6 Ideas to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Work

The second Sunday of May every year is celebrated as Mother’s Day around the globe. Mothers, especially working mothers, are no less than Superheros. Juggling between work, parenting, and household chores is something that every working mother struggles with. And the unparalleled love, loyalty towards their children, and dedication and devotion towards the family are unique to every mother.

It is worth celebrating all the efforts and sacrifices the mother makes throughout the year. Let’s make this day special by celebrating working moms in the office. If you are looking for some creative ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day at work, here are a few suggestions that might make the day extra special for all the moms in your office:

Host a Mother’s Day brunch. 

Set up a breakfast spread in the office kitchen or break room with pastries, fruit, coffee, and tea. Encourage everyone to bring in a favourite dish to share. You can include games like bingo, trivia, and other challenging yet fun activities to make the event more fun.

Gift a Family Experience

Other than gifting a bouquet of flowers or potted plants for each mom, gift them a day off to have a quality, fun time with kids and family. Complimentary tickets to an amusement park or arranging a trip to a zoo, all-paid spa, or facial sessions with family are some of the experiential gifts for them that will surely make them happy. 

Hold a raffle: 

Ask local businesses to donate prizes, such as massage gift certificates, restaurant vouchers, or movie tickets. Sell raffle tickets and donate the proceeds to a local charity that supports moms and families. 

Plan a “Bring your kids” party: 

Parents love to show their place of work to their kids, and most of the time, kids, too, are excited to visit their parent’s workplace. Having a party together will provide some quality family time together. This activity can be clubbed with a potluck lunch where you can invite everyone to bring their dish to share for a special Mother’s Day lunch. You can also set up a dessert table and encourage people to bring their favourite sweets. 

Create a photo wall: 

Set up a photo booth with props and backdrops and encourage everyone to take pictures with their moms or children. Hang the photos on a special wall in the office for everyone to enjoy. Good memories are always cherished, which could be one for the future.

Send a handwritten note.

Complements are always appreciated. Handwritten notes are a great way to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of working moms. Such small gestures of encouragement and acknowledgement are great motivators as working moms often feel stressed while juggling their multiple work and home responsibilities. 

Conclusion:

Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers, or working parents, to be more specific, should be recognized throughout the year. However, on this special day, no matter what you choose to do, make sure to take the time to recognize and appreciate all the amazing moms in your office.

While discussing celebrating motherhood, we should remain mindful of the staff members who might choose not to be or cannot become mothers. Such occasions should not be made mandatory for everyone to attend. There may be many other reasons for a few who might not enjoy such celebrations. Be mindful and give everyone a choice to attend or not.