{"id":5530,"date":"2021-03-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/?p=5530"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:12:49","slug":"what-to-do-on-your-first-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/seasonal\/what-to-do-on-your-first-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do on Your First Mother\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Nothing quite matches up to your first Mother\u2019s Day. <\/em>The tradition dates all the way back to the\u00a0Middle Ages. It began when those who had moved away, were granted permission, to visit their mothers on the fourth Sunday of\u00a0Lent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Today, it\u2019s a day to shower all the wonderful mummies with love and appreciation. You\u2019ve survived the sleepless nights, crying tantrums, and lots of dirty nappies! So, you deserve to be spoiled rotten. There\u2019s lots of ways to make it special, for all the first-time mamas out there!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Mother\u2019s Day activities<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Food<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re normally the chef of the house, this is your time to sit back and relax. Why not order a takeaway from your favourite restaurant? Today is all about you \u2013 treat yourself! Or, let your partner take the reins and cook up a storm, on behalf of himself and your little one. The rules are simple \u2013 mum doesn\u2019t cook or wash dishes on her special day. If you\u2019re lucky – you may even get breakfast in bed!<\/p>\r\n

Mother\u2019s Day<\/span>\u00a0is one of the busiest days in the restaurant industry, so if you are looking to go out for a nice meal it is best to get booking in advance. If a meal out isn\u2019t your thing, or you feel it\u2019s not the place to take the kids there are plenty of other ways to enjoy a nice meal on\u00a0<\/span>Mother\u2019s Day<\/span>. Breakfast in bed is a\u00a0<\/span>Mother\u2019s Day<\/span>\u00a0staple but why not make it brunch and let Mum have some extra time in bed. If you\u2019re looking to spend the day out of the house, a picnic is perfect, particularly if you have young or fussy children! It allows you to avoid a busy restaurant and customise the food according to everyone\u2019s requests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Events<\/h3>\r\n

There is a wide selection of events that take place on\u00a0<\/span>Mother\u2019s Day<\/span>\u00a0across the UK; from woodland walks to craft mornings, there will be something for everyone.\u00a0<\/span>Take a look<\/span>\u00a0at what\u2019s going on in your local area, it could be the perfect opportunity to try something new<\/span>\u00a0whilst making new memories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Zoom party<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The day can still be just as precious, even during lockdown! Why not include both yours and your partner\u2019s mum in all the fun? Get on Zoom and celebrate Mother\u2019s Day with all the fantastic mummies in the family. You can always make a party happen through technology! However, little ones may get restless. So, be sure to have lots of comfort toys<\/a> at hand, to keep them entertained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Activities<\/h3>\r\n

Mother\u2019s Day<\/span>\u00a0is all about Mum, so make sure that whatever you choose to do is something she enjoys, this could be a day of family fun or some alone time at a spa! If the weathers nice, maybe try a trip to the beach or a local walking trail. Anything goes,\u00a0<\/span>as long as<\/span>\u00a0it\u2019s something Mum enjoys!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Preparation<\/h3>\r\n

We all know how stressful planning a family day out can be, so don\u2019t let Mum handle any of this stress,<\/span>\u00a0make sure you\u00a0<\/span>plan ahead<\/span>\u00a0to ensure you pack all the essentials and have a smooth journey. If you are going further afield make sure you pack snacks for the car, plan stops should they be needed and make sure everyone is entertained. If you have young children, make sure you have a good\u00a0<\/span>travel system<\/span><\/a> to make everything run as smoothly as possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Make a memory box<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You\u2019ll want to treasure sweet memories made with your angel over the year. So, why not make a keepsake memory box? Take the time to look over all the lovely times you\u2019ve shared together. Collect things like pictures, cute little socks they\u2019ve grown out of and holiday souvenirs. One day, you can look back on all these things together and reminisce.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Plan a family picnic<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to get some sunshine this Mother\u2019s Day, then get yourself outdoors! A picnic in the sun is a treat for all the family, minus the busyness of a restaurant. Venture out to a park nearby, prepare a child-friendly menu and don\u2019t forget the sweet treats!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Document the day<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A mum and her bundle of joy can never have too many photos together! If you want to make the photos look more authentic, get a polaroid camera and use real film. Snap selfies all through the day and ask loved ones to take cute photos of you both. Capturing the simple moments in life will be just as cherished. Whether it\u2019s snuggles on the sofa or munching on finger foods together, you\u2019ll want to capture these times!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The perfect gifts for Mum<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Whilst the world may look a little different right now, there\u2019s still plenty of wonderful present ideas, to make Mother\u2019s Day special. If you\u2019re stuck for gift ideas, homemade ones usually get the best response. A homemade card or gift shows love and thoughtfulness. A great idea for Mum to get some relaxation is homemade coupons for her to redeem as she pleases; one for alone time, one for a cup of tea or a biscuit \u2013 the ideas are endless!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hamper<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A basket full of goodies is the perfect way, to say thank you to an exhausted, first-time mummy. Whether mum\u2019s a foodie, bookworm or loves a pampering – there\u2019s a hamper for everyone. If you\u2019re a dad looking to treat mum on behalf of your little one, this is the one!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jewellery<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Surprise mum with a pendant that has her angel\u2019s name or initials engraved. If you\u2019re thinking of having more kids in the future, leave some space to add more names! If your bub is teething, it\u2019ll be more than likely they\u2019ll want to grab and chew on it. Teething jewellery will save the day in this situation! This is one of our top gift ideas for a first-time mum. Everyone loves jewels!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Happy Mother\u2019s Day to all the amazing mums everywhere \u2013 we hope your day is as special as you. Whatever way you decide to celebrate, give yourself a big pat on the back. You\u2019re doing amazing!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nothing quite matches up to your first Mother\u2019s Day. The tradition dates all the way back to the\u00a0Middle Ages. It began when those who had moved away, were granted permission, to visit their mothers on the fourth Sunday of\u00a0Lent. Today, it\u2019s a day to shower all the wonderful mummies with love and appreciation. You\u2019ve survived the sleepless nights, crying tantrums, and lots of dirty nappies! So, you deserve to be spoiled rotten. There\u2019s lots of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[484,222,89],"tags":[142,371,255],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5530"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5530"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6635,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5530\/revisions\/6635"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5530"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5530"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}