{"id":655,"date":"2019-05-06T08:33:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T08:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=655"},"modified":"2020-07-30T09:05:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T09:05:23","slug":"happy-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/happy-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Mother’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most of us, it\u2019s the first name we learn to say.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s the reason we\u2019re here today.<\/p>\n

From those tentative first steps to sleepless nights holding your hand. From sitting patiently and cleaning up your mess to watching from afar as you grew up and distanced yourself. From supporting you when things were good, to standing by you when they weren\u2019t, she loved you unconditionally. She watched you grow and made it happen.<\/p>\n

She is all things fantastic. She is love. She is strength. She is motivation and inspiration. Equal parts friend, confidante, role model and grade-A chef. The woman who always had the answer, even when you didn\u2019t know the question.<\/p>\n

They say behind every great man is a woman, but we strongly disagree. In our minds, behind every great man is an even more amazing mother.<\/p>\n

We may not be able to repay the sacrifices they\u2019ve made, but for at least one day a year, we can do our best to make them feel special. We appreciate our mothers most, which is why Sandton Central<\/strong><\/a> are all about spoiling them this May.<\/p>\n

So, you ask, how do we do it? It\u2019s simple. The best deserves nothing but the best, and boy have we got the best lined up.<\/p>\n

The beauty of mothers is that they appreciate EVERYTHING. Big, small, it doesn\u2019t matter. Nobody epitomises the concept of \u201cit\u2019s the thought that counts\u201d more. So, before you start, it\u2019s important to note that whatever you do, it\u2019ll be good enough. With this in mind we urge you not to overextend yourself – but at the same time don\u2019t go too small.<\/p>\n

\"Happy<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s start with food:<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s no small secret that nobody, not even Gordon Ramsay himself, can match a mother\u2019s cooking. And, try as you might, you won\u2019t be able to replicate it. But as any seasoned cook will tell you, nothing is appreciated more than a day off and away from the kitchen. We\u2019d start by celebrating a mutual love for all thing\u2019s food related at the place which serves all her favourites.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to go? Our suggestion is Alice and Fifth for a truly memorable night out. Ambiance, live entertainment, insanely talented dancers and a menu to match make this a must-see venue on any occasion – but especially a celebratory one.<\/p>\n

Another good shout would be Cilantro\u2019s<\/strong> or one of the only Hard Rock Caf\u00e9s<\/strong> in SA, both situated in Nelson Mandela Square<\/strong><\/a>. Alternately, for something less mainstream, take a look at Rockets Express or The Grillhouse. Make sure you get your bookings done in advance to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget the flowers:<\/strong>
\nNothing says \u201cI love you\u201d quite like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Eye catching, divine smelling and the most thoughtful gesture around, there\u2019s a reason they\u2019ve withstood the test of time. Our picks are Frond and Filigree<\/strong><\/a>, situated on Alice Lane, and Bespoke Bouquet – but you can find a full list of on our website. As above, so below, be sure to plan – you don\u2019t want to be scrambling for last minute, petrol station replacements on Sunday morning!<\/p>\n

Art, Antiques, Curios and Gifts:<\/strong>
\nLastly, nothing encapsulates the perfect, appreciative child you are than a gift worthy of a queen. In terms of cards, gifts and curios, we\u2019ve got Cardies, JJ Cale, Sandton Stationery & Print, and Typo (amongst many others).<\/p>\n

\"Happy<\/p>\n

Our top tip this year, however, is to think a bit differently. It\u2019s hard finding clothing that suits other people\u2019s taste, and sometimes the fit might not be right – the last thing you want to do is offend anyone. Our suggestion? Purchase a voucher from any one of our kiosks for a gift that never disappoints. Because you can\u2019t put a price on choice.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Mother\u2019s Day is about many things, but mostly it\u2019s about love and appreciation. So take your time and spend your day with the most important woman in your life (sorry to all those wives out there!). The sad reality of life is that one day, she won\u2019t even be around. With this in mind, we encourage those lucky enough to still have her to cherish every moment while they can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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