Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday! If you don’t tell or show your mom (or mother figure) you love her everyday already, make it a priority this Sunday.
I am truly blessed to have my mom. She is my rock, my biggest cheerleader, and my best friend. She has supported me through all the milestone’s I’ve reached, the heartbreaks I thought I’d never get through, and everything else I never knew I’d need her for. Her happiness is my happiness. I am forever thankful to the universe for letting her be mine.
Celebrating Mother’s Day in quarantine can prove a challenge for families with adult children who no longer live at home. Friends, this post is for you, and I hope it helps you celebrate Mother’s Day as best as you can. Here are five tips to celebrate Mother’s Day in quarantine.
1. Spend time with her
For some, the best gift you can give is your time. It’s free, but this particular gift could get a little tricky because of the quarantine and social distancing protocols. There are clever ways to get around this though: video calls, online gaming, or simply staying outside the window (with a mask, safety first!) is all it takes. If these social distancing-approved methods aren’t possible for you on Mother’s Day, consider scheduling a day later in the year to spend together, like a flower arranging or cooking class. Take advantage of every moment you have with her; you never know how many more you’ll have.
2. Give her something personalized
This one requires a little bit of planning, so it is not recommended for the sons and daughters who repetitiously wait until the last possible second to do anything to celebrate their mother on Mother’s Day.
It doesn’t have to be anything grand or expensive, but take the extra step to personalize and customize gifts if you can. Make a card instead of purchasing one, bake her cookies and make a special Mother’s Day cookie jar, have your family’s name engraved on a pillow, have a photo or her name printed on a special mug instead of settling for a generic one from the pharmacy gift aisle. You know that photo recreation trend that’s happening right now? If possible, do that! You can mail or ship your gift to her, or make a special front porch delivery while minding social distancing.
3. Take a trip together
Let me rephrase, take a virtual trip together. There are dozens of museums, aquariums, and theme parks from around the world offering virtual tours in light of the pandemic. Make a plan with your mother to take a virtual tour together from the comfort of your perspective homes. This list from Good Housekeeping is a great place to start!
4. Gift a subscription box she’ll love
Subscription boxes are great, and there are so many options out there for just about any budget. Whether your mother is interested in fitness, candles, food, or gardening, there are so many subscriptions to choose from. A quick Google search will yield plenty of options. I’d recommend checking out this curated list of subscription boxes from Harpers Bazaar first and go from there.
5. Tell her you love her, everyday
Okay, so this one isn’t just for Mother’s Day, but it’s still so important! Your mom literally gave you life, the least you can do is tell her you love her. Whether you do it over a phone call, text, email, flowers, card sent snail mail, it’s all good! Heck, stand outside her house and yell it loud enough for the neighbors to hear.
You can also say I love you by doing little acts of kindness; offer to pick up her groceries, take out the trash, help in the garden. Not only will you be spending time with her (see #1 above), but you will be showing her that you love her and setting an example for others.
Final Thoughts
To all who may have lost a mother, Mother’s Day can be especially hard. Please know that you are loved, and allow yourself to observe this holiday however you need to find peace.
I hope you all are able to celebrate Mother’s Day in a meaningful way. Happy Mother’s Day. Tell your mom you love her.
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