Ah, it’s time for my favorite holiday: Mother’s Day! I always feel
relaxed and pampered on this one day of the year and I definitely milk
it and enjoy it. Here are some ideas for Mother’s Day traditions you
might like to see in your house this year – or any year!
Note: Please don’t feel like your loved ones should hit all six or
you’ll go on a laundry strike. Just print these ideas out, leave them
lying around and surely they’ll take the hint!
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Flower Mom with love.
Flowers are a favorite – and very easy – way to make a mom feel
special. My favorite flower is Lily of the Valley because it reminds me
of my own mother. One year my husband planted some in front of our
house, and they bloom every year as a reminder of what he did for me on
Mother’s Day. Consider hitting the local florist for a bigger bouquet
in a colorful vase. A potted flowering plant or hanging basket of
petunias would be low-maintenance and long-lasting. -
“Letter” know how you feel. I love the handmade notes
and cards from my kids on Mother’s Day. Leave some construction paper
and colored pencils, crayons and glitter glue on a table and see what
happens. -
Eat your heart out.
What’s Mother’s Day without breakfast in bed? It doesn’t have to be
fancy; it can be as easy as store-bought doughnuts and orange juice or
as extensive as biscuits and gravy with fresh fruit and coffee. The
point is Mom will know she is being thought of and cared for like she
cares for everyone else each day of the year. -
Picture this!
Find a fabulous photo of mother and child and buy or make a cool frame.
On Mother’s Day, make sure more pictures are being taken of that
special duo to be treasured always. Then, consider putting together a
scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. -
Basket case!
Put together a basket of her favorite things. Ideas include a favorite
candy bar, a candle, a gift card, homemade coupons for special hugs and
favors – the sky is the limit! Just make sure to pick things out that
Mom would like. -
Spend time together.
I want to throttle those coaches who schedule baseball games or Team
Picture Day on Mother’s Day … don’t they know who they are
dealing with?! Try to boycott any activities that are not mother-child
related. Even watching a favorite or new movie in the evening, while
snuggled up together eating popcorn, is bonding time!
Mother’s Day is just one short day that only happens once a year, and
moms deserve to be showered with love and to be treated special all day
long.
