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Make This Mother's Day One to Remember

Six gift ideas, food and travel recs and more!

By Jenny Sites, publisher of Macaroni KID Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania-Stafford, Va. May 4, 2022

Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day? 

Here are six ways to make mom feel special this Mother's Day:  

1. Make a card

A special homemade card is something she'll cherish forever. Just ask any mom you know if you need proof!

2. Craft an 'I love you'

Special gifts don't have to be expensive, just given out of love. Try this Recycled Magazine Butterflies craft!


 Sarah Hauge

3. Surprise her with breakfast in bed . . .

Make this easy 5 ingredient croissant casserole. Let the kids help! 


 Charlotte Linde

4. . . . or go out to breakfast!

Here are favorite breakfast spots, as nominated for Macaroni KID Family Favorite Awards this spring:

  • Best Friends Coffee & Bagels (1060 E Main St, Brownsburg)
  • Hilligoss Bakery (804 E Main St, Brownsburg)
  • Jack's Donuts (Brownsburg and Plainfield)

5. Spend the day together

Get out and enjoy spring in Hendricks County! Pack a picnic lunch and head to a local HC park or on a short road trip to Brown County, Fort Wayne, South Bend, the Indiana Dunes, West Baden Springs, or any other family favorite!

6. Treat mom to dinner

Make a family dinner at home — grilled pizza is a fun one for kids to help with. Don't forget dessert! Try this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie.


 Erika Veduccio