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THIS MOTHER’S DAY, TAKE TIME TO APPRECIATE WHAT SHE ENJOYS A great way to show your love for special people is to spend time exploring their interests, and the same is true when it comes to honoring our moms this Mother’s Day. We’ve developed a list of ways to celebrate moms with a variety of interests, but the most meaningful part of the experience is the cherished time together. The shared experience could be just as meaningful as the activity itself. Here are our suggestions to make Mom feel honored:
Laughter is infectious in happy homes. If your mom loves to laugh, find a joke website and try out new jokes. In the process, you could create all sorts of funny memories as you test the jokes on others.
Music might be your mom’s passion. If that’s the case, develop a lineup of concerts and live music opportunities you could attend with her. The summer offers many free outdoor concerts to experience, and you could also look for the next local concert of one of her favorite musicians.
Find a fun cooking class to attend together if your mom loves making culinary creations. It could be a chance for her to refine her skills and for you to learn something new.
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If you have a fitness-loving mom, consider signing up to run a 5K with her. She could challenge you to meet your fitness goals, and she might provide a little competition on the side. Many moms love the beach, but we are pretty landlocked here in Kansas City. To help Mom feel as if she were somewhere tropical, consider redecorating a room in the house with a beach theme. Even better would be scheduling a time for the whole family to go to one of the local lake beaches and have a day of fun in the sun and sand.
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Having a green thumb and a love for gardening is a skill of many moms. If that’s the case for your mom, take her to a local nursery and pick out flowers. You could also plant a garden—an endeavor that would give you a shared activity all summer long. If you want to take it a bit further, consider taking her to Powell Gardens or the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
We all enjoy binge-watching a good show. To spend some quality time with Mom, why not indulge with her in a marathon viewing of her favorite show?
