Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there — thank you for everything you do.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re feeling the pressure to express how much your mum (or the maternal figures in your life) truly mean to you, don’t stress.
L360 has got you covered with messages and quotes for cards and Instagram posts that will leave her smiling, laughing and feeling totally appreciated.
Whether you’re celebrating your mum, grandma, aunt, or perhaps a friend who’s recently become a mum, these heartfelt and fun ideas are sure to hit the mark.
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Best Mother’s Day messages to write inside her card
Let’s be real, a beautiful card is only as good as the message inside it. Need some inspiration? Here are a few heartfelt, funny and totally relatable messages for your Mother’s Day card:
For the always-there mum:
“Mum, you’re not just a mum, you’re the heart of our family. Thanks for always knowing exactly what to say and, more importantly, what to do. I love you more than words (or even this card) can say!”
For the best-friend mum:
“Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who raised me and still puts up with me. I’m so lucky to have you as a mum and as my best friend. You’re the ultimate multitasker —mum, therapist, chef and my forever #1 fan. Love you!”
For the strong and fierce mum:
“To the strongest woman I know — thank you for showing me what true strength looks like. Your love is unwavering, your wisdom is endless and your courage is unmatched. I aspire to be as amazing as you every day.”
For the hilarious mum:
“Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who made me laugh until I cried — and then made me clean it up! You’re my favourite comedian, role model and biggest supporter. Love you more than you love Ikea.”
For the new mum:
“I’m so proud of the way you’ve embraced motherhood with such grace and love. You’re already an incredible mum, and I can’t wait to see the incredibly things you’ll do as your baby grows. Happy first Mother’s Day!”
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Mother’s Day Instagram captions to brighten her feed
If you’re ready to share the love on social media, you’ll need the perfect Instagram caption to make sure your mum gets the recognition she deserves. Here are some go-to captions that’ll make her feel like the queen she is:
- You’re mum in a million
- Mums: proof that not all heroes wear capes
- Mums are like buttons — they hold everything together
- To the world you’re a mother, but to me you’re the world
- Motherhood: powered by love; fuelled by coffee; sustained by wine.
- Keep calm and call your mum
- ‘She’s not a regular mum, she’s a cool mum’ — Mean Girls
- Mum taught me to stop and sip the rosé
- I’ll always be your little girl — mostly because I’m still asking you to make my GP appointments
- In case you were wondering, I got it from my mum
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Inspirational quotes about motherhood
Sometimes the perfect quote says it all. Whether you’re adding one of them to a card or an Instagram post, or just want to share some wisdom, these quotes about motherhood will express the deep love and gratitude we all feel for our mums.
- ‘There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.’ Jill Churchill
- ‘A mother’s love is more beautiful than any fresh flower.’ Debasish Mridha
- ‘The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.’ Rajneesh
- ‘Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.’ Robert Browning
- ‘I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is.’ Oprah Winfrey
- ‘My mother’s love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, her intelligence reflected in my daughters.’ Michelle Obama
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