This archive report was first published on 8 May 2020.
As Mother's Day approaches, many of us are wondering how to make the day special for our mums amidst the coronavirus quarantine.
With social distancing measures in place and amusement areas shut down, it can be challenging to find ways to put a smile on our mums' faces. However, with a little creativity, we can still make the day memorable and special for our loved ones.
Here are five ways to celebrate your mum on Mother's Day and keep it special despite being in quarantine:
Gift Package
Since we can't take our mums out for lunch or dinner, we can at least get her a gift or care package. It could be a gift package of her favourite bottle of wine and a handbag she's been dying for, or simply a stock of her favourite skin care products. Luckily, online shops have made it easy to purchase gifts and items from the comfort of our seats, with most of them providing house delivery services.
Don't forget to add a card with a special note to express how you feel about her and what she means to you. Cards with messages always have a long-lasting effect on people.
Order Takeaway Meals
Ordering takeaway meals is a great way to make your mum feel special on Mother's Day. You can surprise her by having her favourite cake delivered on her doorstep. If you have the time, you can even organize a small picnic outside the house with her favourite meals while you enjoy the fresh air and some story time.
Take the opportunity to ask her what she would love to eat, making her feel special by letting her know all the decisions of the day are hers to make.
Pre-recorded Appreciation Message Video
With most cities on lockdown and people advised to keep social distance, you may not have the chance of wishing your mum a happy Mother's Day in person. In this case, you can arrange with your siblings to put together a video message highlighting why your mum is special and appreciating her in your lives.
Not only will your mum be relieved to see your faces after such a long time, but the raw, unedited version of the video will make the occasion even more special.
Give Her the Day Off
Mothers are known and loved for their untiring efforts to keep the house clean and cook all day, every day. On this Mother's Day, you can give your mum a break and take over the daily running of the house, while she watches her favourite movie or reads some novel.
You can also offer to give her a manicure and pedicure while she sips juice and enjoys the day.
Surprise Her with a Video Call from the Whole Family
A video call could come in handy to complement other gifts or messages you have already sent your mother on this special day. You can call her and wish her a happy Mother's Day and promise to make up for the day later on once things get better.
Or better, you can arrange with your siblings to have a video call with your mum and talk about childhood memories. This could actually be a good time to request her to show you photos from your childhood days and have a good laugh about it.
