40 things a mother and daughter should have done at least once together.
Each mother-daughter relationship is unique.
No two are alike!
Maybe you just survived your teenage years with all of its ups and downs?
And now you realize that you and your mother are closer than ever?
Or maybe you're a new mom with a bored baby in your arms?
Either way, the bond between a mother and a daughter is just amazing.
here is 40 activities that a mother and daughter should do at least once in their life to create unforgettable moments.
These activities are divided into 2 parts: the 1st are things to do with your mom and the 2nd with your daughter if you're the one organizing:
1.WITH YOUR MOM: sign up for a cooking class
Whether you're making Thai curry, rum baba, risotto, or sushi, you both take on the challenge together. And immerse yourself in a new type of cuisine where the two of you are new to. Otherwise, you can always get started with making a delicious duo curry or pizza at home. And don't be afraid to pronounce the name of the dishes in the original language. Buon appetito!
2. WITH YOUR MOM: escape the daily grind to go for a yoga retreat
Save this activity for the day you realize you are spending way too much time on Skype for business conf calling! In addition, by relaxing with the person you love the most, you will feel re-energized, refocused and ready to embrace life. And it will become a memory that only you will share. You will thus benefit from the 10 health benefits of yoga. Start right away with a few free at-home sessions!
3. WITH YOUR MOM: treat yourself to a mimosa cocktail during brunch
Are you at the point where you joke about the broken curfews and silly arguments of the past? So to recover from your emotions, treat yourself to a little cocktail. Drink in moderation and continue to savor the latest neighborhood gossip or watch the sexy waiter. Another drink, please!
4. WITH YOUR MOM: go do the chips together
What's more fun than shopping at Ikea? Find unique antiques at the flea market! Not to mention the challenge of knowing who trades the best. The loser pays for lunch!
5. WITH YOUR MOM: taste all the good products on the market
Ask to taste a little bit of Comté, sausage or this regional specialty. Today is a special day: we don't count calories!
6. WITH YOUR MOM: sing loudly during a road trip
Because who can bear that you sing so out of tune on Beyonce other than your mom? Take the opportunity to launch a challenge: who really knows by heart all the lyrics to "I Will Survive"? And use a free site to listen to your music unlimited or download any YouTube video to MP3 for free. Find out how to do it here.
7. WITH YOUR MOM: take a painting and wine tasting class
You will certainly find drawing lessons almost everywhere that offer tastings at the same time. You will see ... Not only will the wine make the lesson a little more fun, it will also develop your painting skills. A real Picasso! When finished, you can compare your works and see which one best matches the teacher's instructions.
To discover : How to fix a drawing in charcoal or pastel without fixative?
8. WITH YOUR MOM: book the most bizarre spa treatments
Whether it's a fish spa, a snail slime treatment or an old-fashioned mud bath, both do a treatment and compare your impressions. Who knows ... Maybe one of you will like it!
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9. WITH YOUR MOM: cook your grandmother's favorite dish
There's nothing like learning to prepare a family recipe together. This will transport your mom directly from the kitchen to her childhood. And you will smile knowing that you will one day be able to pass this beautiful tradition on to your own children.
To discover : My Grandmother's Delicious Crispy Bugnes Recipe (Easy, Quick).
10. WITH YOUR MOTHER: spend a day at the museum
Does your mom love art? And do you like natural history? Plan the must-see exhibits in advance so you don't miss a thing. Oh, and don't forget to buy some souvenirs in the museum shop - they have some fabulous items.
To discover : They go to the museum and find themselves nose to nose in front of their lookalike in painting.
11. WITH YOUR MOM: spend a Saturday tasting good wine
If there is something that goes well with wine ... it's wine! Immerse your nose in the glass to inhale the aromas. Swirl the wine to appreciate its color. Then dive head first into one of the many cheese plates. You can do your tasting at home or go visit a real vineyard.
To discover : Wine / Cheese Pairing: Our Image Guide To Make No More Going Wrong.
12. WITH YOUR MOM: take a girls' trip to a big city
Whether it's Paris or London, take a day to visit a big city. You can plan the itinerary of the sites you want to see, things to do, restaurants to discover or on the contrary, go there on your own, let the day unfold by itself. Either way, you're sure to have fun!
To discover : The 10 Cheapest Cities in Europe to Travel Without Breaking the Bank.
13. WITH YOUR MOM: Team up at karaoke for a night out
Even if you are shy and hesitate to show your "Britney Spears" side, we all have a star in us! So pick a song you both like and listen to it on repeat at home. Then sing it at the local karaoke. Do not forget ! Audiences love "Oops I Did It Again" as much as you do.
To discover : 12 Free Sites To Listen To Unlimited Music On Computer.
14. WITH YOUR MOM: put on your best dress and go to the opera
Get your outfit ready, go to the hairdresser and go for a night you will never forget. During intermission, debate with conviction how the tunes are performed.
15. WITH YOUR MOM: cook Christmas dinner together
Without a doubt, it is a huge task if you take into consideration the preparation of the capon, the starters, the sides, the desserts and the decoration of the table. But doing it together - listening to a playlist - feels like partying! Not to mention, it's a skillful way to learn all the cooking stuff so you can throw Christmas Eve next year.
To discover : Christmas Menu: a Festive and Cheap Complete Meal!
16. WITH YOUR MOM: make an unforgettable birthday present
A gift purchased is special, but a homemade gift is even more exceptional. Why not go and do a pottery workshop together? You will be able to make a series of unique bowls! If you want some easy-to-make homemade gift ideas, go here.
17. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: order ice cream bigger than your head
Never underestimate the power of a banana split on the mood (or any other ice cream you want to dip your spoon in). And it doesn't matter if it's mid-July or the middle of January, ice cream always tastes just as good. By the way, if it's cold, order it with a hot chocolate sauce.
To discover : 3 Inexpensive Homemade Ice Cream Recipes to Make WITHOUT Ice Cream Maker.
18. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: Forget your to-do list and spend a day at the beach
Call work to say you're sick and log out of your mailbox to go to the beach. Don't be surprised if all you want to do is stretch out under an umbrella, wade ankle deep in water, and have a good time together.
To discover : 20 Great Beach Tips to Make the Most of the Holidays!
19. WITH YOUR GIRL: put on your tutus (or whatever outfit she wants) and go out
For a day, allow your daughter to choose her outfit (and if you feel like it, yours too) without asking her to change. Tiara, patterned tights, a thousand necklaces ... anything goes! Then go out for the day showing off your confidence and doing some nonsense.
20. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: cuddle puppies at an animal shelter
Puppies for adoption always need a lot of affection. Sign up to volunteer for a day and play with them. Hug them and go for a walk. They will show you their gratitude by doing lots of licking. Your daughter will learn how wonderful it is to help others, including dogs!
To discover : Children Who Grow Up With Dogs Or Cat Have Higher Emotional Intelligence.
21. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: play board games until late in the day
Who's afraid of a little friendly competition? Certainly not your daughter! Organize a Scrabble marathon, play checkers or improve your skills at charades. And don't say it's the "last part" until your eyelids close on their own.
To discover : 20 Awesome Activities To Keep Your Kids Occupied During The Holidays Without Breaking the Ruins.
22. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: go apple picking to enjoy nature
September is the perfect month to go for a walk. Go pick as many apples as you can. You may even find varieties that are not generally available in supermarkets. Back home, cook them up and fill your fridge with your favorite apple dishes.
To discover : The Genius Trick To Peel Apples VERY Quickly.
23. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: plant a tree in the garden
This is the ideal activity to do when she is little, because she will then consider it to be HER tree. She will love to see it grow as she grows up herself. It will leave him with a lasting memory of his childhood. It will warm her heart. If you don't have a garden, you can make one of these 5 easy plantings for the kids.
24. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: visit a farm and feed the animals
A day outside and some cute animals (you might see goats, pigs ...) and you have what it takes to have fun together on the farm. If milk, cheese, ice cream, or apple fritters are sold at the farm shop, be sure to stop by for a delicious take-out meal.
25. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: watch lots of series on a rainy day
On a rainy day, we get bored quickly and we become grumpy. Renaming this day "the day of the playoff marathon" is much funnier! Plan to watch movies for an entire afternoon. You can choose a theme (Disney, black and white movies ...) or just let her choose her favorite movies.
To discover : On This Site 150 Children's Movies Are Available FREE OF CHARGE.
26. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: Read her your favorite book when you were little
Whether it's The Little Prince, Moby Dick or Matilda, share your love of reading with her. Then let her choose her favorite book (the one she asks for over and over again) and read it back to her.
To discover : The Incredible Benefits Of Reading That Everyone Should Know.
27. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: have a picnic during an outdoor concert
This is the perfect opportunity to take all the sweets you like (olives, peanuts, take-out pizza ...) and to drink to the health of the group a glass of Prosecco (for you) and sparkling grape juice ( for her).
To discover : The Tip For Easily Carrying Picnic Food.
28. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: Throw her a surprise birthday party
For sure, this will be the one she will always remember! Order her favorite cake (double chocolate), buy her favorite food (pizza) and play games until the sun goes down. Maybe she'll return the lift to you later when you celebrate a symbolic year.
To discover : Rather Than Gifting Toys ... 43 Gift Ideas Your Kids Will Love!
29. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: spend an afternoon looking at pictures of her baby
She was so cute and smiley, wasn't she? Except on this photo where she gives you a black look from the top of her 3 years! You will laugh and certainly cry in front of these clichés. Time passes so fast...
30. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: visit the set of a movie or the set of a TV show
Movies are shot all the time in big cities, but also in smaller ones. The best is to see how they transformed a street for the purposes of a movie. Take her to see some filming scenes. Who knows ... maybe you will be asked to be extras. To find out about the current shoots, click here.
31. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: organize a dance party at home
It's time to forget all your worries and let yourself go in the groove baby. Turn up the volume and swing your hips! And if you don't dance to the beat of the music, we don't care! No one is there to judge you. It's time to take out your most stylish dance steps and have a good laugh together.
32. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: Skip a school afternoon and take her to the movies
School is very important. We are on the same wavelength on this subject. But you would feel really special if you let her miss an afternoon of school to spend just the two of her. Especially if it's the release day of a big blockbuster!
33. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: make a balloon prisoner with snowballs
Promise to be nice: no snowballs thrown in the face. But for the rest, there will be no quarter! So it's time to start the game! The only thing we can really guarantee is the giggles you will have. But also that you will love to come home to warm up with a good hot chocolate and marshmallows.
34. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: have a tickle fight
Tickle her until she laughs so hard she can't take it anymore. Then let her catch you! Know that having giggles together releases endorphins in the brain. As a result, you both create incredible bonds.
35. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: go on a treasure hunt in the neighborhood
To find ready-made scavenger hunt ideas, go here. You can also create one yourself from scratch. Adapt it to its age and ability and take a photo of your treasure.
36. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: Have dinner making faces at each other
Surely you have a little bit of madness in you, don't you? So now is the time to show it to him! In the middle of dinner, make him your best face. And challenge her to do the same. It's the start of a merciless war! You are going to have a good laugh again.
37. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: organize regular one-to-one outings
If she has siblings, she probably wants to hang out with you alone. Every month or every two months, plan a fun adventure (visit to the aquarium, a game, a simple date to eat a cake in a tea room). And make sure you give her 100% of your attention and her only.
38.WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: introduce her to your university or school
Yes, you were young once! (But of course you still are!). This is a particularly relevant visit if she is also going to college soon. Show him your favorite snack, your campus and your room (it probably still exists!).
39. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: let her treat you to a chic dinner
Now that she's grown up, the tables have turned. If it makes her happy to change the rules of the game, why not let her do it? She chooses the location and you just have to enjoy her company. And to congratulate you on raising such a lovely and generous person.
40. WITH YOUR DAUGHTER: plan a photoshoot just for the two of you
It doesn't matter if she's still a child, a teenager, or if she's independent now. Pay a professional photographer to capture your relationship in the moment. Don't hesitate to be a bit old-fashioned and coordinate your outfit. After all why not ?
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Your turn...
So which of these 40 things have you ever done with your mom or daughter? Tell us everything in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!
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