On Mother’s Day, how can you honor your mother for the work she does for your family? Perhaps the most popular way of showing Mom how grateful you are for her is through DIY projects. Whether it’s decorating a mailbox for the spring or helping her fix up a space in the house just the way she wants it, young children can get in on the action by making decorative items with Dad using age-appropriate materials.
You might even take it a step farther and get Mom a DIY craft kit or a gift card to her favorite store. The following three DIY project ideas can help you give Mom a nice surprise on Mother’s Day.
DIY Crafts for the Whole Family
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Crafting is a relaxing hobby, and it’s one that the whole family can share with Mom. While it’s traditional to give Mom something on Mother’s Day, consider giving her a DIY craft in which everyone can participate. Crafting moms get the pleasure of making something with their families, and everyone else will get to enjoy learning more about Mom and her favorite crafts. Going this route might slightly change up the tradition of giving Mom a gift outright, but it brings the family together and makes the day a particularly special one.
Decorating the Mailbox for the Season
Mother’s Day is something of a season opener for planting annuals or perennials, making it the perfect time to create a beautiful setting for your mailbox. Take Mom on a trip to the nursery and have her pick out what she’d like to see in her front yard, but don’t stop there: Go one step farther and prepare the spot for planting, then let her design the layout. Don’t let her do the work, though; this is her day to relax while she enjoys what her family wants to do for her.
You can also find weatherproof decorations to put on the mailbox. Pick out Mom’s favorite flowers or find items that represent her hobby, and then place them around the mailbox. Be sure, though, to keep them out of the way of the postal worker who delivers your mail.
Check an Item Off the Honey-Do List
There’s always something around the house that Mom has been wanting to do for ages but that never seems to get done. Use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to get that project done. When you tackle the jobs that are the most important to her, you can get the whole family involved, assigning age-appropriate tasks so that no one will feel left out.
Whether it’s hanging a mirror and putting up a shelf or two — or even something a little more involved that doesn’t need a contractor — your gift will be something that Mom will appreciate for years to come.
Mother’s Day is just one day in the year, but a mother’s work is never done. Make this day special by giving her a gift she’ll remember for life. Think outside the box and get the entire family involved, combining everyone’s best effort into an unforgettable project.
