{"id":9445,"date":"2022-05-04T14:08:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=9445"},"modified":"2022-05-04T14:08:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:08:15","slug":"celebrating-mothers-20-ways-to-show-your-appreciation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/celebrating-mothers-20-ways-to-show-your-appreciation\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Mothers: 20 Ways To Show Your Appreciation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Ciara Lucas<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 8th is just around the corner, and sometimes finding the perfect Mother\u2019s Day gift can feel a little daunting. The most priceless gift is time spent together doing a new activity, or bonding over something you both love. And if you\u2019re like me, everyday is Mother\u2019s Day (she is the queen after all!). I cherish every moment I get to celebrate the amazing woman who brought me into this world. It\u2019s a joy to find activities that we can do together to celebrate our special bond. Here are some ways to make your mom feel like a queen year round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the wellness mom:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a fitness class together- Celebrate with a sweat by attending a workout class you both will enjoy. You can keep it chill with a yoga class, or pump it up in Zumba.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go on a hike\u2013Bond in nature, breathe in the fresh air and find a hiking trail with epic views.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mani\/Pedi\u2013Sit back and relax while you enjoy some pampering.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spa day\u2013Refresh and rejuvenate with a massage or facial. You deserve it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardening\u2013Choose a plant that represents your love in bloom and plant it together.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9449\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-1536x883.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1838-2048x1177.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the artsy mom:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint and sip class\u2013Tap into your artistic side and create a masterpiece with mom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candle Making\u2013This a unique class I\u2019ve experienced firsthand with my mom! Choose your favorite scents and create a customized fragrance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See a show\u2013Show your appreciation for the arts and attend a play or musical, mom\u2019s choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to an art gallery\u2013Enjoy each other\u2019s company at a museum and let mom take as long as she wants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the social mom:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy hour\/pub crawl\u2013Check out any local Mother\u2019s Day deals at your neighborhood bars and toast to your mom. Cheers!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine tasting\u2013Book a tasting at a local winery and enjoy an afternoon of vino and snacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High tea\/tea party\u2013For a non-alcoholic option, have an afternoon tea. Don\u2019t forget the little sandwiches with the crust cut off!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comedy show\u2013Who doesn\u2019t love to laugh? Get tickets to a local comedy club for an evening of fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9489\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2144-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2144-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2144-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2144-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2144-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_2144-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the culinary mom:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook a family recipe\u2013Pick a dish that\u2019s been in the family for generations and make it together to share.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a cooking class\u2013Looking to sharpen your skills? Pick a class where you and mom can both learn something new.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a picnic\u2013Choose a scenic spot and pack some of mom\u2019s favorite foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try a new restaurant\u2013Book a reservation at a place mom has been wanting to try.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the fashionista mom:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping spree\u2013Shop til you drop and treat mom to a few new wardrobe items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Vionic shoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Shameless plug! Celebrate in style and check out our new spring arrivals!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick new outfits then have a photoshoot\u2013 Just like when I was a little girl, my mom still loves to pick out new outfits for me. Select something that makes you feel fabulous and strut your stuff for the camera!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1836.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1836.jpg 1780w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1836-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1836-924x1024.jpg 924w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1836-768x851.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_1836-1386x1536.jpg 1386w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Mother\u2019s Day!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To all moms everywhere, thank you for everything you do. I hope this helps inspire some ways that you can show your appreciation as they are incredible. Happy Mother\u2019s Day from the Vionic team!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Author:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ciara Lucas is a member of the Vionic Innovation Lab. She is a TV journalist, certified fitness trainer and nutrition coach. She is uniquely qualified to speak to a number of topics related to health and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"more-link\" id=\"excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/celebrating-mothers-20-ways-to-show-your-appreciation\/\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[259],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-inspiration","dwtl normal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9445"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9492,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9445\/revisions\/9492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}