Top 10 Ways To Spoil Mom On Mother’s Day

The love of a mother is rare and precious and, this Mother’s Day, your mom deserves to be treasured. Celebrated on Sunday, the 11th of May 2025, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to make mom feel extra special. 

From the ultimate show of your appreciation with diamond and tanzanite jewellery pieces, to relaxing spa days and exciting activities the whole family can enjoy, whether you’re planning a special lunch, shopping spree, or a trip to the cinema, we’ve put together the best Mother’s Day gifts and experiences for Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront.

 

1. Whisk Her Away On A Weekend Trip

It’s not every day moms can escape their busy schedules and enjoy a relaxing trip away from home. Celebrated on Sunday, May 11th, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to surprise her with Mother’s Day weekend. From the beauty of the Franschhoek Wine Valley to Cape Town’s world-class hotels and guest lodges, make sure you choose a venue with a pool, spa, and delicious breakfast for a relaxing weekend away.

 

2. Start Mother’s Day With A Spa Treatment

No one loves you and looks after you like your mom. With that said, she has a full-time job looking after everyone. Show your mother your appreciation by taking her for a relaxing day at the spa. Spa treatments are a popular way to spoil mom and can even be purchased as a voucher for a later date. From facials and massages, to manicures and body treatments, there's no denying your mother deserves to be pampered.

 

3. Enjoy A High Tea With Your Mother

Spoil mom with a high tea or afternoon tea at a luxurious 5-star hotel. The One&Only Resort in Cape Town offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain and is one of the best-rated high tea experiences in the city. Dress up and enjoy a selection of their finest teas and pastries, or savour sparkling wine against the backdrop of Table Mountain and the Atlantic coastline. It’s an elegant and fun idea that’s sure to make your mom feel special.

 

4. Take Her For A Shopping Spree

When a mother goes shopping it’s usually for groceries, household essentials, or clothing for the rest of the family. This Mother’s Day, why not spoil her with a shopping spree just for her? Make sure to take her to all her favorite shops and make sure she chooses something for herself for once. Once you’re all shopped-out, it’s the perfect chance to treat her to a Mother's Day lunch or dinner.

 

5. Enjoy A Mother’s Day Picnic

There’s nothing more spectacular than a Cape Town picnic in May. Take advantage of the Autumn weather and head out to some of the city’s favourite picnic spots, including Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Green Point Park. Make sure to pack a delicious picnic basket, bring a blanket, and finish it off with a nice bottle of wine. She will certainly enjoy a beautiful day outside in nature. 

 

6. Take A Class Together

This Mother’s Day, try something new together. Spend some quality time with mom and book an experience or class you’ll both enjoy. Cape Town is a city full of creativity and local experiences, from wine-tasting courses and cooking classes, to dance classes and park runs. A new activity with your mom is a chance to have fun, create memories, and even learn something new together.

 

7. Visit the Cape Town Diamond Museum

Like a diamond, the time spent with your mother should be treasured. Conveniently located at the V&A Waterfront Clock Tower, explore the sparkling world of diamonds and book a guided tour of the Cape Town Diamond Museum. The diamond museum tour is a fun way to spend time with mom while immersing yourselves in the captivating and fascinating world of Cape Town’s diamonds.

 

8. Take Mom to the Cinema

Sometimes a trip to the cinema is just as special as dinner at a restaurant. When was the last time mom visited the cinema to watch a movie of her choice? Make sure to do your research and book tickets to a film you know she’ll enjoy, and don’t forget the popcorn and snacks. Going to the movies together is a great way for you and mom to enjoy quality time together while indulging in your favourite rom-com or drama.

 

9. Surprise Mom With A Homemade Dinner

Make your mom feel extra special by surprising her with her favorite home cooked meal. Decorate the table with her favorite colors, buy some fresh flowers, and place special notes around her plate telling her how much you appreciate her. Don’t forget to do the dishes and clean up afterwards. For an even better surprise, get the whole family involved and top off the evening with a special Mother’s Day gift or jewellery piece she can treasure forever. 

 

10. Spoil Mom With Jewellery She Can Treasure Forever

Remember all those times you wished you could get mom the gift she deserved? This year, celebrate Mother’s Day with a one-of-kind diamond pendant, diamond and tanzanite earrings, or a designer tennis bracelet from Shimansky. Like a mother’s love, each diamond and tanzanite design is made to be loved forever. So get mom the ultimate Mother’s Day gift she can treasure for many years to come.

 

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Shop Shimansky’s Mother’s Day Jewellery Collection

Make this year a memorable Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind jewellery gift from Shimansky. Like your mother, wife, or partner, a Shimansky creation is truly unique and unforgettable. 

Tanzanite earrings are a striking pop of colour, classic diamond pendants are a meaningful gift worn close to the heart, and timeless diamond tennis bracelets are a sophisticated and glamorous gift for any occasion. For an exclusive and patented jewellery piece, surprise your mom with a My Girl diamond, designed, cut, and polished in Cape Town.

 

Jewellery Gifts for First-Time Moms

Mother’s Day is a special occasion for first-time moms. Commemorate her first Mother’s Day with a designer jewelry gift she will never forget. A thoughtful lifetime piece is a fancy coloured diamond, blue tanzanite, or precious birthstone jewellery design intended to celebrate the birth of your first child. 

 

Jewellery Gifts for Experienced Moms

Do you have that one magnificent woman who plays an extremely important role in your life? Remind her exactly what she means to you with the ultimate Mother’s Day jewellery gift to put all Mother’s Day gifts to shame. Take her breath away and let her know how deeply she is loved with a diamond or tanzanite tennis bracelet, classic pendant, or statement ring.

 

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Visit your nearest Shimansky store or browse our 2025 Mother's Day Gift Guide to view this year’s top Mother’s Day jewellery pieces and gifts.