You Still Have Plenty Of Time To Plan Something Special!
There are so many wonderful things to do on this very special day to show your Mom just how much you care.
- You can plan a brunch at her favorite restaurant with family and close friends.
- Decorate a tray and serve your Mom breakfast in bed. Take out the best china and silverware, add rose petals on tray. Whip up a delicious breakfast that you know she’d enjoy. Add a small picture frame with a family photo.
- If there are young children, have them make and decorate a special Mother’s Day card.
- Create a memory box. Fill it with with quality slips of paper detailing very special events you shared with your Mother. Let her read each one out loud.
- Make a donation to your Mother’s favorite charity in her name.
- Have her lavishly treated at a day in a spa. While she is there, have the house cleaned from top to bottom.
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When she comes home, have the house filled with beautiful fresh cut flowers, serve a wonderful dinner with a bottle of the best champagne.
And of course, delicious chocolates for dessert.
In your own unique way, let her know how much you care and appreciate all she has done for you. The more personal, the more it will be appreciated. Mind you, Mothers will be happy no matter what…the most important is to have YOU there.
I know not everyone still has their Mom. My foster Mom passed away 8 years ago and I miss her so much. On Mother’s Day, I celebrate the women who are close to my heart. I love to share my love. I pray that you have someone special on this day as well.
So, start thinking about what you could do to make this day so special. Time goes by so quickly, take advantage of the time you have with your Mom. Every moment is precious.
I’d love for you to leave a comment in the Comment Box below with your favorite suggestions for Mother’s Day…perhaps one of your most memorable one. 
In memory of my foster Mom, Lise Halvorsen.
Take an angel from the sky
And send her down this way.
Then send some little boys and girls
To keep her company.
Then fill her heart
With Mother love,
Give her a smile of cheer.
And you’ll have a kind of Mother
Just like my Mother, dear. Much love, Alexandra
Alexandra McAllister
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http://alexandramcallister.com
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Great ideas! I know I always love receiving flowers! Thanks!
Yes! Flowers are wonderful! I also used to make something special for my Mom…as in the article….the “memory box” was a great gift idea!
hmmm thank you for the flowers! I could smell the roses as I read your beautiful article. Great job!
You are most welcome, Patricia. People are so busy and sometimes time flies by and they “forgot” about Mother’s Day until it’s right there! LOL! Then it’s the last minute gift. Just wrote this as a reminder…’cause Moms are so special.
Very nice, Alexandra. I can almost fee the love and smell the roses!!! Thanks for a great share and the remembering of your foster Mom. x0x
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You are welcome, Norma. I hope all Moms will be pampered on Mother’s Day…and throughout the year!
I love the idea of a memory box! I think I will do this and also include a memory book with photos. I take lots of pictures at family gatherings and I think I can put together something really special for Mother's Day. It also happens to be my Mom's birthday today. I'm taking her to a movie tonight
Oh, Sara! I am so happy that you will do this! I know my Mom loved it! You are blessed to have your Mom. Enjoy your movie tonight. HUGS!
Great ideas, Alexandra!. Aside from these ideas and gifts, most importantly don't forget to tell your Mom that you love her..
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I agree, Lorii! Telling your Mom how much you care is important. Showing her with special heart-felt gifts is another way.
Thank you for reminding me how special our mothers are! I so admire my mother! My children always make me feel special as a mom too!
That’s lovely, Elizabeth! Being a Mom and still having one is truly a blessing.
Honestly, I don't care much for cut flowers. I would prefer something I can plant and watch grow. Anything that will help hold memories is always nice. I also love things children (even our grown children) create on their own.
Sharon, cut flowers were just one of the ideas. There are plenty more! Creating something is a wonderful gift that any Mom would enjoy receiving!
Great ideas, Alexandra and a great reminder at the same time. I need to start planning now
Glad you liked the idea, Kim. Time does go by so quickly.
Alexandra, this is such a beautiful post about Moms. I am so blessed to still have my Mom with me and I tell her how much I love and appreciate her, regularly. I love giving her live flowers for her garden for Mother's Day, that way she has a reminder all summer long! Loved this post and I could really feel the love for your foster Mom.
Sherie, yes, you are blessed to still have your Mom. I do miss my foster Mom so very much. I was blessed to have her in my life for over 30 years! I see you love giving flowers to your Mom. That brings back so many beautiful memories. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow Alexandra, Mother's Day is only three weeks away! I typically don't like the hype of the day, but what you point out is a new perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Gretchen. If one has enough time, it’s so much more fun to offer something really personal. Flowers and chocolates are great, believe me…I know from personal experience that the most appreciated “gifts” were the ones that “made.” That’s why I posted this early enough…time to do something different and special.
I didn't realize how soon Mother's Day is! I will always remember my first mother's day. It was 2005 and we had buried my beloved grandfather the day before. Even though my grandpa has just passed, I got to spend my first mother's day with 2 amazing women – my mother and her mother, my grandma. Those are my 2 mommy role models and I'm thankful that I got to spend that day with them. Since then, I've always made it a point that Mother's Day is a day for me and girls – we spend it as a family (the hubby is there too).
Mandy, yes it is just around the corner! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful memory of your first Mother’s Day with your Mother and Grandmother. Wishing you and your girls, and hubby, a blessed Mother’s Day.
Moms are so important! a special dinner with her, that's what I love. And that's what I love from my kids too.
thank you for this great article.
Carele, Moms are priceless! Glad you and your family enjoy a special dinner. Sharing love is so appreciated.
I choose to honor my mother every day I wake. When my budget allows extras and something makes me think of mom I buy it. Unsolicited, unadvertised gifts from the heart are the ones that are special to give and receive.
Carla, yes! I agree! I used to surprise my foster Mom with all sorts of things and she loved it! It is the unexpected gifts from the heart that are so appreciated…on Mother’s Day or every day! Thank you so much for sharing.
These are all great ideas Alexandra. I am blessed to still have my mom in my life… I like what you said about celebrating those women who are close to your heart. One of the things I love doing is creating my own personal card that I send to my mom filled with memories in pictures, special sayings and all the things that keep us connected. Sending notes seems to be a lost art, but words from the heart are always a special gift. I'm working on creating special cards right now
Thank you so much, Sue, for sharing! I love your idea so much! BEAUTIFUL! You Mom will be so happy!
Lovely list of ways to remember and thank mom! I would add that often I would make a small gift for my children on Mother's Day to thank them for making me so happy as a mother…
Oh, Lorrie! You are most welcome. I love your idea of you making a small gift for your children! That is so thoughtful and I know it must make them so happy!
Great post! Happy you had such a wonderful relationship with your mom
Glad you liked my post, Anita. Yes, my foster Mom was an amazing woman. I was blessed.
Great ideas..I will actually share with my family as a hint..lol… I too lost my Mom 18 years ago and it still feels like yesterday…thanks for sharing your heart and the many wonderful tips:)
Daisy, I can understand how you feel about losing your Mom. It does feel like yesterday for me as well. I am so glad that you will share this special day with your family. HUGS!!
Great time for a reminder. My mom is gone too, but there are others in my life I can sure appreciate!
Suzanne, that is good that you also have other women in your life. I am sure there appreciate you! It’s feel so good to share the love!
My Mom has been gone for many years but as a mom I love just being with my sons. The thing I personally love to do is to send cards to my dearest friends who are mothers. I love being recognised when I do something well and I am certain other moms do as well!
Yes, Michele, cards are a lovely way to say “I love you” to the special friends, especially on Mother’s Day! I know what you do must make them so happy. God bless you.
We always get together as a family for Mother's Day and make the meal for my mom. We do get her a small gift but I know she enjoys us all being together the most. I love getting my mom pampering products and candles!
Sue, that is such a wonderful idea. I am sure everyone appreciates being together, especially your Mom. She must be so proud. I used to love pampering my Mom as well, not only on Mother’s Day but all year round. I miss her a lot.
Great post Alexandra! You reminded me I need to send my mom something nice!
Thank you, Tony! You Mom must be really proud of you! That’s a great gift in itself! I am sure you’ll come up with something really nice for her.
Best Mother's Day gifts I ever received were the handmade cards and little books my children made for me through the years. I have saved them all and I actually use them – one little card my daughter made for me still holds my Buddhist Vows that I look at daily. I have little notes that my children used to write to me and I carry them in my wallet. Their words and pictures are always from the heart and when I look at them now, I can still see their hearts.
What wonderful gifts you received from your children, Rhonda! You are truly blessed! Thank you so much for sharing. I can just imagine how thrilled you were whenever you received these gifts, given with so much love. Love, love, love it!
I know for Mother's Day most times I decide on my own gift that I can really select anytime of the year. I usually get flowers but maybe this year I may plan a date with myself to the Apple store for a purchase. I always receive gorgeous live flowers. I just color! Great post Alexandra.
Carol, that’s ok! Why not? This way you’ll get exactly what you want and we know that if your fur-kid, Molly, could go shopping, she would. Just her being with you, is a wonderful gift! I love flowers as well but if I want any, I’ll have to buy them myself! LOL! YES, I ll go to the market and buy a dozen or two of fusia tulips!
Oh these are excellent! I'm bookmarking this site. My mom and dad are flying here around mother's day so I want to be prepared for something special instead of waiting till the last minute as always, thank you!!
Oh, Gina! That’s wonderful! You’ll have a great Mother’s Day! So happy for you. And, yes, you have time to prepare something extra special. Take care and have a wonderful day!
What a beautiful post! Moms are such a blessing! We always try to do something special that she enjoys each year for Mother's Day. The most important thing is spending time with one another. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you Sarah, glad you like my post. I agree, the most important thing is spending time with one another. Wishing you an awesome day.
Thanks for the reminder… will definitely be working on mine. (please share memories about your mom) Great tips Alexandra! Memory box is a fantastic idea.
Those are wonderful ideas, Alexandra! There were several years that Mother's Day was a stressful event for my entire family. My mother wanted my sister and I at her house and understandably wanted to be waited on hand and foot. My sister and I felt that we never really got to enjoy our Mother's Day. It just became a mess and inevitable, someone would have hurt feelings that day. So a few years ago, we started a new tradition…we spend the earlier part of the day…a big breakfast cooked by the men and (weather permitting) a "planting" party! Then in the afternoon, my sister and I get to do something that we want. Everyone is happier and we really enjoy the day!
Oh, Theresa, thank you so much for sharing your story! I am glad that you found a way a way to celebrate Mother’s Day where everyone was happy! It’s a win-win. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day. Sending much love and blessings.
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Thanks for the great ideas Alexandra. I must admit that I do good to get a card in the mail to my mom! You've motivated me to put some work into this year so my mom gets more than just a phone call ~ she definitely deserves it!
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Oh, I am so happy to hear that, Jennifer! I know your Mom will be surprised and very happy as well. Bless you!