Stuck on what to do when Mother’s Day is just one week away and all the fancy restaurants are booked up?!

If the panic has set in and you’re Googling away, then look no further… we have 3 sources of inspiration for you, and they’re not expensive either!

1. Ceramics workshop (££) – Get your creative juices flowing with some pottery making. We recently took part in a pottery class with our mum and family friends, and what an enjoyable afternoon it was. We learnt coiling as well as having a go on the wheel (which was most definitely our favourite part!) Do you know that famous scene from the movie “Ghost?” As you can see, we have re-enacted it above! It’s certainly an activity that is sure to get you laughing, as you marvel at your unsightly creations, unless you’re a born natural of course! The benefits of pottery-making are endless. It is an incredibly meditative process and you get to make something with your hands, which is a rare occurrence in our heavily tech-dependant world. So many of us are used to using digital devices, whereas this activity enables you to engage with the soothing properties of clay and get back to earth’s natural elements. The creative possibilities are endless, whether you fancy making a vase, teapot, plate or mugs, why not have a browse on Pinterest for some inspiration beforehand? Our top tip: don’t bite off more than you can chew, we learnt that even the simplest of creations can be a little bit harder than they look.

2. Afternoon tea and spa-day at home (£) – Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. At the end of the day, it’s really about spending some quality time with the mother-figure in your life. Life can be busy, chaotic, and you can often get carried away, sometimes forgetting to make that time and check-in with them, or really listen. Why not set up a little afternoon tea in your living room, full of delightful nibbles? Try making our cucumber canapés recipe and our mouth-watering maple glazed plum and orange cake recipe , which you can enjoy along with a comforting herbal tea (we love the latter recipe with jasmine tea). Give your mum a pamper too… why not bring over your nail polish collection and a natural face-mask whilst watching your favourite chick flicks (one of our favourites is Pretty Woman)!

3. A bike-ride (£)– You might have guessed getting into nature with a little exercise would make the list! Whether you live in a city or out by the countryside, plan a scenic route for you and your mum to enjoy. Don’t forget to bring a rucksack and pack-up some coffee flasks, juices and some tasty snacks for a picnic stop, if the weather allows!