How to Make Mother’s Day Memorable

Mother’s Day is a special day set aside to honor mothers. Most of us remember our mothers fondly and want to do everything we can to make the day special. I recently read a post
by a thirteen-year-old girl who was asking for advice on how to make Mother’s Day special for her mother. So for all of you out there, especially dads, who are wondering how to make Mother’s Day memorable I hope this article helps.

Oftentimes it is fathers who set the tone for Mothers Day and determine how special it is.
My husband is great at making a big deal out of my special day. Last Mother’s Day he made breakfast and dinner. He also took care of the kids so I could relax, read a book, and do some scrapbooking.

1. Let your child help plan the day. Ask your child what they would like to do to honor their mother.



2. Start planning no more than a week in advance. Small children have a hard time waiting for things and keeping secrets.



3. Don’t expect too much. After a few hours most children are worn out. So limit your celebration or add in plenty of downtime between activities.



4. Make some homemade gifts. Your child isn’t going to have money to spend so help them make a homemade gift for mom or a card. I treasure the sweet cards that my little ones have made me. Consider finding a poem about mothers on-line to include or help your child trace their handprint or use paint or ink to stamp it on the card.

If your children are older you definitely want to include them in planning the mother's day events. They are old enough to know what mom would appreciate. You don’t have to go anywhere to make the day special. Just think about what your mom likes to do and then do it with her.

• Mother’s Day is the day that my husband watches old movies with me starring classics like Doris Day, Cary Grant, or Audrey Hepburn. He doesn’t like them but he knows that I do, which makes it extra special for me.



• If your mom loves to be out in her yard buy some flowers and then help her plant them. You might go through old pictures and organize them into albums or scrapbook.



• Consider taking a picnic lunch to a park or up in the mountains. Spend a day at an art museum or attend a concert together.



• If your mom likes to play sports attend a local event or invite friends and family over for a game.

• Make breakfast for her. Add something special by making homemade placemats, covered with Mother’s Day wishes, or put a flower in a vase by the plate.



• Do your mother’s chores for the day. This includes the dishes, cooking, and taking care of young children.



• Make her dinner. I remember as a teenager planning the menu for Mother’s Day and then making dinner for her. She loved not having to cook and also enjoyed seeing us use the skills she had taught us.