{"id":9074,"date":"2022-03-03T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=9074"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:44:04","slug":"things-to-do-with-your-mum-on-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/things-to-do-with-your-mum-on-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do with your mum on Mother\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to mum appreciation on Mother\u2019s Day, you can never go wrong with an extremely thoughtful \u00a0Mother\u2019s Day card<\/a>, or maybe a bouquet of flowers with a card<\/a> \u2013 and while these things are no doubt appreciated, they\u2019re not what makes Mother\u2019s Day truly special.<\/p>\n

It might be clich\u00e9, but often, the greatest gift you can give your mum is your time. Time together, no matter, how short, is how the best memories are made. The ones you remember and smile about years down the line.<\/p>\n

So, how do you go about finding things to do with your mum on Mother\u2019s Day? Well, obviously there\u2019s the obvious – letting her lie in, making her breakfast in bed, and doing all the daily chores that she did for you growing up.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a lot more you can do besides this. If Mother\u2019s Day is a day of celebration and mum appreciation, then why not spend the day together as well?<\/p>\n

You could go for a walk, learn to arrange flowers, or do something entirely new. The point is, when it comes to nice things to do for your mum, it\u2019s important to do something your mum wants to do together. Now, with that in mind, here are a few suggestions from the team here at thortful for how to make your mum happy this Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Explore your love of food together<\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s just you and your mum, or the whole family, food is something everyone can appreciate. When looking for things to do with your mum on Mother\u2019s Day, there\u2019s not a lot that can beat indulging in your favourite foods together.<\/p>\n

For those inclined towards baking and creating tasty meals, you could spend the morning or afternoon baking delicious treats that you can then share with the rest of the family or enjoy while sitting and relaxing together.<\/p>\n

If your mum likes experimenting, why not try cooking something completely outside of your comfort zones for lunch or dinner? You never know, you might find your next favourite family meal!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some foodie inspo, check out our blogs on getting started with vegan cooking<\/a> or maybe our delicious ?<\/p>\n

Of course, we\u2019re not all culinary geniuses. If your mum loves getting a little bit dressed up, then one great option for how to make your mum happy this Mother\u2019s Day is to take her out for brunch or dinner at her favourite restaurant; all paid for by you and the family, obviously, so she can go wild with the starter menu or order her favourite fancy cocktails.<\/p>\n

Go out together or as a family on a day trip or weekend getaway<\/h2>\n

If your mum is the kind of person who loves new experiences and places, then a great way to show your mum some appreciation is to find a new place she\u2019s never been to before and take her there to make some fab new memories!<\/p>\n

Whether for the day or the weekend, plan out all the sights you want to show your mum and then act as a tour guide for her as you explore a new location, visit its shops and cafes, and end the day in a nice local restaurant.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you want a family day out, there are plenty of places you can visit that will take the organisation out of your hands. This could include visiting somewhere like one of these fun options:<\/p>\n