The best Mother’s Day gift you can give to your mom is your time. the fact that you can spend Mother’s Day together matters more than what you actually decide to do as a family.
Whether you’re a mom who likes to plan or you’re a family member organizing a sweet surprise, we’ve got some family-friendly ideas on how to celebrate this special occasion.
Picnic in the Park A more casual alternative is a classic picnic. Pack a big blanket, food that doesn’t mind sunlight, some lemonade, books, or board games. Then head off to find a scenic spot in your neighborhood
park, and eat, read, or play!
Make something totally unique. Whether you do a DIY craft project (like recipe box), write a poem or come
up with a special gift, Mom will love it because it is 100% you. No one can one-up a one-of-a-kind
experience! You can make them for her and present them for her, or involve her in their creation.
Have a make-your-own pizza party. DIY pizza: It’s a craft (depending on how artfully you place the
toppings), an activity and a meal all at once! Start with basic pizza dough, then everyone gets to add their
favorite toppings. Mom gets first pick, of course.
Writer’s Club Put your love in writing with a letter or lil’ notes! You can either write (or help kids write) an
appreciation letter to the mom in your life or grab a big jar and encourage the whole family to drop in mini
appreciation notes into it throughout the day.
Watch home movies. Whether this involves digitizing old VHS tapes or getting video files off your phone and
onto the TV, dig into the family archives and host a home-movie marathon. She’ll get emotional seeing how
much everyone has grown.
Restaurant Hop Want to head out for food instead, but can’t pick just one place? So, don’t! Instead, divide
your restaurant experience into three – one restaurant for the appetizer, one for the main meal, and a last
one for dessert!
Make a. memory book. On Mother’s Day, have her go through everybody’s camera rolls and Instagram
feeds and choose her favorite photos. Not only will she have a great time re-living the year, she’ll give you
the inspiration you need to make a memory book, like this one from Artifact Uprising. You can make it a
yearly tradition.
