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44 People Tell What They're Doing For Mother's Day — Since We're All Struggling In A Pandemic

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Constance Woodard

May 07, 2020

University of Kentucky

44 People Tell What They're Doing For Mother's Day — Since We're All Struggling In A Pandemic

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Mother's Day is May 10th and even though we're all stuck in a pandemic, that doesn't mean we can't still do some great things for and with our amazing moms. I, like many others, have been struggling to come up with something to do for our amazing mothers for Mother's Day this year.

Out of a desperate attempt for ideas, I went to Instagram, Twitter, and 4 different Facebook groups asking everyone what they wanted if they were mothers, and what they were doing for their mothers for this Mother's Day. Over three-hundred people answered and even though we may in a pandemic, and these may only be the top forty-four, the replies really will warm your hearts and spark some ideas for your own Mother's Day celebrations.

1. Spend time with her

You have no idea how many moms answered saying they just wanted to spend quality and non-arguing time with their children.

2. Make and bring her breakfast in bed

3. Clean the house

4. Clean the yard

5. Paint her a meaningful painting

6. Cross-stitch her something meaningful and frame it

7. Make her a fancy dessert

8. Make her a dessert (or meal) that is specifically for her diet

A lot of moms are on keto, sugar-free, dairy-free, etc., so try making something that is specifc for that.

9. Order a dessert from a local restaurant

10. Order her favorite meal from her favorite restaurant

11. Then have a Zoom dinner with her

12. Pick up her favorite (or any) flowers

13. Have her favorite (or any) flowers delivered to her from a local flower shop

14. Buy her favorite T.V. show on DVD

Even though we all live on Netflix and Hulu, a lot of moms still don't.

15. Order an e-giftcard for her to get her hair or nails done after quarantine

16. Or give her a DIY manicure and pedicure

17. Buy her some of her favorite skincare products

18. Host an at-home-experience for brunch and mimosas

19. Make her a basket of homemade cocktails

20. Buy her favorite wine for her

And definitely more than one bottle.

21. Cook her favorite food for her

22. Buy a digital photo album and fill it with pictures

23. Or buy and make her an actual photo album with real pictures in it

24. Buy her a mug with your face on it

25. Split the cost of a new home appliance with your siblings

26. Or buy this eco-friendly filter for her washing machine

27. Have some edible arangements delivered

28. Order personalized necklace

These can be shipped in one to three days!

29. Buy her a roomba

30. Have an at-home spa day together

31. Pack and take a picnic togther

32. Write her a handwritten letter

33. Actually say "thank you"

I gurantee you don't say it enough.

34. Have an at-home photoshoot

Have a backdrop set up, let her get dressed up, and take some bomb photos of your mom!

35. Buy her some flowering plants and plant them for her

36. Or buy her some pots and dirt and help her plant them too

37. Buy an oil diffuser and some essential oils

Being a mom is rough, especially during a pandemic.

38. Buy her a new book and have a digital ongoing book club together

39. Have Shari's Berri'es delivered

Almost all moms LOVE chocolate covered strawberries.

40. Buy a crochet pattern book

41. And maybe do some crocheting with her

42. Order a personalized wreath for her door

43. Pay one of her bills

44. Giftcards to Hobby Lobby or Etsy

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A basic "Happy Mother's Day" Insta post isn't going to be enough this year.

1. Spend time with her

2. Make and bring her breakfast in bed

3. Clean the house

4. Clean the yard

5. Paint her a meaningful painting

6. Cross-stitch her something meaningful and frame it

7. Make her a fancy dessert

8. Make her a dessert (or meal) that is specifically for her diet

9. Order a dessert from a local restaurant

10. Order her favorite meal from her favorite restaurant

11. Then have a Zoom dinner with her

12. Pick up her favorite (or any) flowers

13. Have her favorite (or any) flowers delivered to her from a local flower shop

14. Buy her favorite T.V. show on DVD

15. Order an e-giftcard for her to get her hair or nails done after quarantine

16. Or give her a DIY manicure and pedicure

17. Buy her some of her favorite skincare products

18. Host an at-home-experience for brunch and mimosas

19. Make her a basket of homemade cocktails

20. Buy her favorite wine for her

21. Cook her favorite food for her

22. Buy a digital photo album and fill it with pictures

23. Or buy and make her an actual photo album with real pictures in it

25. Split the cost of a new home appliance with your siblings

27. Have some edible arangements delivered

28. Order personalized necklace

29. Buy her a roomba

30. Have an at-home spa day together

31. Pack and take a picnic togther

32. Write her a handwritten letter

33. Actually say "thank you"

34. Have an at-home photoshoot

35. Buy her some flowering plants and plant them for her

36. Or buy her some pots and dirt and help her plant them too

38. Buy her a new book and have a digital ongoing book club together

41. And maybe do some crocheting with her

43. Pay one of her bills

44. Giftcards to Hobby Lobby or Etsy

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

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