spa, and themed in-room amenities.
Advance reservations are recommended and bookings are subject to availability for the four-course set lunch.
When: Valid for check-ins on May 2 to 9, 2022.
Price: From $508++per night (Tue-Thu) or $558++per night (Fri-Mon) in the Heritage Room
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is at 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906. Visit its website to book.