Ideas for Mother’s Day
You’ve found the perfect Mother’s Day gift (or DIY’ed something heartfelt) and written a thoughtful message in her card. Now all that’s left is to plan some fun Mother’s Day activities to make her feel like queen for the day. We’ve got you covered for May 14 with 48 ideas for all ages. Now, that’s a lot to choose from, so here are a few guidelines for deciding.
Eat together: You can surprise her with a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed, a big family brunch in her honor, or a meal out at her favorite restaurant. Whichever route you go, the rule is she doesn’t have to lift a finger—especially when it comes to doing the dishes. (Live far apart? See idea 16 on this list for a work around.)
Do what she loves: While it’s fun to try new things, choosing an activity based around her hobbies or favorite places to go tells Mom that this day is all about her. Is she a crafter extraordinaire? Take on one of these Mother’s Day crafts or spring DIY projects together. Is she an adventurer? Explore a small town off the beaten path or take a hike in the great outdoors.
Don’t overthink it: Simple Mother’s Day activities like having a long chat, taking a leisurely stroll, helping her with something on her to-do list at home, or streaming a Mother’s Day movie together accomplish the main goal of spending quality time with Mom. As long as you do that, you are golden. Read on for more ideas.
Take a Mother’s Day Selfie
Whatever Mother’s Day activities you choose, document it with a pic. If you’re not together, send her a sweet throwback photo of the two of you along with a thoughtful message.
Serve Breakfast in Bed
Start off Mom’s special day by ordering up a tray full of her favorite breakfast goodies and having them delivered right to her bed.
Present a Show-and-Tell with All the Things You Still Use Because of Mom
Recently the Country Living editors had a lot of fun reminiscing about the tried-and-true products we love because our moms loved them first. To translate this into a Mother’s Day activity that’s easy to do at home, fill a box with all the everyday things in your life that have a sentimental “mom story” attached. Then pull each one out and share the story behind it. (For instance, Home & Style Editor Anna Logan’s go-to tub of Wright’s Silver Cream is a throwback to her mom’s designated “Silver Polishing Days.”) If your siblings are gathering with you too, they can also get in on the fun by bringing their own mom show-and-tell items.
Plant an Herb Garden Together
The fruits of your labor are sure to inspire family gatherings all spring and summer long with dishes enhanced by freshly harvested herbs. Think easy shrimp scampi with flat-leaf parsley or mojito watermelon with mint. Yum.
Cook a Family Recipe
Every family has a recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation. Celebrate Mother’s Day by teaching the little ones in the family the secrets to making Aunt Sissy’s famous lemon cake or Grandmother’s prize-winning chocolate pie.
Plan a Getaway
America’s small towns are filled with great eats, unique antiques, and more fodder for mother-daughter fun. Our current favorite destination for spring? Covington, Louisiana.
Treat Her to an At-Home Manicure
Freshly filed nails and a flawless new polish color will make her feel like a million bucks.
Craft a Wreath
Schedule a fun-loving “crafternoon” with Mom. Pick a simple project that will also pretty up her home, like this sweet and easy seed packet wreath.
To make: Start with vintage seed packets (or download and print seed packet artwork on card stock, and cut out). Attach 12 to 14 paper packets to a 12-inch foam wreath using straight pins. Add a few flowers into the display for the finishing touch.
Help Tackle Her To-Do List
Some moms may crave time away from household responsibilities on Mother’s Day, while others may want nothing more than a helping hand. If there’s something Mom has been putting off—like cleaning the coffee maker or fixing a running toilet—use the day as an opportunity to help cross it off her to-do list.
Plan a Weekend TV Series Binge
Extend the Mother’s Day activities to a weekend or longer with a re-watch of a favorite show. Just one example: “It’s a longstanding mother-daughter tradition in my family to watch the six-episode 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice together,” says Country Living senior digital editor Terri Robertson.
Pause for Deep Conversation
When’s the last time you asked Mom how she was doing, and really listened to the answer? For most parents, there’s no better gift than meaningful conversation. So pour a pitcher of lemonade, park it in the porch rocking chairs, and prepare to sit a spell.
Encourage Self-Care
Whether you attend a yoga class together, head to a spa, or indulge in an at-home treatment or two, Mom is sure to appreciate a few hours taking care of herself with you by her side.
Bake Something Together
If your love of baking comes from your mom, enjoy one of your favorite activities together by baking a gorgeous cake for the whole family to enjoy. We love this strawberry limeade cake with cream cheese frosting.
Sip “Mom”-osas at a Virtual Brunch
Get the family together from all corners of the country with a virtual happy hour. Send out a fun mimosa recipe in advance and call ’em “mom”-osas! If you want to elicit a chuckle, challenge each family member to show up to the “party” with a fun Zoom background. We prefer one of these dreamy Country Living scenes.
Take a Stroll
Whether it’s a leisurely hike, a walk in the park or at your local botanical garden, or just a lap around the block to see what’s blooming in the neighborhood, a walk with Mom is a great time to enjoy some one-on-one time catching up.
Treat Her to a Meal Out
Everyone should get a break from cooking on Mom’s special day. Whether it be breakfast or brunch, lunch or dinner, take Mom out for a meal at her favorite local restaurant.
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