Celebrate Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Have any plans yet? There are many events around Arizona for moms to celebrate the special day, or you can plan your own special event to make mom feel appreciated.

How many people are going to be included in your mother’s day celebration? Is it just you and mom or are there others who will need to be included? Some families are small but other families are really big. My own grandmother had 7 kids who each had kids of their own and now some of those kids are having kids too. As a result our family gatherings get pretty large.

Brunch is a traditional meal for Mother’s Day, though most mom’s will appreciate any sort of break from preparing food. If you decide to make mom breakfast in bed or a different meal at home, be sure to plan on cleaning up after the meal as well. The celebration loses something if mom has to do the clean up after it is done. If clean up is an issue, it may be a better idea to bring mom out to eat or pick up food.

If your Mother’s Day celebration is too big to have at home, there are many other options available. Many restaurants have banquet space and would be happy to accommodate your group. Just be sure to book in advance since Mother’s Day tends to be a busy occasion for restaurants.

If you are on a budget and you like doing things yourself, consider having your Mother’s Day party at the park. Picnic areas are available at the parks to reserve and on a first come first served basis. Since Arizona has nice weather most of the year, picnic’s are almost always pleasant; however, a shelter is never a bad idea just in case and so guests can get out of the sun. If there is not a shelter available at the place you have picked for your party, you can rent a tent. You can also rent tables and chairs if you need them. If you have kids involved in your party the park is great as playgrounds provide built in entertainment or you can rent an inflatable for the kids to play in.

Looking for the perfect gift for mom? Flowers, chocolates, and jewelry are popular traditional choices, but each mom has different tastes. Perhaps mom would like artwork created by her kid(s) or a personalized creation using photos. Use your imagination and what you know about mom to pick her the perfect gift. Mother’s Day is a great time to let your mom know just how much you appreciate her, and letting her know how much you care is the best gift you can give.