Celebrating Mother's Day

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:47 PM

Our Mother's Day giveaway was a huge success -- we received over 200 entries for the adorable Lisa Leonard Designs necklace! You gave us tons of great suggestions for dream Mother's Day celebrations.

Still not sure how to spend the big day? Below are some of your most popular ideas. Then, leave a comment and tell us your own plans!

Pampering
"Getting to spend five or six hours at the day spa nearby, receiving a mani, pedi, massage, waxing, etc. I just want to be pampered!" -- byloveandgrace

The whole family
"The best Mother's Day would be my fiance taking the day off, and spending the day with him and my son -- just the three of us. It wouldn't even matter where we went, I would be happy just to have on precious day with all three of us, interruption free." -- nicoleadamitis

Sleeping in...
"Be allowed to finally sleep in past 7am!" -- FSUSammy

... and through the night
"I think the best thing would be for my husband to get up with the baby every time she awakes at night." -- jdrake_rn 

Me time
"Having my husband get up and take care of the baby in the morning so I can enjoy my long lost hobbies of showering, dressing in clothes other than PJs, brushing my teeth, and actually putting makeup on." -- lac9483

Sunshine
"A latte in one hand, my baby boy in the other. We would go the park with my husband and take a long walk." -- AmyJune

Snuggles
"A day snuggling on the bed with the whole family including my dogs and cats would be superb!" -- wanitten 

Female relatives
"Mother's Day has always been gathering my mother, grandma, eldest sister and mother-in-law, and going to pamper ourselves, have brunch and talk about our children -- a day full of activities for the girls!" -- ModernMommyD

Something handmade
"Brunch in bed with my little ones (a meal that they cooked with my husband). Nothing is better than the homemade cards and gifts -- I love the paintings and hand prints!" -- kmsouth82

Relaxation
"I'll be 37 weeks pregnant this Mother's Day, so the best celebration I can imagine is a day of rest and relaxation -- watching chick flicks, going to a spa or just putting my feet up and enjoying some girl time!"-- Rubygirl 

No chores
"A day free from cooking, cleaning or wiping anyone's bottom other than mine!" -- Alexandra*sMom

A special show
"My DH and stepdad are taking me and my mom out to brunch, and then we've got tickets to see Wicked." -- tl*in*L.A.

Family reunion
"Spending it with my entire family and close friends -- my parents, brother and sister, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins. Just a huge family reunion -- I'd love to thank everyone for what each of them has taught me about being a mother. From parenting skills to throwing a baseball, I love all of them!" -- Laurenvusc11

Time for two
"Once my darling son is down for the evening, have a babysitter stay with him while my husband and I go out and have some time to reconnect." -- Moghra

Breakfast in bed
"Breakfast in bed while I snuggle up to my baby girl and my loving husband." -- betsy1507 

No decisions
"My husband planning anything for us to do, so all I have to do is wake up and enjoy the time with my family."  -- jess_dave_cagle

Time with baby
"Listening to my son laugh all day long!" -- timnmeg02

Celebration
"I'm currently pregnant with our first child, so a perfect Mother's Day for me would be that someone recognizes that it's Mother's Day for me, too." -- leeleelh

Being mom
"Just hearing for the first time ever... 'Happy Mother's Day!'" -- chattykathie