This Mother’s Day, LEGO Certified Stores are encouraging families to swap rushed last-minute gifts for meaningful shared moments, with a special in-store building experience designed to help kids create handmade gifts for mum.
From 6 to 13 May, LEGO Certified Stores are hosting a special in-store experience where kids aged 10 to 16 can build a LEGO Blooming Heart – a handmade creation designed especially as a Mother’s Day gift. It’s a win-win: mum gets the house to herself while dad keeps the kids entertained, ending with a beautiful handmade gift that mum is sure to appreciate.
The builds are available in limited quantities and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, making it a lovely opportunity to stop by a store during the week and create something truly unique for mum.
Mums all over the world know the reality of Mother’s Day all too well; the day inevitably creeps up on the calendar and suddenly everyone’s rushing off to the mall at the very last minute in search of a bath robe, a pair of slippers, perhaps even a vacuum cleaner disguised as a “gift”.
Mother’s Day should be a day where mum is given her literal and figurative flowers, when once a year she is acknowledged for her tireless efforts by the people who rely on her every day to take the lead. So instead of phoning it in this year, give her a dream Mother’s Day where she doesn’t have to think, plan, organise or carry the invisible mental load that so often comes with motherhood.
Let her wake up slowly
Start the day by letting mum wake up naturally, without alarm clocks or shouting children bursting through the door at sunrise. Let the house stay quiet until she is ready to start her day.
When she does wake up, greet her with something simple but meaningful, like a handmade card or drawing from the kids with a few sentences about why she is the best mum in the world. A thoughtful card from dad is also a must!
Choose a gift that reflects who she is
A great Mother’s Day gift shows that someone has paid attention to what she actually enjoys (and not just what her family thinks every mum would want).
For mums who love creativity, mindful downtime or beautiful décor, a set from the LEGO® Botanical Collection can make a thoughtful and lasting gift. The LEGO Icons Orchid, LEGO Botanicals Flower Bouquet or the LEGO Icons Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet combine the calming experience of building with elegant designs that double as home décor.
And for mums who rarely gets uninterrupted time, the real gift might be the experience of building itself. Give her a LEGO set along with a quiet afternoon where she can sit down and build without interruption, complete with her favourite snacks and drinks.
Most importantly, let her spend the day however she chooses. Whether that means booking a spa treatment, heading out for a solo coffee date with a new book, or simply spending uninterrupted time on the couch watching her favourite series, the goal is simple: give mum a day where she feels cared for too.
