6 Ways to Make Mom Feel Special This Mother's Day

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Your mom loves you. This is a woman who put a quarter of her life into raising you, protecting you when you were helpless, teaching you, and guiding your growth as a person. And now that you’re grown up, she’s still rooting for you. She’s your own personal fan club, ready to take on the world for you at a moment’s notice. And while this may drive you crazy at times, she always has your best interests at heart.

So on Mother’s Day, why not make an effort to make her feel as special as she truly is?

Most moms are quite easy to please. They’re happy with a phone call or a hug, or—especially—an “I love you.” But on Mother’s Day, you have the opportunity and excuse to put some extra effort into making your mom happy, to fully show your appreciation at what this wonderful woman has done for you throughout your life.

If you’re like most, you’re probably wondering how you can do this. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered! We’re going to take a look at 6 ways to make your mom feel special on this Mother’s Day so that you can show her exactly how much you really love her.

Make a Book of Memories

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What would likely make your mom happiest this Mother’s Day? Don’t think too hard—the answer is obvious!

That’s right—happy memories! Putting together a custom scrapbook or photo album filled with you and your mom’s favorite moments can be the most wonderful of Mother’s Day gifts. It’s also easy!

To do this, you can go out to a craft store and buy an empty photo album, or you can make use of a service like Chatbooks, which creates albums from your social media feed or your phone’s photo album. Alternatively, you could create a scrapbook filled with a variety of memories—leaves, flowers, notes, and whatever else might please her.

And don’t just give this gift and run. Spend some time with your mom—slowly move through these memories, relive them, and let them sink in. Let your mom know how important she is in the halls of your memory.

Your mom will appreciate this more than you can imagine.

Throw Her a Party

Is your mom more of a social butterfly than a quiet mouse? It may be time for a party when Mother’s Day rolls around!

This isn’t just any party, though. This needs to be special. Begin by simply finding out exactly what your mom would like in a party, and tailor the experience to her preferences. Does she, for example, like things to be fancy? Then find a fancy tablecloth and create some custom place cards for your guests, and be sure not to forget to include a beautiful flower arrangement at the center of the table.

Or is she a laid-back, country woman? Grab an oil lamp and use it for the centerpiece of the table for some rustic ambience!

Whatever you do, make sure it’s what your mom loves, not what you love. After all, this is her day, right?

Throw your mom a party that appeals to her sensibility, and you’ll have one happy matron this Mother’s Day.

Cook For Her

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Cooking for your mom on Mother’s Day is beautifully symbolic. She spent around 18 years cooking for you, and probably still does it to this day. Why not turn the tables and cook something for her for a change?

If you’ve dedicated a whole day to your mom—and you should—you’ll want to start with breakfast. Why not try something like this crustless spinach quiche, along with some toast and juice for a delicious start to her day?

Later in the day, if your mom likes sweets, why not try something exotic-yet-familiar like this pancake cake from Betty Crocker?

Again, take the time to find out what your mom really wants. If you don’t know, ask! Since moms spend so much time taking care of others, they seldom take the time to express their own desires, so encourage her to tell you.

Cook for your mom this Mother’s Day, and she’ll feel your love in every bite.

Take Her to Her Favorite Place

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Your mom is—gasp—a human being with her own wants, likes, and preferences. And she probably has a few favorite places she doesn’t often mention.

Find out what these places are, and take her to one! This could be anything from a weekend at the beach to a drive through the mountains to a dinner at a favorite restaurant. Or, if your mom is more comfort-oriented, this could be a relaxing spa trip or just a simple day in bed.

Very likely, there’s a place your mom loves to go or something she loves to do that she doesn’t get to indulge in very often because of a lack of time or money. It’s your job to find out what it is and provide!

Don’t skimp on this one—remember, Mother’s Day comes around only once a year. Put in effort to make this day memorable, fun, and full of love, and she’s sure to feel extra special.

Learn Together

Is there a hobby that your mom has always wanted to learn, but just hasn’t gotten around to researching? Is she a little behind on current technology? Is there a skill that might make her life all the easier?

You may just want to give your mom the gift of knowledge this Mother’s Day.

Now, we’re not talking about bundling your mom up and sending her off somewhere by herself. You’re going to join in! This means going with your mom to something like a pottery class or a wine-tasting course or some other learning activity that your mom can both benefit from, and bond with you over.

So teach her how to use Amazon Prime to have groceries delivered. Take her to a sewing class and introduce her to a new and relaxing hobby. Go to through a crash course on watercolor painting.

Figure out what your mom needs and wants, and fill her in. Do this together, and you’ll create lasting memories of a great Mother’s Day.

Schedule Quality Time

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Finally, here’s the best thing you can give your mom on Mother’s Day: your time.

This is what Mother’s Day is all about. Cooking, gifting, cleaning the house, taking your mom to the spa, and throwing a party are all great, but in the end, they’re great because your mom gets to do them with you.

While most moms are happy to have time to themselves when their kids grow up and move out, most of them still miss that quality time they used to have with the children they love so dearly.

Time also tends to be the resource we hold back most tightly—after all, we all have busy lives, and our time is precious. But as precious as it is to you, it is equally so to your mom—time spent on making her happy is well-used.

This Mother’s Day, let the gift of you be at the core of whatever you give your mom, and she’ll have a wonderful day.

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