13 Mom Dates For Mother's Day

In many cities, companies offer free walking tours (you just have to tip). Sign up for one you know your mom will like. They range from foodie tours to architecture excursions.

Head to Ikea or a local design store and pretend you're in the market for a complete renovation. You might get ideas for a new update for your home, but even simply browsing can inspire you. When you're finished, bring your mom back to your place for a little rearranging of furniture. It's like bringing HGTV to life.

Skip your Starbucks morning routine, and opt for an outdoor cafe. Slowly sipping lattes will be the perfect excuse to catch up and have a quality one-on-one conversation.

Wear your fanciest floral dress and visit a nice hotel or tea salon for high tea. Indulging in the traditional treats will feel more special than brunch, and extra points if the two of you did this when you were a little girl.

Invite your mom over to your place on Mother's Day, and ask her to bring a box of old family photos. Then go through them together, getting her to tell the story behind the most intriguing snapshots and point out the names of relatives you never met.

If you inherited a sweet tooth from your mom, go grab ice cream with her. You'll feel like a kid again.

Go to your local library, or take a drive to a more interesting one, and wander through the stacks. Check out some books and spend the afternoon lazily reading with your mom back home.

Get up early to see what the farmers market has to offer. Buy fresh flowers and produce for the week a head!

Jump in the car and get out of Dodge. For the ride, make a mix of your mom's favorite songs.

Sign up for a cooking class to take with your mom on Mother's Day.

Rise and shine on Mother's Day and volunteer. Whether you garden or serve lunch, it will give you a chance to share a meaningful experience together.

Check your local independent theaters, or look for a drive-in to find a classic film you know your mom will like. It'll make for a thoughtful date night.

Mani-pedis are an honored mother-daughter activity. But mix things up by finding a salon that will introduce your mom to some nail art!