Mother’s Day is a holiday for honoring motherhood in many different ways around the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1914 and usually falls on the second Sunday in May.
A fun fact about Mother’s Day: more phone calls are made on Mothers’ Day than any other day of the year. In fact, phone traffic tends to spike on this day by as much as 37 percent!
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
This year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 12th. If you’re still pondering what to get that special mom in your life this year, we have a few last minute ideas for unique, thoughtful gifts for Mother’s Day:
- Give the gift of time. One of the best ways to show your mom you care is to simply spend time with her making new memories. You can take her out for a movie or a shopping trip, or even spend a few hours at the spa together. Or, help her do some chores that may have become difficult for her, like vacuuming under furniture or changing hard-to-reach light bulbs.
- Digitize old photos. Take some of those old photos collecting dust in your mom’s photo albums and scan them into your computer. Then, make a slideshow that you can view together. Or, load them into a digital picture frame that will scroll through the pictures automatically any time she turns it on. This is a great way to bring up long forgotten memories so she can tell you all about her past.
- Enjoy a meal together. Many families like to go to brunch on Mother’s Day, but if you haven’t already made a reservation, it might be tough to get in anywhere! Instead, how about having your mother come over and talk you through some of her favorite recipes? The grandkids can even help with some prep work. Or, cook her favorite meal and enjoy a nice family dinner at home.
- Create a memory jar. This unique gift for Mother’s Day just takes a little creativity on your part. Get a large jar or vase and have the grandchildren help decorate it. Then, have everyone in the family write down some of their favorite memories with mom. Whenever she needs a little pick me up, she can reach in the jar and pull out a cheerful memory to make her smile.
- Get out into the garden together. Brightening your mom’s day with flowers is always a great gift for Mother’s Day! You can purchase a bouquet from your local flower shop, or better yet, put one together with flowers from your own yard if you’ve got a little creative ability. Or, take mom out to a botanical garden for the day so she can experience all the different smells and colors of flowers out in nature.
- Build a family tree. This is a project you can get started on now and finish later. On Mother’s Day, you can have the basic outline for a family tree started, then sit and talk to your mom and collect as much information as you can. Use the photos she may already have, writing down the names and dates she remembers. This is a wonderful way to learn about your ancestry and create something that multiple generations will enjoy.
Don’t wait until Mother’s Day to let your mom know how much she means to you! Remind her as often as possible about the important role she plays in your life.
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