Labor Day Party Ideas

Easy Labor Day Planning Ideas

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, this year is September 2nd, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. It is also the marker we make at the beginning of passing seasons from Summer to Fall coming upon us. Most of us get together with friends, enjoy the wonderful extended weekend and crank up our backyard grill for some the last summer BBQ Party or Pool Party. So let's get to planning a great Labor Day and celebrate with our friends and family and create memories with ones we love.

To celebrate these last few days of summer, start planning a Labor Day party for your friends, family, and neighbors. Follow these easy tips for planning a Labor Day party and ensure your final summer bash is a party to remember.

Step 1: Start Planning By Getting The Save The Date Out

LYFETYMES is a free place to plan any size party or get-together, not only can you plan all your parties; you can create a party website, and guests can enter their email to RSVP in one click. You will never use anything again.

Tip 2: Pick Labor Day Theme

Labor Day is about celebrating patriotism, and having a theme can help highlight all things American. Make sure to include the party theme in your LYFETYMES website so that your guests will coordinate. Here are some popular Labor Day party theme ideas:

• White Party: In these modern times, we all wear white after Labor Day now. But before the modern day, you were not supposed to wear white after Labor Day. Some people believe that this rule applies primarily to white shoes and others believe that all white items are a faux pas after Labor Day. A white party is a great way to celebrate and have a fun theme that is tongue in cheek, ask your guests to dress in white and incorporate white into your decorations, food, and table settings.

• Red, White, and Blue party: Hopefully you still have some July 4th decor leftover - Red, White, and Blue are famous for this holiday to show patriotism. You could have everyone to wear red, white, and blue. Use the theme in your decorations as well by having American flags, stars and stripes, and the colors (red, white, and blue) displayed throughout the party. The American flag makes the perfect backdrop for photos or food displays or centerpieces. Check out July 4th Blog here to get more of our country’s colors for inspiration

• Pool Party- For some, this may be that lat swim of the summer. Have a Luau, Tropical or Flamingo themed party to kiss summer goodbye and let your friends and family cool down. Find some great ideas on LYFETYMES Pinterest page

Step 3: Labor Day Decor

Wow your guests with this DIY project that will only take you 30 minutes to complete. Cut out star shapes from old cardboard and use red, white, and blue temporary spray paint that you can use on grass or sidewalk. Buy on Amazon https://amzn.to/2HrnH15here

Festive Centerpiece

A Centerpiece is also a great way to display patriotic party favors. Mix different sizes of American flags and pinwheels in a bucket. It's a bright and colorful display, and the guests can use them during the celebration!

Labor Day Streamer

Broad stripes and bright stars make easy decorations for a summer BBQ. Get your creative DIY juices flowing and make American flag-print bandannas. Just tie the ends together and string them from tree to tree or above the food table. You can use them with tablescapes and food displays. A bandanna runner adds rugged country charm -- and slips right off the next day.

Step 4: Creative Labor Day BBQ Menu Options

Your Labor Day Party menu should feature some pretty simple classics. Maximize your time outdoors by cooking almost everything on a grill. Buying all the ingredients for a party can be expensive and time-consuming.  Here are some ideas that we love for guests:

•  "You Bring It, We Grill It” style potluck. Each guest brings their favorite grilling item or a side to share. Check out our summer bbq Pinterest board for ideas and inspiration!

• Small Grill? No Problem- Have each guest bring their favorite famous outdoor family appetizer- people love to show off and share their secret recipes!

• Bake OFF! Have everyone bring a Red-White-Blue dessert, it is fun and makes an instant Dessert Bar that is an Instagram worthy picture!

With these ideas, everyone saves a bit of money, feels like they have contributed, and ensures at least ONE dish that they will like and eat!

Let Guests Know What's on the DIY Menu

Let your guests know what’s on the menu! Paint a big piece of plywood with black chalkboard paint for a professional-looking board. Then write out a list out what you are serving. Remember that summer BBQ parties equal heat—It may be September, but It’s still hot! Keep the drinks chillin' with colorful balloon ice! It's so simple: fill colorful balloons halfway with water and freeze overnight. Toss them in the cooler to keep drinks cold and festive.

Labor Day S’More Treats

Nothing says outdoor Labor Day Party like a S’ more station. It's easy, interactive, and fun experience and one less thing to worry about for your guests.

Step 5: Just Have Fun

Here is to making memories and enjoying your family and friends. Please send us pictures of your party if you would like it featured on our social media feed at katie@lyfetymes.com.

Summer BBQ Ideas

With Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, and the summer season upon us, the backyard grill becomes the hero as we plan the perfect summer BBQ Party or get-together. So let's light a match and cover some great ideas for themes, food, and activities to kick off the season!

The great thing about summer BBQs and outdoor cookouts is they are less formal and relaxed.

E-vites are perfectly fine way to send your invitation, in fact they are preferred. LYFETYMES is a free place to plan any size party or get-together, not only Is it free to plan all your parties; you can create a party website, send your party URL via email, or text and guests can enter their email to RSVP. Easy-peasy.

A Memorial Day party is the first holiday that kicks off everything we love about the summer BBQ season. Decorating for summer BBQs is simple (Memorial Day, of any time you’re throwing a summer party!): stick to red, white, and blue. The American flag makes the perfect backdrop for photos or food displays, so work it into your decorations whenever possible.

If you have an American flag flying proudly at your home, remember to display the flag half-staff before noon on Memorial Day. You can reuse the décor for both holidays. Check out our Patriotic Pinterest page here for over 1,000 amazing ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

You can also add in those ideas to your free LYFETYMES inspiration board for your party when you sign up to plan a celebration.

More Summer BBQ Ideas

Painted Lawn Stars or Sidewalk Stars

image: Practically Functional

Wow your guests with this DIY project that will only take you 30 minutes to complete. Cut out star shapes from old cardboard and use red, white, and blue temporary spray paint that you can use on grass or sidewalk. Buy on Amazon https://amzn.to/2HrnH15here

Festive Centerpiece

A 4th of July centerpiece is also a great way to display patriotic party favors. Mix different sizes of American flags and pinwheels in a bucket. It's a bright and colorful display, and the guests can use them during the celebration!

image: Between Naps on the Porch

Summer BBQ Streamer

Broad stripes and bright stars make easy decorations for a summer bbq. Get your creative DIY juices flowing and make American flag-print bandanas. Just tie the ends together and string them from tree to tree or above the food table. You can use them with tablescapes and food displays. A bandanna runner adds rugged country charm -- and slips right off the next day.

Creative Summer BBQ Menu Options

Your summer bbq party menu should feature some pretty simple classics. Maximize your time outdoors by cooking almost everything on a grill. Buying all the ingredients for a party can be expensive, and time-consuming.  Here are some ideas that we love for guests:

•  "You Bring It, We Grill It” style potluck. Each guest brings their favorite grilling item or a side to share. Check out our summer bbq Pinterest board for ideas and inspiration!

• Small Grill? No Problem- Have each guest bring their favorite famous outdoor family appetizer- people love to show off and share their secret recipes!

• Bake OFF! Have everyone bring a Red-White-Blue dessert, it is fun and makes an instant Dessert Bar that is an Instagram worthy picture!

With these ideas, everyone saves a bit of money, feels like they have contributed, and insures at least ONE dish that they will like and eat!

Let Guests Know What's on the DIY Menu

image: Pinterest

Let your guests know what’s on the menu! Paint a big piece of plywood with black chalkboard paint for a professional-looking board. Then write out a list out what you are serving. This looks very “Hostess with the Mostess and elevates any summer bbq or backyard party.

Signature Cocktail

A great drink setup is essential to any party, because what is a summer BBQ without a full cocktail or mocktail? In addition to your drink offerings, create a signature summer cocktail for your event.

image: In Katrina’s Kitchen

There so many red, white, and blue drinks to DIY from adding red and blue Jello Ice cubes to layering colors in equal parts, to simply adding star cut watermelon and blueberries-all are refreshing, delicious, and completely on-theme. Find the recipe pictured above through her link, or her pin found here.

Remember that summer BBQ parties equal heat—It gets hot! Keep the drinks chillin' with colorful balloon ice! It's so simple: fill colorful balloons halfway with water and freeze overnight. Toss them in the cooler to keep drinks cold and festive.

Summer BBQ S’More Treats

image: Fresh Mommy Blog

And nothing says summer quite like a campfire and s’more! Everyone will love this sweet summer treat. But why stop at the traditional chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker combination? You can DIY dye your marshmallows patriotic red-white-blue so when melted it is on the theme- also makes for great “Thank You” take ones.

Or, use food coloring to dye frosting and add that to the top of your marshmallow to make it extra decadent.

Fun & Games

Outside of food and Décor

Fireworks would be amazing for any summer BBQ, but not many people can pull off a fireworks show. time or not allowed to have them, you can fake it with confetti-filled balloon bombs! Create firecracker favors out of kid-friendly party poppers that shoot out confetti and streamers. Check out Pinterest page for all the DIY Poppers and confetti balloon ideas.

Water Balloons

Want to cool off your guests, but you don’t have a pool? Give it up for water balloons! Water balloons are a kid favorite! Water balloons are the PERFECT summer BBQ activity and can spark some friendly competition and hilarious sneak attacks.

Summer BBQ Craft Table

Having a great kids creative table is great for any party. Easy DIY  patriotic ribbon crowns are the perfect July 4th craft for your kids to create! Sport your patriotic pride with the red, white, and blue friendship flag, where the kids can create something for their parents to take home with their handprint on it.

Create A Summer Song List

image: Styles at Life

No party is complete without some music! Keep your playlist upbeat for the daytime, and switch to a more mellow mood when evening comes around. Here’s a pretty stellar list shared with us.

https://mashable.com/2014/07/01/fourth-of-july-playlist-spotify/

Summer BBQs are all about relaxing and enjoying family, but Memorial Day is a day of appreciation where we remember and honor those men and women who have died while protecting our country.

You can show your support by attending a parade, donating to a military charity, sending a care package to servicemen and women, invite a veteran on your block over to eat, or take them a plate. Above all, taking a moment to remember why we have a three-day weekend.

Funny Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Flowers are sweet, but if you want to do something different this year, why not keep it FUN! We've rounded up a list of funny Mother's Day gifts that will keep your mom laughing this May!

Top Funny Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Cheeky Quote Mug

Mugs are usually a popular and well-received gift, but why not make mom laugh and cheer her up every morning while she's having coffee? Here are a few that had us chuckling:

"Not the Worst Mom" from Maes Coffee Mugs comes in three colors, but we love this hot pink mug to keep it bold and fun.

This "I'm Your Favorite Child Mug" cracked us up. It's from Most Toasty Goods and is sure to make any mom laugh!

Clever Mother's Day T-Shirts

This printed t-shirt from Crazy Dog T-shirts isn't necessarily funny, but it's unique and would make any mother beam!

Using the periodic table to spell out "Mother" is genius! We want one of these shirts this Mother's Day.

"I Caffeinate and Hope for the Best" T-shirt is a hit for moms of any age. Get it here in time for Mother's Day.

Funny Prints for Mom

"Thou Shall Not Try Me." HILARIOUS. We're still chuckling over this one. Make your mom laugh every time she walks by and sees this one on her wall.  

Grab your print from Wander and Waypost via Amazon! We love that it's an actual print, ready to frame and not a digital copy. Just slip it into a frame and add a bow!

She has so many to choose from like this funny one for your mom's kitchen:

Oh SNAP! Mom's on a roll ;)  The "Today's Special" print can be found here.

Funny Tea Towels for Mother's Day

I think every mother can relate to this funny tea towel. Dream on mom, they're all yours! Grab this 'Who Are These Kids and Why Are They Calling Me Mom" kitchen tea towels here.

Talk about funny! These tea towels will make for the perfect funny Mother's Day gift. She's sure to chuckle throughout the year every time she uses one!  Get some for your mother here.

Funny and Cozy Socks

You've probably seen the funny socks where one sock says, "If You Can Read This" and the other side says "Then Bring Me Some Wine" HA! These socks are great for moms of all ages--at home, or grown!

Wine a Little Gifts has all sorts of variations on this--and you can customize your sock's message!

Another take on these "message socks" is this funny one from 2 Trouble Boys and is perfect for a mom of younger kids:

Mother's Little Helper Flask

Now THIS is funny!

Fill this flask with whatever you want--wine, booze, coffee, or...chocolate milk ;) It's our little secret. Find it on Zazzle.

Funny Mother's Day Card!

Don't forget the Mother's Day card--always a fun way to make her laugh while also showing her that you love her. This one from Paper Source is really cute.

And no matter your political stance, this one is still sure to make you chuckle. We think it's hilarious!

You can find variations of this card everywhere, but we found this one for Mother's Day on Etsy.

Make Your Mother Laugh This Mother's Day!

We hope this list of funny Mother's Day gift ideas not only made you chuckle but gave you some great ideas in time to order one for your mom this Mother's Day!

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An Open Letter to Dad's on Mother's Day

Dear Dads,

I'm not going to sugar coat this, I'm giving it to you straight.

First, get your head around why Mother's Day is such a big deal. I'm here to help you not screw this up. This day means a lot to moms!

Your performance on Mother's Day could dictate the temperature of the next 364 days in your life or whether she's going to go the extra mile for you and with what kind of attitude it will be done.

It’s a mom Christmas. It’s a mom Super bowl. Your efforts this day alone will tell her how great of a mom you think she is. That’s how moms measure themselves.

So set the stage; it's her special day, it’s the ONE day to celebrate her. To say THANK YOU for all crap that she's tolerated all year....capiche?

Important Note: You are also dealing with social media, wherein the past nobody knew how moms were being celebrated.

Those days are over.

All day, Mom’s everywhere will compare with other moms on Instagram and Facebook showing off their “Mother’s Day” appreciation pictures.

The easiest road to happy is to simply ask her what she wants! Moms who don’t want to risk getting another smelly soap, lotion, or candle will flat out tell you what they want if you ask.

However, some (most?) will say “Oh nothing, don’t worry about it.”

THEY ARE LYING. Yeah, I called your momma a LIAR. It is a trap.

So here's how to avoid that trap--I'm laying it all out there for you in this post: broken down by the age group your kids fall into.

You're welcome.

Signed, Katie (Lyfetymes founder)

P.S. Lingerie is not a present. That’s a gift for you, not her.

Mother's Day Celebration Ideas by Age Group

Mommy’s First Mother’s Day or Little Ones

OK, this is your big chance. Not only is it the first of many to come, but there is also no precedent, all the while you are setting the precedence for the future! (no pressure haha)

Be practical but be thoughtful, above all else. A few things to consider so you don’t wind up sleeping on the lawn:

1) It’s been a long year covered in baby’s first moments, baby vomit, pulling all-nighters, baby poop, post-partum, a recovering body, etc. Your effort should be to impossibly try to do something representative of that. Not just a card, but with that said, DO NOT FORGET A CARD.

2) Do something to pamper her: send her to get her hair done or to the spa for a mani and pedi spa: both safe bets (and much appreciated!).

If you don’t have a ton of cash don’t worry, you can do things that cost zero money; make her breakfast, clean the house (yes, this includes the toilets), cook a BBQ or pick up dinner, change the baby all day, or let her lay in bed and watch Netflix all day.

3) Make or Buy something personalized, framed picture of mom and baby, or the family, something engraved, anything that can is a keepsake. Check out our list of handmade and personalized mother's day gift ideas here!

Your little ones are still sweet, and almost everything they do is perfect- they also can’t do anything for themselves so the only one to mess this party up is YOU.

Preschool/Elementary Age

Thank god for Teachers. They usually help Dads out by having the macaroni necklace, or hand painted craft being worked weeks in advance in class and ready the big day.

It's brilliant because Moms love anything their little ones craft (no matter how ugly it is!), timestamped with their little one's creative hands. But that should not be your fallback or your only plan.

1) My best advice is to email your kid's teacher and find out what they're planning. Not all teachers do this, and if they don’t, then you should get a DIY kit from Target so that the kids can make something fun at home and a homemade card.

2) Have the kids help pick out a gift, and it can be hilarious to have the kids explain why they think the most grotesque slippers in the world should belong to their mother.

3) Do not plan something that will require mom to do the work (If you cook, clean up your mess) or stress them out. What may seem like fun to you, might inadvertently require her to work to make it happen; so if you want a picnic in the park, you better be packing that basket and make sure she doesn’t lift a finger!

4) We all love it when the family busts through the day and shouts “Happy Mother’s Day” with gifts and cards in hand, even better with coffee and breakfast. So get in the spirit and make a big deal about it.

Teenagers or College Kids

For this you can refer back to the baby stage because kids this age (no matter how great they seem) are into themselves. They can’t remember what day of the week it is, let alone Mother’s Day, and stupidly we expect the most unappreciative age group to pull themselves together and produce a miracle of thanks on this day?

So, Dad, you will need to ensure that everything is in order because I can promise you, moms at this age are tired, older, know who they are, and don’t want to `wait THREE freaking hours for a table at the Cheesecake Factory.

My best advice is the 1-2-3 combo:

1) No matter what: hit it early, hit it hard and hit it fast: take her coffee and breakfast, kids at home should get their butts up and come in with the card, gift, hug, kiss-ready.

Kids away at college or not at home should be placing a call or even better a video call in the morning and not at 3 in the afternoon like an afterthought or halfway through the day.

2) Get her out of the house for either a day of pampering or a prearranged movie date with her girlfriend’s and their moms. Going out to restaurants on Mother’s Day can be insanely busy, and time is Mom’s currency, so think ahead and make reservations.

3) Cooking and Cleaning- no matter if you are ordering, cooking or organizing a “Mother’s Day BBQ” with all your friends and family, do something that will give her a break and not require her to clean up your “gift.”

Adult Children

It’s easy. Moms want to see or hear from kids who have grown and flown. If you are close make yourself available even if you have kids of your own. If you’re not close, make sure you send a card, or a gift and call at the very least (a text is not cool!).

Bottom Line of it all: It’s not about money or gifts, it’s about THE EFFORT.

Last note, please don’t just sign your name on the card.

I know YOU think Hallmark has built an empire of skillful poets that articulate what you want to say, but we have watched you pick out cards, and the effort put into it, so do more than “HMD! Love, Dad.”

So there you have it: an open letter to dads (with helpful suggestions for making this Mother's Day ROCK for the moms in your life) on Mother's Day.

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Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas

If you don't live near your mom, sending flowers is a nice gesture for Mother's Day, but you can do better than that! We've rounded up the best Mother's Day gifts from Amazon Handmade that you can send directly to her to make her feel special!

Best Mother's Day Gifts From Amazon Handmade

1. Personalized Initial Necklace

   Make your Mother's Day gift personal with a handmade necklace to represent kids and/or grandkids. This Delicate Initial Disk Necklace from MignonandMignon on Amazon Handmade starts at only $15 and comes in various finishes.

2. Concrete Succulent Plant Pots

   These modern concrete plant pots are perfect for succulents or flowers and go with any decor. Gift your mom with this modern look with a fresh take on flowers for Mother's Day. These pots are around $55 for all three with free shipping. Bonus: each pot is handmade in the USA!

   These durable and timeless pots will keep her happy for years to come.

3. Hand Painted Silk Scarf

   Give your mother a gorgeous, one of a kind, piece of art that she can wear every day! These hand painted silk scarves will keep your mom looking stylish and feeling loved.

4. Personalized Handmade Soy Candle

   You're pretty safe buying a candle as a gift for Mother's Day. These soy candles are handmade (hand poured!) and you can personalize the label with your mom's favorite saying, favorite quote, or your own phrase to appreciate your mom.

   You can also choose from 10+ different scents! And you'll feel good gifting her a soy candle that burns clean for 40+ hours!

5. Sweet Throw Pillow

   These sweet pillow covers can be customized: different colors for the script over pure white or off-white fabric. This sweet message in beautiful calligraphy, "home is wherever mom is" will warm her heart every time she sees it in her home.

6. Stunning Handmade Pillbox

   What mother doesn't carry pills in her purse? Elevate her handbag with a stunning pillbox like this handmade bee themed pillbox. These works of art are made-to-order, but there's still time to get one for your mother this year!

7. Handmade Spa Products

   Treat your mother to some at-home spa products from Amazon Handmade to brighten her every day. Made by Molly creates 100% all-natural, chemical-free skincare products in California. This fresh cuticle oil is made with vitamin E and almost oil and scented with eucalyptus and lavender (she'll feel like she's been whisked away to the spa whenever she uses it!).

8. Funny Tea Towel

   These funny tea towels from MoonlightMakers in the Amazon Handmade store would be perfect for any occasion, but we think it's perfect for Mother's Day. "I wet my plants" is just one of their hilarious play on words in their tea towel collection.

   These tea towels are hand drawn and screen printed in Asheville, North Carolina.

9. Laser Cut Wood Journal

   If your mother is anything like ours, she likes to journal. Or, at the very least, keep a notebook handy. These stunning laser cut wood journals will wow your mom this Mother's Day. Made by Cardtorial and fulfilled through Amazon Handmade, you can have this unique gift delivered straight to her door this Mother's Day. You can choose from a variety of designs, including a monogram for her first name, or this this gorgeous heart design in the photo above.

10. Custom Doormat

    She'll love a custom door mat for her front door! Amazon Handmade offers plenty of options from creators who will custom make a design for your mom on Mother's Day! Three Arrows Collective uses 100% natural coconut husk fiber to create these custom door mats and they only take about 4-5 days to make your order before shipping it directly to your mother!

    Amazon Handmade offers artisans and creators a wonderful platform to connect with customers looking to support small business owners and/or who are looking for unique Mother's Day gift ideas. We hope we've inspired you to send your mom something handmade this year!

    Looking for more Mother's Day inspiration or help finding more gift ideas? Check out our FREE planning tool to help you with any occasion, including planning a special day for Mother's Day! Click on "start planning" above to get started!

Unique Mother's Day Celebration Ideas

Mother's day is coming up fast and we've rounded up unique gifts and ideas for how to celebrate the mom in your life. Go beyond a flower delivery this year!

Mother's Day Celebration Ideas

Progressive Brunch Party

A lovely brunch out to celebrate your mom is a traditional way to celebrate--but if you'd prefer a more personal touch (or if you missed your chance to snag a great reservation!), plan a Mother's Day progressive brunch.

This works especially well for families with a few grown kids who live nearby so you can build in a few stops in the celebration.

Start off with mimosas or smoothies, fruit and cheese. Next up: the main course: french toast, pancakes, pastries, eggs, whatever she wants! And then finish up with more drinks, gifts, and some nice chocolate. Play simple games at each stop (How well do you know your mom?game, What's in Moms Purse? etc.)

You can also turn brunch into a "progressive dinner party," for a grown-up twist on traditional Mother's Day celebrations.

Take Mom Out to her Favorite Activity

Nothing makes mother's happier than spending time with their children--especially if it's sharing a moment together in one of her favorite places! Does she love art galleries? Or the local botanical gardens? Or a the local history museum she's been telling you about for months? Wine tasting? Tailor the idea to fit the special mom you're celebrating.

Snag some tickets and share some time with your mom. Life is busy these days and time is our most precious commodity. Share some of your time with your mom (or whichever mom you're celebrating!) and you'll make her year!

Acts of Service

Offer to plant your mom a tree or some fresh flowers and make the celebration live on past mother's day. Or, paint the bathroom she's been talking about for years. Anything that will make her life easier would go a long way in showing your mom how much you appreciate her!

Mother's Day Tea Party

Keep things light and simple with a fancy tea party. Break out the fine china she never uses and make her day! Make it a multigenerational all girl tea party, or invite the whole family. Create a 'formal' dress code to really make mom proud.

Go beyond tea and cookies and make some simple sandwiches, pastries, and a party punch.

(Making cute sandwiches isn't your thing? You can plan every detail of her mother's day party using our free tool! Find the local bakery who'll help with the menu, and more!)

Make a Video

This idea works especially well if you don't live close to your mother to celebrate in person! Gather up your favorite images from when you were kids to more modern shots and create a video set to music!

Add in video clips of you and your siblings sharing their favorite mom moments and you'll really make her feel special. (Cue the tears!!)

Breakfast in Bed

This is a popular one, especially if young kids are planning the Mother's Day celebration! It's something they can plan and do for their mother and who doesn't love breakfast in bed?

Kids will be so proud that they were able to treat their mom on her special day--just make sure cleaning up the kitchen is also part of the gift ;)

Make a Donation

Much like the 'act of service' idea above, you could make her Mother's Day special by making a contribution to her favorite charity or organization. Any amount will do!

Spa Day

Moms (especially moms with young children) rarely take time to pamper themselves. Instead of planning a big Mother's Day celebration, send her away to the Spa or a day of shopping while you handle the kids, meals, etc. This one is worth every penny as she'll return refreshed and rejuvenated and most importantly: appreciated.

Schedule a Photo Shoot

This idea will tickle every mother you are celebrating! Hire a photographer who is willing to take multi-generational group shots, as well as individual family shots. The memories and photos will warm her heart for years to come. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Celebrating the mother's in your life this May can be a great way to really show her how much you love and appreciate her all year long, not just on Mother's Day. Use some of these unique Mother's Day Celebration ideas and really make her proud!

Planning isn't your thing? LYFETYMES has you covered! Use our FREE party planning tool here or by clicking, "start planning" above! Get inspired, plan and order food, create and send invitations, and more! We've got you covered this Mother's Day.

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