Celebrating Mothers Day in New Jersey

Mothers Day is a time of recognizing how special Mom is and for making it a very special day for her.

Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday May 9, 2010.

It is a time for saying "I Love You", for breakfast in bed, flowers, cards, brunch out to a family restaurant, or for a family gathering at home.

The Origin of Mother's Day

This movement found it's way to the White house and President Woodrow Wilson, in 1914, made Mother's Day official by proclaiming Mother's Day as a national holiday that is to be celebrated each year on the 2nd Sunday of May.

Ideas for Mothers Day Gifts

Prepare a Meal for Mom - Do it at your house and take it to mom so that she will not feel the need to help clean-up.

Create a Home Made Collage - Get the whole family involved and include memories, quotes, and photos to create a lasting remembrance of of years as a mother

Create Your Own Flower Arrangement - Even if you live in a city you can do this by collecting leaves, twigs, or going to a craft shop for items to include.

Clean Mom's House - Get some help from other members of the family and make it a collective event. There is always something that needs maintenance --- fix the broken shelf, appliance, a chair. Organize her coupons, her closets, etc.

Donate to a Charity in Mom's Name. This not only gives her recognition for being associated with a worthy cause, it passes down a lesson to the younger children, and supports others in need. Children's charities are always worthy causes.

Bake Mom a Cake - Baking Mom her favorite cake using your own time makes this a special gift

Ideas For Things To Do For Yourself For Mothers Day

Single Moms' With Young Kids - Join up with other single moms and their kids for a fun event that every one can enjoy.

Create a Journal of the Past Year - Reflect on your year as a mom, by writing a letter to your self about the ups and downs of parenting that you experienced in the past year..

Sleep Later - Give your husband and kids the opportunity to do something you want. They might even extend the event to include breakfast in bed.

Spend Some Time Away From the House . After you’ve celebrated your day with the family, get a few hours alone to do something for yourself like meeting up with a friend of getting out to a store to shop.

Traditional NJ Mothers Day Brunch With the Family

You can give your Mother the day off and make her day special in your own way by taking her out to brunch or for dinner. Check out our list of the Best Family Family restaurants and Best Brunches if you plan on having the family celebrate Mother's Day at a New Jersey restaurant. If mother loves spa treatments, check out our list of the best day spa's in NJ or if getting away for Mother's day weekend is more to her liking, check our list of the best hotels with spa's in NJ. Mothers Day 2010 NJ - Special Activities and Events Spirit Cruises Lincoln Harbor Marina 1500 Harbor Boulevard Weehawken, NJ 866.483.3866 Start a new tradition this year — celebrate Mom in style, with a special day that’s all about her. Show her you really care by bringing the whole family together aboard an Entertainment Cruises’ Mother’s Day lunch or dinner cruise. Enjoy sumptuous buffets, live entertainment and dancing while you take in breath-taking views of the New York City skyline through huge panoramic windows and vast outdoor viewing decks. Make this Mother’s Day one she’ll remember for years to come! Lunch Cruise A complimentary bloody mary or mimosa for Mom complimentary Juice & Soda for kids! • Early Lunch Buffet • Boarding: 10:00am • Cruising: 10:30am - 12:30pm• Price: $40.90 per person Afternoon Lunch Cruise Boarding: 2:00 p.m. • Cruising: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Price: $54.90 per person Dinner Cruise Boarding: 6:30 p.m. • Cruising: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. • Price: $74.90 “Mother’s Day Hike to the Women’s Monument” Palisades Interstate Park May 9, 2010 A guided hike with Eric Nelsen. Meet 11 am at Park Headquarters About 3 mi., 2 hrs., easy. Free. For more information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108 Mother's Day Magic for Macey Cape May Court House May 9, 2010 9 am 609-780-5024 This 5k race winds through the wooded roads of the Cape May County Park. Presented by the South Jersey Triathlon Club it will benefit the family of little Macey Tilsner a beautiful young girl in an ongoing battle with cancer. Presented by the South Jersey Triathlon Club this run will feature a one mile family health walk as well lots of prizes and fun activities for the entire family. The entry free Cape May County Park Zoo is also at the race site. Mothers Day Wine Trail Weekend Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th, 2010 Westfall Winery 141 Clove Road Montague, NJ 973/293-3428 12-5pm $5 per person No Reservations Required Enjoy award winning wines paired with gourmet cheeses from Lafayette Cheese Shop, a complimentary glass of wine, and discounted wines by the glass.