Celebrating Mother’s Day in Canada
A mother is always proud of her child. A mother always encourages her children to follow their dreams. A mother is suddenly no longer hungry when there is only one slice of bread left. What mothers do for us is not only crucial during our childhood but important in all stages of our lives.
Celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year, Canadian Mother's Day is a day dedicated to our moms, motherhood and the importance of mothers in our society.
On this day, we traditionally offer our mothers handbags, gift boxes, books, cakes, jewellery, poems or cards. But what are all these gifts compared to what our mothers give us every day? The truth is, nothing can compare to the unconditional love of a mother. In fact, 60% of Canadians who celebrate the holiday find some aspect of it stressful because of this reason – but don’t worry!
Our Mother's Day gift guide will help you make her day a memorable one, offering gift ideas, activities and more!
Unique Mother’s Day Gifts for All Mothers
Mothers are usually the most important people in our lives because they love us with a unique and unwavering love. Our mothers also occupy a sacred place in our hearts, so why not express this by offering your mother this exquisite Eternity Rose Pink Matched Set in 24k Gold Heart Theme. Rose, Pendant & Earrings? A symbol of admiration, gratitude and gentleness, it’s as if this set was made exclusively for mothers!
Grandma: the queen, the matriarch! What is unique about Mother’s Day is that unlike other holidays, it unites all the generations of mothers in a family. The wisdom of motherhood is passed down from mother to daughter from generation to generation. Canadian grandmothers, if present, are celebrated with gifts that express honour and gratitude. This Mother’s Day, celebrate your grandmother’s beautiful legacy by getting her this timeless White Matching Pendant and Earring Set.
What a special day for a first-time mom! It’s her first time being on the mother side of Mother’s Day! This is a great opportunity for friends and family to welcome her into the mommy circle by organizing a small gathering. And how about offering her something sweet like this Eternity Rose Blue Matched Set if she’s had a boy, or a Pink Matched Set if she’s had a baby girl? She will cherish this keepsake forever!
Oprah Winfrey once said, “Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” For some people, step-mothers play a huge role in their life. Relationships vary from family to family, but no matter the closeness of your relationship, you should offer a bouquet of flowers and a thank you card. If you are particularly close to your step-mother, this gift guide is filled with even more gift ideas to inspire you!
She might not be your mother, but she’s the woman who birthed, raised and shaped the person you fell in love with. This is a relationship you should cherish, especially if you have children. Your partner's mother has most likely offered support at some point, such as by babysitting, making homecooked meals, or simply offering a shoulder to lean on. Make her day brighter by getting her a nice bouquet of tulips and a card. Mothers-in-law will never be our biological mothers, but they deserve to be recognized and celebrated.
Creative Mother’s Day Gifts
If your mom is a crafty person, she might appreciate a handmade gift. Here are two unique yet refined DIY gift ideas for you to try this Mother’s Day. The best part? Both are good for children and adults! Bye-bye noodle necklaces!
You will need:
- Small flowers of your choice
- A heavy book
- Paper towel (to absorb moisture)
- A glue gun
- A bit of time (one or two days to let the flowers dry)
Once the flowers have dried, remove them from the book. Open your picture frame, with the glass and frame side facing down, on a table. Arrange the flowers however you wish on the glass. Be creative!
Once you’re satisfied with your composition, apply hot glue to each corner of the glass, close the backside of the frame, press down and secure.
You will need:
- Clear, stretchy string
- Natural stone beads of your choice (volcano lava beads, jasper, jade, etc.)
- Essential oil of your choice (citrus or floral notes are nice!)
- A pair of rubber gloves
- Paper towel
Put the rubber gloves on. Put one or two drops of essential oil into the palm of one hand. Take your bracelet and rub it in between your hands to let the essential oil penetrate the bracelet evenly. Set it aside on paper towel until it’s completely dry.
Personalized Gift Baskets for Your Mom
The Bookworm Basket: In a canvas tote bag: a new book, a pair of cozy socks, a personalized coffee mug, a can of biscotti, a cute bookmark, and perhaps a travel-sized reading light.
The Fit Basket: In a feminine gym bag: a thermal water bottle, exercise bands, a colourful hand towel, a gift card from her favourite sportswear store, sports gear, a new fitness tracker, wireless headphones, a healthy recipe book, and energy bars.
The Botanist Basket: In a basket or a big flower pot: A new set of mini gardening tools, gardening gloves, flower seeds, a succulent terrarium kit, an indoor herbs garden kit, a small misting can, sunscreen, an exfoliating hand soap, and pressed flower art!
The Movie Lover Basket: In a big popcorn bowl: gourmet popcorn, her favourite candy, DVDs or a subscription to a movie-streaming service, new pyjamas (or comfy slippers), and movie passes.
The Spa Day Basket: In a basket or wooden tray: Face mist, face masks, nail and skin files, moisture gloves, nail polish, hand and body lotion, a day pass for the spa, a hair wrap or beauty headband, an essential oil diffuser, lip care products, and a tea sampler.
The Baker Basket : In a basket or large mixing bowl: Oven mitts, small kitchen gadgets, a recipe book, matching tea towels, a personalized apron, her favourite cookies, a cake-decorating kit, pastry-colouring gel, garnish-making tools, and a gift certificate to her favourite kitchen accessories store.
The Entertainer Basket: In a basket: A cocktail set with a shaker, stir sticks, artisanal syrups, a cocktail recipe book, a bottle of her favourite alcoholic beverage, a marble cutting board, fancy bottle stoppers, gourmet olives, metal garnish picks, no-melt metal/stone “ice cubes,” and two new glasses to match.
Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts
You love your mom, but with the stress of a hectic schedule on your mind, Mother’s Day seems to have crept up on you like a mountain lion! Don’t panic. We’ve gathered these last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for you to save yourself the embarrassment of coming empty-handed.
Ideas for Mother’s Day Greetings
Mother’s Day Flowers
Thoughtful Things Dads Should Do This Mother’s Day
Time Demands With all the nurturing, attention and care children require, most mothers feel as though time is the star of a vanishing act. With additional demands from external sources as well, many mothers feel as though they do not have enough hours in a day to do everything they want to do. Help your partner by taking the lead today: Help with household chores and ask her how you can help make her life easier today. It’s her day, after all!
Self-doubt Every child comes with unique temperament traits and needs, making it impossible to apply a one-size-fits-all formula to mothering. Mothers are constantly questioning their own judgment in the attempt to be the best moms they can possibly be. Besides, a bit of self-doubt is just part of being a conscientious mother! This year, in your Mother’s Day card, list all the things that make her an excellent mother and partner. Get the kids to think of a few things, too.
Relationship Demands It’s common for mothers to invest all their energy in the care of their children. This can consequently put other relationships in the back seat, especially when dealing with young children every day. Mothers of infants often feel torn between meeting the needs of their little one and making time for other relationships as they juggle the responsibilities of motherhood. The best thing a father can do is to not take this personally. By offering your help, showing your admiration and taking the lead by organizing parents-only outings, she will feel a big weight come off her shoulders. This also means more time for you!
Alone Time Last but certainly not least, a major cause of stress to address is how many mothers often lose touch with the sense of individuality they had in the advent of motherhood. Though it’s common and highly natural for mothers to immerse themselves in the care of their children, this doesn’t mean it’s sustainable. Give her some time to recharge by letting her have a bit of alone time. Treat her to a spa day, time for personal enrichment, or an afternoon out while you take care of the babies. Everyone (especially mothers of infants!) needs time to reflect, recharge and take care of themselves in order to take good care of others.
Nothing melts a woman’s heart more than realizing that her husband got the kids involved in a sweet surprise. Not only are these interactions incredibly cute in the eyes of a mother, but they’re also a demonstration of love, consideration and a strong partnership. Prior to Mother’s Day weekend, think about what surprises you would like to make for your wife. Stay on schedule by getting everything you need ahead of time, be it food, craft supplies or gifts. Not only will Mom be ultra-impressed, but the kids will also feel included, and you’ll get some quality bonding time, too!
Celebrating Mother’s Day with the kids is nice, but maybe Mom would like to have a romantic night out with her wonderful husband for a change. Because motherhood can be so consuming, some alone time to keep your connection strong is just as important as anything else. Once the daytime festivities are over, get a babysitter to help while the two of you have a nice date night. Let your wife dress up for the occasion and take her out to dinner at her favourite restaurant. Surprise her with a romantic gift, such as our Eternity Rose Purple Matching Pendant and Earring Set. Tell her you love her. Thank her for being such an amazing mom and wife. She’ll love you for it!
Fun Family Activities for Mother’s Day in Canada!
- A weekend getaway to see the Tulips Festival in Ottawa or a participating city near you.
- Toronto’s cherry blossoms will be in full bloom during Mother’s Day weekend. Grab your picnic baskets and get ready to indulge in the magic of spring!
- If you live on the East Coast, chances are the snow has now melted away from the sand dunes. Why not go for a family walk along the coast? Don’t forget to bring the dogs: They’ll be happy too!
- In Montreal, visiting the thematic landscapes and greenhouses of the botanical gardens is a popular choice for a relaxing family outing.
- Petting farms are another popular Mother’s Day activity, especially out west. Children love it because they get to play with animals, and Mom enjoys being outside with her family.
- As mentioned before, Mother’s Day is the busiest day for brunch reservations in Canada, so check which places offer special menus, and make sure to book ahead of time!
Mother’s Day Food Traditions in Canada
When Mother’s Day comes around, an obvious (and somewhat cliché) idea that comes to mind is breakfast in bed. The thing about breakfast in bed is that a lot of people have a love/hate relationship with the experience. Ideally, the goal is to quietly prepare a decadent feast without waking Mom up. The catch, however, is that preparing a fancy feast first thing in the morning without her noticing can be quite a stressful task – especially if children are involved. Though there’s nothing sweeter than kids taking pride in their funny culinary concoctions, it's not always the easiest thing for Dad to have control over. So, what’s the formula to success? It's simple: Keep it simple! Besides, you can save the fancy waffles for brunch. An alternative to the pancakes and (deflated) whipped cream would be to get some doughnuts ahead of time and do a “coffee and doughnuts in bed” instead. Get the kids involved by letting them decorate a few pastries with frosting and sprinkles. Quick, clean, delicious, and easy for Dad – everyone wins!
Honouring Your Mother
Rather than wrapping up an item, try to think of something you can go out and experience together. If you and your mom have very different ideas of fun, use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to try something neither of you have done before. No matter how it turns out, you’ll create memories. She’ll get to see something new and spend some time with her favourite son(s)/daughter(s), too!
Ways to Keep the Memory of Your Mother Alive
A mother’s cooking is a universal representation of maternal love in one of its purest forms. If your mother used to make you a favourite dish when you were young, today is the best day to honour her memory by cooking this special meal. Invite your family or friends over and share your happiest memories during dinner.
Traditionally, white carnations are the flowers chosen to represent mothers who are no longer with us. As a tribute to your beloved mother, pin a white carnation onto your jumper during Mother’s Day weekend. You can also get a bouquet of white carnations and leave it at her gravesite or where her remains were spread after paying your respects.
Places have a unique way of bringing people closer by better understanding one another. How about going to a place your mother used to love? If you visit a site or location that brought joy into her life, it could do the very same for you. It might also make you feel especially close to her during your visit.
In memory of your mother, make a donation to a cause she would feel passionate about. Whether it’s to help find a cure for a disease or volunteering a few hours of your time to benefit the community, do something your mother would feel proud of.
Sweet and Funny Mother’s Day Quotes
To all sons and daughters who know their mothers will always be there whenever life throws a curveball, make sure you show and tell her how much you love her on Mother’s Day. To the spouse who is fortunate to have this extraordinary woman by his side, take care of her every day that life gives you. Although Mother's Day is a great opportunity to give back to our mothers, they deserve to be shown and told how precious they are to us every single day, because there’s no other person in the world like Mom.
