Nothing says “I Love You, Mum!” more than a thoughtful gesture or gift on Mother’s Day.

This will probably be the strangest Mother's Day we as a community will share. We would love to help you make this an amazing day to recognise all that mums do for us, especially this year.

Below are some ideas we’ve drummed up, particularly ideas that support other mothers (and fathers) who run businesses in Canada Bay. By buying local you will help these businesses weather the economic storm they are inand help to ensure their survival.

While shopping online has seen a huge surge, delivery times are likely to be late, so now is the time to Love Local!

1) Breakfast, lunch or dinner in bed (or all three!)

Create something yummy for mummy. Have a look online for a recipe and source local ingredients from some of our smaller retailers.

Does Mum have a favourite local restaurant? They’re probably offering takeaway or delivery during COVID-19, and we’ve seen a lot of creative ideas around like pancake kits and gelato cakes!

2) Stop and smell the roses

Instead of purchasing from the big flower delivery companies, why not support your local florist and ring through your order. They may deliver or have a “click and collect” arrangement.

You could also find an online tutorial on creating a floral gift and then purchase the items needed and either create this together with your mum or make it yourself before Sunday.

3) Get a pamper session

Ring up your local beauty salon for some take home treatments or a gift voucher for when restrictions lift.

4) Get mum ready for her close up

Many local photographers would be happy to discuss a gift voucher to set up a photoshoot when government restrictions have been lifted.

For a twist you could also contact her favourite hairdresser to see if they would be happy to issue a gift voucher so she can look her best at the photoshoot. Our local beauty salons would also be happy to book in mum for a treatment in the future.

5) Dreamy afternoon tea

Many of our local bakeries and pasticcerias are either offering free delivery or you can pick up. Why not treat her to a delectable sweet or dessert?

Alternatively get out those baking pans and have a go yourself!

6) Raise a glass to a wonderful mum

Discover some new tipple at one of our local bottle shops – you can always ring ahead and see what they may suggest suiting your mum’s tastes.

7) For the fitness mum

Send mum out for a walk and while she is out clean and tidy the house, get some favourite spa treatments and escort her to the bathroom on her return.

8) Make a DIY sundae bar

We have a range of amazing gelaterias in the City of Canada Bay. Why not ring and order a range from your local supplier and create your very own sundae bar. We’ve seen gelato kits and cakes on offer around!

9) If you can’t be with your mum

This will be a difficult time, especially if your mother is in a nursing home or far away. We’re sure she’d love to see some footage of you and your family wishing her well and thanking her for all she has taught you, her support over the years and maybe one thing each family member really loves and values about “mum”.

You know what your Mother would like best. We hope you manage to celebrate all she is and all she does.

Happy Mother’s Day!

This Mother’s Day, let’s eat, shop and Love Local!

Are you a business offering something special this Mother’s Day? Add your business to the Love Local map so the community can buy with you!