Planning The Perfect Mother's Day

Being a mother is my greatest achievement.

I love nothing more than being at home surrounded by family, just hanging out. So of course, Mother’s Day is very special to me! I love being pampered with gifts, treated to a little breakfast in bed and just having a day to do whatever I choose to do. If I want to relax on the couch with a pot of tea and a pile of magazines, then that’s what mama is doing!

This Mother’s Day I want to pull it back a notch. Not worry about what I want and where to get it from, but to focus on what matters - family. One of my favourite memories of when my kids were young ( I can't even call them kids anymore they are so grown up!) was the cute cards and posters they would come running home from school with. They would get their $5 to spend at the school Mother’s Day stall and pick their special gift and they would be so proud of themselves. I still have some gorgeous drawings framed about the home; I may have used up the soap and the potpourri (thank God that phase has past!) but my memories of those days are very happy ones. Creating new memories is what we should all do as families. Focus less on the gift giving and more on the time sharing. Everybody is so rushed these days, myself being the main culprit, but all I want to do for my special day is sit back and relax with my family.

Love is free on Mother’s Day, what can you do for your mum?

The traditional breakfast in bed accompanied by a beautiful handwritten letter. It doesn't matter how old we are, getting a beautiful letter is always special. Take the time to list all the things you love about your mum and tell her! She will love it.
Make her a mixed tape, or mixed CD or Spotify list! Compile all the songs that remind you of fun family times. It can be your special family soundtrack.
Grab a blank notebook with a study cover and compile a handwritten recipe book of special family meals. What meals did you love eating when growing up? They may be simple, but they are yours and this could be the start of a lovely tradition. You could add a new favourite every year and grow your recipe book.
Endless cups of teas, drop over a takeaway coffee and muffin, a bottle of wine - something you can share together. The best chats are always had when you have a yummy drink in hand.
Simple things like - putting the bin out without being asked, mowing the lawn, cleaning her car, do the grocery shopping, unloading the dishwasher. In fact doing anything without being asked is a bonus in my book!

I’m sure you can get creative and think of a million one things that would bring a smile to your mum's face. I for one, would love any of these, hint hint kids!