We all know that mums and moms are worth more than just celebrating on one day only. But on Mother’s Day, we get the chance to shower them with treats to show how much they mean to us. When looking at how to celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ll look at things you can enjoy at home, activities to do as an adult, and free stuff. These ideas will leave your mom feeling spoiled and special.
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How To Celebrate Mother’s Day At Home
Make Her Breakfast in Bed
Whether she’s a cooked breakfast kinda gal or prefers a croissant and coffee, she will love being treated to breakfast in bed. It always tastes better when it’s made by someone else doesn’t it? You could surprise her in the morning with a tray of her favourite breakfast foods. Or the night before, pop a breakfast hanger on her door to fill out by midnight.
Crafting
Does your mom love crafty pursuits? You could work on a joint project together. Or create separate things while having a nice catch-up. Add some nibbles, lunch or an afternoon tea and make a whole day of it. She will love spending time with you and working on her passions at the same time.
Send Her a Gift
If you live too far away or are not able to visit in person, a nice card and a gift will be well received. Flowers, chocolates, and handmade gifts are great options.
Handmade Gift Ideas
- A handmade card or a handwritten letter
- Poem
- Scrapbook
- Coupon book for chores
- Reasons why I love you book
- Bake a cake or cookies
- Send her a pocket hug
- Paint a mini canvas
- Paper flowers bouquet
- Gift basket
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Baking
If baking is your mom’s love language, bond together in the kitchen and bake up a storm.
Have a Catch-Up On Zoom
Don’t despair if you can’t be there. Jump on Zoom and have a good natter. You could watch her open a gift, have some tea, cake, and a chat. Even play some games and have a good laugh. Or find a recipe in advance and enjoy cooking and chatting virtually together across the miles.
Have a Movie Day
Pick a theme. Is she obsessed with psychological thrillers, dramas, or rom-coms? Whatever her preference, close the curtains, load up the snacks and relax into a movie marathon. If you don’t have Amazon Prime or Netflix rent some movies and watch something new. Break up the movies with a quiz to make it more fun.
Throw a Party!
Decorate the house, bake a cake, and get the tunes on. Dance in the kitchen, play some games and enjoy celebrating Mom! You could even make it an afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and clotted cream.
Do a DIY Spa Day
Pamper mom and have a good chat at the same time. Get the face masks out and line up the nail varnish. Have footbaths with essential oils or bath bombs. Put some relaxing music on and pretend you’re at the spa. After, have some peppermint tea and feel your shoulders dropping. And relax.
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Free movies
There are lots of ways to watch free movies online. Rakuten offers tons of free movies, or you could take out a free trial like Now TV. Get ready for a movie marathon.
A Long Nature Walk
Take your mom on a nice long walk and have a lovely chat. You could take a flask of tea/coffee or even pack a picnic and make a day of it. A sea walk, forest hike, or even a stroll around a pretty park will work wonders.
Book Tour
If your mom loves books, she will absolutely love this one. Take her to all the bookshops in your area. You can enjoy browsing, you don’t need to buy. Note down any books you want to read. Finish off by going to the library and filling your boots with lots of free books. When you get home get the kettle on and read the backs of your books to each other.
Museum Day
Make the most of free museums in your town. Fit as many as you can into one day. Pack your own lunch and have it in a pretty park.
Have a Picnic
Make plenty of sandwiches and other goodies. A slice of homemade cake would go down very well! Take it to a nice spot in nature. Have a good catch and do some people-watching. Don’t forget the picnic blanket.
Have a Laugh
Plan a day of pure fun. Watch old comedies, put on your favourite stand-up or make up some silly dance routines. Draw or paint each other’s portraits and laugh at the result. Or play some fun games.
Reminisce
Look back at old photo albums. Let your mom chat and reminisce about the good old days. Tell each other stories of your favourite memories. She will love taking a trip down memory lane. You could even create a scrapbook together if you have some photos or memorabilia that needs to be sorted. Of course, tea and cake are required.
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Give Her a Break
Many moms would just love a cup of tea and a day off. Even if you no longer live at home, you can always offer to do some chores around the house. Or do a task that she’s been putting off.
Cross Off The Chores
- Cook dinner
- Wash up for the week
- Paint something (the walls/the doors)
- Do the weeding and mow the lawn
- Plant some seeds
- Tidy the spare room
- Take the rubbish to the tip
- Clean out the animal enclosures
- Groom the dog
- Clean the house
- Do the food shop
Mother’s Day Activities Ideas for Adults
When researching how to celebrate Mother’s Day you may have come across lots of ideas for children’s activities. But what about adults who want to celebrate the day? Here are a few adults activities you can enjoy together.
Cocktail Making
If your mom loves creating concoctions, consider a cocktail-making class. Take her wine or gin tasting if that’s her jam. If you’re on a budget, or prefer to stay home, just get a kit, and join an online class or watch a YouTube video.
Take Her For Lunch
A nice leisurely lunch and a catch-up may just be what your mom needs. Let her order whatever she wants and treat her to a dessert after. Or dinner if that’s more her thing. Combine with a spot of window shopping for free entertainment.
Spa Day
Does she love the sauna, steam room and swimming pool? Book a spa day and relax together. Add on a facial or a massage for pure indulgence. You will end up being her favourite child for sure.
Take a Trip and Add a Hotel Stay
If she loves exploring, book a trip. Pick somewhere you know well or choose a new place you can enjoy together. Build new memories. Tip – Take lots of photos so you can create a memory book to give her next Mother’s Day.
Take a Class
If your mom is an amateur photographer, why not take a photography class? Or if she loves to cook take a Thai cooking class. What about pottery or ceramics? Learning something new together will be a lovely bonding experience.
Do Something Thrilling
Does your mom love the adrenaline rush? Book a surprise theme park trip or even a bungee jump if you know she’s always wanted to do one. That’s another thing she can tick off her bucket list.
See a Show
Treat your mom to tickets to a theatre show. Let her know in advance or surprise her on Mother’s Day morning while she’s having breakfast.
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Get Active
Do something active like going dancing, ice skating or a climbing wall. You will have lots of fun creating a ton of memories together.
Now you have lots of ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day. From simple gestures such as breakfast in bed to daring adventures like bungee jumps, there are so many ways that you can celebrate Mother’s Day. A card and a bunch of flowers is a great way to show your mom that you appreciate her. But if you want to go a step further, think outside the box to make her feel extra special. Every mom is different so pick things you know she will like. Have fun and make lots of new memories.
