Ideas for a mum and daughter day

Coffee is fast becoming the nation’s favourite hot beverage - we need it to get us going in the morning and as a pick-me-up throughout the longest of days. But what about a coffee date, mum and daughter style? You might have organised a girly catch-up as part of a shopping day but part way through your feet are aching and your head is pounding due to a distinct lack of caffeine. Answer? A coffee stop! With tastecard’s Coffee Club, you can avail yourself of 25% off barista-made drinks in a huge variety of different locations. Catch up on all the gossip, spill the tea (or coffee..).

A great shout would be a catch-up over a silky, rich macchiato at Caffè Nero. Available 7 days a week, all day long, there are over 600 Caffè Nero coffee locations scattered across the UK serving handcrafted barista-made drinks so you’ll be able to enjoy a hot drink and a natter in every single shopping location known to man or mum! From coffee, tea, milkshakes, smoothies, and specialty drinks there’s a discounted drink for every mum-and-daughter duo.

There’s something delightfully girly about an afternoon tea. It’s a great way to get together whilst enjoying copious quantities of carbs and cream. tastecard has, thankfully, partnered with Cafè Rouge who serve a next-level, french-inspired afternoon tea and as a tastecard member, you can enjoy 2 for 1 prices on all their delectable and deluxe tea time delights.

Let’s call it afternoon tea with a little Ooh La la! Enjoy a full croque monsieur or croque champignon to share then feast upon freshly baked fruit scones, clotted cream, and strawberry conserve… you pick whether it's cream first or second, we don’t want to weigh in on that thorny debate! All Cafè Rouge locations serve this epic treat, you just need to pick when you want to eat and always book in advance, Sunday to Thursday because this is a popular addition to the much-loved Cafè Rouge menu.

Here at tastecard, we love the city of Bath and the Cafè Rouge in this truly stunning regency city is right in the heart of the action on one of the most central streets. When we last visited we took advantage of the upgraded afternoon tea, plumping for the decadent ‘Rouge’ variant which includes whole baked camembert, with baguette chunks to dip in. You’ll also be served plentiful charcuterie meats with chutneys and fresh pear pieces. To top it all off the tea is served with French macarons to share.

When thinking about a celebratory mum and daughter day you might want to chill at home but sneak in some takeaway treats as part of a pamper session. Here at tastecard we regularly avail ourselves of a Krispy Kreme delivery to home. Why not? With tastecard you’ll get 25% off the total bill whether you buy in-store or get a delivery straight to your front door. It’s dangerously easy. We cannot say enough to praise the OG - original glazed - and we’re convinced that a mum-and-daughter day is not complete without a little doughy action. Just don’t get the glaze on your mani-pedi!

You’re still hunting for that perfect idea for a mum and daughter day…and we’ve not nailed it yet because you know that she needs a) All the shops b) All the carbs c) All the prosecco and d) A whopping great discount too! Here at tastecard we happily rise to any discount-based challenge and the answer surely lies in Carluccio's with its 30 locations sprinkled across the UK.

Our current fave is Carluccio’s in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. The shopping is unsurpassed, it’s all under one roof, the parking is free and if you’re lucky then mum might treat you to a new outfit when you buy her the full three courses from this drool-worthy menu. Don’t forget the prosecco! You can find this particular Carluccios on Greenhithe, West Village, Bluewater Shopping Centre, and if your tummy's rumbling because you have shopped until you’re about to drop then you're in for a total mum-daughter delight!

Carluccio's offers stunning menus for any time of day but we can’t get enough of their incredible Italian wine selection; your tastecard gets you 25% off that too!