It’s Mother's Day tomorrow (Sunday May 14) so it’s time to plan something special for your Mum.

When the Central App asked Central Otago young people about their intentions for Mother's Day, food and spending time together were the main themes. 

“I’m planning to buy my mum some Lindor chocolates because they’re her favourite,” Dunstan High School year 13 student Cuillan Barnes said.

Many students are opting for the classic failsafe breakfast in bed, whether that's pancakes, eggs on toast, or Mum’s favourite breakfast.

“I’m going to bake my mum a big batch of chocolate chip cookies. I think it is an important day to show her I’m grateful for all that she does,” Year 9 student Lotte Druce said.

Popular ideas seemed to be spending time with Mum, either walking the dog, going out for lunch, or doing something else together.

“I’m going to spend the day appreciating my mum,” Ashlea West, another Dunstan High School student, said.

Others thought they would help with more chores, like helping with the laundry or mowing the lawns. 

Mothers Day became popularly observed by Kiwis in the 1920s and is traditionally celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May. 

The origins of Mother’s Day can be traced back to ancient civilizations; however, the modern day celebration as we know it started in the United States. It spread its way to other countries and a group of Auckland women started promoting the idea until it became recognised in New Zealand. 

The Central App wishes all Central Otago mums a happy Mother's Day for Sunday.