15 Fun Mother’s Day Activities Mom Will Love

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we’re sure you’re quite excited to celebrate mom. After all, she’s not just your mom, she’s also your best friend, support system and biggest cheerleader. She’s that one constant in your life who’ll always be by your side no matter what. This incredibly special and wonderful woman sure does deserve the whole world, perhaps even the entire universe. And at the very least, she deserves to spend quality time with you on Mother’s Day doing something she likes. Haven’t figured out that ‘fun’ activity yet? We’ve got you covered!

Things to Do on Mother’s Day

Below we’ve rounded up a list of 15 cool Mother’s Day activities for every kind of mom that’s sure to inject tons of love and laughter into your celebration. All you need to do is pick one that best fits her idea of fun.

If you’re ready, let’s get started…

#1 Cook A Family Recipe

Yes, take-out is great, but do you know what’s even better? A delicious homemade meal. It requires planning and effort and is far more special than a takeout. While you can cook mom anything (no hard and fast rules here), if you wish to make it a celebration in the truest sense, we suggest you recreate a family recipe. This could be your aunt’s famous chili or your grandmother’s prize-winning chocolate pie or even a unique take on potato salad that has been passed down across several generations.

#2 Put Together A Spa Day At Home

A spa day at home is just right if your mom has been super swamped with chores and could use a respite from the everyday hustle and bustle. Here’s how you can go about it…

Step 1: Put together a playlist of soothing melodies and shop a few scented candles to create a spa-like ambiance at home. If you want to take it up a notch, consider getting mom a soft robe too.

Step 2: Make your spa water (BTW, champagne works just fine too) and put out some snacks.

Step 3: Treat mom to an at-home facial, a mani/pedi and a nice massage!

#3 Organise A Treasure Hunt

While some moms prefer a relaxing spa day at home, there are a few who’d much rather embark on an exciting adventure. If your mom happens to be the latter type, we’d suggest you set up a fun treasure hunt for her. We’re pretty sure solving the mystery and searching for clues all over the house will give her an adrenaline rush. And when she finds the ultimate treasure, her Mother’s Day gift, it’ll 100% be a rewarding experience for her.

PS: If you haven’t bought one yet, we suggest you take a look at our selection of unique jewellery gifts for Mother’s Day and shop a pretty sparkler for mom right away!

#4 Plan A Movie Marathon

Why does a movie marathon work for Mother’s Day? ‘Cause, you’ll share a few laughs, perhaps even cry a little, but most importantly, you’ll spend quality time together and have a lot of fun with mom. Pop some popcorn, round up the fam and binge-watch some of her favourite movies. Brownie points for picking movies featuring a strong mother-daughter dynamic.

#5 Take Her Online Jewellery Shopping

Can you think of a better ‘fun’ activity for a shopaholic mom? The biggest pro: she gets to pick out her own jewellery gift, which means it’ll be a gift she absolutely loves and you’ll automatically become the best gift-giver. Sounds amazing, right?

And it gets even better when you shop mother’s jewellery at Angara. We offer not just diamond jewellery but also coloured gemstone and pearl jewellery in a range of exciting designs. You can also shop now and pay later thanks to our Easy Pay Instalments as well as customise a piece, just the way mom wants. Moreover, each creation comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Warranty, so you can shop 100% stress-free.

#6 Have A Family Picnic

Mother’s Day falls during spring when the weather is pleasantly warm and the trees and flowers are blooming. So, why not move the party outside and organise a family picnic? Depending upon where you live, you can go to a scenic park and enjoy a nice day out or even set one up in your backyard. Don’t forget to fill up your picnic basket with sandwiches, short-bread cookies and a bag of her favourite chips.

#7 Plan A Photoshoot With Mom

How do you make it the ultimate Mother’s Day to remember? Arrange a photoshoot! Now, imagine this: You and your entire family cracking jokes, sharing a unique bonding experience and having those priceless moments captured. Sounds perfect, right? Plus, if you’ve already bought her a gift, say a brilliant jewellery gift, you could find a way to incorporate that too. You could surprise her with it, have her reaction photographed and also get her to wear the piece for the shoot.

Don’t forget to cheque out our selection of mother’s rings including extravagant halo designs as well as simple promise rings. We’re sure you’ll find a good jewellery gift mom will cherish forever.

#8 Help Her Get Organised

Does your mom always complain about clutter? Then you can go Marie-Kondo on mom and use the day as an opportunity to help cross things off her to-do list. This could be anything that mom’s been putting off, such as cleaning the coffee maker, fixing a running toilet or even one of her daily chores like vacuuming the floor. Either way, she’ll appreciate the extra helping hand!

#9 Visit The Local Farmer’s Market

This day is all about mom, and if she’s a health enthusiast and loves a good farmer’s market, why not take her there? You can buy mom some fresh flowers, gorge on yummy baked treats, enjoy a hearty breakfast and even pick up some fresh produce for the evening’s dinner.

#10 Go On A Staycation

When was the last time you went on a vacation with mom? If traveling is not on the cards for you, you can also treat mom to a getaway at her favourite hotel. While a staycation in itself is a luxury mom will enjoy, you could also go above and beyond (it’s Mother’s Day after all) and get her some scented candles she can use while relaxing in the bathtub or even pamper mom with her favourite perfume and a piece of fine jewellery such as a pair of mother’s earrings.

#11 Take Her Out For A Meal

We know we said there’s nothing like a homemade meal. But if you think your mom will much rather appreciate a meal at her favourite local spot, then we suggest you take that route. You can make a reservation for the whole family or grab a table for two. Either way, the choice is yours.

#12 Plant Some Flowers

This one’s apt if your mom loves nothing more than getting her hands dirty in the garden. Feel free to involve your kids and do it as a surprise for your mama or you can all get together as a family and let your mommy delegate. BTW, marigold, sunflower or calendula are all great flowers to plant in May, in case you were looking for some recommendations.

#13 Give Her A Makeover

Giving mom a makeover is the easiest way to make her feel like a million bucks. Now, we know what you’re thinking – that you’re no makeover expert. We get it. Perhaps you can treat her instead to a blowout at a salon and have them do her nails and makeup too. Buy her a nice outfit and ensure that she wears her Mother’s Day gift, a cute piece of jewellery from Angara, to round up the whole glam look. Sounds much more doable now, right?

#14 Head To The Beach

Wondering if this is apt for Mother’s Day? We’d say a 100% yes if your mom is less ‘makeover and spa’ and more ‘beach and piña coladas’ kind of a person. Depending on where you are, it might not be the perfect bathing suit season yet, but it’s still warm and quite pleasant. Mom can bask in some sunshine, unwind with a good book and enjoy some fresh air with the fam. All in all, it’s a very fun and relaxing Mother’s Day activity.

#15 Visit A Winery

If Mom enjoys a glass of Merlot every night, then consider heading to a nearby vineyard for a day of wine tasting. (Pssst! If she’s not a “wine mom,” you can also take her to a local craft brewery instead and sample some delicious ale and lagers.) At the end of the tasting, you can get a bottle (or two) of her favourite wines to take home.

And that’s all folks! These are our top 15 best Mother’s Day activity ideas. We hope we were able to spark up your enthusiasm and help you plan a fun Mother’s Day celebration for your mama. While it doesn’t matter which activity you pick, do remember that each mom is different. As long as you keep your mom’s likes and dislikes at the top of your mind when making arrangements, you’ll be able to make it a super amazing day for her.