5 Special Things to Do on Mother’s Day With Your Mom

Do You Remember When Mom Last Truly Smiled?

Do you remember the last time your mom smiled brightly? Not the polite smile when receiving an expensive gift, but that genuine smile from the bottom of her heart - the kind that creates happy wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and makes her laugh like when she was young.

Mother's Day is approaching, and instead of browsing shopping apps for something that "seems appropriate," why not try a completely different approach this year? A material gift might be forgotten after a few weeks, but a meaningful experience will be remembered forever.

The list of 5 activities below doesn't require much money or complicated preparation. What they truly need is sincerity and an investment of time - which, in today's busy world, is perhaps the most valuable gift you can give your mother.

Mom's happy smile when receiving a meaningful experience instead of a material gift on Mother's Day

Create a "Family Podcast" – Where Mom is the Star

"Mom, can I interview you?" - a simple question that can unlock a treasure of memories and untold stories.

Mom's laughter preserved forever - the most precious spiritual legacy of every family.

1. Why is a family podcast super meaningful?

Because it's a "spiritual legacy" - mom's voice, laughter, and life stories will be preserved over time, to be listened to again and again many years later.

"In the past, grandparents used to tell stories to their grandchildren. Now, family podcasts are the modern version of that oral tradition - but preserved forever."

2. Simple preparation

• A fully charged smartphone
• A quiet, comfortable space
• A list of interesting questions
• 1-2 hours on a weekend afternoon

3. Questions that open the heart

• "Do you remember how you felt when you first knew you were pregnant?"
• "What did you dream of doing before you had us?"
• "What are you most proud of in your life?"
• "What's your fondest memory with dad?"

Don't worry about sound quality or technique. After completion, just use Capcut or InShot apps to add gentle background music, name the podcast something meaningful like "My Mother's Untold Stories" and share it with the family.

"Role Reversal Day": Child Becomes Parent, Mom Becomes Child

Imagine, mom - the woman who has woken up earliest in the house for decades, suddenly gets to sleep in until 9 AM, and even has someone bring breakfast to her bed!

Mom's surprised smile when being served - experiencing care from her own child for the first time.

1. Core principle

A complete "day off" for mom, when you take on all of mom's roles in the family and mom gets to "become the child."

2. When the child becomes the parent, you will

• Handle all meals from morning to night
• Manage all household chores from laundry to cleaning
• Handle unexpected situations without asking mom's opinion
• Create a schedule for the special day

Clumsy hands filled with love - when the child understands mom's daily work.

3. When mom gets to be the child, she will

• Sleep in without limits
• Have meals served to her
• Choose her favorite activities
• Get to be spoiled and... make demands!

"The most interesting part will be those moments when mom feels... confused because she's not used to being served. That's the moment when mom realizes how much she has always lived for others."

Don't forget to capture fun moments throughout the day in photos or short videos. Collected together, you'll have a unique "Day Mom Got to Be a Child" album like no other.

Organize a "Mom Appreciation Ceremony" at Home

Everyone deserves to be honored at least once in their lifetime, especially a mother who has quietly sacrificed many things that sometimes even she forgets.

Tears of happiness rolling down when mom realizes how deeply she is valued and appreciated.

1. Transform the living room into a "mini auditorium"

• Hang pastel paper banners with "Mom is #1" written on them
• Arrange simple fresh flowers in vases
• Play soft music mom enjoys
• Everyone dresses nicely as if attending a real party

2. An emotional "appreciation" program

• Part 1: MC (could be the youngest child) introduces the program
• Part 2: Each family member takes turns speaking about what they appreciate about mom
• Part 3: Interspersed with simple "performances"
• Part 4: Present homemade "certificates" to mom

The moment mom sits silently, too moved to speak while listening to thank-you messages from loved ones.

3. Sharing from the heart

• "I'm grateful to you, Mom, for staying up with me during those nights of studying for college entrance exams..."
• "I'll never forget when you were tired from work but still made my favorite sour soup..."
• "I appreciate how you always calmly solve every problem..."

Homemade "certificates" with fun titles like "Hero Without a Cape," "Brilliant Family CEO," or "5-Star Chef Without Michelin Stars" will make mom both laugh and feel touched.

Write a "Bucket List" With Mom – Things She Wants to Do Before Turning 70

We often think of mom as "the person who takes care of others" and forget that she also has personal dreams and aspirations. Sometimes, even mom herself has forgotten the things she once wanted to do.

Mom's eyes suddenly sparkle when remembering her youthful dreams - dreams that were never fulfilled.

1. The ideal space to open up

• Beautiful colored paper, multi-colored pens, cute stickers
• A few old photos of mom when she was young
• Tea, light snacks and a quiet space
• Uninterrupted weekend afternoon

2. Questions that "unlock" mom's dreams

• "Before you had us, what did you dream of doing that you haven't accomplished yet?"
• "Is there any skill you've always wanted to learn but never had time for?"
• "If you could go back to age 30, what would you do differently?"
• "If money or responsibilities weren't concerns, where would you most want to go?"

"You might be surprised to learn that mom once dreamed of learning violin, taking a motorcycle trip across Vietnam, or simply wanted to learn a new language."

Mom's surprised expression when asked: "What do you dream for yourself?" after years of forgetting.

3. Turn the list into a commitment

• Decorate the list beautifully, frame it, hang it where everyone can see
• Make specific plans to accomplish each item
• Commit to helping mom complete at least 3 things this year

Make a "Short Film" About Mom

In the digital age, a short film about mom can be a precious spiritual gift that the whole family will watch again and again in years to come.

Mom's everyday beauty through a loving lens - a masterpiece that needs no special effects.

1. Secrets to simple yet moving filmmaking

• Use your phone to capture mom's everyday moments over about a week
• Film "secretly" to capture the most natural moments
• Pay attention to small details: how mom makes coffee, her smile when reading...

2. Emotional camera angles

• Mom making morning coffee - close-up of mom's hands
• Mom tending to plants in the garden - shoot from a distance
• Mom's silhouette cooking in the kitchen (shoot from behind)
• The moment mom concentrates on her work

Mom's hands tell their own story - wrinkles and calluses contain a lifetime of love.

3. How to edit a touching video

• Use simple apps like CapCut or InShot
• Choose gentle music that mom loves
• Add meaningful text: "This is the woman who taught me how to love"
• Slow down the video speed during beautiful moments

On Mother's Day evening, secretly prepare a home movie screening with a clean TV screen, dim living room lights, some of mom's favorite snacks, and invite mom to watch "a special movie."

Wrap it up: Not All Gifts Need to Be Expensive

It's time to turn Mother's Day into a truly memorable experience! At CHUS, you can find elegant gifts, perfect to combine with the meaningful experiences you create.

Why choose CHUS for Mother's Day:

• A carefully selected gift collection suitable for every mom's style
• Elegant, luxurious, and personalized gift wrapping services
• Fast, on-time delivery - so you can focus on creating experiences
• Dedicated consultation to help you choose the perfect gift

Click to explore the Mother's Day gift collection at CHUS - So this year, mom doesn't just receive a gift, but a memory to cherish for a lifetime.