Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day, including fun activities to do with Mom.
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Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start thinking about ideas for what to do for Mother’s Day.
We compiled a list of some of the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with Mom. The list includes everything from DIY gift ideas to places to travel for Mother’s Day.
Keep in mind that Mother’s Day in the United States takes place on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The date changes each year (and it can vary by country), but the holiday usually takes place on the second Sunday in May in the US.
So whether you are looking for Mother’s Day brunch ideas, thinking about a weekend getaway, or trying to plan a Mother’s Day celebration that is close to home, then here are a few ideas to consider for the special Moms in your life.
If you’re looking for the best gift to give Mom for Mother’s Day, then check out our Gift Guides for Mom.
Things to Do for Mother’s Day
1—Take Mom to brunch.
Going to brunch is one of the most classic ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. Pick out a restaurant that Mom loves—or that you know she would love, and where you the service is usually top-notch for the special day. Restaurants that serve brunch tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to make reservations ahead of time.
2—Do her chores.
Clean the house, organize a closet, clean out the garden to prepare it for spring, make a special dinner, wash dishes, or do other chores around the house that make it easier for Mom to enjoy her day without having to worry about doing these things.
3—Make breakfast for Mom.
Breakfast in bread or a homemade brunch is a great thing to do for Mom on Mother’s Day. Great ideas for Mother’s Day recipes to make include pancakes, waffles, egg casserole or egg frittata, and sliced fresh fruit.
Don’t forget to make a fresh pot of coffee or tea, of course. Here are some ideas on what to make for brunch in spring.
4—Pick out a gift.
Choose a great gift that will be meaningful for Mom. One of the best ways to do this is to find something that matches her interests or hobbies that she loves to do.
For example, if Mom is proud of her roses and loves to spend hours working in the yard or garden, then a gardening gift could be the perfect item for her.
Here are several gift guides for Mom, showing gifts that would be perfect for Mother’s Day.
5—Plan a special day.
Fill the day with activities that mom will enjoy. Start the day with lunch at her favorite place, followed by fun activities like shopping at her favorite boutique or flea market, going for a manicure, visiting an art gallery or museum, or seeing a show at a drive-in movie theater.
6—Take a class together.
Sign up for a class to take with Mom. Ideas include taking a cooking class, learning to make flower arrangements, or taking a pottery class. In particular, making pottery can be relaxing and you may even create something that you get to take home.
Virtual classes are another great way to take a class that allows you to spend time with Mom, plus there are so many to choose from that it can be easy to find something that you both like.
7—Give Mom a spa day.
A trip to a luxury spa may be just the thing that Mom needs to help her to relax and feel rejuvenated. Give Mom a spa gift card that lets her pick her own treatments, or plan a schedule of massages to do.
8—Make a DIY Mother’s Day gift.
If you have a special talent, then Mother’s Day can be a good time to let in shine. Paint something, make jewelry, write a poem, or do some other activity that you can use to create a gift for Mom.
Arts and crafts kits make it easier to make a painting, design jewelry, or make other great DIY gifts for Mother’s Day.
9—Host a party.
Here is an idea for the mom who likes to entertain family and friends and who doesn’t mind surprises: host a Mother’s Day party to celebrate her and the other moms in your life.
If the weather is nice, then you could host an outdoor party with music, games, and great outdoor foods like barbecued ribs, grilled chicken, pasta salad, and vegetable kabobs.
10—Plan a vacation.
A weekend getaway can be the perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. Look for a destination that is easy to get to and close to home, or book a trip to somewhere that Mom has always wanted to go.
Popular places to travel to in spring include South Beach, Florida, Arizona, and San Diego, California.
Booking a reservation for a stay at a family friendly resort is another idea when it comes to brainstorming places to go for Mother’s Day.
Popular overseas destinations include traveling to London, England, to Paris, France, and to the Bahamas.
11—Give Mom a custom photo book.
A memory book is one of the best gifts to give Mom, especially when it was you who created it. Memory books are books that you can fill with photos and other mementos that hold a lot of meaning for the person who has the book.
A custom photo book that is filled with pictures of cherished people and important moments—like anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays—from Mom’s life is a great gift to give.
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