Mother’s Day the Western Way: Spoil Mom This Year With Some Western Flair

We here at Lammle’s love to celebrate the wonderful mothers in all of our lives that have shaped us and guided us through life. That’s why we’ve curated a Mother’s Day Guide, filled with a bunch of ideas for food, activities, and gifts that are sure to make your mother feel rightfully spoiled. 

Food Recommendations: 

• Brunch in Bed: It’s a classic. Every mother wants to be doted over as she’s done for her children for many years, and every mother wants to sleep in on a special day just for her. Cook up some eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes or waffles, and squeeze up some fresh orange juice; arrange it all on a wood tray and voila! Serve it as a surprise, your mother deserves it!

• Sandwiches in the Park: Delicious cold-cut sandwiches eaten outside, on a blanket in the park with a little sunshine is the dream. Make a little picnic, complete with some fruit, cut up veggies, and some fresh lemonade in mason jars. Always add a sweet treat to this array, any treat of your choice, but it is highly, highly recommended. 

• Barbeque Dinner: Nothing screams Western mother’s day dinner like a barbequed steak does. Steak, baked potatoes, corn on the cob… all the good stuff. Again, it’s highly recommended to eat outside, maybe watch the sunset while you’re at it. 

• Dessert: So… you’ll be outside already from dinner, why not set up a fire and roast some s’mores! This opens up a great opportunity to spend quality time with your mom and family altogether, enjoying some laughs, and maybe even some campfire tunes. 

Gift Recommendations: 

• Wildflower Bouquet: It’s May, the flowers are blooming and practically screaming for you to pick them and arrange them in a bouquet for your mom! Gift it to her in brown paper, tied with twine, classy and simple. Then, to display the bouquet, fill a mason jar halfway with water. Maybe even display the lovely flowers on your mom’s bedside table when you serve her brunch!

• LW Ranch Jewelry: Jewelry is such a special and personalized gift. LW Ranch has many gorgeous pieces to choose from; silver and turquoise are the shining stars in these pieces and they make perfect gifts that show your mom how much you truly appreciate her. Other accessories such as scarves would also be a lovely gift.

• Quality Time: Quality time is often regarded as one of the best gifts of all. Give the gift of spending the day with your mother. Play boardgames, reminisce about the past and visualize the future together. 

• A New Pair of High End Boots: Enough with the sappy stuff, spoil your mom with some new boots! Surprise her with a unique pair of boots featuring hand embroidered, hair-on-hide, suede or otherwise! Options galore! Or maybe sparkly is her thing. Whatever her taste may be, splurge a little on her this year. 

Activity Recommendations: 

• Picnic on the Ranch: As stated previously, take a walk out on the ranch, bring a basket, some snacks and sandwiches, and a blanket. Go have some fun in the sun! Maybe even bring a deck of cards for some entertainment!

• Trail Ride: If you aren’t already on a ranch and don’t already own horses, book a trail ride in the foothills or in the mountains. The scenery at this time of year with the lush flora and fauna of the Rockies and surrounding area makes for a perfect outing that will not soon be forgotten. 

• DIY Crafting Session: Grab some paint, brushes, some wood signs, and go crazy. Find sayings you like for a calligraphy indoor house sign, or welcome sign with some simple wildflowers painted on for that rustic, homey feel. Maybe even swap signs with your mom to give each other a sentimental gift and memory of this mother’s day! 

Hopefully all of these ideas encourage you to “Live your own West" this Mother’s Day, and have a fantastic day filled with much love, laughter, and joy.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!