Although Mother’s Day looks a little different this year, celebrating the loving women in our lives is not canceled. Mother’s Day is an opportunity to thank the strong female figures, whether that is your mom, grandma, aunt, older sister or guardian. Lending a hand of gratitude to these women is more important now than ever. Mothers and maternal figures across the globe continue to care for their children and the communities around them, regardless of any obstacle.

在这个保持社交距离的季节,我们想分享一些你可以在保护他们和你自己安全的同时赞美你生活中的母亲的方法。展示爱是这次航行的一个重要部分,我们希望你受到鼓舞,传播一些快乐。Ashley HomeStore和Hope to Dream的所有人祝您母亲节快乐。

Hop on a Family Call

当我们被鼓励保持距离时,技术已经成为把我们所爱的人带回家的重要工具。和你的大家庭保持联系,为你生活中的母亲们主持一个视频电话。根据你团队的规模,你可以参加猜谜或猜字游戏。让事情变得有趣,充满笑声。

Another fun activity to do over video call is hosting a family-wide cooking competition. Select a dish or theme for the group to follow, and watch everyone get creative with their meals. The theme for this game could be “Mother’s Day.” Submissions could include their favorite dishes made by mom! Share the recipe you make with the rest of your family to maintain that closeness.

Send a Care Package

Even though we are keeping our distance, you can still deliver love and gratitude to the mother in your life this Mother’s Day. Bring good vibes to her doorstep by dropping off a care package. It’s not just a kind gesture for the holiday, but also to brighten up their social distancing experience.

收集她最喜欢的零食和点心,并把它们放在她的门口!我们还建议增加一些有趣的活动,比如成人涂色书和彩色铅笔,让她一整天都很开心。我们也喜欢在这段时间挑选一本好书,所以浏览一下当前的畅销书列表,找一本她会喜欢的!在投递包裹时,记得采取社交距离措施,以确保每个人的安全。

An At-Home Spa Experience

在母亲节,给妈妈们的常见礼物是去水疗中心做按摩或面部护理的代金券。你生命中的母亲,因为她的奉献和努力,仍然值得同样的呵护,但今年必须在家里体验。很容易在家里创造一个轻松的氛围,复制在豪华水疗的感觉!

Help your mom relax during this uncertain time by creating a spa for her! Start by making a playlist featuring lo-fi and classical music to set the mellow ambiance. You can make the experience even more personalized with a homemade bath bomb! Check outour postshowing you how to make one yourself featuring your mom’s favorite essential oil.

Bake an Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

We have all been scrolling through Pinterest to discover new, exciting recipes during this time. Testing out your amateur baking skills with your mom might be a great way to pass them time and celebrate Mother’s Day. Here is a banana bread recipe that will surely sweeten up your day.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup of butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of walnuts or chocolate chips (or both!)

Let’s Bake!

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan or use baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, then add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large wooden spoon.
  3. Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine.
  4. 加入面粉、核桃或巧克力片,搅拌至没有面粉残留。将面糊倒入准备好的面包盘。
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Serve a Five-Star Brunch

Depending on your family’s skill level in the kitchen, this may take a few tries. But we are firm believers that the first pancake or waffle always serves as the test! Make your mom a delicious Sunday brunch to celebrate her this Mother’s Day.

To recreate the feeling of a late morning brunch, you can make invitations for your family to attend the at-home event. Instruct all guests to wear their Sunday best in honor of the mother in your lives. It’s a great way to spruce up your daily social distancing routine.

Something that could make the moment more special is going around the table and expressing why you are thankful for the mother in your life. It could be a funny story or a quality that is unique to her. The occasion is about expressing unsaid gratitude, so even if the pancakes are a little burnt, she will love the gesture.

We are so excited to celebrate the mothers in our lives whatever way possible. We appreciate every mother, aunt, older sister, grandmother and guardian for all they do to keep their children healthy. Share how you celebrated the mother in your life with us! Even if Mother’s Day has passed, we’d love to discover new ways to help support them. Use #MyAshleyHome for a chance to see your story featured on ourInstagram!