Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May
Last month was all about Mother Earth. This month is all about you. May is for moms so celebrate Mother’s Day and carry it forward the entire month. You deserve it.
DO
Make your Mother’s Day the best ever. Tell your family what you would like for a gift and decide how you want to spend the day. Don’t feel guilty about asking.
Why? Because the rest of your family doesn’t know how to make you happy as much as you do, so help them.
GO
To Astronomy Day at the Royal BC Museum on May 3
Why? Because there will be experts on hand to answer questions and tons of interactive, hands-on stuff for the kids to try, like a workshop on astronomy apps, and a lesson on gravity that centres around ‘Angry Birds’. Did we mention it’s free?
GET
Breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. Have a healthy smoothie accompanied by a muffin, or if you have adventurous chefs in your house, leave them with a recipe like these pancakes from our breakfast gallery, or some simple egg cups.
Why? Because you deserve it—and they’ll enjoy making it for you.
PLAY
Man Hunt with your kids (it’s like hide and seek). The player who is ‘it’ counts to 20 while the other players hide. ‘It’ then goes hunting for them. When they are discovered, the hiders can run away, but if they get tagged by ‘it’, they join ‘it’’s team (heretofore called the ‘it’ team). Each person caught joins the ‘it’ team until the last ‘man’ standing wins.
Why? Because what kid doesn’t love to play hide and seek from their parents. Get outside. Play with your kids. It’s more fun than laundry.
READ
Victoria with Kids, Eat Play Shop: an essential guide for cool parents and their children by Lhasa Hetherington
Why? This handy e-book covers the usual touristy places and must-do’s, but it also includes info on the best kid-friendly neighborhoods, and places to eat, shop, and play from a local mom.
SURF
lovethatcloset.com
Why? Because this Canadian-based online designer consignment marketplace will let you purge your closet and find a special just-for-you treat without blowing your budget.
APP
ImmunizeCA
Why? Because it will help you keep track of your family’s immunization records using your iPhone instead of those little yellow cards.
MAKE
This DIY grapefruit and mint body scrub
Why? Because it’s a great idea for a Mother’s Day gift. You can gift it to anyone you like—even yourself.
GREEN IT
Buy or gift someone a Tree in a Box
Why? Because you can plant it with your kids and enjoy the benefits for years to come. It’s a perfect way to welcome spring.
HELP
Support pediatric oncology at Victoria General Hospital by turning out for KidsRun Victoria on May 4
Why? Because we like that this family run is as much about fun and fundraising as it is about running. Do the 1K and 5K nature trails at your own pace, enjoy the family-focused entertainment and by-donation barbecue, or bid on the silent auction.
Image of gift for mom from Shutterstock.
