With Mother’s Day quickly approaching and the country doing its best to “flatten the curve”, families may not be able to celebrate mom quite like normal. There may not be a fancy brunch at her favorite restaurant, a bustling family get-together or a day out at a cherished destination. But, with enough thoughtful planning and a whole lot of love, mom can feel just as appreciated as years past. These at-home Mother’s Day ideas will melt her heart and show her just how much you care.
At-home Mother’s Day ideas:
1. Make her a book
Tell a treasured story starring mom. Was there a time she saved the day? What about the epic birthday cake she whipped up? Whatever makes mom special is the way to go. Craft your storybook at home with construction paper, markers and glue or plan ahead to order a professional version online.
2. Recreate her favorite restaurant
Has it become a tradition to visit the same restaurant year after year for Mother’s Day? Order or create décor to mimic the real-life restaurant and cook up one of her favorite dishes from the establishment (you can find a recipe for just about anything online). She may even like it more than the real deal – since there will be extra love mixed in!
3. Give the gift of (future) fun
Consider gifting mom another day of Mother’s Day celebration – in addition to making her feel special on the 10th, of course. Perhaps there’s a concert she’d love to attend in the future or a museum she’s been hoping to visit. Planning an outing in advance gives her something to look forward to and another day to feel pampered.
4. TV show marathon
If mom’s been itching to watch a new season of a bingeable show, consider taking on her chores and letting her put her feet up for the day. She’ll get to relax while taking in quality entertainment. And, mom will love it even more if the family joins her for some silver screen viewing.
5. The gift that keeps on giving – coupons!
Why limit mom’s time off to one day? Make her a series of hand-crafted coupons that she can cash in on when she chooses. Coupon options include night off of cooking dinner, week off of doing laundry, 30-minute back massage or a girls night out (for later).
6. Create a work of art
If you’re a creative family, consider writing mom a poem or painting a family portrait. She’ll love the personal touch and your artistic flair.
7. Breakfast in bed
This Mother’s Day classic can be the perfect start to her big day. It’s not often mom gets to lounge in bed while her favorite people Julia Child it up in the kitchen. Another classic she’ll love? Take care of her daily to-do-list. She deserves it.
8. A slideshow to remember
With countless online slideshow tools and smartphone apps available, crafting a visual trip down memory lane is easier than ever. Add her favorite song and sprinkle in some video to make the show extra-special.
9. At-home spa
If mom could use some rest and relaxation, consider giving her the at-home spa experience. Light some candles, massage her shoulders, paint her nails and draw her a scented bath. If you have time to plan ahead, order a face mask or scented massage oil to complete the experience.
With these at-home Mother’s Day ideas, 2020 could just be her favorite yet. Remember, Mother’s Day is all about the loving effort you put in. Take the time to show how much you appreciate her and this one is sure to be the most mom-umental of all!
Published on April 27, 2020
