Introduction
Let’s get real. If your house looks like a tornado made of laundry and Goldfish crackers just rolled through, this one’s for you.
Mother’s Day isn’t always candlelit brunches and spa gift cards. Sometimes it’s cold coffee, emotional toddlers, and wondering how you’re supposed to “relax” when everyone still needs juice.
But guess what? That doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. In fact, this day is especially for the moms in the trenches.
Here’s your no-BS guide to having an amazing Mother’s Day anyway—chaos and all.
1. Breakfast = Coffee + Chocolate. That Counts.
You know what’s a meal? A brownie in one hand and a latte in the other.
Skip the guilt. Skip the cooking. Let your kids “make” you breakfast (and by make, we mean cereal in a bowl with maybe milk). Take a bite. Clap wildly. Then hide in the bathroom and eat a secret stash of See’s Candies.
Need a refill? Grab a treat from Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates downtown or order ahead from Freeport Bakery.
Sweet escapes: Ginger Elizabeth | Freeport Bakery
2. Lock Yourself in the Car. With Snacks.
This is not a joke. Moms across Sacramento are discovering the sacred joy of parking somewhere quiet, locking the car doors, and just being.
Drive to McKinley Park, roll the windows down, and eat something you didn’t share with a toddler. Call it meditation. Call it survival. Either way, it works.
Need backup? Bring headphones and a playlist titled “Mom Is Off Duty.”
3. Let the Kids Destroy Something. Creatively.
Instead of fighting the mess, lean in. Head to Art Beast in Midtown or DIY a craft explosion in the backyard. Paint. Chalk. Glitter (if you dare).
Then, walk away. Let the chaos live outside while you pretend it doesn’t exist.
Get messy: Art Beast Studio
4. Declare Nap Amnesty (For You, Not the Kids)
You’re not tired because you’re weak. You’re tired because you’re carrying a small village on your back.
Declare a household-wide nap time. Put on a movie, hand the older kids snacks, and fake sleep until it becomes real.
For bonus points, book yourself a night at Kimpton Sawyer Hotel or The Citizen Hotel for a solo staycation. Order room service. Don’t share the fries.
Book it: Kimpton Sawyer | The Citizen Hotel
5. Embrace the Glorious Trash Fire
The laundry mountain. The dishes. The half-finished science fair project.
Let it all sit.
Your worth isn’t measured in scrubbed baseboards or balanced lunches. If you did nothing but exist and keep your kids alive today, you’re winning.
Want to celebrate with zero pressure? Check out:
- Comedy Night at Punch Line Sacramento: Punch Line
- Bike ride on the American River Parkway: Sac Parks
Or just queue up your comfort show and rot in bed. Either way: valid.
Final Word
Motherhood isn’t curated Instagram grids. It’s real, raw, loud, and full of love (and laundry).
This Mother’s Day, you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be you. And honestly? That’s more than enough.
So here’s to the chaos queens of Sacramento:
Your crown might be a messy bun, but it still sparkles.
Also check out our blog on 5 ways to reclaim your mothers day weekend here!
