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If you've ventured into your local supermarket recently, then you probably have a fair idea that Mother's Day is approaching, given the large volume of Milk Tray and floral bouquets strategically placed right inside the front entrance.

But just in case that fact had passed you by, we've come up with a few last minute – and decidedly non-cheesy – things to do with your mam this weekend.

Baking, culture, cocktails… you're bound to find something on this list she'll love. And if all else fails, you know where to go to get a cheap bouquet.

1. Baking Masterclass at Le Pain Quotidien
Book yourself and your mam in for an afternoon of eating and baking at Le Pain Quotidien in Kildare Village, where they're running two-hour masterclasses on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's attendees will whip up hot cross buns and speculoos cookies, while Sunday's group will keep things cleaner with raw vegan chocolate cake and five-seeded bread.

You'll be served up canapés during the workshop, plus you can bring home the fruits of your labour along with a special (edible) gift. 

Cost is €50 per person. Contact Le Pain Quotidien at Kildare Village on 045 499190 to reserve your space (essential). 

 

2. Women Of Notes/Mná Na Notaí at Thirty Four Lennox St
A photography and prose exhibition featuring some of Ireland's most successful female musicians launches at Thirty Four Lennox St this Saturday, to coincide with International Women's Day. See images of artists like Mary Black, Lisa Hannigan, MayKay, Choice Prize winner SOAK, Heathers and more, all photographed by Ruth Medjber and interviewed by journalist Louise Bruton.

This is the first part of what Ruth and Louise hope will be an ongoing series documenting some of the fiercest and most hard-working women in the Irish music industry.

 

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The launch kicks off this Saturday March 5 at 1pm at Thirty Four Lennox St, Dublin 2. More information here.

 

3. Pop-up portraits and sketching at Arnotts
Yes, it might seem like a bit of a cop-out to drag your mum out shopping, but Arnotts have a whole heap of (mainly free) Mother's Day events this weekend that will make the trip more than worthwhile.

On Saturday there'll be a pop-up photography studio in-store for that perfect mum-and-daughter snap, while sketch artist Conor Merriman will be on the first floor for a more unorthodox family portrait. Plus mums can grab a complimentary facial, makeover or arm massage at one of the many beauty counters over the weekend.

 

4. VHI Lust For Life 5k/10k Walk/Run at the Phoenix Park
Kick off your Mother's Day weekend with some fitness down at the Phoenix Park, where over 4,000 people are expected to take part in the Lust For Life walk/run in aid of mental health charity Aware. Even if you're not taking part, head down to cheer the runners on and enjoy the buzz.

More information can be found here.

 

5. A Very Peculiar Afternoon Tea at The Westin
If you can't get a space for this weekend, we highly recommend booking this in as an IOU. Baked Alice In Wonderland-themed treats, sambos and Hendricks gin cocktails all served up in the gorgeous surroundings of The Atrium Lounge at The Westin. Perfection.

Cost is €34 per person. To book call +353 (0)1 645 1324 or email theatrium@thewestindublin.com.

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got some of the quirkiest and coolest Irish cards you can buy to celebrate your Mammy.

1. We all know I’M the favourite
For when you’re safe in the knowledge you’re Mammy’s wee pet. Usually given by the youngest child (grrrr).

Available here.

 

2. The failsafe
Irish mammies love tea. It’s a scientific fact. This card is perfect for any Mam, from Cork to Belfast. Make her an actual cup of tea (and get some good biscuits) for extra brownie points.

Buy it here.

 

3. Taken for granted
We all do it. ADMIT IT – we take our lovely Mammies for granted. Whether it’s bringing home a load of laundry at the weekend when you’ve got a fully functional washing machine or shneaking a few extra bits in the shopping trolley. Hopefully she’ll see the subliminal message behind this gas card from Rob Stears.

Find it here.

 

4. MAAAAAAAM
MAM. MAM. MAAAAAAAM. MAMMY. You’d feel sorry for your mother having to endure 18 years of you shouting when you can’t find your top/swimming goggles/car keys. Remind her of the good ol’ days…

Available here.

 

5. She DOES rock
Lainey K’s gorgeous collection of Mother’s Day cards are perfect for any Mammy. The above is a firm favourite, and your mam will be chuffed with the sentiment. Win.

Available to buy here.

 

6. High praise
Where would we be without our mammies to give us advice, overfeed us, listen to our Tinder horror stories AND locate that pair of shoes we’ve been trying to find for the last week? Total superheroes, the lot of them.

Available here.

 

7. Sound as a pound
We want to buy this card in bulk and use it whenever the occasion befits it. After all, who wouldn’t like to hear that they’re pure sound?

Buy it here.

8. Not a notion in sight
‘Tis far from prosecco brunches we were raised, and while we do enjoy the odd mimosa of a Sunday, at least we know what’s what underneath it all. Thanks mam.

Get it here.

Trudi McDonald is a food blogger, sporadic tweeter and lover of travel, gin, cheese and tracksuit bottoms (in no particular order).

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They give the best advice
We hate to admit it but they really do and always seem to know what they’re talking about too.

They cook the best meals
We try and try in vain but nothing can ever compete with our mam’s home cooked meals.

They tolerate you at your worst
Whether it was those terrible teen mood swings or even at your worst now, they give you space and are always there if you need a good cry.

They always call
As much as we complain about their constant phone calls, we would be lost without them.

They’re brutally honest
They aren’t afraid to tell you if they think that your outfit is not flattering or if you are about to make a terrible choice. The annoying thing that comes along with that brutal honesty, is they are usually always right.

They never judge
If you make a mistake they never judge; they’re just there to give you a hug and cup of tea and tell you it will be all better in the morning.

Let’s face it, we would be lost without our mammies.

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Irish Mammies are magical creatures with endless supplies of advice, tea and biscuits. While they never stop moving, they’re never too busy to make you dinner and do the laundry you bring home and even when they’re lecturing, you know they’re never really mad at you.

Considering all she does, your mum deserves some time off, so why not treat her this Mother’s Day?

The lovely people at Just-Eat.ie are giving away €1000 worth of vouchers, encouraging you to say a public Thank You to your amazing mum.

Just-Eat.ie is the biggest portal for ordering food online from restaurants and takeaways so you’ll find the perfect meal to treat herwith.

To enter,  just post a picture of yourself with your lovely mum to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook with the hastag #Instamam and Just-Eat.ie tagged. The only rule is that you need to tell people what the best thing about your mum is – just start the post with “My Mum is JUST…” and take it from there.

You can follow Just-Eat.ie on Twitter, like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram.

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