5 Proactive Tips For Making Mother’s Day A Success

With Mother’s Day roughly two weeks away, now is the time to start thinking of the best gift. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, aunt, sister, grandmother, or spouse, being proactive in your quest to make mother’s day special all starts with the thought process. Yes, it’s the thought that ultimately counts.

Her Agenda has gathered five proactive tips so you’re not scavenging and scrounging the day of.

Let’s make this Mother’s Day one for the books!

Gifts from the heart add a sentimental touch. It doesn’t matter how much was spent or if any was spent at all, because it’s the thought and effort that went into it.

A meaningful gift can be a handwritten letter or card, a personalized item, or an updated picture from decades ago.

Creativity is said to be the best money saver. If you’re not loaded with cash this Mother’s Day you could have a picnic in the park, Southern Living suggests planning a scavenger hunt or helping them tackle a challenge such as moving or decluttering.

Statista reports that in 2024, more than 40% of consumers in the United States said they usually shopped for Mother’s Day gifts two weeks in advance, making it the most common time frame to do so among U.S. shoppers. Less than one in 10 Americans waited until the day before or Mother’s Day itself to look for a present.

This means that if you’re ordering out of state, abroad, or scheduling a delivery of any sort, now is the time to do so. Don’t wait until the last minute; you’ll incur more of an up-charge or risk not being able to get it delivered on Mother’s Day.

Restaurants will be packed and busy all day Mother’s Day, so why not bring it to you? You can achieve this in many ways:

• Cook for your mom at home
• Cook together
• Hire a private chef
• Hire a Hibachi chef
• Order in and pick up the food from the restaurant
• Use Door Dash/Postmates/Uber Eats

You can create your own experience and still have a great time. Food Network even has simple and delicious mother’s day recipes to try out.

It may not feel special to you, but most parents love to just be around their children. Dedicating the day or a few hours on Mother’s Day to the one responsible for your existence is a positive way to not only make her smile, but also make her day.

Sometimes all it takes is a great hug and a visit. You all can catch up, watch TV, or take a nap together for old times sake under Her Agenda’s suggested YnM Weighted Blanket. There is beauty in simplicity. Make this Mother’s Day special by celebrating the important things.