While this year's Mother's Day celebrations will be different than usual (thanks, coronavirus...), that doesn't mean we can't make it special. Give mom the gift of not having to cook; we are all probably pretty sick of cooking at this point. We've rounded up 13 restaurants in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs that are offering special takeout menus and delivery options for Mother's Day.

For fun ideas on ways to enjoy quality family time on Mother's Day and every day, check out our Stay-at-Home Guide.

At publication time, these restaurants are offering take-out service for Mother's Day. Since the COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving, please confirm with the restaurant directly to be sure.

Did you know plastic milk jugs make awesome fairy houses, or sugar cubes are a fun substitute for Lego bricks? Sometimes we all need a little inspiration to get our creative juices flowing. And we're here to help, with a mega list of 100 arts and crafts projects you can do with your kids in the comfort of your own home.

Our list of creative boredom busters, includes everything from paper crafts, like crafting a decorative paper mache bowl, to our best slime recipes, inventive STEM activities, and projects perfect for the artsy preschooler in your life.

So, embrace your inner maker, roll up your sleeves, and craft some memories and pretty cool finished projects in the process!

Cooking with kids is fun, until someone nicks a finger, there are a dozen pots to wash, and everyone (including you) wishes you'd just ordered pizza. The genius of one-pot meals is that they are both easy to make and to clean up, which means children can actually be helpful (or at least not a hindrance) when you're trying to get dinner on the table. Here are five of our family's favorite one-pot (or one-pan) meals to make with kids, from a pasta that cooks in its own simple sauce to a taco skillet that can be served in tortillas or bowls, depending on individual family member's fancy. 

It's a great time to elicit kids' help around the house in other ways, too. Check out our age-by-age chore ideas (with free printable chore charts). 

Pillows, old sheets, and clothespins! There's something magical about the indoor forts we create with our kids. These homemade creations become reading nooks and superhero hideouts—havens for imaginative play. It's indisputable: kids love forts. While there are plenty of forts you can buy online, we think the best kind is made from whatever you have around the house. 

Use these tips for creating amazing indoor forts with your kids. And for more ideas (literally hundreds) of things to do with kids at home, check out our Boredom Busters Activities Guide.

Being part of a stage production encourages kids to be creative, gain confidence, and learn the value of teamwork. All over the Boston area and in surrounding Massachusetts towns, there are theater-based summer camps designed to help kids from preschool through high school spend their summer days learning skills of acting, directing, and production.

If you are looking for an overnight camp experience or a different type of day camp, take a look around our Boston Summer Camps Guide. 

During the nicest months of the year, little boys and girls get the opportunity to experience their very-own, unique camp experience. Spending the day at preschool camp is a great way for them to get fresh air as well as make tons of new little friends in a safe and fun environment. Many great summer camps in the Hartford County area offer half-day sessions, indoor and outdoor options, and plenty of summer fun for preschoolers and toddlers. 

Looking for camp for your preschoolers older sibling? Be sure to check out our Connecticut Summer Camp Guide and our summer camp list.

Before they grow up and want to go to sleepaway camp with their BFFs, preschoolers can get a taste of summer camp in a program created just for them. New Jersey is home to some wonderful day camps for the under-5 crowd, and we've rounded up more than a dozen of our favorites. In addition to low camper-counselor ratios, these programs offer developmentally appropriate fun for every interest, whether you want your little one to experience the great outdoors, bounce and tumble at a cool indoor spot, or delve into subjects like STEM, film, and fashion. 

To learn about more New Jersey summer camp options, check out our Camp Guide and Full Directory of Listings.

Nothing brightens up a day like making your own rainbow! For this colorful science experiment, kids get to create their own mini rainbow while learning about capillary action. One of our 63 Easy Experiments for Kids Using Household Stuff, this simple experiment uses only water, food coloring, and paper towels.

Read on for a simple way to bring a little bit of cheer into your house.