HOW TO MAKE MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL (hint: it’s more than a mug)

Mother’s Day – the one day of the year dedicated to the woman who handles it all. The woman who knows which dinosaurs are the coolest, how to locate the ‘good’ snacks, and that ‘five more minutes’ at bedtime is just a polite way of saying ‘you’re stuck here until further notice’ – and will stay without complaint because, well, look at that face..

So, how do you make Mother’s Day genuinely special for the queen of your cubs, the CEO of chaos, the woman who keeps the whole show running? Spoiler alert: it’s not with a ‘Best Mum Ever’ mug (please don’t buy that!). Here’s a little guide for all you dads and cubs out there to make the day a proper hit.

1. Let Her Sleep In
This one is obvious, but we can’t stress it enough. Sleep is the elusive currency of parenthood. If you’re tempted to storm in at 6:30 a.m. with a chaotic breakfast-in-bed situation, maybe just… don’t. A solid, uninterrupted sleep will do more for her soul than a lumpy tray of cold toast.

2. Wear Something She Doesn’t Hate
Newsflash: We make cool clothes for a reason. Kit yourself and your cubs out in MANCUB gear, and give her the gift of not having to cringe at that ‘Little Monster’ tee Nana bought. Bonus points: she’ll have actual, Instagram-worthy photos of you all looking like you tried. If you need a hand choosing, we recommend these shirts 

3. Clean Something — Properly
Put the toy cars back where they belong, wipe a surface (yes, properly), and for the love of all that is good, clean the bathroom. Don’t make her ask, don’t make it a ‘team effort’ — just do it. The sight of a clean house she didn’t have to beg for is more romantic than you think.

4. Take Care of Feeding Time at the Zoo
Whatever you do, don’t ask her what to make for lunch. Just handle it. Feed the cubs, feed yourself — preferably in your MANCUB threads to keep it stylish — and let her have a meal that doesn’t involve cutting someone else’s food. Or take her out for lunch. Even better, send her with some of her mum friends for a kid free lunch date.

5. Take Her for a Coffee — Without the Chaos
She loves your cubs — of course she does — but an uninterrupted, hot coffee is a rare treasure. Maybe pop out in your matching MANCUB gear, leave her to enjoy a latte in silence, and return with sleepy, satisfied kids.

6. Capture Her Special Moments — Properly
She’s always behind the camera, getting everyone’s best angles while her own moments go unseen. Sneak a few photos of her genuinely enjoying the day with the cubs — no posed shots, just the real, messy love. Share them with her on the day. She’ll appreciate the effort more than a rushed selfie. If you want to go the extra mile, sneak some shots in advance of the day and have them printed on a cute card.

7. A Compliment That Isn’t About Her Parenting
Tell her she looks fit. Tell her she’s hilarious. Tell her anything other than, ‘You’re such a good mum.’ She knows that — she’d just like to remember that she’s more than a snack machine and a referee.

8. If You Want to Go the Extra Mile, Buy Her a Gift
Our unbreakable sunglasses are stylish and cub-proof. They won’t end up broken in the bedside sunglasses graveyard, and they look just as good as any high-end designer pair. Even better, get the cub a matching set too.

So there you have it — the Mother’s Day strategy straight from the MANCUB playbook. Get the clothes, wear the clothes, and try not to ruin her day with crumbs in the bed.

Happy Mother’s Day to the mums making it happen!