www.blog.tinyprints.comWhile each of us only has one true biological mother, many of us have been impacted by great women who have either filled that role or widened our horizons at some point in life. So who should be honored - and how - is what I’ve outlined below:
Who?
This day is all about mom, and that is the most important message to get across no matter how far away you live or how many moms or stepmoms you may have. It is also important to set aside some time to think about all of the important contributing women in your life (grandmothers, mother-in-laws, significant aunts or neighbors, etc.)
Since the day recognizes mothers worldwide, consider other mothers you can reach out to, including new or expecting moms, friends who have lost children, and neighbors who have children serving the country overseas.
How?
- Plan ahead. Saving money to get flowers sent a week later or trying to schedule a reservation at the 11th hour isn’t what mom wants. Try to think through a plan to honor her—you may even get an early bird special.
- What can be better than a gift to mom from all of her children? Try to select something that fits in everyone’s budget and is something mom could really use or enjoy, like her favorite lotions or perfume, speciality kitchenware, or a luxury day at the spa? If siblings cannot agree, they should give separate gifts.
- Take her to lunch. If you are splitting your day between multiple mothers, consider taking one to brunch and the other to dinner. The important thing is to honor each one separately and in a way that is unique to them.
- And most of all, Happy Mother's Day.
Making Etiquette Easy,
Susan K. Medina
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