{"id":5980,"date":"2023-05-02T09:15:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T09:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=5980"},"modified":"2024-05-03T20:47:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T20:47:35","slug":"creative-ways-to-treat-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/creative-ways-to-treat-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Ways To Treat Mom This Mother’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This Mother\u2019s Day, show your mom, step-mom or grandmother how much you appreciate all she does. With just a little effort you can surprise her with the one thing she\u2019d love the most: time with family.<\/p>\n

Clean the House<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s funny, but when Mother\u2019s Day comes around you\u2019ll find many moms busy cleaning the house before the celebrations begin. Offering to do the cleaning, or other household chores, is a fantastic idea that she will appreciate. We\u2019ve got some tips to cleaning the natural way<\/a>. Don\u2019t have a lot of time to dedicate to cleaning? Try doing a chore every day for a week leading up to Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

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Offering to do some of the household chores is always appreciated<\/p><\/div>\n

Get Outside<\/strong>
\nWhether it\u2019s a leisurely walk, an afternoon bike ride, a family hike, or time together in the garden, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy spring. And while you\u2019re keeping mom busy outside, others can get things set up for the evening to come.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a spring day with mom<\/p><\/div>\n

Cook Dinner<\/strong>
\nA home cooked meal without mom lifting a finger is a wonderful gesture. Give mom a break and take over the kitchen or the barbeque. It doesn\u2019t have to be elaborate, just something simple where the guest of honour doesn\u2019t need to do a thing. Here are some insanely good recipes<\/a> to help with your menu. No matter what meal you decide on, don\u2019t forget the fresh flowers!<\/p>\n

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Give mom the night off in the kitchen<\/p><\/div>\n

Plan A Getaway<\/strong>
\nIt could be a Spa Day<\/a> where the focus is on pampering, a wine tour, dinner at her favourite restaurant, a weekend getaway, even a Jays game<\/a>. There is nothing more important to your mom, or your grandmother, than time spent together. If it\u2019s hard to find a time that works for both of you, try doing the spa day at home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A day away is a great escape<\/p><\/div>\n

Start a Family Book Club<\/strong>
\nPick a book you can both read, and plan to meet up to talk about it. This could turn into an ongoing tradition that will be fun for both of you. Not sure where to start? Good Housekeeping<\/a> has 26 book titles for moms who love to read.<\/p>\n

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Start a family book club, everyone can get involved<\/p><\/div>\n

Game Day or Night<\/strong>
\nThis works well for all ages. You can choose mom\u2019s favourite board game, or more interactive games like charades<\/a> or trivia<\/a>. If it\u2019s the afternoon, get outside for a game or croquet, cornhole or horseshoes. The possibilities are as endless as the smiles and giggles that are sure to be part of this special day.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy an afternoon playing games outside<\/p><\/div>\n

Take A Class<\/strong>
\nGet your hands dirty, take an Art Class and come home with something that will always remind you of the time you spent together. There are always beginner art classes available in your community. The Aurora Cultural Centre<\/a>, for example, offers adult art classes. If cooking is more your style, enjoy taking a cooking class together. For those who are far away from family, you could even get together for a virtual class.<\/p>\n

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Take an art class in person or virtually<\/p><\/div>\n

Write A Letter<\/strong>
\nThis will more than likely be the gift she\u2019ll always treasure. Tell your mom, your step-mom or your grandmother some of the things you\u2019ve learned from her over the years, say thank you for all she\u2019s done, or include a childhood memory that means the world to you.<\/p>\n

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A note from you is a gift she will treasure<\/p><\/div>\n

Whatever you decide to do, just remember the best gifts of all are activities that bring you and your mom closer together.<\/p>\n

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