Celebrate with Mom When She is Far Away
While some of us might be able to spend Mother's Day with our moms in person, there are many that will spend the holiday apart. This blog provides a list of virtual Mother's Day ideas that you can use to help make your mom feel special from a distance this year.
1. Watch a Movie or Show Together
Have you heard of Netflix's Teleparty? Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) is a way to watch TV with your friends and family online by synchronizing video playback across Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services. It even includes a live group chat feature, allowing you to make comments with your group just like if you were watching it together in person! This is a great and creative way to spend time with your mom from a distance, especially if she enjoys going to the movies!
2. Host a Zoom Brunch
Your mom undoubtedly has a favorite restaurant, so why not order brunch from there and share a meal over FaceTime while making conversation and reminiscing about old times? She would love the surprise of breakfast delivered! If you really want to make things special, try delivering some flowers along with her brunch as well. They'll brighten up her table and make brunch feel extra fancy.
3. Gift Her a Subscription to Chocolate, Wine, or Meal Delivery
Does your mom like receiving gifts in the mail? Enrolling her in a subscription to a meal, wine, or chocolate delivery service is a great way to give a "gift that keeps on giving." If you need inspiration, look no further than Vivilicious, which offers the best chocolate ever! Their products are made with high-quality ingredients, free from preservatives, fillers, food coloring, and artificial flavors. If wine is more up her alley, Allrecipes has a great article on the best wine subscriptions. The best part of this "recurring gift" is that she’ll think of you with every monthly delivery!
4. Make a Special Video or Digital Art
In today's digital age, there are so many activities you can do for your mom if you just take the time. It could be as easy as creating a video or photo montage on your phone and sending it via a text or email on Mother's Day. And if you have kids, grandparents always love pictures of their grand-kids, too!
5. Virtual Wine Tasting
Does your mom enjoy wine? Pick out her favorite wines and ship them to her for a surprise wine tasting on Mother's Day. She will love sharing notes, tastes, and stories over a fun and new experience. Here is a list of the best virtual wine tastings hosted by wine connoisseurs for your inspiration.
6. Play Games Together Online
Mother's Day can be a hard holiday when you're away from your family. However, most families love to play games, so why not organize a virtual game night? Jackbox Games is the party game-making studio best known for hit games like Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful, and Trivia Murder Party. Jackbox is great for families because the games are easy to learn and play.
7. Take a Virtual Painting Class or paint at Home with Mom
You may live far away from your mom, but a virtual class could help bring you closer together and create cherished memories. One of the best ways to be creative and bond with your mom is by hosting a hybrid or virtual paint party.
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sip and paint party can be very easy to organize with help from companies like Canvas n Cup. Through their website, you can select from a large
gallery of paintings, purchase the paint party kits, and the folks at Canvas and Cup will take care of the rest. All you have to do is get on Zoom with you mom and other siblings, start painting and create lasting memories.
There are plenty of ways to make your mom feel special on Mother's Day, but the most important thing to remember when celebrating from afar is that it’s truly the thought that counts. Did you remember to call her? Did you send a card or a handwritten note? Whatever you do, all Mom will want to see is that you put thought into the day - whether that includes a special gift, a long FaceTime call, or a thoughtful note.
Happy Mother's Day!
