It is Mother's Day. The day we celebrate all the awesome women in our lives who have cared for us unconditionally. Mothers can be our guardians and friends at the same time. They've always checked for monsters, helped nurse our broken hearts and consoled us when we get bad marks. We may be thanking them for all that they do for us, but today we try harder. Here are some ways to inject some fun and make mother's day memorable
Take a verbal holiday: You may not be able to afford that holiday to Barcelona or Paris yet, but you create the ambience right at your home. Make dishes like paella, tapas, churros or croissants, crepes and ratatouille if you are thinking Paris. Play some Parisian music, watch French films and throughout the day, talk in phrases or words in French. Just a change of pace and feel can make your mother feel good.
Go for a picnic: She has packed lunches for your innumerable field trips. Surprise your mom with a picnic basket full of her favourites. You can always add a few classics like sandwiches, cut fruit, lemonade, potato chips and more. Take her to a nice open green space or the beachside for some quality time with you and the family- it will make her day!
Indulge in her hobby: Does your mom enjoy gardening or has been wanting to zumba classes? Spend the day or part of it gardening with her. Ask her questions related to it and genuinely praise her work as a gardener. Or, surprise her by enrolling her in any class she has been wanting to attend like zumba dance or pottery.
Make a family tree: Your mom has been reminding you to set the family pictures in order for a while now. Why don't you surprise her by not only setting all the pictures into albums, but make a family tree. Not only will your home have a beautiful keepsake, your mom will treasure this gift forever.
Hire a service: Mothers are often too busy to get any time for themselves. Surprise your mom by hiring a service for the day. It can be someone to cook and clean for the day or get salon services so that she can be pampered at home. It could also be an on-call driver service to take her anywhere she pleases. This will definitely make her feel special and give her more time to enjoy something she has been wanting to do like reading a book or watching a film.
Play board games: Bring the whole family together and plan to play board games. Arrange for snacks or simply order in. A perfectly relaxed day with the family is something any mother would appreciate. Taking her off any household chores will be an added bonus.
