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Whether you can be with your mom this Mother’s Day or not, here are some ways to make sure Mom feels extra appreciated and special this year.<\/p>\n
Mother\u2019s Day is no doubt going to be different this year. In years past, families may have gathered to celebrate the mothers in their lives, whether that is Mom, Grandma, aunt, family friend, or neighbor. This year, we have to be cautious about who we celebrate with and how, so here are some tips for making sure mom\u2019s day is special despite our normal-for-now, whether it\u2019s at home together or apart.<\/p>\n
A harsh reality is sinking in for many Dads: The kids aren\u2019t coming home from school with the usual Mother\u2019s Day craft gift. Luckily, you still have time to make that happen for Mom at home. Here are some craft gift ideas from Craft Project Ideas that can inspire your little one to create the perfect gift for Mom:<\/p>\n
As part of its\u00a0CMOM at Home programming<\/a>, the\u00a0Children’s Museum of Manhattan is teaching children to make Mother’s Day cards with a secret message. You can create this special card by following the\u00a0directions on the CMOM website download here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you don’t have the materials for any of the crafts above and can’t get to a craft store right now, here are 100\u00a0projects you can make with household items<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read Next | How to Maintain a Healthy Routine Through Tough Times <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s takeout or\u00a0a home-cooked dinner<\/a>, turn the house into a restaurant for Mom. Put down a tablecloth, light a candle or two, and have the kids pretend to be the servers. Here are some New York area restaurants offering Mother\u2019s Day deals and specials for takeout dinner and brunch, courtesy of Retail Me Not:<\/p>\n Surely your home is filled with relics and memories the kids share with Mom. Look for things around the house with Mom that represent special moments and bring back happy memories you’ve experienced together. Some things you can search for, courtesy of MistoBox’s Blog<\/a>, include:<\/p>\n If the weather holds up on Mother’s Day, and as of right now the forecast for New York is looking clear, plan a special backyard picnic.<\/p>\n Read Next | This Is How to Be an Awesome Stepmom <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Moms are superheroes under regular circumstances and right now, they are likely balancing motherhood with homeschooling all while being someone for the whole family to turn to in this time of uncertainty. Give Mom the day off from being the designated superhero by getting up early to finish up some house chores, make her breakfast in bed, or even plan a full at-home spa day. You can\u00a0make Mom a bath bomb<\/a> to use or it can be an activity you do together.<\/p>\n While we unfortunately can’t visit some of our favorite restaurants, bakeries, and dessert spots right now, we can luckily bring some of them home. If Mom has a sweet tooth,\u00a0surprise her with her favorite dessert<\/a>. Here’s the recipe for about one\u00a0quart of Van Leeuwen’s Roasted Banana Ice Cream excerpted from\u00a0Van Leeuwen Cookbook<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n For the Roasted Bananas:<\/strong><\/p>\n For the Roasted Banana Ice Cream:<\/strong><\/p>\n Make the Roasted Bananas:<\/strong><\/p>\n Make the Roasted Banana Ice Cream:<\/strong><\/p>\n Read Next | What is the Difference Between a Nanny and an Au Pair? <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Order the same dinner or cook a meal and then eat together over Zoom for a virtual Mother’s Day Celebration. You can even get dressed up to make the occasion feel more exciting and out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n The New York Botanical Garden is moving its annual Garden Party<\/a> online on Mother’s Day at 11am. Join the Facebook live Watch Party for a virtual tour of the Maureen K. Chilton Azalea Garden in peak bloom with Mother’s Day greetings from patrons and members throughout the video.<\/p>\n An old fashioned, handwritten letter via snail mail never gets old. Take this extra time to tell Mom how you feel about her and thank her for all of the things that she does for you and mail it so she has something exciting to open on Mother’s Day.<\/p>\n If you live close enough to drive by or say hello from a safe distance, seeing her kids on Mother’s Day at all will surely bring a smile to any mom’s face.<\/p>\n You’ve had tons of happy memories with Mom and not being with her this year doesn’t mean you won’t have a lot more in the future. Make Mom a special photo book or scrapbook<\/a> so she can spend this mother’s day reminiscing on the happy times you’ve had together and look forward to those you will have again when you are able to be together again.<\/p>\n Melissa Wickes<\/strong>, a graduate of Binghamton University and the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, is the production editor for NYMetroParents. When she’s not writing, she can be found playing the guitar or eating pasta.<\/p>\n Like what you read? JOIN the Mommybites community<\/a> to get the latest on\u00a0FREE online classes<\/a>,\u00a0parenting advice<\/a>,\u00a0events<\/a>,\u00a0childcare listings<\/a>,\u00a0casting calls<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0raffles,<\/a>\u00a0and our\u00a0Parents With Nannies Facebook group<\/a>. SIGN UP NOW<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mother\u2019s Day is no doubt going to be different this year. 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Give Mom the Day Off<\/h3>\n
Make Mom a Special Dessert<\/h3>\n
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Celebrating Mother’s Day if You Can’t Be with Mom<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Zoom Celebration<\/h3>\n
Mother’s Day with NYBG at Home<\/h3>\n
Write Mom a Letter<\/h3>\n
Drive by Celebration<\/h3>\n
Make a Special Memory Keepsake<\/h3>\n
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