Mothers are our first best friends, and they should be celebrated. However, not just our birth moms. Every mother figure who has nurtured, impacted, and inspired us positively: be it a stepmom, an adoptive mother, a foster mom, a female mentor, an aunt, etc. also deserves to be celebrated. Essentially, celebrating all moms is paramount.
Yes, we all cherish and love our moms, stepmoms, sisters, foster moms, mentors, and every other mother figure, but it can be quite easy to forget to show them just how deep our love and adoration run.
Be it through buying the occasional gifts that show how much we care and how proud of them we are or putting in extra effort to create more time to spend with them; taking delight in celebrating all kinds of mothers is a habit we need to cultivate.
So, the question goes: How do you celebrate mothers?
Below are a few ways you can go about it:
Communicate your feelings frequently
Hey, you don’t have to wait till it’s Mother’s Day before you tell your mom, mentor, and grandmother just how much they mean to you.
From the littlest things, like cooking your favorite meals; to the most impactful things, like being there for you in times of serious trouble. It is critical that you consistently tell them how much you appreciate them and everything they do because they probably do not hear it enough.
If you are not a very vocal person or you’d rather communicate your heartfelt thoughts with gifts, you could opt for various quote candles with messages that perfectly describe what you feel at different periods. The candles will relay your feelings to mom or grandma and freshen up her space with agreeable fragrances.
We all love being affirmed. Your stepmom or aunt has just accomplished something remarkable that means a lot to them? A quote candle with a congratulatory message may be the perfect gift for the celebratory occasion.
Essentially, never pass up an opportunity to use your words or gifts to celebrate all mothers. A random call when you’re away goes a long way.
Give mom a time out
Being a mother can be very stressful and most moms barely have time for themselves. There’s no better way you can show your appreciation for all she does than giving your mom, stepmom, wife, sister, or daughter a day off. Let her enjoy her self-care moments because self-care is important for rejuvenation.
Treat her to a spa day or buy her a home spa kit box to help her unwind. Light up a quote candle that’ll improve the general atmosphere of your home and let your mom soak in the tub while you help around the house. You could top it all off with a gift card for self-care products.
Take some time off and spend it with your mother figure, doing whatever it is she enjoys.
Plan a surprise
Organizing a surprise party in honor of your mom, boss, or any other female figure you respect is a beautiful way to celebrate her. Call up her friends and family and dedicate the gathering to her to show your appreciation.
Is your mother figure someone that favors the quiet, intimate setting of a dinner? Why not surprise her with one? Show off your cooking skills in a candle-lit dinner at home or take her out to that restaurant she loves. She is special and she deserves to feel so.
Finally, being a mother isn’t just who you are, it is what you do. So, it is time for you to start celebrating all kinds of mothers who have positively influenced you throughout your life.