Let's face it, every day should be Mother's Day for your Mum!

I promise you, speaking from experience the treat of breakfast in bed, or no cooking for the day or best of all, a homemade card from the little ones is enough to make any mother's heart melt.

But for those of you who want to show your Mum you love her this Mothering Sunday, why don't you consider a treating her to something extra special from one of the many local options right here in Croydon...

Here are a few ideas to whet the appetite!

• Breakfast in bed - no cooking today! Make Mum breakfast in bed and get her some fabulous tea from Imporient, Croydon's local tea business.

• Beauty treatments - fancy spoiling Mum with a facial or manicure at Charlotte of London? Or why not visit The Retreat Beauty Salon for a relaxing massage?

• A new hair do? Having your hair done can help you feel rejuvenated and like a new person! Book an appointment for your Mum at JAM Hair and help her get that hairstyle she's always wanted.

• Yoga - give your Mum the gift of inner peace with some Yoga sessions it InJoy! yoga. Good for the body and soul!

• Hotel - there's nothing like a little break for Mum to recharge her batteries. Book her a night at the Jurys Inn Hotel or the Hallmark Hotel in Croydon. Both hotels have great packages available on selected dates. They also have cracking Mother's Day dining options too, so check them out, even if you're not planning to book a stay.

• Family photographs - capture the moment in your family by booking a photoshoot at Hoteye Photography. A great way to give Mum something to remember this year.

• Restaurants - Croydon is spoilt for choice with fabulous restaurants. Give Mum the day off from cooking and take for some Italian at Bagatti's, or some tasty Chinese or Indian food at Fuschia. Or what about s fantastic meal at the current number 3 restaurant in Croydon according to TripAdvisor? - Nineteen at Farleigh. And of course, there's always delicious sharing platters at Tiger Tiger or who could argue with a pub lunch at The Furzedown or the Jolly Farmers? You really are spoilt for choice!

• Share with friends - book something for your Mum that she can share with her friends. Nice Food Concepts offer 'My Chef and me' - a chance for your Mum & a group of friends to see a demonstration of fantastic culinary skills or work alongside their Head Chef while he guides them through the incredible world of food & drink. All in the comfort of your own home - and of course, accompanied with a glass of wine and the opportunity to savour the food itself. 

• Gardening - set the garden up for Spring and give Mum a gift that lasts way beyond Mother's Day. Plews Garden Design offer gardening lesson as well as garden maintenance services.