No person gives the way a mother does, as author Tenneva Jordan wrote, “A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.”
With Mother’s Day 2016 around the corner, now is the time to start planning this special day. Fortunately, Mother’s Day in Aurora, Colorado offers families a variety of opportunities for showing moms, grandmothers, and all the important women in their lives how much they mean to you. Enjoy these six things to do for Mother’s Day in and around Aurora.
Start the Day Right
The number one rule on Mother’s Day is that mom is not allowed to cook anything. She may go into the kitchen but she is simply not allowed to make anything in there. This is your chance to make mom a delicious breakfast in bed, or host a big brunch for the entire family, from grandparents to cousins.
If you’d prefer to celebrate Mother’s Day out and about in Aurora, Saddle Rock Grill, Bev’s Kitchen , and Doug’s Day Diner are delicious options. Keep in mind that Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days for restaurants during the year so you’ll want to call ahead for reservations or arrive early to make sure you get a table.
Enjoy Aurora’s Beauty
While Aurora isn’t in the mountains, there are still numerous outdoor spaces to enjoy a picnic with the family. Aurora Reservoir, Quincy Reservoir, and a variety other open spaces and parks are free for all to enjoy. Pack a delicious picnic (again, do not let mom cook or prepare anything for this meal), grab the sunscreen (a necessity for any Colorado outing) and bask in the beauty of a spring day in Aurora while doting on the person who gave you (or brought your children into this world).
Gardening Time
When it comes to gardening, you’re not supposed to plant anything before Mother’s Day. So for Mother’s Day 2016, plant a beautiful garden your mom can enjoy for the rest of the spring, throughout the summer, and into the fall. Set up an outdoor lounge chair with a fresh pitcher of iced tea, and let mom shout orders from her comfy spot while you and the family plant the garden she’s always wanted. Use this list of no-fail perennials that grow wonderfully in Aurora’s climate.
Capture the Day
Offer your mom a Mother’s Day keepsake she’ll cherish for years by planning a family portrait. There are tons of wonderful portrait photographers in Aurora. You can also schedule a generational portrait shoot, with all the moms and women in your family. Some of our wonderful parks are the perfect springtime photo shoot locale for this Mother’s Day gift.
Celebrate with Fur Babies
The special lady in your life might not have kids, but she could be the mom to some very lucky pooches. In Colorado, family dogs are basically considered children so celebrate Mother’s Day with your fur babies at the Grandview Dog Park. This off-leash space covers more than five acres of outdoor area for dogs to run and play to their hearts’ content.
Pampering and Relaxation
Sometimes, a mom wants nothing more than some peace and quiet. Give your mother some much deserved alone time by giving her free reign of the house while everyone else clears out for a few hours. You could even leave her home alone with a new set of fancy bath products and a new nail polish so she can pamper herself. Or you can opt to have your mother pampered by professionals at an Aurora spa, such as Aqua Spa and Wellness Center or Spavia Day Spa.