Sarah James 
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to show your mom how much you appreciate her. Why not give your home a makeover for Mother’s Day this year to give it something a little more special? She will enjoy spending time in your beautiful and tranquil space if you make a few simple adjustments. There are many ways to give your home a Mother’s Day makeover, whether your goal is to surprise your mom with a completely renovated area or just a few decorative accents to create a warm and friendly atmosphere. Let’s look at some imaginative yet affordable ways to surprise your mom to make it the perfect setting to honor your mother on her special day.
There’s never been a better time to surprise your mom. Check out the list of 12 ideas below to surprise your mom as Mother’s Day approaches.
1. Write a Thoughtful Note
You have three options: write a note by hand, make or buy a Mother’s Day card, or print a typewritten letter. It doesn’t have to be long or difficult. Just tell her you love her and tell her how much you appreciate her, and wish her a happy Mother’s Day. Give her a note, along with some flowers or a gift. Send her a kind email or e-card, write her a heartfelt message on Facebook, or leave her a note if you can’t make it in person.
2. Buy Her Flowers
If you know her flower preferences, buy her a bouquet from a florist. Whatever flowers you gift her, she’ll love them all, but chances are good she’ll have a favorite. Flowers are sold in many pharmacies and grocery stores. If you can find the flowers yourself, pick them. Your mother will appreciate the effort.
If you are not sure about what kind of flowers he likes, you can just ask him. Store this information in your memory for later use. She’ll be grateful you didn’t forget. If you’re unsure what kind of flowers she enjoys, lilies, tulips, and roses are all great options!
3. Surprise Her with A Spa Treatment
Although they can be expensive, spa treatments are a great way to relax on Mother’s Day. Instead of worrying about what to do with her life after Mother’s Day, let her take advantage of the spa’s amenities.
You can choose to pay for a manicure, pedicure, facial, massage, or all of the above. Give her a day of pampering to show her how much you appreciate her. She might be grateful for the opportunity to rest, lay back, and have someone else take care of her for a change.
4. Cook her Favorite Meal
Make her favorite meal for dinner, lunch or brunch. For a traditional Mother’s Day treat, consider serving her breakfast in bed. Prepare the food, set the table, then clean up afterward. If you’re not very confident in the kitchen, look up recipes online. Ask your friends, siblings, or other family members for help.
Consider baking her some sweets. Whatever she likes — brownies, cookies, muffins, etc. Arrange the Mother’s Day card in a beautiful basket. Consider using her favorite items to decorate the snacks. For example, if she loves the beach, you can decorate cupcakes with images of crabs, starfish, palm trees, and dolphins.
5. Record a Beautiful Message
Make a video to show her how much you love her. Take a video of his spouse, children, siblings and other close family members praising him. Share the video on Facebook, YouTube, or any website where people can share videos; Alternatively, if he’s not into public displays of affection, simply download the movie to your computer and email it to him. It’s unlikely that your mother will expect an emotional video made just for her.
6. Buy her Gifts
Find something you know she’ll love, or buy her something you know she’s always wanted. Try to get her something unusual, something she didn’t buy for herself. You don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive gold necklaces. The most important thing is that your gift is kind and appreciated. Try to think of something that appeals to his interests if you can’t think of a specific thing he needs or wants. If she enjoys gardening, give her a packet of seeds, or buy a plant that she can replant in her garden. If he likes dark chocolate, get her a nice chocolate bar.
7. Come to Visit your Mom
If you can afford it, consider surprising your mom with a Mother’s Day visit if you don’t live in the same city. Take the train, drive, fly or share a ride. Don’t announce your arrival to her and then show up unexpectedly at her door with flowers and her favorite treat. Plan in advance and talk to your siblings, other family members or your parents to confirm that your mother will be there when you get there.
Try to create a narrative about why you can’t attend to make the scene more surprising. Let him know that you’re sorry you can’t make it because you have an exam or a conference. If she knows you’re not coming, she’ll be even more surprised!
8. Plan a Surprise Outing
Set aside time for a memorable family activity. Arrange everything from the trip to the actual surprise and make it a memorable experience. A comedy show or gig, a day trip, a museum visit, or dinner. Plan outings that suit your mother’s interests. Take a day trip without telling your mom. Pack her bags and take her to an exciting destination on her big day. Get out your picnic basket, lay out a mat on the sand or in a garden, and spend the day chatting, laughing and chatting with her.
9. Flip Through Albums
Take some time to reflect on the best memories you have of your mother. If possible, find photos, trinkets, and other memorabilia. Like our mother’s love, some days are just carefree and full of love. Take out your family photo albums, highlight the pages, and listen to your mom’s stories. Take your mom for a walk down memory lane. Talk to your mom about these memorable times on Mother’s Day. Make sure she understands how much those memories mean to you and how much you value the time you spend with her.
10. Tell Her You’re Thankful
Place balloons with heartfelt and profound words written on them throughout the house. Think about all the good things your mother has done for you and what she does for you now. Instead of a generic greeting like “Happy Mother’s Day,” try saying “Thank you for coming to our baseball games” or “We love the delicious dinner you make for us.”
You can surprise your mom before Mother’s Day by doing something as simple as expressing how much she means to you. Letting our mothers know how much they mean to us can make them feel just as happy before Mother’s Day this year, although gifts and tokens of affection can often help express our feelings.
11. Plan a Party for her
Make sure there are plenty of snacks, save her favorite band, and invite her friends and family over. Ask your father, siblings, or other family members for help. Consider that many visitors may be busy with their Mother’s Day plans if the party is held that day, so make appropriate arrangements.
The best mother you know is your own. If she’s an outgoing person, throwing a party can be the perfect Mother’s Day surprise. If she doesn’t go out often, however, she can spend more private days with you and your family.
12. Help her With House Chores
You can tell her you’re going to take care of her duties that day, stay up late the night before Mother’s Day, or both. Carry out the tasks she sets out to complete: fix the leaky pipe, mow the lawn, do the laundry, and clean the kitchen. Show your love, through your actions.
She’ll appreciate your help with household chores like dishes, laundry, and yard maintenance, but she might be even more surprised if you start a big project that she’s been putting off. Help him trim the hedge, wash the car, or install a new flower bed.
Final Thoughts
It’s time to congratulate mothers on this wonderful day. This year we will be celebrating Mother’s Day on May 12. Like every previous year, people everywhere look forward to this great day. This is the day to treat your mom beyond belief, give her something special, and thank you for everything she has done for you. Mothers are the best at everything — from creating us to holding our hands throughout our lives to loving us unconditionally. It’s a day to spoil them, engage in activities they enjoy, and most importantly, spend the entire day caring and making them happy.
