Mother's day is right around the corner on Sunday, May 13. Are
you trying to think of something to do with your mom for Mother's Day? I know
as a mom, what's most important to me on Mother's Day is being with my two daughters
Randi age 13 and Graci age 12. I know not everyone can be with their mom on
Mother's Day, so if you aren't able see
her give her a call or write her a letter. It's important to let them know you
are thinking of them.
As a mom with two young girls, I usually decide and plan the day unless my
husband surprises me with something. Since my mom and mother-law don't live too
far away, we usually see them both over the Mother's Day weekend.
I know coming up with a plan for the day can sometimes be a
challenge, so I thought I would share 10 fun ideas of things you can do with
your kids this Mother's Day. I even found some free things you can do.
1- Go to church
Since it is on Sunday, I usually go to church with the
family on Mother's Day. It's a great way to start the day off right.
2- Go out to a restaurant
A lot of restaurants cater to moms on Mother's Day and offer
specials or discounts. Some even offer free meals for moms. Check the internet
for Mother's Day specials in your area.
3- Go to the beach
We are so fortunate to live so close to so many beautiful
beaches. It is free to go to the beach and it is so relaxing and stress free. I
love going with my kids to the beach and they love it too. They enjoy the sand
and looking for sea shells along the shore.
4- Go for a bike ride
Another fun idea is riding bikes on the trail. We have the
Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail which is 70 miles of a paved bicycle trail from St.
Petersburg in the south all the way to Tarpon Springs in the north. Lately it's been so nice out and this is a
great way to get your exercise in.
5- Go bowling
Right now kids can bowl two free games a day for free. You
can sign up and get free passes from now and throughout the summer at Kids BowlFree. Log onto www.kidsbowlfree.com and register. The only thing you would need
to pay for is shoes and the adults who bowl.
6- Have a picnic at the park
Picnics are always fun and if the weather is nice, why not
take the family to the park and eat lunch.
7- Get a manicure or pedicure
This is one of my favorites to do with my girls. We don't do
it often, so a special day like Mother's Day is a good day to splurge. I enjoy
going with my mom too! I guess it's a girl thing.
8- Have a tea party
You can have a tea party at home with your kids or go out to
one of the local tea rooms and have high tea which includes mini sandwiches and
tasty treats.
9- Play games and sing karaoke
My kids love to play games like Pictionary with the family.
It's fun and entertaining and the whole family can enjoy it. We also like
singing karaoke. You can find apps on your phone or iPad for both Pictionary
and karaoke.
10- Go to a theme park or museum
We have so many different theme parks and museums to choose
from. Some of them offer Mother's Day discounts. In less than two hours you
enjoy several theme parks including: Sea World, Disney World, Epcot, Universal
or LegoLand. Busch Gardens and Adventure Island are less than an hour away
along with Lowry Park Zoo. Locally we have museums like the Salvador Dali,
Great Explorations and the Morean Arts Center to name a few.
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Thank you for
all you do all year!
