“Mothers Are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.” Susan Gale

Mother’s Day is the special time of year when you get to celebrate your first best friend and the person you always turn to when you need advice. It is also a great time to show your love for all the other wonderful women in your life. 

Celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern precedent for Mother’s Day is the early Christian festival known as “Mothering Sunday.”

Over time the Mothering Sunday tradition shifted into a more secular holiday, and children would present their mothers with flowers and other tokens of appreciation.

Mothers Day this year comes at such a time when we are in partial lock down however, don’t let this stop you from having a good time. Here are some of our ideas to keep your mom smiling

• Catch a movie together

Find a movie that you both enjoy and forget about the rest of the world for a couple of hours

• Order in her favorite meal from here favorite restaurant

There’s nothing like serving your mom her favorite dish when she least expects it. Jumia, Glovo and Uber Eats are at your disposal for any deliveries. You could surprise her with breakfast in bed, specially made for her.

• Relieve the old times with the household favorite games

Every family has a favorite game. Be it Charades, scrabble or Ludo. Make it fun

• Recreate an old photograph of her
• Learn something new together
• Give her a make over

Just like she can teach you the art of tying your hair, push her out of her comfort zone and encourage her to try new styles. You two can play dress up. Raid her wardrobe and dress up as her. Then, mimic her and record videos. 

• Do Tiktok videos together.

Whatever you do, just make her smile this mothers day.

Happy Mothers Day!