Let’s be honest. Moms get the short straw more often than not. They are the superheroes of every day. Without them, who knows where this world would be. Why not give them something this Mother’s Day that they actually want?
For the most part, what moms really want can be summed up by one word–nothing. To clarify, this means that for just one day a year they don’t want to be responsible for one single thing. They don’t want to make the meals, do the shopping, clean the house, keep the kids and pets alive, run errands, chauffeur to appointments, and all of the other things that our amazing moms do every single day. For one day, let someone else do the work. Along with all of this nothingness, our moms could use a great big thank you. They need to be acknowledged for the details that they handle each day. They need to know that they are seen and appreciated.
Here are a few ideas for a variety of families. Whether you have young kids, teenagers, or a variety of both, there is something for everyone in this article.
Cleaning
If you make food at home make sure you leave zero traces of the work you’ve done. Many moms get breakfast in bed and are then left to repair the destruction that was done in the kitchen. If you love your mom, do not let this be the case. On this day it is not only pertinent to clean up after the messes made that day, but it can also be nice to go above and beyond. A few examples of this could include the following.
- Clean your bedroom
- Wash her car inside and out
- Do a load of laundry
- Pick up all the toys
Hand-written Note
As mentioned above, mom needs to feel appreciated. She wants to hear in your own words what you love about her and the memories you share. For young kids, there is a template here for a Mother’s Day lap book. You can learn more about how to make a lap book and the best part is you probably have all of the needed supplies already at your home office. Moms of older children love a hand-written promissory note of a change to come in the future such as quitting a vice or going back to school. The children in between these age groups should write about specific memories or things they are thankful that their mom has done for them. More than a card, these hand-written gestures are loved by all moms. Topics of this note could include the following.
- Her talents
- Your favorite memory with her
- Something she taught you
- What she does that you are most grateful for
- A funny story
Rest
If your kids are so excited to present the breakfast that they slaved over that they barge into the room when the sun is barely rising, then breakfast in bed is not what mom wants. Let her sleep! She’s tired. If you have allowed mom to sleep in it does not necessarily mean that she will not want or need a nap later in the day. One of the best ways to ensure that mom gets the much-needed rest that she deserves is to leave her in an empty house or better yet, get her own room at a hotel.
Rest and time alone go hand in hand. In general, moms with young children prefer to have time away from their still very dependent little ones. However, moms of older kids enjoy family time on this holiday. Be wise and consider what stage of life your mother is in. If you haven’t seen your mom in a while, go visit her if you can or FaceTime her instead of just sending her a nice text. If you see your mom every day, it is probably wise to err on the side of giving her space.
Most of the things on this list are free or very cheap. For less than a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates your mom could have a very satisfying and memorable Mother’s Day.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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