10 ways to celebrate Mothers Day during COVID-19 pandemic

By Staff, AccuWeather

Updated May. 8, 2020 5:31 PM

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continues to grow by thousands each day. One reason for the spike is that more testing is becoming easier to access. What’s more alarming is some people may have coronavirus and not even know it. A quick look at the data shows that coronavirus is indiscriminate as it strikes the patients: young and old, sick and healthy, and people of all ethnicities are all falling victim to this vicious virus. Coronavirus doesn’t care that Mother’s Day is coming up. This year’s Mother’s Day, on May 10th, is shaping up to be quite the challenging one due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Whether you are in self-isolation, quarantine, affected by travel restrictions, following proper social distancing, or just wanting to keep Mom safe, this Mother’s Day will be unlike any we’ve ever experienced. This coronavirus-impacted Mother’s Day is an opportunity to still do something special while still maintaining social distancing measures and keeping everyone safe and healthy. 

Here are ways to honor the most important woman in most of our lives -- Mom -- on her special day. 

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Send Mom her favorite wine or champagne

Spirits are a great way to lift Mom’s spirits on Mother’s Day. If she loves wine, check out apps like Drizzly that can deliver this special lady her favorite Merlot, Chablis, or Champagne all with a few taps and swipes on your phone. Some states have relaxed alcohol delivery laws due to COVID-19 so it’s smart to check ahead before arranging for a bottle or two to be delivered. 

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Virtual Mother’s Day happy hour

Once Mom has received her bubbly or vino, help her pop a few bottles -- virtually of course. Arrange a virtual happy hour via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, or any other video chat platform. This will be a great way to catch up face-to-face and you can see firsthand how much she enjoys one of the gifts you sent. 

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Virtual Mother’s Day bake-off

This can be a fun way to make a yummy snack and spend time with Mom on her special day. Simply hop on a video call with each other, find a recipe and see whose tasty treat turns out better. 

Make a donation to her favorite charity 

What do you get the woman who has everything for Mother’s Day? A simple small donation to her favorite charity or charities is an excellent gift. Our moms are often selfless so this is a way for her to give back to an organization or charity that is close to her heart. 

Create a picture slideshow

Pictures might speak a thousand words, but a cascading photo slideshow of Mom’s favorite memories can take her breath away. Maybe the slideshow is nothing but pictures from your favorite vacations or major family milestones or simply happier times. A walk down memory lane of what life was like before coronavirus can be a great escape for her on Mother’s Day. 

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Send Mom a Spa Day in a Basket

Since we can’t jaunt off to the day spa due to COVID-19 restrictions on non-essential businesses, send Mom a simple way to relax. You can order all her favorite lotions, scrubs, loofahs & other soothing things from Amazon or put your own personal touch and create a Spa Day in a Basket for her. 

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Have Mom’s favorite meal delivered

Give Mom a much-needed day off from cooking. Between DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates & UberEats, there are plenty of ways to handle dinner for the night. To make sure Mom stays safe, you can opt for touchless and contact-free delivery methods. 

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Have flowers delivered

Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without flowers. Simply order online or better yet from a small locally-owned florist in her town to brighten up her day with beautiful flowers. This will help boost the local economy amid staggering unemployment rates that continue to climb each week. Just like the food delivery, you can ask if touchless and contact-free deliveries are available. 

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Create a special Mother’s Day playlist

Hop on Spotify or Apple Music and create a special playlist for Mom on Mother’s Day. It can be her favorites and songs that make you think of her. It will be a gift she can enjoy every day of the year, not just on Mother’s Day. 

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A Mother’s Day Thank You note

Being a mother is a thankless job. While we can’t thank Mom for every single thing she has done for us throughout our lives, we can let her know she is loved and appreciated. A simple handwritten thank you note is something she will cherish for a lifetime. 

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Mother’s Day will be a nice break from all the emotionally draining coronavirus news out there. Focus on the positive in the fight against COVID-19. More than a million patients across the world have fully recovered from coronavirus.. You can track the recoveries and any new pockets of outbreaks with this interactive map. Keep this page bookmarked for the latest news on coronavirus. We also have in-depth podcasts talking about how weather can impact coronavirus. You’ll also find the latest information on Accuweather TV network, Twitter and Facebook.

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