Mother’s Day is celebrated to honour mothers for their unconditional love and support throughout life. Every child has his/her own way of making mothers feel special and loved on this day. Majority of children go with the gift giving gesture. If you want to plan something different for her, here are your cues.
- Prep Her Garden for Tea: Your mom loves plants and therefore she has maintained a beautiful garden. For Mother’s Day, prep up her garden by watering the plants, adding some new green friends. Arrange for a table and chair, and organize an evening tea/coffee party for her. Prepare her favourite tea or coffee, some snacks and spend some time with her.
- Clean Her Room: If your mother is working, you can pull out this plan secretly when she is in office. If not, lock the doors and put the plan into action. Clean her room. Change the bedsheets and draperies. Lay out foot mats. Beside her bed, place a vase of fresh flowers. Spray room freshener and on the bed leave a surprise token and card for her.
- Make All Her Favorites: On your special day, she feeds you with everything you like. Mother’s Day is special for her, returning the same gesture to her. Make all her favourite snacks and meals for the day. Feed her well. Make beverages as well. If you can’t cook, order the meals of her favourite choice. You can take her out for dinner or lunch at a fancy restaurant. Think about all the alternatives and make your decision wisely.
- Bake a Cake: On your birthday, she always bakes you a homemade cake with love. On Mother’s Day, plan a surprise for her. Bake Mothers day cake in her favourite flavour. Decorate the table with candles and flowers. Throw in some balloons. Treat her like a little princess. Ask her to get ready, make her wear the floral tiara, and celebrate with her. She will have tears of happiness in her eyes.
- Pamper Her: Your mothers need to be pampered. She deserves every bit of your care, time, and warmth. There are different ways in which you can make her feel pampered. Take her to the spa for a relaxing session. If you know how to do pedicure, manicure, and facial; be at her service for a day. You can pamper her by giving a day off. Do all her chores by yourself. Let her rest and relax.
- Shopping Spree: When your dad said no, it was your mother who fulfilled all your wishes and dreams. She made sure you have everything that you need. Take her for a shopping spree on Mother’s Day and let her buy all she desires. Assist her in making choices, if she says no, force her to buy. You know how moms are. And, do not let her pay. Pay for her, she will feel proud.
- Arrange for Party: If you have a friend whose mother is friends with your mother. This is the best ever surprise idea. You and your friends can arrange for a small get-together for your mommy friends at home or at a nearby place. While they have a reunion, you and your friends can have your party at a different place.
- Movie Marathon: If your mom likes to watch movies, binge watch movies with her. You need not go to a theatre. Turn your home into a movie theater by dimming your lights, screening movies on tv screen, sharing a tub of popcorn with some giggles and laughter.
- Sleep All Day: Your mother loves to sleep. Isn’t it? But she rarely gets an opportunity to do so? Well, in that case, let Mother’s Day be a good excuse to let her rest. Do not wake her up. Allow her to sleep as long as she wants. Serve her meals in the bed, and take care of her duties. If you feel like it, you can cuddle and sleep with her like the good old times.
- Enjoy All Day: Mother’s Day is one good chance to have fun with your mom. Do all the things of her interest and have fun. You can dance on old songs, reminiscence old memories seeing the albums, try your hands at a new hobby. Just make a chill day for her.
With these ideas, make Mother’s Day a bit different from the regular one for her.