Give a thoughtful present with heartfelt sentiments, write a card that describes a special memory you share, or go all out for Mom and tailor-make the day’s events for her passions, hobbies, and interests. 

Here, you’ll find a list of our ideas for themed Mother’s Day activities as well as a few gift and decor suggestions you can find at Mast General Store or Mast Store Online to help pull off each one. Read on and feel free to adapt any of them to suit your mom. 

No matter which theme you choose or what idea you come up with on your own, Mom will love the effort you put into making Mother’s Day special and unique to her. 

Come Up with a Fun Theme! 

B&B TLC  

Make Mom feel like a queen by pampering her with breakfast or brunch in bed. With a little adult supervision in the kitchen (You’ve got this Chef Dad!), let the kids prepare a few of Mom’s favorite treats. Pancakes are an easy starting point that anyone can pull off and using Mast Store Provisioner’s Buttermilk Pancake Mix simplifies the process. Top the stack with Pure Maple Syrup and add fresh fruit on the side. 

Toast and a springtime spread like Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves can be just as satisfying and even more convenient to prepare if the kitchen helpers aren’t quite up to – or old enough for – using a griddle.  

Remember that no cozy bed and breakfast experience is complete without a mug of Mom’s favorite hot tea or coffee. We recommend serving it in a handwarmer mug of her favorite color, which you can select HERE or in the Mercantile section of your local Mast Store. And, of course, to top off the meal, each little chef should include a handwritten Mother’s Day card on the serving tray. 

Pack a Picnic 

If your mom loves to get outdoors and the weather agrees, what better way is there to spend a spring day with Mom than a hike or nature walk accompanied by a picnic lunch? 

Prepare a selection of easy sandwiches, like cucumber, pimento cheese, or even PB&J, pack them in a basket along with some crackers or cookies, and a set of travel cutlery for each person. A mat to provide a dry place to sit is also a great addition. 

Before you head out, think of an adventure Mom would appreciate. Maybe she’s a birder, for instance. If so, you might include an informational bird guide and a set of binoculars in the picnic basket as surprise gifts. If it’s a walk or hike just to enjoy your surroundings, you might include a wildflower field guide to help you both discover the beauty around you.  

A cute outdoorsy hat is another thoughtful and practical gift Mom would appreciate for the occasion. Take a leisurely stroll along one of her favorite paths as you enjoy the scenery, picnic, and, especially, the company. 

Don’t Let Her Lift a Finger 

Do the dishes, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, tidying, and any other household chores so Mom can sit back, relax, and enjoy her day!  

Mom stays busy all the rest of the year, but surely the family can cover her duties for this one occasion. Still, the inexperienced cleaners in the home can find a helpful list of household cleaning supplies, including dish soap, laundry detergent, sponges, furniture polish, and more in the Hearth & Home section of Mast Store Online and in your local Mast Store. Just be certain that these items are gifts for you to use on Mom’s behalf – not items you give her. 

Home Sweet Spa Day 

Give Mom the full spa treatment from the comfort of home this Mother’s Day. A Wicked Plush Robe by L.L.Bean is the ideal spa uniform to set the tone. 

Decorate a comfortable space with crisp, refreshing scented candles like Linen and Ashwood by Milkhouse Candle Co. or bright, invigorating incense such as Sicilian Lemon by Ashleigh & Burwood. 

Let her soak in aromatherapy after you draw a warm bath prepared with Relax Bathtub Tea by Hydra. As she relaxes in the tub, set out an assortment of her favorite skin and lip care products on her vanity. If she’s looking for new fragrances of lotion to try out this spring and summer, we recommend Orange Blossom Honey Aloe and Shea Cloud Cream by Naked Bee or Rosemary Lavender Honey Body Lotion by Savannah Bee. If she applies either of these after a long soak in the tub, they will leave her skin nourished and healthy to end the day in her home spa on a delightfully mellow note. 

Tell Her to Stop and Smell the Roses  

Every gardening Mom loves a garden party, but even moms who lack a green thumb still appreciate the lovely things they’ll find in a garden like gorgeous flowers, melodious birds, and soothing wind chimes.  

Plan to serve this party with whimsical garden-appropriate designs like hummingbird wine glasses and, for moms with a quirky sense of humor, ant-covered melamine plates. For an afternoon party, beckon over some birds with a feeder and seed, or, for an evening Mother’s Day soiree, fill the garden with the celestial ambiance of Luci Solar String Lights. 

Most of all, Mom will love the sentiment behind a flower – particularly one of her favorites – you plant yourself in a garden-themed planter. This is a gift she can nurture and watch grow – much like she did with you! 

Or use your mom’s interests to come up with a unique, themed Mother’s Day celebration just for her. 

Your Time is the Best Gift 

While there are many types of moms and many activities that any mom might love, the best gift you can give your mom or any mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day is the gift of your time.  

Spend quality time with your mom or set aside time for a meaningful conversation over the phone if you can’t be with her in person. Do something you love together or share a special memory or story with her. Most of all, tell her in any way you can how much she means to you. 

We wish everyone – especially all moms and those they love – a beautiful Mother’s Day with the people dearest to them!