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Make This Mother's Day One to Remember in Ottawa

Gift Ideas, brunch ideas and more!

By Jenny Sites, publisher of Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford, Va. & Deanna Bertrend, publisher of Macaroni KID Ottawa Capital Region April 28, 2022

Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day? 

Here are seven ways to make mom feel special in Ottawa this Mother's Day:  

1. Make a card

A special homemade card is something she'll cherish forever. Just ask any mom you know if you need proof!

2. Craft an 'I love you'

Special gifts don't have to be expensive, just given out of love. Try this Recycled Magazine Butterflies craft!


 Sarah Hauge

3. Surprise her with breakfast in bed

Make this easy 5 ingredient croissant casserole. Let the kids help! 


 Charlotte Linde

4. Or go out to breakfast!

Check out the 'Mother's Day Noms in Ottawa 2022' article for ideas. 


5. Spend the day together

Get out and enjoy spring in Ottawa! Pack a picnic lunch and head to one of our many local parks or on a short road trip to Gatineau Park.

6. Treat mom to dinner

Make a family dinner at home — grilled pizza is a fun one for kids to help with. Don't forget dessert! Try this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie.


 Erika Veduccio

Want to go out or order in? Check out the 'Mother's Day Noms in Ottawa 2022' article for ideas.

7. Get her a special gift

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Ottawa business all at the same time! Here is a link to the great Ottawa Citizen article '10 businesses that can help you show how much your mother means to you' for ideas.

No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a great Mother's Day!