Being only 12 miles away from Jackson makes Ridgeland a unique place to live. It’s full of close-knit city charm, while still retaining easy access to the Jackson Metro area.
The question is: how can you use this to make your Mother’s Day ideas better than ever before?
To help spark inspiration this year, we’ve gathered this list of ideas for you. These activities can make the holiday feel special and exciting while ensuring family members stay safe. These ideas also create many bonding opportunities that your family can cherish forever.
Keep reading to learn how to put these senior-friendly holiday ideas into motion right away!
Tea Party
If you’re looking for a classy way to pamper your mother, try hosting a lovely tea party. It’s a fun way to try new foods in an upscale atmosphere. Lay out the white lacy linens, light candles, and bring out the china plates.
A tea party is a good excuse to serve your mother throughout the day. You can treat her to flowery teas, unusual coffee blends, finger sandwiches, and fruity cakes.
It’s a movie-like experience that people often don’t get to try for themselves.
Of course, you can make the tea party more rustic if your family doesn’t enjoy the idea of delicate foods and bitter drinks. A tea party with sweet iced tea and sub rolls can be a success as well.
No matter what you choose to serve at your tea party, make sure to pamper your mother and serve her the delights yourself!
Garden Sightseeing
Mother’s Day in Ridgeland, MS, can be a gift in itself. Situated right when the flowers and greenery are at their peak beauty, it’s the perfect time to go sightseeing.
You can look at the plant life in the local area and take in the sunlight and vibrant colors together. Such an adventure can spark plenty of conversations and can even inspire your mother to start gardening as a hobby.
You’ll both enjoy some gentle exercise as well. Be sure to take breaks and eat some snacks to keep your energy levels up.
Family Picnic
Nothing says family time quite like a picnic focused on gathering everyone together for a day out at your favorite Ridgeland area. Pack everyone’s favorite goodies in a basket, bring plenty of blankets, and you’ve got yourself a relaxing activity for everyone to adore.
Don’t forget to bring along some travel-friendly games. They’re great conversation starters and can keep the picnic exciting no matter how long you stay out on the field. They can also help keep any grandchild busy while the adults chatter the day away.
Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt isn’t usually the first thing people think of for honoring moms. That’s what makes it so innovative.
It’s an activity that requires a little physical activity and can be customized to suit any occasion.
For example, the hunt could be for pieces of a bigger puzzle or to a destination full of your mom’s favorite candies. Each piece could help the family learn more about each other, and it can all be done with teamwork for more bonding opportunities.
Once you start brainstorming the possibilities to customize scavenger hunts, it’s easy to start envisioning them for all sorts of holidays.
Shopping Spree
Although a shopping spree may be a common senior community outing for your mom, she doesn’t get as many chances to do it with you. To make it even more interesting, take her to shops she doesn’t get to visit very often.
Antique shops, for instance, often have goods you’ll never see in another store. Thrift stores have a constant rotation of goods that can be fun to peruse, no matter how often you visit.
The fun part is that you never know what you’ll find when you go to an antique shop or a thrift store. Your mom could end up leaving with a lamp that reminds her of her childhood.
Escape Room
Escape rooms let you go on a puzzle-focused adventure that you’ll solve by working with the rest of your team. Bringing your mother to one of these iconic activities can get both of you to bond while figuring out clues, trivia, and riddles.
Many seniors tend to think escape rooms are meant for the younger generation, but you’ll get to show your mom that she’s still up for the challenge.
Visit a Winery
Does your mother love a glass of wine at the end of the day? Do you want to give her a chance to try vintages she’s never even dreamed of before?
Visiting a local winery can be a great educational experience.
You’ll see firsthand how such an intricate drink is made. You can ask questions of the experts and even get to try some of the wines they offer.
Make sure you book a tour well ahead of time so you can get the reservations early. Waiting too long can often lead to disappointment for your Mother’s Day plans, although visiting a winery can be a great activity throughout the entire year.
Craft a Scrapbook
Celebrating older adults can be as simple as creating something new together. Creating a scrapbook presents a lot of benefits as a holiday activity:
- It’s relaxing
- It allows everyone to reminisce
- You tap into creativity
- The result is always a unique expression of your family
What makes a scrapbook even better is the fact that you don’t need many supplies to build something meaningful. The basic supplies you’ll need to get started are things like: photographs, thick paper, stickers, colorful pens, scissors, and a binder to keep everything in.
A scrapbook is a keepsake that can help bring the family together. It’s fun to make, fulfilling to hold, and impactful to flip through.
Creative Mother’s Day Ideas With SummerHouse Beau Ridge
By using these Mother’s Day ideas as inspiration, you’re sure to create a wonderful time for the whole family.
SummerHouse Beau Ridge hosts holiday activities and events of all types for residents and their loved ones. We can assist in upholding your family traditions or help you make new ones within our community while maintaining a safe celebratory environment.
Schedule a tour with us today. We’d love to show off our Ridgeland community to you!
