Mother's Day Checklist

Want to wow mom on Mother’s Day? Use this checklist to help you plan a day she’ll never forget.

Four Weeks Before

Ask mom if she has any special wishes for Mother’s Day and make a note of these
Get in the Mother's Day mindset- search the web for Mother's Day contests and enter one!
If you are going to be treating mom to a spa day, meal, B&B night, show, or concert, make reservations or buy tickets now
Arrange/confirm childcare if you are hiring a babysitter
Place flower order(s). If you are purchasing online, order now to avoid last minute fees. If you will be buying flowers locally, pre-order the bouquet from your local florist so they will be ready. If your plans include church on Sunday, consider getting her a beautiful corsage.

Create or buy a Mother’s Day card.
Purchase or make gift(s) for her, wrap gift(s) and attach card.
Schedule cleaning service or plan to clean the house with the help of kids the day before
Plan to rent Mother’s Day themed movies
Check with your local radio station to see if you can dedicate a song to her

Pick up flowers on order or purchase flowers
Send an e-card from the children to help them get ready
Buy groceries to make breakfast, brunch or dinner
Ask children to clean their rooms and finish all their homework. If they are stuck, free help may be available online from a live tutor.
Ask children to help clean the house and detail her car today or on Mother’s Day as a gift
Charge all batteries for cameras, phones, and camcorders

Put out flowers and gifts
Fix breakfast for mom and serve her in bed or let her have a leisurely morning
Have children tell her why she's a great mom
Take pictures and video - post pics on Facebook
Skype with grandmothers, other mothers, or her friends
Read about the history of Mother’s Day online or watch a Mother's Day theme movie