Mother's Day 2023: 8 wonderful surprise ideas to plan for your mom on Mother's Day

Mother's Day is on May 14. Here are some unique and amazing surprise ideas to make your mom feel special on this wonderful day.
Mother's Day is almost here. This year, it falls on May 14, Sunday. It's the day to celebrate that extra-special lady in your life - whether it's your mom, grandma, sisters, step-mom, mother-in-law, the mother of your children or the maternal figures in your life. These incredible women shape our lives, teach valuable life lessons, and make us who we are. We know how difficult it can be to find just the right gift for someone this spectacular. So, we decided to find unique and wonderful surprises for you to plan on Mother's Day to make the women in your life feel special.
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Surprise Ideas To Plan For Your Mom On Mother's Day
Start The Day With Breakfast In Bed

There's nothing more special than starting your day with your close ones going the extra mile to make you feel special. And a scrumptious gourmet-style bed-in-breakfast fits the bill on Mother's Day. Find out your mother's favourite breakfast or a dish she is craving. Then, stock up the cupboards and get up early to cook up a storm. Don't forget to find a nice tray and deliver breakfast on your best tableware with a steaming hot cup of her favourite brew.
Make A Scrapbook Of Your Memories
Go down memory lane and pick out your mother's favourite pictures and document her journey - her childhood, school and college days, special moments with you and your family, and more - inside a scrapbook. You can even give it a special name that holds some significance for your mom.
The Good Ol' Fashioned Flowers

If you're not in the same city as your mother, you can't go wrong with some good ol' fashioned flowers delivered to her doorstep. You can make it extra special by ordering a cake, her favourite food from her favourite restaurant, or some unique jewellery with flowers.
Write A Heartfelt Letter Or Poem
Many of us don't let our mothers know nearly as often as we should how much she means to us. Mother's Day is the perfect time to write a heartfelt letter or poem to express your love. She'll treasure it forever.
Surprise Her With A Gift She Always Wanted But Never Got For Herself

Everyone has a wishlist, and so do our moms. Find out what your mother has always wanted - jewellery, a favourite skincare item, a book, a gardening tool, a course she always wanted to study or more. Surprise her with the gift on the morning of Mother's Day, and she will be pleasantly surprised.
Take Up A Project Or Join A Class
Our mothers love spending time with us more than anything else. So, this Mother's Day, take up a project with her or join a class to spend quality hours together. If she likes gardening, plant a herb garden with her. If she loves pottery, join a weekend class.
Plan a Weekend TV Series Binge

Extend the Mother's Day activities with a re-watch of her favourite show. You can even commit by starting a new series your mother was looking forward to seeing.
Help Tackle Her To-Do List
Some moms may crave time away from household responsibilities on Mother's Day, while others may want nothing more than a helping hand. If there's something Mom has been putting off - like organising the closets or getting supplies - use the day as an opportunity to help cross it off her to-do list.
ABOUT THE AUTHORKrishna Pallavi PriyaKrishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More
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