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It’s Time to Celebrate Mom!
By Jennifer Halter
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other's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year, which will be May 9 this year. It's the day where our favorite mothers, stepmoms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts or any other mom figures in our lives are put into the spotlight and honored for all of the amazing things they do to support our families. Here are some ideas to help you show love for that special woman in your life.
Give Mom a Day Out of the Kitchen
Whether it’s breakfast in bed or a fancy dinner at home, treat Mom to a day off from cooking duties. Kids can prepare a special breakfast of her favorite foods (Be sure there is an adult to supervise if cooking or using knives.) and deliver it to her while she’s still relaxing in bed. For dinner, order takeout or delivery from her favorite local restaurant. Make it fun by decorating the table with candles, cute napkins or anything extra that will make the meal special. Everyone can dress up in their favorite outfits, too! When you’re done, have everyone, except Mom, pitch in to clean up.
Picnic in the Park
There are so many wonderful outdoor spaces in our area. Treat Mom to a day out exploring a new place she hasn’t visited before. If she enjoys hiking, check out a new trail. If relaxing is more her speed, try out one of the beach areas along the Potomac River. Want to keep it simple? Plan a nice picnic lunch at a park where she can
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breathe in fresh air and soak up some sun. Since this is a day to celebrate Mom, make sure she doesn’t have to do any extra prep work, such as packing lunches, snacks or any other essentials you may need. Your checklist may include: sunscreen, blankets, a first aid kit, bug spray or balls/toys/outdoor games for everyone to enjoy.
Show and Tell Mom How Much You Love Her Let the kids (and even significant others) tell Mom how much she is loved by creating a card, writing a story or even making a video. For younger children, prompt
