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Mother’s Day is traditionally a day to show your appreciation for your mum, but that will be a little trickier this year.
With the government advising against all non-essential contact to try and prevent the spread of coronavirus, many families won’t get to spend Mother’s Day with their loved ones tomorrow (March 22).
But it is still possible to show your mum you care about her in these uncertain times.
We’ve put together some ways you can celebrate Mother’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Give her a call
The most obvious idea: give your mum a good old fashioned phone call to ask how she is.
It might sound like a simple thing to do but it could make her day.
FaceTime / Skype
If you want to have a conversation face-to-face, why not set up a video call on an app such as FaceTime or Skype?
You could even consider getting other family members across the country involved to make it a virtual family catch-up.
Buy some vouchers for her from a local independent business
Why not buy vouchers from an independent business, such as a meal for the two of you at a restaurant you like?
That way you’ll have something to look forward to when all this blows over.
Not only that but you’ll also be supporting an independent business when they need it most.
Wriggle’s Indie Kitty scheme is one way to do this, with the app selling vouchers to Bristol’s best restaurants which can be used in a few months’ time.
Send some flowers online
Some online florists are offering next day delivery, meaning your lucky mum will have a lovely bouquet at her door tomorrow.
You’ll need to be quick though if you want to ensure the flowers will arrive tomorrow.
Send her a card
Royal Mail has reassured Brits it is safe to send gifts and cards home for Mother’s Day amid the coronavirus outbreak.
If you’re quick, you’ll be able to get a card in the post in time for delivery tomorrow.
Host a virtual cinema
(Image: Netflix)
Why not watch something together on Netflix simultaneously in your respective living rooms and discuss it via WhatsApp as you watch?
Of course, it’s not exactly the same as watching a programme you both like together in the same room, but it’s a decent alternative in these uncertain times.
After the episode has ended you could have a chat on the phone to catch up on your favourite moments.
Order her a takeaway
While restaurants have been told to close by prime minister Boris Johnson, takeaway services are still up and running.
Why not find out what your mum’s favourite takeaway is where she lives and order her favourite dish for her?
You might want to check dinner isn’t already in the oven first, though…
