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Creative Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Many people look forward to Mother’s Day as a time to get together with their loved ones, go to their favorite restaurants, or even do a family getaway. Unfortunately, these typical celebrations aren’t possible in many locations due to COVID-19. Though the choices for a special Mother’s Day might not be what you had hoped, it’s still possible to show your mother you care by throwing a memorable virtual Mother’s Day celebration while in quarantine. Set up a Zoom chat and let the party begin with these ideas and inspiration from Twin Star Home.
Set a Fun Theme for Mother’s Day
To make sure mom still feels special, a good place to start is by picking a fun theme for your virtual party. Send out themed invitations so everyone knows what to expect, and encourage your family to dress accordingly. There are endless possibilities when it comes to choosing a theme for Mother’s Day, with some of the most popular ideas including the following:
- Fancy tea party
- Virtual baking class
- Masks and mimosas
- Wine and paint
Plan Activities Accordingly
After you figure out a theme for your celebration of all-things-mom, think up some activities that are appropriate for your crowd size. For instance, if you’re celebrating with only a few of your family members, you could hold a virtual watch party for a movie that fits your theme with the Netflix Party extension. Or, simply enjoy each other’s virtual company and conversation as if you were out for Mother’s Day at your favorite restaurant.
If you have a larger crowd, it can be tougher for natural conversation to flow. Luckily, there are plenty of virtual activities that you can host for everyone to participate in. Just a few include:
- Tell a story: Have everyone on the video call share their favorite memory of your mother or tell a story about her.
- Bingo: Design a themed bingo card that highlights special things about your mother and send it out to your guests ahead of time. Play a few rounds and award the winners with bragging rights or ready-to-mail prizes.
- Custom Cards: Have all the guests create a virtual card or collage for mom and have them share during the call.
Regardless of the crowd size, another popular trend is creating a video montage for the guest of honor. Have loved ones record short video messages, then edit them together into a video that they’ll cherish forever. A TV stand that can accommodate a large screen television is perfect for watching the montage over and over again.
Enjoy Your Favorite Eats for Mother’s Day
No party is complete without food! Though you might not be able to go out to eat with all of your loved ones, you can still savor your favorite flavors on the day of the Mother’s Day celebration. You could create a menu ahead of time and ask everyone to cook one of those meals for themselves, or you can send around some virtual recipe cards and have everyone cook together on the video chat. And of course, ordering beloved dishes from local eateries is always an option, too – just have them deliver it straight to your mother’s door so she doesn’t have to lift a finger.
Don’t Forget the Presents and a Virtual Toast
Once your guests have the date of your virtual bash, it’s likely that some will send cards and gifts directly to your mother ahead of time. Though it may be tempting, ask her to wait to open them until the day of the party! That way, you can watch her open them together and she can show off her gifts to everyone on Zoom. Don’t forget to raise your glasses and do a virtual toast for Mom.
To make these moments especially memorable, roll out the gifts, cake and champagne on a stylish kitchen cart. It’s the perfect place to keep the gifts until the big day.
Start Planning the Happiest of Mother’s Day Early
While it’s not ideal to be celebrating apart, Mother’s Day can still be special – especially when you equip your space with the right furnishings ahead of time. Want to stay up-to-date with the latest styling tips and tricks? Don’t forget to subscribe to the Twin Star Home email newsletter!
