Mother’s Day is such a special day! The flowers, cards, and breakfasts in bed made by your kids, helped by your partner! Oh the wonderful appreciation for all you do. Except you’re spending mother’s day as a single mum, so unless your kids are older, then you’re making your own breakfast, buying your own gifts, and possibly feeling a bit shit!

You make sure you buy a present for your own mum, make her day special and that is great, but what about you? 

That was my mothers day for years, I would hate it.

Yes I love spending time with and celebrating my own mother- she is amazing, but I would feel so down and unappreciated- all the build up, the gifts in the shops, the adverts on the tv, and the married friends on social media flaunting their wonderful day- and yet to me, it was just one huge disappointment! 

And it made me feel the complete opposite of the empowered single mum I wanted to be! So I flipped the script and decided this would be different from now on! I would embrace it and celebrate my damn self!

And that is what I want for you this year! I want you to Feel Empowered This Mothers Day As A Single Mum- after all, you’ve poured everything into your kids, your time, your life, and your sanity (let’s be honest), you put in so much hard work! So Now it’s time to give yourself the celebration you truly deserve!

Redefine Mother’s Day And Do It Your Way

Society loves a picture-perfect Mother’s Day doesn’t it? You see it constantly on Tv and social media. Mums everywhere, surrounded by family, showered with gifts, maybe even a cheeky little brunch or spa day. And that is fantastic, I am sure they are all amazing mothers and truly deserve it! And If your kids are older like mine are now, then maybe one day, that will be your reality too- But more often than not, that isn’t your experience of Mothers Day as a single mum is it? 

As a single mum, you’re already the absolute queen of doing it all. So why not reclaim the day, make some new traditions, and make it your own?

It doesn’t need to be about waiting for others to celebrate you—this year, it’s about owning your worth and celebrating yourself unapologetically.

So, I want you to let go of any resentment or disappointment about what Mother’s Day “should” look like and make it well and truly yours! Whether that means dancing solo, or with your kids in your kitchen or sipping champagne in the bath by candlelight, the only rule is this: it’s your day, and you’re running the show!

Plan Your Perfect mothers Day

What would your absolute perfect day look like? Would it be relaxing all day? Or doing a fun activity? I am going to give you some lovely ideas to get you started, but I want you to create this day around whatever will make you happy!

Morning: Indulgence Overload

Wake up without an alarm (Unless your alarm is your kids, then just bring them into bed with you and snuggle until you feel like getting up), don’t start your day rushing out of bed- unless that makes you feel happy and energised of course! Forget the rushed bowl of cereal or boring toast, and indulge yourself in a stack of pancakes (with extra syrup), avocado and egg toast, or whatever feels downright luxurious to you! Light a scented candle, pop on your favorite music, just enjoy a slow morning.

Afternoon: Fulfillment, Your Way

Is there a hobby that you have wanted to try, but just haven’t had the chance? then today is the day to do it! Or you could turn off the kids TV and binge-watch that series you have been meaning to watch, take a walk in your local park, or somewhere beautiful. Or just do nothing… That’s right, nothing! For the entire day! Sometimes, the most empowering act of self-care is just giving yourself permission to rest. As single mums we don’t get much time to just do nothing- So today is the perfect excuse.

Evening: Unapologetic Pampering

Pour yourself a large glass of wine, Run the bath, light the candles and Put your phone on “do not disturb.” Ok so realistically if you have small kids then maybe the daytime wasn’t quite as relaxing as you wanted, so reclaim the evening as your own once they are in bed! You could Dive into a book you have been meaning to read, or an empowering movie that makes you feel like the absolute goddess that you are! Make this evening your time to unwind in a way that feels luxurious and decadent.

Involve The Kids- If You Want To

If you’d rather include the little ones- or have no choice, then you can still flip the day in your favor.

My kids absolutely loved to make me a little homemade gift, and it was always so special! Sometimes when they were a little older we would go to the shops and I would give them a small amount of money to get me a small gift- and yes, it meant that I was still buying my own present, but they picked it and loved giving it to me!

Here are Some other cute little ways you can celebrate mothers day with all the little family members:

• Host a “Mummy Appreciation Day” your kids could write little notes or share what they love most about you- to them you are the best mum ever remember!
• Let them cook you dinner- (Depending on their ages obviously.)- yes, it’ll be messy, but hey, we are making memories here!
• Movie night where you pick the flick- not the kids!
• Don’t fancy cooking- or cleaning up? Then book a breakfast or lunch out!

Remember Your Single Mum Affirmations

The highlight of the day? Reconnecting with your power and feeling self-love through self-care. Try repeating these affirmations throughout mothers day and beyond:

• “I am a fierce and fabulous mum, and today, I celebrate myself.”
• “I am more than enough for my kids, my life, and myself.”
• “Motherhood doesn’t define me; I define motherhood.”

Share the Love on Mothers day

Why not show the world that self-celebrating as a single mum on mothers day is bloody amazing? Social media isn’t for everyone, but if it’s your thing, then Share your Mother’s Day moments for everyone to see!

Whether it’s a glam selfie, your indulgent breakfast, or your post-bath glow. Normalize single mums thriving, not just surviving!

You never know, you could help pull up and empower another single mum!

Straighten Your Crown This Mothers Day

Happy Mothers day! I hope you feel the love this year! You’ve earned it! You’ve worked hard for it! And you bloody well deserve it!

So, this Mother’s Day, don’t concern yourself with how others are celebrating or who is buying them flowers— celebrate your way, and buy a whole bouquet of flowers for yourself!

Celebrate the chaos, the calm, and absolutely everything in between. Because, you, single mum, you, are unstoppable!