During tough times, creativity and resourcefulness are essential, just like our mums taught us. To help you plan the perfect surprise, we’ve compiled a list of affordable things to do on Mother’s Day based on the five love languages.
Understanding your mum’s preferred love language can help you choose the perfect Mother’s Day gift. If she appreciates material gifts, go for flowers or pastries. Or if she prefers spending quality time with the family, plan an activity everyone can enjoy together.
Choose one or two ideas from this list or combine them to create a series of treats for all the special mothers in your life!
Or combine this idea with the gift of physical touch; how about gifting her a cosy blanket she can wrap herself up in or a comfortable pair of socks that she can snuggle her feet into?
Why order when you can bake Mum’s favourite cake at home? Find a simple recipe online and follow it step by step. And get creative by adding her favourite colours and presenting it on a beautiful cake stand!
You don’t have to be a master baker to whip up a special treat for your mum. But if you’re feeling stuck and need some personalised tips on achieving your cake vision, consider contacting a skilled baker on Airtasker. They can help you with everything from choosing the right ingredients to perfecting the finishing touches.
Time to get the siblings involved with this one! Pick your mum’s favourite photos of you as kids, then recreate these pics. You’re sure to make your mum laugh or even tear up once she sees the results.
Bring new life to old photos and videos so that Mum and the rest of the family can enjoy them for decades to come. You can easily find photo restoration services and video editors who can help revive these precious connections to the past.
A lovely home garden is a mum’s paradise; the watering and weeding keep her active, she can plant ingredients for her home cooking and even sit down and have a cup of tea while enjoying the view! How about gifting her a professional landscaping service, a garden design consultation, or a full garden makeover?
Mum will love that you noticed her growing interest in painting or yoga. You can find a variety of instructors on Airtasker who offer both online and in-person lessons.
Don’t wait for her to ask you about that squeaky hinge or broken shelf again—get it fixed in time for Mother’s Day! If the repair is beyond your expertise, you can always get help from a local handyperson. Either way, your mum will appreciate the effort.
Tell mum to sit back and relax on Mother’s Day and take care of Sunday lunch for the whole family. Not sure where to begin with the feast? You can take some cooking lessons beforehand or hire a home cook for the day.
Has Grandma or Mum been constantly asking you how to use FaceTime or Instagram? Or would she want to get in on the latest TikTok recipes? Helping her navigate these social media platforms is a unique, low-cost gift that makes her feel more confident and empowered in the digital world.
You don’t need to be a professional musician or songwriter to make it special! Simply think of memories, qualities and emotions that remind you of her and write them down. You can then turn these into lyrics and set them to a tune of her favourite song.
Bring out the Monopoly and Scrabble boards, or introduce Mum to some new games too. Game night will surely be memorable and might even become a new (or revived) family tradition. If karaoke is more of Mum’s speed, you can look up videos online, stream them on the TV, and even rent microphones for the full experience!
Indulge Mum by putting together a marathon of her most-loved flicks. You might even find that you’re growing to love these movies or genres, too. Feeling extra cheesy? You can curate a list of films about mums, like Lady Bird, Mamma Mia, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Stepmom, and The Blind Side—the sky is the limit!
If travelling is out of budget, you can still give her a change of scenery by taking her on a picnic at a nearby park or beach. Make sure you pack all her favourite snacks in the basket. If you need help setting up the perfect picnic, Taskers are available to lend a hand.
Our mums did their best to go to all our sports matches, take us to and from dance lessons, and take an interest in our hobbies! Now, it’s time to do the same for them and see why they love antiquing trips, museum tours, or those Saturdays at the farmer’s market.
Quality time doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant. You can work on a crafting project together, like knitting or repainting a chair. Or, spend time with Mum in the kitchen and finally learn her secret recipe.
Get the whole family to tell your mum how much she means to all of you. Take videos of people sharing what they love best about Mum, then stitch them together on your computer to make a heartfelt video you can play on Mother’s Day. If you want to make it a little fancier, hire an affordable videographer or editor to help you make the video.
No greeting card quote can beat a heartfelt, personalised poem or song! Plus, you can print out your composition onto beautiful paper and frame it, so mum can display it at home. If you don’t have a knack for poetry or songwriting, no worries! You can hire a writer to help you out.
Remind her that there’s no one quite like her and that you love her just the way she is. First, ask the whole family for words that describe her. Then, with the help of an illustrator or graphic designer, create a poster with all these beautiful words. Frame it, and it’s ready to go right on the wall! This gift will surely bring a smile to your mum’s face long after Mother’s Day.
Surprise Mum with a gift basket of bath salts, scrubs, lotion, and her favourite skincare brands. Don’t forget to light up some scented candles for a more luxurious feel! You can give her a foot rub or arrange for a relaxing mani-pedi in the comfort of her own home.
Sometimes, it’s the small things that make the biggest impact. You can simply take a moment to connect with your mum through simple yet meaningful gestures, like holding her hand during a conversation, giving her a warm hug, or linking arms while strolling in the park.
Whether you need affordable flower delivery services or professional cleaners, Airtasker can help you get the help you need for your Mother’s Day preparations. We hope this list inspires you to put together a day to remember for Mum.
Before you go, we’d love to know: what’s your mum’s love language?
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