By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | April 11, 2022 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle,
Mother’s Day is speedily approaching and that means it’s time to plan how to spoil mom this year. While everyone’s family is a bit different, it’s important to honor the people who raised you. This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8 and we’ve compiled the ultimate guide for treating mom to a life of luxury on her special day.
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It’s hard to resist a fresh donut or a personalized cake, so treat mom to baked goods from some of DC’s tastiest bakeries. Throw the diet out the window and indulge in jumbo cupcakes, soft baguettes and chocolate eclairs. Diets don’t exist on holidays!
Check out our full list of the best bakeries in DC.
Not a fan of baked goods? Check out our list of the best ice cream spots in the city.
Treat mom to a special day at the spa. Whether that means joining her for a massage, funding her dream treatment or taking her to a spa she hasn’t experienced before, we’ve rounded up a variety of fabulous options in the city.
Check out our full list of the best spas in the city.
If your mom doesn’t live nearby, now is the perfect time to plan for her to visit. Treat her to a luxurious stay at one of DC’s best hotels and allow her to fully relax and unwind in peace. With highly-rated, lavish and gorgeous hotels around every corner, we’ve compiled a list of the best hotels in the city that are worthy of lodging your mom.
Explore our picks for the best hotels in Washington, DC.
What’s more special than sharing a curated meal while sitting outside with your loved ones, surrounded by nature? Probably nothing. The beauty of picnics is the ability to dine anywhere and at any time, regardless of if you’ve packed your own picnic baskets or not. If you’re feeling too rushed to cook (or don’t want to), pick up food to-go from some of DC’s best restaurants. A picnic basket would also make an adorable gift for mom.
Check out our list of the best parks for picnicking in DC.
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Escape from the city for a tranquil day surrounded by nature. Go for a quick hike with the family, explore a historic park and estate, or just stroll around and smell the fresh spring flowers. With spring officially here, now is a perfect time to get outside, soak up the sun and spend quality time with mom.
Browse through our full list of the best parks in the city.
Washington, DC is home to some of the best globally inspired cuisine. With that comes numerous experiential tasting menus at Michelin-starred restaurants scattered throughout the city. There are also tasting menus for wine pairings, among other things, which definitely could open the door for a memorable yet educational Mother’s Day eve with your mom.
Explore our full list of the best tasting menus in DC.
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