How to Celebrate a Zero Waste Mother’s Day!

Hey earth muffins! This is a friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is on Sunday. 😊 I am so excited to announce that I am officially immune after my second Pfizer vaccine! I look forward to celebrating with my mom in-person this weekend! While Mother’s Day doesn’t create as much waste as larger holidays, it is still important to remind yourself to stay conscious about your impact. A zero waste Mother’s Day isn’t far out of reach; I hope these suggestions inspire you to make small adjustments to your weekend plans.

Use craft supplies around the house to make a personalized card for your Mom.

Remember the days when you would make handmade cards for your mom in elementary school? Well, I personally still love a good homemade card! You can use any art supplies you already have at home. From paper to paint to watercolors, there are so many great options to get creative. I personally love “punny” cards, so I recommend checking out Pinterest if you need a bit of inspiration. If you really can’t get yourself to bust out the art supplies, try looking at local thrift stores to see if they have any cute cards.

Make some delicious breakfast in bed (or dinner) with sustainable ingredients.

When I was little, my dad and I would always make my mom breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day. To make this a little more eco-friendly, try opting out of meat or selecting vegan options if possible. If you go the extra mile to bake something from scratch, I highly suggest sourcing ingredients from the bulk bins or selecting items in sustainable packaging. Bon appetit!

Get a zero waste Mother’s Day gift!

I wrote a post all about my eco-friendly Mother’s Day gift suggestions – make sure to check that out! Another one of my favorites is to buy felt flowers instead of real ones. Did you know that cut flowers aren’t very sustainable? Many flowers travel hundreds or thousands of miles to get to their end destinations… And then only last a few weeks. Not to mention the pesticides used to grow them. Felt flowers are such a great gift idea for many reasons. First, they are beautiful and will last a lifetime! 🌻 You can also support some awesome small businesses by buying them from Etsy or Fair Trade Winds. I personally am a huge fan of flowers as decoration, so this is an awesome sustainable alternative to cut flowers for a zero waste Mother’s Day.

If your mom likes sweet treats, bake them yourself!

While cakes and chocolate aren’t typically associated with Mother’s Day, there is nothing wrong with showing your mom some appreciation with baked goods. Baking from scratch is much more rewarding (and tasty) than chemical-filled baking mixes… Try out a new recipe from Pinterest and see what delicious treat you can make! Again, try to source your ingredients from bulk or sustainable packaging.

Make your zero waste Mother’s Day special by spending the day doing something she loves.

If she loves to garden, spend some time outside with her. Did her favorite restaurant finally open dine-in service again? Treat her to dinner! Or, hit up her favorite local boutiques and buy her something she loves. There are so many options to enjoy quality time together without hurting the planet! Celebrating locally is a great way to help your community during this tough time too.

Conclusion

There are so many great ways to celebrate your mother and Mother Earth this weekend. Get creative and make sure your mom is the center of your festivities. Whether you decide to make her a new cookie recipe or buy some adorable felt flowers, your mom deserves to be treated like a queen on her special day. And to all you mothers out there, Happy Mother’s Day from Life of an Earth Muffin! 😍

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