Mother’s Day for Single Moms
Tips on How to Create a Happy Mother’s Day as a Single Mama
Being a single mom on Mother’s Day presents a few challenges. In many two-parent households, more than likely one partner takes charge of the day: buys the flowers, the card, and tries to make the it feel extra special.
When you’re a single parent, everything falls on you — including the day made to honor you!
Here is what has worked for me over the past few Mother’s Days that make the day feel a bit more special.
💌 Let Them Surprise You — Even If You’re In on It!
Each year, my daughter says she wants to give me something — even when I reply that I don’t need anything! So we head to the dollar store.
Since she’s still too young to read, I show her the section of Mother’s Day cards and let her choose one while I promise not to look (really, I don’t peek!).
Once we get home, she runs into her playroom to draw on it and then hides it until Mother’s Day.
It’s a tiny gesture that, in the end, means a lot to both of us.
🌷 Buy Yourself Flowers — Through Their Little Eyes
Together, we hit Trader Joe’s and I let her choose the flowers she thinks Mommy will like best.
She loves getting to pick the flowers out, and it’s special for both of us.
✍️ Break Out Your Journal
Write a list of all the things you are proud of since becoming a single mom.
Yes, it may feel weird, but it’s incredibly powerful. Here’s what’s on mine:
I’m proud of getting out of a marriage that was not working so that I could set an example of what self-respect looks like for my daughter.
I’m proud of being able to purchase a home for the two of us on my own.
I’m proud of going to therapy to work on myself, grow, and become a better mom and human.
I’m proud of the life I’m creating for us — the loving home, the big travel, mini adventures, and all the creative moments in between.
I’m even proud of the hard days where all I did was survive and make it through the day in one piece.
✨ Trust me, write it all out — you’ll be amazed to see how far you have come.
☀️ Do What Brings You Joy
Leave all the chores to the side — they’ll wait for you, I promise — and spend time doing something you love, especially with your little one.
This year, my intention is to spend time outside with my daughter and mom in the backyard enjoying treats and sunshine. 🌼
🎨 Create Something Together
I miss the days when schools created special handprint crafts. So this year we’re creating one together at home! From the dollar store, I picked up mini canvases and paints to use while in the backyard. I plan on making a handprint craft that I’ll be able to look back on in the years to come!
🍰 Treat Yourself (No Guilt Allowed!)
Make sure to get yourself your favorite food or dessert, even if it’s store-bought!
Whether it’s takeout, a bakery cupcake, or those brownies you make together — get it.
This year, we are ditching the reservations and planning on at-home treats to make the day a bit sweeter. 🧁
📸 Take a Picture
Even if you and your littles are in PJs all day — capture the memory with a photo!
Because these moments are ones to treasure.