Stress Free Mother's Day Ideas- Event Planning Made Simple

Did you wait too long to figure out what to do for Mother's Day? Of course you did, mom usually does the planning right? Want to make her feel special but skip the traditional store bought flowers and over priced greeting cards? We have a few ideas that are sure to turn Mother's day into a full blown celebration and best of all they are budget friendly and easy to pull off. We are all about planning Mother's like we plan our events, stress free for everyone! 

Plan it For me

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1) Relax & Rejuvenate: At Home Spa 

​Cost: $15-$20
Prep Time: 30 min- 24 Hours
Benefit: Peace of Mind (Priceless)

Infused Water (About $3): We love the Dr. Oz detox water... mom can detox and hydrate at the same time. If you are really last minute and don't have 24 hours, the water tastes great after 1 hour. 

• 1 small sliced lemon
• 8-10 cucumber slices
• A few fresh mint leaves

• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 48 oz cold water

Directions:
1. Add sliced cucumbers and lemon, grated ginger, and fresh mint leaves to pitcher. Fill with cold water and let infuse overnight in the refrigerator. Enjoy the next day.

Set the Mood with Moms Favorite Music (Free): Smooth Jazz is always a good option or try searching  You Tube, Pandora, or Amazon Music for key words like spa sounds, waterfall music, or sounds of nature. 
For Example: Relaxing Music for Stress Relief (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFcSrYw-ARY)

Run a Hot Bath and add some Natural Enhancers ($5): Try Coconut Oil or Lavender Essential Oil to the Tub. 
Don't worry, if mom doesn't already have essential oil or coconut oil,  they are easy to find! Most big box retailers sell both, essential oils can usually be found in the candle aisle. 

Finish with a  Cozy Towel ($5-$10): Spend a few dollars to purchase a new towel in moms favorite color. Costco is even offering a coupon this month on both their bath towels and extra large bath sheets. They range in price from $5-$10 after the coupon. 

Resources:
​Detox Water: https://www.doctoroz.com/recipe/10-day-tummy-tox-water
Essential Oil: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-Gardens-15-mL-100-Pure-Lavender-Essential-Oil/852918865

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2) Love and Laughter

This idea requires a little more creativity on your part but is well worth it! According to the Mayo Clinic laughter is a natural remedy to more than just stress. Such as:

• Stimulate many organs
• Activate and relive the stress response
• Soothe Tension
• Improve the Immune system
• Relieve Pain
• Improve your mood

​Who doesn't want a less stress mom with a better mood? So here are a few suggestions to make her feel loved and get her laugh. 

Make it a Movie Date ($5-$20) - find comedies that the family can enjoy together. Include recent comedies and classics that maybe the kids haven't seen. "The Great Outdoors", featuring John Candy is a good one.

Game it up (Free-$15) - find games that that encourage laughing over competition. Headbands and charades are great for families with younger kids. Or make up your own...have mom hold a mouth full of water and see who can make her laugh first (we recommend playing this one outside).
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Cost: Free-$15
Prep Time: 1-2 Hours
Benefit: A Healthier Happier Mom ​

 Story Time (Free)- Take turns telling great family memories. Often times, this leads, to stories that were not funny at the time. There is something cathartic and strengthening about being able to look back over life's stressful situations or challenges and find humor in them. 

Resources: 
Mayo Clinic: Stress Relief From Laughter-
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456​

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3) Memory Lane

If your goal is to get to mom's heart strings this is the idea for you! Take her on a walk down memory lane and let her know how much you appreciate her being there every step (literally) of the way. 

1. Designate and Area of your house: We recommend a front or back walkway, the stairs, or a long hallway.)
2. Arrange Photos in Order from Oldest to Most Recent: You can do this by taping photos to garden stands, attaching them to string that is hung up the stair banister, or just along the wall of the hallway. 
3. With each step...Take turns sharing with mom a memory from that event or time period and what you most remember about her at that time. (You can write them a head of time to add to step 4)
4. At the end, take all of the photos and the stories (if you wrote them) and place them in a scrap book for mom to keep. Not only will she have her own memories preserved but she will have new memories to along with each photo. 

Cost: $10-$20
Prep Time: 2-3 Hours
Benefit: Letting Mom Know Her Value...Even in the Small Things. 

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Want to Go Big For Your Next Event or Family Gathering? 

At Dov Sound we love to think outside of the box and celebrate life's events in unique ways. If you want to take that graduation party to the next level...impress Dad with an amazing backyard BBQ extravaganza, or make 4th of July a day your friends will never forget, give us a call. We will help you design your event and make it stress free. 

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