Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas (Thoughtful Tips)
Happy weekend, happy May…and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight! As soon as the calendar turned, it seems we all started thinking about Mother’s Day! Well, maybe those of you who aren’t procrastinators have already been planning ahead – but the rest of us are now thinking about it! Today, I’m sharing some Mother’s Day celebration ideas to help you plan the day. (Updated from a 2021 blog post).
Whether you’re going out or celebrating Mother’s Day at home, I hope to inspire you with some ideas.
Let’s get started…
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Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas – Table Settings for Brunch:
Casual dining at home…
Even though some of you will be venturing out to restaurants for Mother’s Day, I’m sure many of you (myself included) will be celebrating Mother’s Day at home. Here is an example of how I decorated a casual Mother’s Day table a couple years ago. I think this look could work for brunch, lunch or even dinner.
If you want to see all the details, which included a coordinated bar cart for the occasion…be sure to read that blog post.
One year, I shared an outdoor Mother’s Day table setting decor. For the table design, I went with a tropical British Colonial style. If you’re not traveling, why not create a vacation vibe at home?!!
Obviously, we’re hoping for warm weather so we can dine outside on the patio!
Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas – Recipes:
Sweet treats for a sweet mom…
Whether you’re cooking yourself or ordering take-out for Mother’s Day, don’t forget the dessert! This pound cake recipe is delicious and the fruit will make you feel less guilty for eating dessert!
If your mom likes to indulge a bit more, try this white chocolate silk pie – which is a huge hit with our family. With our recipe, you can make it with white chocolate or regular chocolate…something for every taste!
Or, how about you treat your mom to an online cooking class? Sur La Table offers a huge selection of online cooking classes you can take together!
Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas – An Afternoon Tea:
Sip and celebrate at home…
Perhaps, you don’t have enough time for a full brunch…Why not squeeze in an afternoon tea?…
Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas – Flowers and Festivals:
What mom doesn’t love flowers?…
Sure, you could buy your mom flowers for Mother’s Day but it would also be fun to take her to a flower festival! In the past, I’ve visited Holland Ridge Farms for their annual tulip festival. Yes, it was amazing…
A couple years ago, I wrote blog post about the tulip farm.
If you have any flower festivals or garden tours in your area, consider taking your mom! I’d love it if my boys bought me tickets for another one!
Mother’s Day Celebration Ideas – Shopping Finds:
Show your mom some love with some thoughtful gifts…
If your mom loves blue and white decor, these candlesticks would make a lovely gift!
For a mom with a sense of humor, this is very cute!
Sure, a robe might seem cliche’ (remember the Saturday Night Live skit?!!), but this robe looks very spa-like to me!
If you aren’t able to celebrate Mother’s Day in person this year, send your mom a festive gift basket!
Or, set up a bulb of the month gift!
If you need more ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day, here are a few finds that caught my eye this week:
- If you’re hosting Mother’s Day, this looks like a delicious recipe for brunch or lunch!
- And here are some more Mother’s Day brunch recipes that look amazing!
- This is pretty funny and perfect for the stressed out mom!
- Toast your mom on Mother’s Day with this refreshing summer cocktail!
Hopefully, some of these Mother’s Day ideas inspired you today!
If you’ve really procrastinated and it’s too late to plan for this year, save this post to Pinterest so you can plan for next year!
- For more spring/summer ideas, read –Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining.
- If you’re entertaining this spring, here are some great tiered tray ideas!
How will you celebrate Mother’s Day this year?
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These are all such great ideas and I love your gift ideas too, Shelley! We’re in the process of planning my Mom’s Mother’s Day celebration right now so I’m definitely going to be passing this along to my sisters. Thanks for making it all so easy! Hugs and happy week, CoCo
Thanks Coco! I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Good ideas. Thank you for sharing on Happiness is Homemade at LifeasaLEOWife.com.
Thanks so much! Enjoy your week!
That robe looks perfect to me, although I did get a huge laugh out of that SNL skit! Hope you have a wonderful week. Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya – The Other Side of the Road
Yes, wasn’t that SNL skit hilarious?!! Have a great week and a wonderful Mother’s Day. I hope your family pampers you!
The pound cake looks scrumptious! Love these Mother’s Day ideas.
Have a wonderful week.
Thanks Elizabeth! Enjoy your week!
Great post with loads of good ideas. Thanks so much for including my salad recipe.
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Great post! You venture out to a restaurant on one of the busiest days? Good for you, I hope my children are taking notes. The bulb of the month gift looks amazing!
Thanks Jeanne! Glad you liked my ideas…Happy Mother’s Day!
Love this spotlight! May really snuck up on us, and now Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Your table setting ideas are so charming—especially the tropical British Colonial theme, such a fun way to bring a getaway vibe home! I’m definitely feeling inspired to skip the restaurant rush and host something cozy and thoughtful at home. Thanks for the beautiful ideas and the gentle nudge to start planning
Thank you for your kind words!