Mother’s day is just around the corner and you’re probably trying to figure out how to show mom just how special she is! We usually just get together at home on Mother’s day instead of going out on the actual day; most restaurants are very busy on Mother’s day and often the prices can be hiked up!
{Mother’s Day Celebration with Teapigs}
This year, I received an invite to check out the launch of a new-to-Canada Tea brand called Tea Pigs for an afternoon of manicures at Her Majesty’s Pleasure and tea (of course) and brought my mom along for an early Mother’s day celebration of pampering.
I’m not sure about your mom, but my mom doesn’t really like gifts – she prefers to be pampered or just made to feel special for the day so this was the perfect setting to spend some quality mother-daughter time with her.
At the event we were introduced to the UK tea brand and all the robust flavours they had to offer. They even made cocktails and mocktails out of the teas! While my mom and I enjoyed sipping our mocktails I was told the cocktail recipes were all quite delicious!
The above concoction was a mix of the Teapigs Green Tea with Peppermint Tea, lemon and ginger beer! (Though I opted for soda water).
It was such a refreshing combination – perfect for a sunny summer day! My favourite of the teas I tested were the “Popcorn Tea” made with puffed rice and the Liquorice and Peppermint (a favourite of Victoria Beckham’s!) which really surprised me as I really don’t like licorice flavour! Other notable aspects of theses teas are the fact that they use whole leaf, real quality tea and the bags (known as tea temples) are biodegradable. I’m a huge tea lover so I’m looking forward to trying out more of these teas soon.
My mom and I also had a quick bite to eat at one of my favourite casual Italian places in the city: Gusto 101. The “Cavolo Nero” (Kale salad) and the “Malfade ai Funghi” (the BEST mushroom pasta EVER) are must tries.
All in all, it was the PERFECT day out to spend with my mom. The only thing that would have made it even better was if the sun came out! But I guess we can’t have everything 😉
It will be an extra special mother’s day for us this year too – as next year I’ll be celebrating my first mother’s day! It’s been a busy year of change and ups and downs for my family and I, and we’re looking forward to the welcoming a new mini edition to the family 🙂
Ahhhh congratulations Elaine!!! So happy and excited for you!
I worked with the American teapigs PR last year and unfortunately didn’t have the greatest experience, but I LOVE their teas. So glad you enjoyed!
Thank you Jodi 🙂 Oh that’s too bad about your experience 🙁 So far the Canadian team has been great! Maybe you should reach out since the teas are so great!
Congratulations Elaine!!!!!! That is so exciting!! <3
Thank you Christa 🙂
Oh my goodness!!! ELAINE!!! I’m soooo happy for you!!! A huge congratulations!!!
xoxo
Jenny
<3 thank you so much Jenny – so great seeing you earlier this week! We'll work on that dinner soon!
ELAINE!!! Congratulations! So wonderful.
Thank you Jane!! <3
Aw, congratulations!
Thanks so much Roslyn 🙂 It was great running into you the weekend – you look amazing as usual!
woooohoooo! Amazing news!!! So excited for you xoxo
Thank you Steph!!! xo
WHA!!!!!!! Amazing! Congrats!
Thanks so much Tiffany 🙂
Take good care of yourself, enjoy your pregnancy as we pray for healthy Mom an baby and proud Daddy with great anticipation.
Thank you Marjorie 🙂
I enjoyed your tea adventures and sounds very interesting with beverages made by this tea brand & I would try the “popcorn tea” !! Beautiful kale salad and fries…they look really good! Happy Mother’s Day to you and your Mom & your mini me!! 🙂
Ursula
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Thanks Ursula! The popcorn tea was really yummy!!!
Elaine, I am sooo happy for you! Congratulations and best wishes to you and the hubs
Thanks so much Rowena! <3
Hi Elaine, Congratulations! I am so very happy for you and wish you and your family all the best.
Thank you Barb! I hope you’re doing well! 🙂
Aw, just reading this now, but congrats Elaine! I’m so thrilled for you!
Thanks so much Cher!!
Wow, I’ve been so out of the loop lately. I wanted to come on here and say CONGRATS again Elaine! You’re going to be a wonderful mom! I hope to see you again soon 🙂
Thanks Kelly! 🙂