Mother's Day gift ideas and creative ways to celebrate Mom

Homemade goodies and gestures will make Mom feel just like a queen. Not sure where to start or what to do? Check out our favourite ways to make Mom feel special without even leaving home.





Make Mom a special gift
Breakfast in bed for Mom plus a downloadable checklist
Moms deserve breakfast in bed on Mother's Day. Here are simple suggestions for Dad and the kids, plus a downloadable checklist to stick on the fridge so no one in your family will forget what to do.


Kids in the kitchen: Muffin recipe to make for Mom
Chefs of all ages will make Mom beam with pride when they serve up soft and fresh blueberry muffins all by themselves.



Treat Mom to a homemade spa
Paying off holiday credit cards doesn't leave much room for luxuries. But don't cancel the day at the spa with the girls, just re-locate. Create your own spa in the comfort of your own living room.


How to arrange a bouquet of flowers
Try these expert tips for choosing, conditioning, arranging and storing your beautiful blooms.



Rock out for Mother's Day
Create a work of art for Mom's garden.




Crochet Mom a stylish bag
Use this crocheted tote bag as a catch-all for your crochet supplies, or as a stylish everyday bag.



Knit a cosy mohair wrap for Mom
This cosy scarf or wrap is knit from just one or two balls of luxurious Rowan Kidsilk Haze – it's an affordable luxury project that's perfect for intermediate knitters.


Mother's Day gift basket idea: Knitted flower washcloth
These gorgeous, colourful face cloths are a perfect quick project for gifts, stocking stuffers or a little something for yourself.



Gift basket idea: Sew a picnic mat for Mom
You'll be picnicking in style with this pair of roll-up placemats with built-in utensil holders.



Decorate a birdhouse for Mom or Grandma
Get your children in tune with nature -- and keep them busy over March break -- with their very own birdhouse.




Celebrate Mother's Day
Famous Canadian moms we love
From Nelly Furtado to, yes, Rebecca Eckler, here are just a few Canadian yummy mummies that we think are stellar.



Treat Mom like a queen
Find out what mothers across Canada are putting on their Mother's Day wish lists.



10 ways to make Mother's Day special
Get some creative ideas for getting your mom out of the house and spoiling her this year.



Remember Mom: Mother's advice
Read our shining examples that prove Mother knows best.




How to strengthen your daughter/mother bond
Tips to help mothers and daughters improve and strengthen their relationships.



Appreciating Mom: 50 ways to say I love you
Readers share unique and creative ways they show the people in their lives that they care.



The meaning of "Mom"
Share in one woman's untraditional and heart-warming story of how she learned what a mother's love really is.



20 funny secrets from a stay-at-home mom
Humour writer Kathy Buckworth on why being a stay-at-home mom is so annoying....oh, er, satisfying!



What moms want: How to make her Mother's Day special
How to make her Mother's Day special.




Becoming mom
Find out how one mother comes to terms with being the adult.





Read more:
• For mom with love
• Treat mom to a feast with friends
• Moms love Mother's Day

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