Mom, we may not agree about everything but, no matter what, we’re family, and we care about each other. That means a lot to me, and so do you. Want to give your mum the gift she’s really been after, apart from the traditional flowers and chocolate? Well, to find out exactly what you could treat your mum to this Mother’s Day, we conducted a survey* asking what mums would get up to if they had a whole 24 hours to themselves.

We started as mom-friends, but now we’re just plain friends. I’m so glad we are. Happy Mother’s Day! I’m so grateful for your love—and the fact that you have never shared my bath-time pictures on social media.

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Helpful Tip: If the fact that you can’t be together on Mother’s Day is a sore subject, it’s not necessary to bring it up at all. Just focus on infusing as much love and gratitude as you can into your message. Whatever your situation, a follow-up phone call, FaceTime, or Zoom get-together is a great idea, too. Motherhood is such a perfect expression of the gentle, caring person you are. It really warms our hearts to see you with your little one(s). If I ever win the lottery, I’m totally making sure you get all the overtime pay you deserve for being our family’s taxi driver, on-call nurse, personal shopper, and referee.

I can tell from how your kids act that they feel totally loved. And of course they do—they have the best mom ever! I don’t know how you do it. But I can easily see that you are doing a wonderful job of being a mom.

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If making Mom laugh is more your style—or if showing lots of emotion is uncomfortable for you—a funny Mother’s Day message might feel like a more genuine way to connect with her. Of all the wonderful things we have in common, I think our love for [spouse/partner’s name] is the best.

Read the whole guide or jump straight to the specific ideas that suit your style or your need. Whichever way you go, we hope our ideas help you honor and celebrate the amazing mothers in your life! Helpful tip: Mother’s Day is truly for all women who love with a mother’s heart. Giving birth is not required. Don’t hesitate to send a card and write a warm message to any woman who has been a strong and caring influence in your life. Just wanted to recognize you on Mother’s Day for being such a caring and positive influence in my life. You never tried to replace anyone—you simply came into my life and offered more love. And I can’t thank you enough for that generosity. Find tips for crafting your own special Mother’s Day message and get some real life examples and watch-outs from Hallmark senior Writer Cat Hollyer in the video below or skip straight to Mother’s Day message ideas using the links above.Formar un hogar y tener una familia contigo es lo mejor que me ha pasado en la vida. Te amo, Mi Amor. Mums take on all sorts of responsibilities, not all of which are physical jobs, which only add to the mental load. Perhaps this is why mum just wants some much-needed alone time in bed? We hope it doesn’t come as a surprise that we’re thinking of you today. After all, you’ve loved us just like a mom. Aunque estamos lejos, siempre te tengo cerca, porque una mamá como tú se lleva siempre en el corazón. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

Just over 4 in 10 mums (41%) said that they would use their 24 hours to spend quality time with their partner – pretty rare once you’re both having to run around after the kids! Meanwhile, 39% would prefer to take the time to enjoy their own company and sit in peace and quiet. You’ve always been so loving. To see your love poured into your family every day makes me so proud. You’re the best listener, the best cook, the best friend…basically, the best grandma I could ask for.For a mom-to-be or first-time mom, her experience of Mother’s Day is unique. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime occasion for her, and that definitely calls for a special mention in your message. Hija, eres una madre ejemplar, y por eso hoy te mereces un día rodeada de mucho amor y lleno de cosas lindas.