Mother-daughter relationships range from harmonious to strained, from deep friendships to simmering tension. Whether you find mom a challenge or a treasure, these Mother’s Day ideas practically guarantee you'll both enjoy your time together.
- Best for relaxing: day spas offer quiet bonding time in peaceful surroundings. At Zealand Spa Salon in Commerce Township (zealandspasalon.com) Mother's Day gift cards are up to $25 off if you mention West Bloomfield City Lifestyle.
- Best for relaxing chats: at Oakland County's breathtaking parks like Cranbrook, Kensington, and Independence Oaks, you can enjoy a convo while you picnic, hike, or birdwatch.
- If you have trouble making conversation: the Cranbrook Art Museum or the award-winning Detroit Institute of Arts (free for Oakland County residents) can spark a conversation about art, not about each other.
- If she’s into fresh food: the Oakland County Farmers’ Market in Pontiac (248-858-5495) offers hearty produce, artisanal foods, home decor and more. The market is open from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Or…
- ...if she likes cooking, take a chill cooking class at the Mirepoix Cooking School in Royal Oak (mirepoixcookingschool.com), and enjoy a delicious meal together too. Mirepoix teaches a variety of cuisines, from Indian to sushi to Chinese takeout.
- If she’s a shopaholic: there’s nothing like a little mother-daughter ‘retail therapy.’ Go boutique-hopping in downtown Birmingham or downtown Rochester and enjoy lunch at a charming café.
- If she’s crafty: no, we don’t mean the ‘slipping-advice-in-during-a-casual-convo’ type of crafty. Make Raku pottery at the Clawson Clay Guild (clawsonclayguild.com) for a pulse-pounding experience and uniquely beautiful art. Or try an Expressive Arts class at ArtWorks! Studio in Walled Lake (artworksmichigan.com).
- If she likes to be entertained: laugh at One Night Stan’s Comedy Club in Waterford (onenightstans.club) with a different comedian every weekend in May. Or thrill to tableside magic at The Magic Soiree in Troy (themagicsoiree.com).
- If she’s still isolating: if mom’s still masking, raise a virtual glass with a Michigan By The Bottle (mbtbtasting.com) Virtual House Party. A host leads you through the wines and beers and answer questions.
