Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it looks like most of us will be celebrating Mother’s-Day-In-Place—again. The traditional big brunches, spa appointments, and even family visits still aren’t in the cards for many mothers. But here’s the thing, Motherhood deserves to be celebrated.
You don’t have to leave the house to be celebrated and showered with appreciation. Here are 8 activity ideas for you to find moments of celebration while maintaining your social distance.
Breakfast in Bed
This one’s a classic and now more than ever it should be a staple. Put your order in now.
Grateful Jar
Once you’ve finished your breakfast in bed, take a moment to list out everything you’re grateful for. You can do this by yourself or include the entire family. Add each item into a mason jar. Fill it up. It can be a visual reminder that even though things are tough right now, there are things, like your family, to be grateful for.
Family Photo Shoot
There are photographers who are doing drive-up photo shoots. It’s not just a fun reason to get dressed up but it will also be a special memento to capture a very specific time we all will certainly remember forever.
Don’t Clean A Single Thing
With everyone under the same roof 24 hours a day, the dishes and the clutter really starts to pile up. This is not the day for you to do anything about it.
Family Challenge
Dream up a Mother’s Day challenge with the family that will make you smile. This can be anything from trying to master the latest TikTok dance routine or playing the ultimate board game Olympics. Anything that will make the day feel special for you with your family.
Treat Yourself
Close your eyes. Picture your favorite food. You should eat (and not share) that on Mother’s Day.
Connect With Someone Who Doesn’t Live With You
Take some time to virtually chat with a fellow mom friend, practice a social distancing drive-by with someone that makes you smile, or write a letter. Connection is important. Make some time to connect with someone that empowers your motherhood on this day.
Hotel Room Bedroom
Find a few hours in the day to “lock” yourself into the bedroom. Use that time to do something completely decadent and selfish for yourself. That could be laying in bed and watching something only you want to watch, doing yoga, or some in-home spa treatments. Just take a moment to breathe and indulge.
Ultimately, this second pandemic Mother’s Day should be all about self-care and self-love. Parenting has been incredibly draining this past year. Even in the best of circumstances, it’s a difficult thing. Take this day to focus on you and your needs for a full day. The juggling and spinning of plates can resume on Monday. This year, Mother’s Day should be fully about taking time for yourself and refueling your tank.
Stay healthy.
