Mother's Day Traditions: 10 Memorable Ways to Celebrate Mom this
Mother's Day
A mother's love is one of the most powerful forces in this world. Here
are 10 memorable ways to celebrate her love this Mother's Day:
1. Create a Memory Jar. Fill a jar with slips of paper, each detailing a
special memory you and your mother shared. The more specific the
memories, the better. Present her with the jar, and sit beside her as
she reads each memory.
2. Interview the children in your family (both young and old) on what
special things they love most about their mother. Record the sentiments
on video or transcribe the thoughts in a special album. You could also
record special memories, favorite family recipes, her best maternal
words of wisdom, or anything you want to remember about your mother.
3. Make a Blessing Book. Cover a composition book or hardbound journal
with patterned papers and include photos of each of your mother's
children, as well as a special pen for her to record what she is most
grateful for in this world.
4. Help a mother in need by donating money, clothing, or other household
items to organizations that help mothers and children.
5. Make a donation to your mom's favorite charity, in her name.
6. Get together with your family and friends and create handmade cards
for your mom. Make sure to include a heartfelt, handwritten letter.
7. Send flowers to a new mom in celebration of her first Mother's Day.
8. Make a tablecloth memento. Start with an oversized tablecloth and
some fabric pens. Ask each member of the family to sign the tablecloth
with a special message to mom. Kids can make their handprints, too. This
is a keepsake that you can add to each Mother's Day.
9. Write a letter to your children about how being their parent has
enriched you. Save these letters in a special journal or album to give
to your children when they become parents themselves.
10. Spend some time looking through your
scrapbooks and
reflecting on the bounty of love that comes to you via family
and maternal love.