Make Mother’s Day Special For Her

Mother’s day is around the corner and I caught some of you looking up when mother’s day is. I can also see your confusion through the screen as you attempt to figure out what to get your mother this year.

If you didn’t already know, Arabic Mother’s day always falls on the 21st of March and is celebrated widely in the UAE. If you forgot to celebrate it or just want to surprise your mom twice this year, worry not. International Mother's Day is on the 11th May 2025 and is popular in the UAE as well.

Mothers make every day special and each year, so it’s time we celebrate mothers to show them just how grateful we are. The day is for all the mothers in your life- mom, wife, mother-in-law, grandma, aunt, sister, friend, and even your daughter who has become a mother herself. Here are a few ways to celebrate these special women in your life:

Flowers for Mother’s Day

Moms are notorious for telling you not to bother with gifts because your presence is the best present you could get her. But watch how she lights up when you surprise her with a gift. Jewelry, framed photos, gift hampers, chocolates, and flowers are among the most popular mother’s day gifts. Here are a few reasons why flowers may be the best gift of them all:

• Flowers are a timeless gift for mother’s day. Perhaps because the day falls in spring when flowers bloom.

• Flowers are an inexpensive way of showing you know her favourites, are grateful for everything she does for you, and that you love her very much.

• Flowers are a thoughtful gift. Whether you went to a flower shop nearby and picked out each bloom or ordered a bouquet online, she will know you were thinking about her.

• Flowers require care. As she puts care into maintaining the flowers you gave her, she is certain to think of all the care she put into raising you.

• Flowers are an easy gift to buy. Flower bouquets are easily available all over the UAE. Say you live in Sharjah are you’re worried the flowers may not be freshest by the time you take them to her in Dubai. Order flowers or buy from the best flowers sonline to reach her doorstep at maximum freshness.

• Flowers are an easy gift to buy. Flower bouquets are easily available all over the UAE. Say you live in Sharjah and you’re worried the flowers may not be the freshest by the time you take them to her in Dubai. You can either order online. For a more personal touch, shop from the best flower shop and have flowers delivered straight to her doorstep, keeping them fresh and beautiful.

• Flowers are sure to brighten up her day immediately.

Attach a card or a small note with a heartfelt message showing your love and appreciation for her. My mother keeps every card I’ve given her since I could write, and yours probably does too. If you’re not much of a wordsmith, it’s okay to take inspiration from some popular Mother’s Day quotes:

• “God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers.” – Rudyard Kipling

• “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” – Princess Diana

• “I’ve been a waitress, an actress, a princess, a Duchess… and the most important title I’ll ever have is mom.” – Meghan Markle

• “‘This is motherhood for you,' said my mother. ‘Going through life with your heart outside your body.” – Jennifer Weiner

• “Mother is a verb. It's something you do. Not just who you are.” – Cheryl Lacey Donovan

If none of these feel right, simply write that you love her and appreciate all that she does for you. It’ll brighten her week like nothing else could.

Mother’s Day when You’re Expecting

Her first Mother’s Day is a great time to pamper her, remind her that she won’t be alone as a parent, and share excitement about the baby who will join in for next year’s celebrations.

It’s the time of her life when she’s anticipating the joys of motherhood. Pregnancy is a joy, but it’s also extremely taxing on her health. Keep this in mind as you shop for gifts and plan activities. Surprise her with a pregnancy pillow, foot massager, or book a spa day to help ease her physical discomfort. If she isn’t comfortable going out, make her feel special at home with a bouquet of roses. Create an at-home spa kit with a fluffy robe and slippers, a face mask, lotion, exfoliating scrub, bath bomb, massage oil, and anything else you know she loves.

Gift her something to help her with impending motherhood. A maternity gown, nursing clothes, or a comfy blanket will do. Pregnancy can make women feel insecure in their changing bodies, so a new outfit that highlights her glowing body can be a great way to remind her she is beautiful even with swollen feet and back pain. Put her new outfit to use with a day out or a maternity photoshoot to make memories of these precious days.

It is Mother’s Day, but it doesn’t have to be all about motherhood and the baby. She would definitely appreciate a fun day out as a couple before all the responsibilities of being mom and dad. A picnic, a staycation at a nearby hotel, or a good ‘ol date night will do wonders to make her day special. Can’t go out? Buy her flowers, attach a handwritten card, make her a meal to go with her cravings, and watch her favourite movies together.

Mother’s Day with Young Kids

Life moves fast and every mom has had to grapple with her kids growing up too quickly. Mother’s Day falling on Sunday helps you hit a pause on the hustle and bustle of life to spend quality time with the people who matter most. Help her break out of her routine of work and chores with some special activities.

Moms wake up early as the manager of the entire household. Today is your opportunity to wake up before her with breakfast in bed. Include the kids. Depending on their age, they can help dad decide on the breakfast menu, choose the flowers that go into her bouquet, and arrange the dishes on the tray.

Start preparing early and put together a scrapbook with the kids. Get out the color papers, sketch pens, glitters, and most importantly, family pictures from the past year. Scrapbooking is an activity the kids will enjoy and be occupied with for a few days before the special day. It can become a tradition every Mother’s Day without boring her. Just imagine how she will cherish every annual scrapbook when the kids are older and no longer living under your roof.

Toddlers might need help with scrapbooking. If it’s too hard an activity for little ones to manage, help them make a card to go with the flowers so she can have a gift first thing in the morning.

If she’d prefer a nice day out, book a table at the local brunch spot to begin the day together as a family. Dads, remember to get the kids ready yourself. Mom should get her much needed break today. Breakfast or brunch outside gives you the opportunity to treat all the moms in your life together– mom, wife, sister, grandma, and let them know they’re special to you. Remembering their favourite flowers and surprising each woman with a special bouquet is an easy way to make them feel special.

Mothers love quality time with their little ones, but sometimes it's nice to get a moment of relaxation alone. Give her quality time with herself, book her an appointment for a spa day. They can include a massage, manicures, pedicures, facials, and other relaxing activities. It’ll help her de-stress and put her in the right headspace so she can relax and be ready for the rest of her day.

Mother’s Day with Adult Children

You’re not a child anymore, but you’re forever her baby.  She took care of you when you couldn’t, imparted her wisdom, and prepared you for adult life. She might have conflicting feelings about you not needing her in the same ways you did as a kid.

Your role in each other’s lives have changed and with it, the way you celebrate her changes. You may be busy with work and a family of your own, but want to remind her that she’s still very much loved and needed. Just in new ways.

Put away all other activities and spend quality time with her. Look around for special events nearby that you can enjoy together. Preferably something you can do together like going out with her and buying some fresh flowers for her. Catch up on each other’s lives and have meaningful conversations with her.

When Mother’s Day is Complicated

The origin of mother’s day celebrations is rooted in grief for it was begun by Anna Jarvis, a daughter grieving her mother. It adds another layer to learn that Anna’s mother Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis spent her life combating infant mortality and educating families on public health measures.

While mother’s day is a day of celebration and joy, it can be the most difficult day of the year for others. This can be the case for people mourning the loss of a parent or a child, those who have a strained relationship with their mother, or undergoing struggles with infertility. These struggles are often isolating and make one feel like they’d be souring others’ mood bringing up their pain. Reach out to them and acknowledge their struggle. Let them know they’re not alone in their complicated relationship with motherhood.