25+ ways mamas are celebrating Mother’s Day this year
Mother's day is not canceled!
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One of the most important things you can do on Mother’s Day is relax and spend time with your loved ones. Even if your mama isn’t around, sometimes it’s nice to just be around other moms with shared experiences. But with social distancing as the new normal, mamas are finding creative ways to celebrate the big day—even far away.
While you might not be able to cook with Grandma in person, play board games with your favorite aunt or book a spa day with your besties, there are other options that are just as fun. In case you need ideas, we asked our Instagram family to share how they’re celebrating the big day.
Hopefully this list will inspire you to start new traditions, and yes, finally unwind.
Here are 26 ways mothers are spending their Mother’s Day:
Relaxing
1. “Hoping for a nap.” —@ohnodarlin
2. “Normally I get a spa day but my husband said this year he will be my massage therapist.” —@thedanielleevelyn
3. “Prepping for my cesarean the next day! Baby #1” —@mssummerwebb
4. “Mother’s day is for my husband to figure out not me—I do plenty!” —@amy.knapke
Brunching
5. “Brunch picked up from a nearby restaurant and my husband taking pictures of us at golden hour.” —@lindsayeryn
6. “Zoom brunch!” —@themindfulmuffin
7. “Have lots of cake with family.” —@sarahsharmily
8. “My hubby is making me pancakes.” —@hayleyarielle
9. “Hope to have a virtual brunch with my sister, mom and girlfriends. My husband will be the chef and the kids will be the waiters.” —@rosiemartinez5
10. “Husband will cook for me, and most likely I will mail my mother flowers.” —@ima_beautiful_disaster
Gardening
11. “Planting flowers.” —@lexie_be_chessin
Enjoying the outdoors
12. “Paddle boarding! My 3 year old daughter loves going for a bit then I go alone for a bit!” —@nashmitten
13. “Hopefully going to the park and seeing grandma and grandpa from a distance.” —@kristinabarko
Spending time with family
14. “Playing ‘hide and seek’ but then not seeking my kid.” —@kristyntwobabies
15. “Lots of cuddles with my 9 month old baby girl.” —@irma.iveth.s
16. “Video calling my mom and mother in law to let them know they are going to be grandmas!” —@steffaniee22
17. “Reunited with my ER doctor husband after 6 weeks away with our 6 month old.” —@mealterie
18. “Taking mother son pics at home with my son to remember this time.” —@ginalcaraz
19. “Picnic at a lake nearby with my husband and our kids.” —@julie.massana
Showing gratitude
20. “Just being thankful for my healthy baby girl and supportive spouse.” —@abigailjoyg
21. “Sending gifts from afar.” —@ogryzzlybear
Spending time with yourself
22. “Going for a run alone and eating a peanut butter chocolate shake in my car after!” —@jackie_mclean
23. “Getting takeout, going to a secluded place to enjoy it in peace, then read, online shop and relax!” —@coletterh
Other
24. “I will be teaching virtual calligraphy classes!” —@magenromania
25. “I will be possibly giving birth!” —@jess.soul.beauty
26. “Sleeping in and painting my toes. Waiting for the arrival of my sweet boy! First time mom 8/22” —@haileywheat
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