Are you ready for Mother’s Day? In other words, are you ready to make Mom’s day truly special with this list of thoughtful ideas for Mother’s Day? 

 

Make something with your own hands

You don’t have to be a little kid for this to be special. Honest.  Make a card by hand. Craft anything. Crochet, knit, sew or glue something. Make a wreath, a potpourri sachet, paper flowers, a key ring or anything! Does Mom like chocolate? Then make these easy Chocolate Truffles just for her. Would Mom like a cocktail time treat? Make Limoncello!

 

Go out to lunch instead of dinner on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association; so be prepared to wait for a table during dinner service. Many restaurants offer nearly the same menu for lunch as dinner, but the prices are lower. Some restaurants offer “Moms Eat Free” on Mother’s Day making it possible to go to a restaurant that’s usually out of your price range. Use these tips to save even more when you dine out – 15 Things Restaurant Owners Don’t Want You To Know

 

Because of the long wait times, ask Mom if she’d rather have a special meal prepared for her at home on Mother’s Day and go out another day. If you don’t know what to make, this website is filled with inexpensive but very special recipes. A few that stand out – When in doubt, Roast chicken,  Easy Salmon Soufflé

 

Make a scrapbook or photo album

This thoughtful idea for Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive. Most dollar stores have a craft section with small photo albums and you can print photos right on your home printer. If you don’t have a printer, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart are a few places you can have photos printed inexpensively.

 

Bake a cake for Mom

It only costs about $4.00 to make a cake from a mix at home. You can decorate it as a one-of-a-kind work of art! Better yet, let the kiddies decorate it. An easy but very special cake recipe is this King Cake. It’s made with canned crescent rolls and it’s always a hit. You just change the icing colors from Mardi Gras colors to Mom’s favorite colors and be a holiday hero. If you really want to go all out; make Baked Alaska 

 

Frame children’s artwork

You can make a child’s drawing extra special with just a simple inexpensive frame.

 

 

 

Ask for a Honey Do list (and do it)

This gift is a sure fire winner. Ask Mom what she’d like to have done around the house and make arrangements to get it done. I’m not suggesting you spend Mother’s Day cleaning the garage! Absolutely not! But put it on the calendar and get ‘er done.

 

What’s better than flowers? A whole plant!

Flowers are gone in a week. Buy a perennial plant instead and be sure it gets planted in the garden by someone other than mom. No garden? Get a flowering house plant in a pretty pot. A windowsill pot filled with herbs is always appreciated. 

 

Wash mom’s car

Wash it inside and out, and really detail it. Why not fill the tank while you’re at it? Consequently, she’ll appreciate getting into a clean car and feel the love every day. 

 

Make a hand print card

This thoughtful idea for Mother’s Day is especially good for families with small children. Each year, have the kids put their hand print on a card for mom and grandma. You can brush their hands with paint and press them on the card or use a pen to make an outline of those little hands. Save the cards to watch how those little hands grow.

 

 

 

Serve Mom breakfast in bed

Few things are more luxurious than being treated to breakfast in bed. You’ll need a sturdy tray that won’t tip over, and is large enough to hold a plate, a cup and saucer, as well as a few other goodies. Make Mom’s favorite breakfast with fresh brewed coffee or tea. To be really decadent, serve a mimosa. That’s orange juice and champagne served in a stemmed glass.

 

Here’s a great make ahead breakfast recipe

She’ll love Peaches and Cream Breakfast Casserole. Another easy but really special recipe to make is Chocolate Mousse Filled Popovers. But please remember, even cold cereal is special when served thoughtfully. Don’t forget, breakfast isn’t over until the dishes are done and the bed is crumb free.

 

 

I hope you’ve found some inspiration with these thoughtful ideas for Mother’s Day to make this Mother’s Day extra special.

More importantly, here’s special note for all the Moms reading this – your family can’t read your mind. You need to let them know what your expectations are and how you’d like to spend Mother’s Day. Communication is the key to a day that will leave everyone happy. 

 

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Divas On A Dime.

 

 

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