Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. If you’re looking for a brunch recommendation, it’s tough out there. With UW graduation happening the same weekend, most restaurants are full up. But dear listener, all hope is not lost. We’ve got a few ideas up our sleeves. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz share some of their DIY tips for honoring your mama.
💐 Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.
🥐 Here are The Cap Times’ picks for brunch spots with space available. (Do call ahead!)
🍋 Try this delicious Lilac Lemonade recipe.
🧀 Sign up for Pasture and Plenty Cheeseboard class. Or make your own cheeseboard with goodies from Fromagination! Or visit any of our fantastic local farmers markets this weekend: Downtown or Westside (Saturday). Monona, Monroe Street, Southside or Northside (Sunday)
🍫 Pick up some chocolate from CocoVaa or Gail Ambrosius or Infusion Chocolates.
If mom prefers plants, here are some ideas:
🌱 Check out the plant sale at Troy Farm or the Orchid Sale at Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Saturday!)
🌻 Get mom a flower subscription from Yellow Dog, Root to Bloom or Hill & Hollow.
Or do some good deeds this weekend:
🌾 Take a nature walk or help restore the prairie at the Arboretum.
🪺 Join in a bird count at Owen Park.
🥰 Make a gift to the YWCA in honor of your mom.
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