Make pottery.
Working together to make art won’t just allow you to leave with a one-of-a-kind piece. You’ll be able to bond as you explore a new hobby. Because it’s so relaxing, you may find Mom opening up like never before.
Let her create a signature scent.
If your mom has a hefty fragrance collection, sign her up for a make-your-own-perfume class. She’ll get to make a one-of-a-kind scent, and every time she wears it, she’ll be reminded of the time she spent with you.
Visit an amusement park.
For the mom who’s always seeking adventure, a trip to your nearest amusement park will be a welcome surprise. Not only will you be able to treat her to her fill of funnel cakes and caramel corn, but you’ll get to see her face light up when you all sit next to each other on her favorite ride. If you ask us, it’s a win, win.
Have a backyard BBQ.
Invite her to high tea.
Whether you make the brews and treats yourself or head out to an official tea house, Mom will love sipping her beverage out of fancy china and snacking on tea sandwiches.
Make something totally unique.
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.
Have a Mother’s Day book club.
Sometime before the big day, Mom gets to pick a book and everyone reads it. On Mother’s Day, everyone gathers together to discuss. If the kids are still little, this could be modified to be a read-aloud of Mom’s favorite picture books.
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.
Host a lawn-game tournament.
Croquet, cornhole, bocce, outdoor Jenga or horseshoes — what’s your family’s game of choice? Split into teams and drum up some friendly rivalry — while soaking in rays — with a backyard challenge. Make it an annual event, and pass around a trophy to the winner each year.
Break a sweat together.
If Mom’s a fitness buff, whether she likes Pilates, Zumba, basketball or any other heart-rate-increasing activity, join her in a workout! She’ll feel the endorphin rush for the rest of the day (though only some of that will be from the exercise).
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.
Craft the perfect playlist.
Songs about mothers and Mom’s favorite songs can come together into the perfect playlist to put on during brunch or dinner. You can either make it for her, or take turns being DJ and alternate picks.
Play a family board game.
If Mom likes to strategize, challenge her to a friendly board game competition. (And, no, you don’t have to let her win just because it’s Mother’s Day.)
Head to the beach.
Depending on where you are, it might not be perfect swimming weather yet. But the sun, the waves and a good book are the perfect ingredients for a relaxing Mother’s Day, and she might want to stroll down the beach and look for shells.
Pick your own fruit.
Get theater tickets.
You can go to a play or a musical — lots of towns even host outdoor theater events. But if you want to beat the crowds or prefer the comfort of your home, there are options like BroadwayHD or the UK’s National Theatre, which lets you see shows with world-class casts for prices you’d never get if you’d bought tickets.
Make a scrapbook.
Break out those old photo albums, print some of your phone pics and transform them all into something beautiful. (Newbies? You can get started by finding ideas online.) You and Mom can each work on your own scrapbook pages and bind them together when you’re done.
Spruce up the garden.
Gardeners know that Mother’s Day is the perfect time to start planting seeds. Get the whole family outside and digging in the dirt together. Every time she sees them, she’ll be reminded of the special day — it’s the gift that keeps on giving! Some flowers that are fairly easy to maintain include sunflowers, marigolds and sweet peas.
Complete a jigsaw puzzle.
Find a puzzle with an image you know your mom will love (or make a custom one using a photo of the two of you) and put it together over wine and snacks. You’ll be amazed at how much chatting you can get done while puzzling.
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