Ideas on How to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2020 amid COVID-19

Make her day- MOTHER’S DAY! We know, like everyone else’s, you are also looking for ways to celebrate the most important woman in your life, the irreplaceable one, your first teacher, first school, first friend and the list of the firsts can go on and on.

This year on 10th May, honouring your mother should not be interrupted from what is going on this world amid COVID-19 like self-quarantine, social distancing and lockdown.

Discard the all-time tradition of planning a mother’s day out for shopping, spa, and dinner. This year, make new traditions by taking extra efforts and pushing your creativity to make her feel special. Whether you are looking to celebrate your own mom, grandmother or someone who is a mother figure to you, these ideas, if you execute, will surely help her live the moments worth cherishing.

Give Your Mother a Break She Deserves

‘There is no place like home’ we all must have said or heard this phrase once in our life. It is true because our mothers work so hard round the clock to turn the shelter made of bricks and glasses into the safest and cosiest place in the world.

Mothers deserve a day where they do not have to worry about cooking, cleaning, or laundry, and can sit back peacefully and relax in their jammies. Here are some ways to help you give your mother a break, she has earned.

● To begin with, take the charge of cleaning the house, doing the laundry, of course with the help of your dad and other siblings, why should they have all the fun ;).

● Cook your mother’s favourite meal and if you are not able to, simply order her favourite food as many restaurants are offering takeout and delivery at doorstep services to their customers amid COIVD-19.

PS: Do check with the restaurant regarding the time and availability of the food you are looking to order, as it may differ amid people’s safety and availability of resources.

● Babysit your younger ones for a day.
● Give your mom a foot and head massage.
● Download her favourite movies, prepare a bowl of popcorn and treat her with a movie day.
As….. your mom deserves it all.

Online Connect Her with Loved Ones

A woman contends when she is aware of the well beings of her loved ones. Moreover, in these hard times amid the epidemic, knowing that her near ones are safe would give her a sense of satisfaction. This quarantine, connect your mother with distant family members, siblings and her friends. She would be thrilled to know that you have arranged a Zoom, or Facetime call for her with her favourite ones. If you think Facetime and Zoom is not her style then you have an option of House Party as well; another face to face social network.

Surprise Her with Breakfast in Bed

The unexpected moments are always the best. Imagine your mother woke up and saw you standing at her door with a tray full of her routine morning beverage with pancakes, eggs or any of her other breakfast favourites. She would be overjoyed no? If yes, then plan on to execute it.

PS: Needless to say, you need to wake up early that day than your mom; difficult but you can do it)

Plan a Picnic in Your Backyard

Do not want to go out for a celebration. Why not plan a small celebration in your backyard?

Surprise your mom by setting up a blanket covered with her favourite food, drinks and snakes, play her favourite music and chit-chat, play board games and spend quality time with her.

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Gift Her a Token of Love

From her favourite flowers to favourite author’s recipe book, or anything that your mother is longing for a while now (check online if it is available for home delivery or takeaway, if applicable). Gift her to tell that you admire her unconditional love, care and undying efforts for your happiness.

Gift ideas: Pot plant, Cheese, Cake, a mother’s day card, a coffee mug with a personalised message, a photo frame, Wine Tasting, Chocolate, a DIY Kit, Order Online Hi-Tea, her favourite cuisine, Floral Bundle etc.

Mom at Distance?

No worries, if due to the lockdown and no traveling regulations, you can not visit your mother who is in another city, you can still surprise her. How?

Host a Virtual Happy Hour

Raise a glass of health and happiness to the woman who raised you- the virtual way. Once you sign on to FaceTime or any other video conferencing app of your choice, play games, sing together, cherish the old memories while creating new ones, tune in to virtual concerts or simply chat out the day with a glass of cocktail/mocktail in your hand.

Netflix Party- Virtual Movie Day

Set up a virtual Netflix party with your mom and watch a mother-daughter or mother-son movie to celebrate the occasion. You can also pick up the move from the following list:

Mother-daughter Movies: Little Women, Steel Magnolias, and Wine Country. Lady Bird, The Joy Luck Club, Postcards from the Edge, Imitation of Life, Mommie Dearest, Terms of Endearment, Honorable Mentions. Mamma Mia!

Mother-son Movies: My Mother, Room, We Need to Talk About Kevin, Murmur of the Heart, Lemonade, Jumpman, Vuelve, Bates Motel, Animal Kingdom, The Book of Henry.

Plan Ahead

For a perfect mother’s day, plan things ahead of time. If you are planning to use Facetime or any other video conferencing for the day, make sure the old crowd knows how to operate it. Inform the friends, family and siblings of the scheduled time for the call. Tough, it’s Sunday on mothers’ day, and apparently, everyone should be available, but it’s better to confirm and coordinate ahead.

No matter, how many times we say ‘Thank You’ to our mother, it’s never enough. But we hope that these tips would assist you in reflecting emotions and gratitude you feel towards your mother.

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