11 Special At-Home Mother's Day Ideas

There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day at home, including breakfast in bed, a DIY spa day, and a creative project. Below, we'll share special at-home Mother's Day ideas, with something meaningful for all moms. We have fun activities for last-minute planning, too.

Whether you're looking for mother-daughter or son activities or ways to celebrate your significant other or favorite mom friend, we have many great options. We'll also share unique gift ideas.

1. Make Breakfast in Bed

Celebrate Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed. Either prepare and deliver breakfast to the special mom in your life or get cozy with her and enjoy it together.

Keep it simple with yogurt parfaits and fruit, create a traditional breakfast spread, or prepare a delicious breakfast casserole. 

2. Enjoy an At-Home Spa Day

A DIY spa day is one of our favorite at-home Mother’s Day ideas for relaxation. It’s an easy, affordable, and convenient way to enjoy self-care without going anywhere.

You could start the day by giving mom an Oakwell Cosmetics spa day gift box with an insulated stainless steel tumbler, soap bar, and herbal beer bath tea – or create your own gift basket with everything she’ll need for relaxation.

Some of the best ways to prepare an at-home spa day include the following:

• Gather spa items - This might include bath items, eye masks, and nail polish
• Make a refreshing beverage - Pour mom her favorite cocktail, mocktail, or other beverage
• Set the mood - Tidy up the space, light a relaxing candle, and play a calming playlist
• Remove distractions - Encourage her to turn off her phone, and if children are around, entertain them while she relaxes

3. Get Fresh Flowers

If you’re looking for a simple way to celebrate mom without planning an experience, you can’t go wrong with fresh flowers. Moms love flowers, and they’re a great way to make her feel special! 

You could also include flowers with an activity. For example, plan an at-home spa day and decorate the space with flowers.

4. Do an Art Project

The craft kits from Adults & Crafts are a great Mother’s Day gift. They’re also a fun way to get creative this Mother’s Day.

Choose from many options, including a Floral Resin Serving Tray, Air Dry Clay Kits, a Candle Making Kit, and more. Each one includes all the items needed to make the craft.

5. Join a Virtual Cooking Class

A virtual cooking class is one of the best at-home Mother’s Day gifts for foodies or moms who love to cook. This is also perfect for last-minute planning – just make sure you have time to pick up or order the ingredients.

Cozy Meal offers live online cooking classes with several options for Mother’s Day. In the class, you’ll learn how to make restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen. Choose from a tasty brunch, a baking class, a savory meal, and more. 

6. Read a Book Together

Stay at home and get cozy with a good book this Mother’s Day! This is a great way to relax together and catch up on reading or start a new book together. 

Consider giving her a new book and a relaxing candle for Mother’s Day as part of your at-home celebration. 

7. Plan a Vacation

Spend Mother’s Day planning your next vacation together! Choose a destination, research things to do, and start planning your trip. This is a special way to spend time together, make fun plans, and have something to look forward to.

Denver is one of the best vacation spots if you're looking for a unique place that offers a good mix of culture, nature, and city vibes.

8. Do a Gardening Project

Gardening is a great at-home Mother’s Day idea to get outdoors. Not only is spending time outdoors one of the best wellness activities, but it can also be an enjoyable way to enjoy warm May weather.

Start a new gardening project or tend to an existing garden to get it ready for summer. You might also give mom new garden items, like gloves, gardening tools, or seeds.

9. Redecorate a Room 

A unique way to be productive while also enjoying a fun activity on Mother’s Day is to redecorate a room. Spend quality time while revamping a space together. 

Whether organizing a cluttered area or redecorating the bathroom for a spa-like vibe, make it a project that will create a space mom can enjoy!

10. Have a Movie Marathon

Enjoy a relaxing Mother’s Day together with a movie marathon. This is a great activity to do with the whole family, too! 

Gather her favorite snacks or order takeout, get cozy, and watch movies together. You could also gift mom a movie night gift basket.

11. Enjoy a Self-Care Night

A self-care night is the perfect way to celebrate mom. You could give her items and set up a space for her to relax or enjoy a rejuvenating night in together.

Some of the best self-care night ideas include:

• Practicing meditation or yoga
• Drawing, painting, or other creative activity
• Doing a skincare routine with a face mask and other nourishing products

At-Home Mother’s Day Ideas: Conclusion

We hope you found this article helpful and are excited to show your appreciation to the special mom in your life. Whether you’re planning to celebrate together or prepare an activity for her, there are many ways to make Mother’s Day at home meaningful.