Countdown to Mother's Day
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Second Sunday of May - don't forget!
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Mother's Day
May 10, 2026
Don't Be That Person
You know that person who calls their mom on Mother's Day evening, clearly having just remembered? Don't be that person. This countdown exists so you have zero excuse for forgetting.
The second Sunday of May moves around just enough to trip people up. Some years it's early May, some years it's nearly mid-May. The countdown keeps you honest.
The Planning Timeline
Based on years of learning the hard way:
Book brunch/dinner reservations. Popular spots fill up completely by Mother's Day week. Order custom gifts now.
Order flowers for delivery (not day-of - prices spike and quality drops). Buy a card. Coordinate with siblings if applicable.
Confirm reservations. Buy brunch ingredients if cooking. Wrap gifts. Write something meaningful in the card.
Call early. Moms notice when you call at 9am vs 7pm. If cooking, actually clean up after - that's part of the gift.
Gift Ideas That Actually Work
After years of feedback from my own mom and observing what other moms actually use:
💐 Flowers (But Better)
Skip the generic bouquet. Get her favorite flower specifically. Or a plant she can keep - something that blooms annually is a nice touch.
🧖 Spa / Self-Care
Spa gift cards work great. Or nice lotions, bath bombs, quality candles. Stuff she wouldn't buy for herself but would enjoy.
📸 Photos
A framed photo or a photo book. Sounds cliché, but moms actually love this stuff. Recent family photos or throwback ones - both work.
⏰ Your Time
Honestly, what most moms want is time with their kids. Visit if you can. Call if you can't. Make it longer than 5 minutes.
Mother's Day Brunch Ideas
If you're cooking (and you should consider it - it means more than a restaurant):
Easy Wins
French toast, scrambled eggs done right (low and slow), bacon. Add fresh fruit. Mimosas if she drinks. Coffee exactly how she likes it.
Stepping It Up
Eggs Benedict (practice poaching eggs first), homemade pancakes, quiche. Make it the night before if you can - less morning stress.
Pro Tip
Set the table nicely. Use real plates. Put flowers on the table. The presentation matters almost as much as the food. And clean up after.
Quick Facts
- •Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day in 1908. She later fought against its commercialization and died penniless.
- •$31.7 billion spent on Mother's Day in the US. That's more than Valentine's Day and Father's Day combined.
- •Phone calls spike 37% on Mother's Day. It's the busiest calling day of the year.
- •Different dates worldwide - UK celebrates in March, Mexico in May 10, Thailand in August.