Activities and
Ideas to
Plan for
Grandmothers Day
Activities, You Can Do Every Day with Grandma.
You can also use the ideas to do with mothers, mothers-in-law, fathers, grandfathers, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and your kids' grandparents ...
Who is a special person in your life that you can plan an activity to spend time with them? And, would suit them.
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Grandmother's Day and Mother's Day
The inspiration for writing this blog about Grandmother's Day and Mother's Day came from being in lockdown.
In 2020 the state where I reside, I was in lockdown. Which meant, getting together for Mother's Day face to face was not possible.
So, it was celebrated virtually.
Now it's 2021. And, it's uncertain what things could be like here or in other countries.
In February 2021, my state is in a 5-day lockdown! I understand so that we can get to the donuts again.
We reached donuts!
But then, the next strain arrived from another state. And, the vax race is on so that my state can open again.
That date is getting closer.
Be Prepared
So, let's think outside of the box.
What can you think of to spend time with your Grandmother
- virtually
- face-to-face outdoors
- face-to-face indoors
that is different from previous years?
Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast ~ Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll
1 What Can You Do Virtually for Grandmothers Day
Share your love with a virtual greeting
Bake a cake to share
Send flowers, chocolates, or a gift
Make a phone call
FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom
Organize a family zoom get together
Purchase a DVD of a movie or show and have it posted directly
Buy music online
Buy some crafts, sewing, or DIY kit
Send a care package
Buy some toilet paper
Give Virtual Hugs
Send a fruit or vegetable box
Send a fresh food package
Send a hamper
Buy a book
Record family history
Plan a future get-together
Send a card
Write a letter
Create a story
Plan travel
Plan a road trip
Share a family recipe
Play a game on Face Time.(Facebook Messenger)
2 What Can You Do Outdoors on Grandmothers Day Face-to-Face
Go for a walk together
Make a video
Take selfies
Do something different
Walk the dog
Go to the cinema
Watch a sunset
Pick your own sunflowers, strawberries, cherries, corn ...
Sit and have a drink at a cafe
Walk along the beach
Watch hail or snow melt
Go for a drive in the country
Camp in a camping ground
Climb a hill, ranges, or a mountain
Spend the day sightseeing like a tourist
Explore a town where your ancestors lived
Go on a hike
Photograph a waterfall
Visit the zoo
Have a picnic or BBQ at a park
Explore a national or state park
Wander in a forest
Stand next to tall trees
Take a boat ride on a river or lake
Go on a treasure hunt
Find art on an art trail
Visit an art gallery
Visit a museum
Plant a garden
Take a road trip
Collect wildflowers
Go to a water park
Spend the day at a theme park
Discover a new town
Go for a bike ride
Look for butterflies and dragonflies
Go for a swim
Sit outside under the stars in the moonlight
Jump in puddles
Stand in the rain
Go bird watching and photographing
Attend a pilates or yoga class
Enroll in a painting class
Pick flowers in the garden
Listen to the waves crashing at the beach and coast
Visit a farm
Stop and look at a rainbow
Help in the garden
Photograph a landscape
Listen to the bird's chirp
Look at the clouds
Play cricket on the beach or in the backyard
Draw hopscotch with chalk and play hopscotch
Fly a kite in a park
Photograph the milky way and the stars
Play tennis
Play catch the ball
Smell the roses
Visit the botanical gardens
Visit a historical site
Find statues and monuments
Visit a ghost town
Explore an old mining town
3 What Can You Do Indoors on Grandmothers Day Face-to-Face
Give a Hug
Bake together
Share a meal
Sing some songs
Make a video
Take selfies
Buy Music
Do something different
Make something creative
Create a painting
Play hide and seek
Play cards
Play a board game
Read a book
Play charades
Learn to knit, crochet, sew, or embroidery
Make a smoothie
Plan a trip
Ask about your family history
Record a conversation
Collect family recipes
Make a family photograph
Draw a picture
Write a story
Play lego
Paint each other's nails
Do coloring
Research a town where your ancestors lived
Gratitude
Grandmothers Day
Pick your own Sunflowers
Take a Roadtrip
Go for a Walk
Drive to the Country
Take Selfies
Do it with your grandkids. I think it's more fun.
You can find ideas to share memories and activities for Grandparents and Grandchildren:
Virtually, Outdoors, Indoors
In whichever situation you find yourself in. There are activities that you can do virtually, outdoors and face-to-face.
What activities can you think of to do for or with your Grandmother?
What a great updated list of things to consider doing for Grandmother’s Day! I love the idea of sending a care package if you can’t spend time in person.
Thank you, Kendra. Yes, I think a care package is a good idea, too.
Aw… this is such a sweet list of ideas to help celebrate grandmothers day! I love it! The ghost town visit sounds fun for outdoors!
Thank you Charlene. Yes, the ghost town would be fun.
You have so many great suggestions for celebrating Grandmother’s Day. Me and my kids like sending a meal from a restaurant or prepared meals from Freshly to their Grandparents.
Thank you Kristen. They sound like great ideas. Gives their grandparents time off from cooking.
These are great ideas! I love doing things outdoors!
Thank you, Lisa. Yes, outdoors is fun.
I’m not sure if it’s because of the pandemic or not buy my family has started a monthly trivia night. It’s super fun and we switch up who hosts and makes the questions. Just like you, it’s been a while since we’ve all gotten together so it has been really nice to see everyone. Luckily we also have planned a get-together in North Carolina for this coming summer.
I like the idea of the monthly family trivia night. Enjoy your family time together, Leeanne
This post makes me miss my grandmas so much! Thanks for the awesome suggestions. Definitely going to do a few of these.
Sorry! Sounds like you have a lot of love for your grandmas. You’re welcome.
What a great list of activities, regardless of the situation you find yourself in!
Thank you Marianne.
These are really pretty! Did you do the art yourself?
Thank you Ruth. Yes It starts as my photograph then I digitally create the artwork.
Perfect for Mother’s Day! Thanks for sharing
Thank you Lisa. You’re welcome
cute idea!
Thank you Melissa
You have great artwork! I love that you made one specific to Mother’s Day. This will be my first Mother’s Day celebration as a new mom. I’m excited!
Thank you Tiffany. Enjoy your first mothers day, it’s exciting.
These are all really pretty – thank you for sharing ideas for a virtual Mother’s Day!
Thank you Tara. You’re welcome.
These are lovely to share for Mother’s Day! I am fortunate to live right next door to my mom so will celebrate just talking over the fence!
Thank you Tiffany. Enjoy time with your mum.
Beautiful as always Jennifer.
Thank you Heather
that sounds like a good way to celebrate mother’s day
Thank you Maritza
A great idea and way to start planning ahead, thanks!
Thank you Ayesha. You’re welcome.
Yes we will probably be celebrating Mother’s Day virtually too. We just celebrated our parents’ birthday virtually this weekend. These are beautiful!
Thank you Lina. Grateful, that we have virtual technology.
Gosh, I did not even think about Mother’s Day. Nice banners.
Thank you Tricia. Yes, we need to be organized this year.
My Mom is living with us now…so I won’t have to celebrate virtually…but I love your banners
Thank you Cathy. That’s cool your mum is there with you.
Very beautiful!!
Thank you Sydney
Thank you so much, these are very pretty! So many of us will be celebrating virtually this year.
Thank you Christina. You’re welcome. Yes we will.
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing your art with us!
Thank you Lindsey. You’re welcome.
Beautiful graphics. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sara. You’re welcome
What a great idea – thanks for sharing!
Thank you Hillari. You’re welcome
These are so beautiful and fun! Love them, you are SO talented!
Thank you Holly. I appreciate your thoughts
These are great! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Candy. You’re welcome.
Love the colors!
Thank you Melisaa
Wow! With more than 100 activities, this is one epic list of things to do on Grandmothers’ Day! A great way to enjoy each other!
Thank you Karen. Yes, so many things to do.
So thoughtful
Thank you Santana
Great images! I live across the country from my mom so we’ll be celebrating virtually too.
Thank you Eva Enjoy virtual time with your mum
This is a great idea!
Thank you Lisa
I imagine we will be doing the same thing here!
It’ll be interesting to see what you come up with, Cindy
Such a great idea, especially in these days of social distancing. So hard not to be with Mom!
Thank you Linda. Yes, it is.
I had to look twice to see what the picture is, but once I figured it out I see how remarkable of a photographer you are! Wow!
Thank you Diane
These are so beautiful and eye catching!
Thank you Kendra
Great idea and always beautiful. Yes pretty sure that most of us will be having virtual Mother’s Days.
Thank you Beth. Enjoy Mothers Day
I enjoy your photography and these banners are stunning.
Thank you Alice
I guess we do need to think of alternative mothers day ideas.
It’ll be interesting to see what you find.
Great idea! We will probably be in the same situation too.
Thank you Debbie. It’s certainly a different year.
Didn’t really think about needing to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually these will be great tools to use if that is the case! Thanks!
Thank you Jordan. You’re welcome. We didn’t think of it either until the current level restrictions were extended here until after Mothers Day.