I love celebrating my mom and all the wonderful women in my life on Mother’s Day, whether or not they are mothers. This is one of those holidays that is hard for some for a variety of reasons. Some want to be mothers and can’t. Others don’t have a good relationship with their mother, or have lost their mother. I have some sweet and simple suggestions for the upcoming holiday to make everyone feel loved:
Get brunch with the ladies
Go out for brunch with your mom or grandma or aunt or friend or bestie. Celebrate your ladies, whomever they may be, with mimosas and pancakes and whatever else you please. Basically, #treatyoself and #treatyoladies. If you’re in Nashville, I recommend True Food Kitchen or Liberty Common. (Check out my Nashville guide for many more suggestions!)
Give a plant
Flowers are lovely, but they don’t last long. Pick out an orchid, succulent, or lavender plant – something pretty that can be enjoyed for a while. Give it to someone who might be hurting or lonely on Mother’s Day, or someone you want to celebrate.
Write a handwritten note
Taking the time to write a note is a timeless gesture. In a world of text messages, handwritten letters are particularly thoughtful and kind. They show that you care, and are sure to brighten someone’s day. Don’t stress too much about what to say; just write from the heart.
Extend a helping hand
Sometimes the best gift is offering to do something for another person. At work, maybe you ask a new mother if she needs help with a project she’s tackling, or take a task off the plate of a colleague whose mother recently passed. Perhaps you cook dinner for your own mother. Whatever you do, just help.
Make a phone call
Phone calls are particularly appreciated by grandparents if yours are still around, or loved ones who live far away. This Mother’s Day, if you are unable to be with your mother, or your sister who just had a baby, or your friend who wishes she were a mother, call them and let them know you’re thinking of them.
How will you spend Mother’s Day?
Love, Bee
