Mother’s Day is just around the corner—do you have anything planned up your sleeves? From quaint little picnic sessions to craft time with the little ones, be sure to make this year’s celebration a memorable one for the whole family!

1.  Go on a holiday picnic ‘overseas’

Who says you need to spend extravagant amounts for a trip overseas? You can have a taste of a vacation right at home by picking a favourite country (say France) and packing a meal of local French delicacies, such as croissants, cheese and soup for a quaint little picnic at the neighbourhood park.

Better yet, you can create a menu of French dishes and whip up a simple meal from scratch! Complete the ambiance with some romantic French music and teach your children some easy French words such as “bonjour” (good morning) and “merci” (thank you) for a truly local experience.

2. Story time with motherhood-themed books

Story time is always an exciting and fun way for children to get to know sounds, words and language to develop early literacy skills. Make this one particularly special with a Mother’s Day theme storytelling session with children’s books about mums. From superhero mommies to mama geese, these stories about motherhood will surely instill a sense of appreciation in your child.

3.  Throwback to your childhood moments

Who says you need to spend extravagant amounts for a trip overseas? You can have a taste of a vacation right at home by picking a favourite country (say France) and packing a meal of local French delicacies, such as croissants, cheese and soup for a quaint little picnic at the neighbourhood park.

Better yet, you can create a menu of French dishes and whip up a simple meal from scratch! Complete the ambiance with some romantic French music and teach your children some easy French words such as “bonjour” (good morning) and “merci” (thank you) for a truly local experience.

4. Create Mother’s Day crafts with your child

Whenever there is a celebration in the house, that can only mean one thing—it’s time for Arts & Crafts! Get all of the crayons, craft sheets and watercolours out and let your kid go wild. From cutting out decorations to making greeting cards, your child will have endless fun expressing his creativity to the fullest.

5. Have some personal me-time

Having kids can be the greatest blessings in life, but sometimes mummies can get tired too—and it’s totally okay! This Mother’s Day, shower yourself with plenty of love and self-care by scheduling some personal me-time.

For example, you can treat yourself to a manicure session, a chance to sleep in until the afternoon or even an off-day for housework duties! Be sure to give a heads-up to your spouse and children the day before, and get ready to be pampered like a Queen on your special day.