Best Mother's Day activities/gifts?

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Hi all

We're writing a page rounding up ideas of what to do on Mother's Day (Sunday 22 March 2020) and thought you might be best placed to ask :) What's been your favourite Mother's Day activity, outing or gift you've received (or given) - and why?

Thanks!

Knowsley safari park love animals

I get my "special breakfast" for a gift every year - scrambled egg (preferably with no shell) on toast (preferably not burnt)...

I gave birth to my son last Mother's Day. It was the best Mother's Day I will ever have.

My dds making afternoon tea for me and my dm. They are 11 and 12 put a lot of effort into it.

My favourite gift so far is a tiny little finger painted flower pot my ds made at nursery. It lives in my bathroom and makes me smile every time I see it. It's the little personal things I love rather than big fussy days out.

Totally agree with katmarie. A card that DC have written themselves, or a picture they have drawn. I'm not bothered at all about presents, but will always be delighted with a box of Lindt balls!

On my first mother’s day my (then) 4 day old ds1 puked and I caught the whole lot in 1 hand. I disposed of it pretty quickly, but it was almost as if he wanted to present me with something Home made

I get jam on toast and the older ones squabble about who's turn it is to make me tea.
Also DP will always take everyone out for a couple of hours so i get some peace and quiet.

My first Mother’s Day was completely unacknowledged by DP and it made me quite sad! So for the following two I took myself and DS off for two nights in cheap hotels and did nice things together. This year I’ve invited my mother along for a night too.

Mine has to be the first after we adopted DD11, as for many years I thought I would never be a Mum. I have kept all the cards, pictures etc that she’s made me. And DM doesn’t give compliments that often so for her to tell me I’m a brilliant Mum meant the world.

I go and see my mum the day before. She lives 2 hrs away so it’s easier to see her on the before. I’ll usually bake her something, take a small gift and we’ll just spend some time together.
I’m not too bothered about gifts but dh often sorts something out for the kids to give me - book or face cream or something that I usually like.
I get lots of hugs even from my teen at the moment so that’s the best thing

DD made me heart-shaped cookies, all the thought and effort that went into them (both DD's and DH - who doesn't bake) made them a very touching gift.

Just be kind. Don't buy me a card and then leave me to the Sunday chores as usual.

My fave was my first ever Mothers Day. Having split up with daughter's DF during pregnancy, I was expecting nothing and feeling a bit sorry for myself, but DM and my two DSis all sent me cards and flowers 'from' my DD. Who needs men?!

Oohh place marking for ideas. I’m looking for some ideas for a Friday late afternoon/evening in London. Either a class like flower arranging or a show would be ideal but hoping for something that won’t break the bank!

A walk with an alpaca (and my DD)

When I was a single mum to you her dd I used to take her to a local crafting place - she did painting and made me another present to go with the ones from school/brownies/her dad and I got to chat to other adults as well as spend time together WITH CAKE!!

We went to Scarborough Castle and then Scarborough itself last year. It was gloriously sunny but not overly busy. We parked in the park & ride so only paid a few quid for the whole day, took a picnic so didn't have to buy any food and used our EH membership for the castle so it was a very cheap day out but was the nicest mothers' day so far for me.

I’ve got these. Or similar anyway. There’s lots in this style at various price points.

www.mercimamanboutique.com/the-duchess-necklace

www.notonthehighstreet.com/attic/product/mother-and-son-together-bracelet

Mronionsbumperroller that's lovely!

I had my first day of maternity leave on Mother’s Day 17 years ago ( I worked on a7 day rota and it just happened to fall on that Sunday) it just seemed so special. My mum, my sister, her young daughter and I had a group photo at my mums house, I was heavily pregnant and so happy..since then I have gone on to enjoy Mother’s Day with my lovely son. I especially enjoy a cup of tea in bed in my China cup, and the simple home made gifts and cards. It’s the little thoughtful things that really count and just spending time together. Last year he made my favourite limecurd to have on toast, delicious!

I really don't want or expect fancy gifts. A lie in, a breakfast that I haven't had to make, and some cards that the DC have made. We don't tend to go out anywhere as most places are really busy, two of our DC are autistic and don't do well with busy, and all of the pubs are doing Mothers Day lunch in sittings where you need to eat and then get out before the next sitting arrives. DH will make Sunday dinner and we might go for a walk along the coast if the weather is good or watch a DVD if it's bad.

Hi ive just found out im pregnant and im over the moon but i have a family wedding 2 weeks amd obviously dont want to be drinking but how can get through the day without everyone asking me why im not drinking, i also can't leave and go home as we are booked in alday to stay over.