Mother’s Day falls on March 14th this year, and with Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions still firmly in place until April 5th, it seems that, similar to Mother’s Day 2020, this year’s celebrations will have to take place remotely.
For many – especially those who live far from their family – Mother’s Day offers a chance to get everyone together and show the matriarchs of the family some much-deserved appreciation. While Covid restrictions mean that for a lot of people, the day won’t be spent with the full family, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t other ways to make sure that the wonderful mothers and grandmothers in our lives feel cherished; here are some of our ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day 2021, all while abiding by government restrictions.
Send flowers
Flowers are often the go-to gift on an occasion like Mother’s Day – they never go out of style. So why not order some flowers strai
ght to your loved one’s door as a Mother’s Day surprise. With many websites offering bundles to i
nclude chocolates and/or champagne, this is a no-brainer gift. It is worth noting however that it would be best to place your order as soon as possible, while there are still delivery slots available.
Create a photobook/video compilation
Facing into the second Mother’s Day under restrictions, there is sure to be a lot of sentimentally and nostalgia for times before lockdowns and coronavirus. This is exactly why spending the time to create a scrapbook of family photographs, or a video compilation of all the best home videos, would be a delightfully personal, heart-warming gift to the mother in your life – especially for those who have had to go without seeing their children, or grandchildren, for quite some time.
Treat her to Dinner
In normal times, going out for dinner on Mother’s Day, or perhaps letting Mam sit on the couch while someone else cooks, is a common occurrence. However, since going out for dinner isn’t an option at the moment, consider treating her with a voucher for one of her favourite local restaurants (for use after restrictions ease, or so that she can get her dinner delivered to her door).
Online experiences
Of course the usual video call is always good for catching up with family, but if you’re looking to spend some quality time and have some fun with Mam this Mother’s Day, investing in an online experience for the two of you to do together might be just the right move. With a huge range of different activities to choose from – from cocktail-making classes to online escape rooms, yoga classes to painting lessons – there is sure to be something a little out-of-the-box to surprise Mam with this Mother’s Day.
