{"id":1977,"date":"2015-05-05T04:12:36","date_gmt":"2015-05-05T08:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.com\/blog\/?p=1977"},"modified":"2015-09-10T02:44:27","modified_gmt":"2015-09-10T06:44:27","slug":"mothers-day-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.com\/blog\/mothers-day-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete List Of Mother\u2019s Day Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time. It\u2019s time to spoil Mom. You know it. She knows it. This year is the year. With this complete list of Mother\u2019s Day ideas covering activities, gifts, hampers, cards and craft as well as a range of price points (including free!) you will find something special to suit your mother\u2019s unique taste.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day Activities<\/h2>\n

Breakfast, brunch or lunch<\/strong>
\nTake Mom out or bring the meal to her. Either way, don\u2019t let her cook!<\/p>\n

High tea<\/strong>
\nLet Mom be a lady. Take her somewhere special and spoil her with some delicious treats.<\/p>\n

Bushwalk<\/strong>
\nRekindle Mom\u2019s love of nature. Take Mom to a local National Park, Botanic Gardens or drive a bit further and go on a lush forest\u00a0walk.<\/p>\n

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Bike ride<\/strong>
\nIf you have an active Mom, join her on a bike ride. Find a beautiful beach, bay area or riverfront spot. Get the whole family together!<\/p>\n

Charity fun run<\/strong>
\nPay for Mom\u2019s ticket to a charity fun run\/walk. A number of different cities feature a morning charity event on the Mother\u2019s Day weekend. Reward her with brunch or lunch afterwards to celebrate the achievement.<\/p>\n

Family picnic<\/strong>
\nTake Mom out to a local park or gardens. Prepare a super spread full of food she loves. Take a Frisbee and revisit fun in the sun.<\/p>\n

Painting class<\/strong>
\nIf your Mom is not the arty type, find a beginner art class to attend together. Force M0m to step outside her comfort zone. She won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n

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Live theatre<\/strong>
\nTake Mom out to some live theatre \u2013 either professional or quality community amateur. It could be a play, a musical, the ballet, the opera, a live improv show or some stand up comedy.<\/p>\n

Movies<\/strong>
\nTreat Mom to a recliner seat\u00a0cinema\u00a0ticket. Beat the crowds and book tickets in advance for Mother\u2019s Day, otherwise save it for a quieter time.<\/p>\n

Create a collage wall series<\/strong>
\nSpend time with Mom going through old photo albums. Find at least 5-9 photos each from her youth, from her wedding, of her with her family and of her doing things she loves (e.g. travel photos). Scan them in then go online and use the collage creator<\/a> to make 5 different canvas collages. This is a great way to display 25-45 of her best memories on the wall.<\/p>\n

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Play a game<\/strong>
\nJoin Mom for a session of her favorite sport, hobby or board game (e.g. tennis, bowls, Maa-Jongg, Scrabble).<\/p>\n

Jewelry making workshop<\/strong>
\nDoes your Mom have a passion for fashion or fine jewels? Treat her to a jewelry\u00a0or bead making class.<\/p>\n

Crafter-noon tea<\/strong>
\nArrange a morning or afternoon of craft with Mom\u2019s family or friends. Ask Mom to invite her friends and their daughters along and ask your friends to invite their Moms along as well. Any craft project is welcome.<\/p>\n

Coloring in<\/strong>
\nThis is the latest trend. Buy Mom (and you) an adult coloring book. Spend a few hours together doing some coloring in.<\/p>\n

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Sewing class<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019re never too old to learn \u2013 or improve. When your Mom says \u201cI wish I knew how to \u2026\u201d listen to her desires then arrange a class for her. It could be sewing or anything, really.<\/p>\n

Write a bucket list<\/strong>
\nSpeaking of bucket lists, allocate some time with Mom to write a bucket list together. This can even be made into a great family activity for all to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day Gifts<\/h2>\n

Photo Collage of Mom’s life<\/strong>
\nSurprise Mom with a photo collage of her life. Sneak into her old photo albums, borrow some of her most distinctive photos, scan them in as high resolution digital images then create a canvas collage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cookbook<\/strong>
\nIs Mom into cooking? Hop online or into a bookshop to find the latest cook book. Alternatively, if she has a smart phone, download a recipe app for her like Snap Recipes<\/a> \u2013 a place where she can photograph and store her favorite recipes.<\/p>\n

Tablet<\/strong>
\nDepending on what your Mom is into, treat her to the latest technology iPad Mini (for videos, photos and Apps) or Kindle (for ebooks).<\/p>\n

Flowers<\/strong>
\nEvery Mom loves flowers. What are your Mom\u2019s favorite? It doesn\u2019t matter what gift you give, accompany it with a bunch of flowers \u2013 any size will do. Alternatively, a surprise delivery will make her day.<\/p>\n

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Jewellery<\/strong>
\nWhether it\u2019s fine or fashion jewellery, there\u2019s an abundance out there to gift to Mom. Consider starting a tradition or giving her a charm or a bead each year. Is she fussy? Take her shopping!<\/p>\n

Bluetooth speaker<\/strong>
\nThis is now a \u2018must have\u2019 for every home. Give Mom a portable speaker so she can play her own favorite music from her phone no matter what she\u2019s doing and where she is (gardening, housework, picnic).<\/p>\n

Smartphone case<\/strong>
\nDid Mom buy herself the cheapest, most drab, boring phone cover? It doesn\u2019t have to be like that. Hop on Etsy or pop into a phone shop and find something that better suits her personality.<\/p>\n

Silk scarf<\/strong>
\nMom loves scarves, but buys herself the cheap $10 ones on sale at Target. Treat Mom to a gorgeous pure silk scarf instead from a boutique outlet.<\/p>\n

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Tile tracker<\/strong>
\nThe Tile Tracker<\/a> is an\u00a0amazing\u00a0invention that means Mom will never lose her car keys again.<\/p>\n

Sports bag<\/strong>
\nOne for the active Moms. If her sports bag is about 20 years old with zippers broken or she doesn\u2019t actually own one, this gift will keep on giving.<\/p>\n

Donate to Mom’s favorite charity<\/strong>
\nDoes your Mom love to give back? Don\u2019t choose your own favorite charity. Find out your Mom\u2019s and make a donation on her behalf. Nice warm fuzzy all round.<\/p>\n

Handmade sweets or chocolates<\/strong>
\nIf your Mom has a sweet tooth, pop into the best local French patisserie, Italian Pasticceria or handmade chocolate shop and buy her the best of the best. Let Google do the work for you.<\/p>\n

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Last-Minute Mother\u2019s Day Gifts<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s 24 hours until Mother\u2019s Day and you\u2019ve been too busy to even scratch yourself let alone find some time to shop for a gift. Don\u2019t despair! There are plenty of deserving options for Mom, usually in the form of an online gift card or subscription.<\/p>\n

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  • Canvas Factory Gift Voucher<\/a> (of course!)<\/li>\n
  • iTunes or Google Play Gift Card<\/li>\n
  • Fruit and Vegetable Box Subscription<\/li>\n
  • Subscription to Mom\u2019s favorite women\u2019s or craft magazine<\/li>\n
  • Case of wine (winner!)<\/li>\n
  • New Hairstyle\u00a0Voucher<\/li>\n
  • Massage Voucher<\/li>\n
  • Mod Cloth Gift Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Mother\u2019s Day Hampers<\/h2>\n

    Rather than buy a pre-bought hamper, think outside the basket and put together a themed hamper, packed full of goodies Mom will love. Here are some ideas for themes and gifts:<\/p>\n

    A good night\u2019s sleep<\/strong>
    \nInclude a selection of teas (Chamomile, Valerian, Lavender, Lemon balm, Peppermint); Book of relaxation quotes; a meditation CD or App; cloth eye mask; journal.<\/p>\n

    Movie night<\/strong>
    \nInclude a selection of chick flicks on DVD; microwave popcorn; some chocolates; bottle of sparkling wine; nail polish; nailpolish remover; gossip magazine.<\/p>\n

    Day spa<\/strong>
    \nInclude a facial mask, a new washcloth, aromatherapy candle, oils, bubble bath, foot scrub, manicure set, pedicure set, sponge, pumice stone, hair removal cream, luxury hand cream, foot cream, bottle of champagne.<\/p>\n

    Home makeover<\/strong>
    \nNew essentials (in Mom\u2019s favorite brand) including foundation, powder, eyeliner, mascara, blush as well as a range of eyeshadows. Include acrylic nail kit, nailpolish, hair glass.<\/p>\n

    Summer fun<\/strong>
    \nBeach towel, water bottle, Havaianas, a book, sunglasses, sarong, magazines, book, sunscreen, aloe vera, lip balm, beach bag,     canvas wall art print of the beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Party Pack<\/strong>
    \nA bottle of red, white and sparkling wine; some boutique beers; gourmet cheese selection; cookies; Lindt chocolates; music CD or iTunes\/Google Play card; deck of cards; coffee,\u00a0Berocca. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

    Cooking Case<\/strong>
    \nRecipe book; fine bottles of spices, sauces and oils; dish towels; oven glove; kitchen equipment she needs; bottle of wine.<\/p>\n

    Green Thumb<\/strong>
    \nGardening gloves, flower seeds, herb seedlings, a cactus, some tools, weed killer, potting mix, a garden ornament, some solar lights.<\/p>\n

    Mother\u2019s Day Craft<\/h2>\n

    Make a card using scrapbooking materials<\/strong>
    \nGet out your old (or new!) scrapbooking box and create a beautiful handmade card for Mom. Or start afresh and go shopping for some new craft items! Any excuse, right?<\/p>\n

    Create ’10 Things I Love About You’<\/strong>
    \nCreate a mini book that features 10 pages full of different things you love about your Mom. Use cardboard and paste different textures of paper onto the card along with the 10 Things text. Hole punch a corner, strap\u00a0it on a key ring and voila! Lots of Mom love.     Check out this example<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Make Mom a\u00a0compliments jar<\/strong>
    \nFind a jar, decorate it with a ribbon and some beautiful words in glitter glue then fill the jar with lovely notes filled with compliments for Mom. Tell her to read them when she\u2019s having a bad day (and particularly if you\u2019ve been the cause of the bad day!).<\/p>\n

    Make Mom an affirmations jar<\/strong>
    \nAs above, but fill the jar with notes featuring affirmations for all occasions that Mom can read when she\u2019s feeling a exhausted or a bit blue. Search for \u2018affirmations\u2019 on Pinterest for inspiration.<\/p>\n

    Get Mom to teach you a craft<\/strong>
    \nShe will love the opportunity to hand down to you a particular skill or activity she holds dear. Even if it\u2019s not in the genes, if she knows how to sew or knit or crochet, get her to show you how anyway. Who knows, you might even enjoy it!<\/p>\n

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    Crochet a take-away coffee cosy<\/strong>
    \nIf you already know how to crochet, knit Mom once of these! Easy to throw in her handbag, they will save her hands from burning, stop her asking for an extra cup and look pretty as well!<\/p>\n

    Make paper pom poms for Mother\u2019s Day lunch celebration<\/strong>
    \nFloral pom poms are all the rage. Here\u2019s a super-easy, eight-minute \u2018how to\u2019 guide:<\/p>\n