Mother’s Day Messages and Quotes

Sometimes finding the right words can be harder than negotiating the last Green Triangle at a family function. Should it be loving or thoughtful? Funny or memorable? And how do you avoid sounding like a greeting card robot? Well, my intrepid Mother’s Day message poet, we’ve got everything you need and more. Sweet messages, funny lines and thoughtful prose for mums, mum-in-laws, nans and grans, complete with serving suggestions. So, let’s jump and make this Mother’s Day message your best ever!  

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Touching Mother’s Day Messages 

Say it with love.  

1. Thanks for always being my biggest cheerleader. Love you forever.
2. Thank you for every hug, every word, every little thing you’ve ever done for me.
3. Mum, you gave me everything, even when you had nothing left to give. Thank you.
4. To the one who raised me with love, patience and a million packed lunches.
5. You’ve got a heart of gold and hands that never stopped helping. Happy Mother’s Day.
6. Being your child is the best gift I’ll ever get.
7. You’ve shaped the best parts of who I am.
8. Love you today, tomorrow and always.
9. You’re not just my mum. You’re my The Purple One. 

Funny Mother’s Day Messages 

Say it with a laugh.

1. Mum, thanks for putting up with my early-morning teenage grunts.  
2. Raising me deserves a medal… or better yet, a tin of Quality Street®!
3. Happy Mother’s Day! Don’t worry, your favourite child remembered.
4. Thanks for all the life lessons, especially the ones I ignored the first time!
5. Raising me wasn’t easy, but at least you got a hilarious adult out of it...
6. Thanks for always being the voice of reason. And for not saying “I told you so” (too often).
7. You’re sweeter than a Green Triangle.
8. Mum: partly a superhero and partly my rock. Thanks for everything.  
9. Thanks for being my emergency contact, and my emergency chocolate sharer.
10. You deserve a standing ovation… or at least a cup of tea in bed! 

Inspiring Mother’s Day Messages 

Inspire the one who inspires you.

1. Just like a Toffee Penny, you’re resilient yet sweet!
2. A mother’s love shapes the world.
3. Every day, you lead with kindness.
4. Grace in chaos. Power in softness.
5. You’re not just a mum, you’re a force.
6. Thank you for showing me what resilience looks like.
7. You lift others even when you're running on empty.
8. Thanks for your wisdom, wrapped in warmth.
9. You make life better, simply by being in it.
10. Keep shining, mum. The world needs your light. 

Short and Simple Messages 

Powerful and to the point.  

1. Love you, always.
2. Couldn’t do life without you.
3. You’re my everything.
4. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
5. Sending all my love (and chocolates).
6. Forever grateful for you.
7. You’re one in a million.
8. Happy Mother’s Day to the best there is.
9. Big hugs, all day.
10. You make life sweeter. 
     

Messages for Different Loved Ones 

Spread the love!  
 

For Nan or Grandma

1. You’ve always had the warmest hugs and the kindest heart.
2. Thanks for all the stories, sweets and shared moments.
3. You’re the heart of this family.
4. Love you more than all the chocolates and toffees in the tin.
5. Happy Mother’s Day to the original family legend.  

For Someone Who’s Like a Mum 

1. You’ve stepped in, lifted me up and made me feel loved.
2. You didn’t have to, but you always did. Thank you.
3. Thank you for being my safe place.
4. You’re more than a role model, you’re family.
5. I’m so lucky to have you in my life.

For a Friend Who Is a Mum 

1. Watching you, Mum, is honestly inspiring.
2. You’ve got this. (And I’ve got Quality Street® if you need.)
3. You make motherhood look magic.
4. Here’s to naps, snacks and survival mode.
5. You’re raising legends, one stern word at a time. 

For a New Mum

1. Baby cuddles, midnight chaos and endless love – enjoy it all.
2. You’re doing brilliantly – and we’re all here for you.
3. Welcome to the club! You’re already smashing it.
4. Here’s to the beginning of a beautiful new chapter.
5. One tiny human, one amazing mum. 

For a Stepmum 

1. Thank you for the love you’ve chosen to give.
2. You’ve brought so much joy into my life.
3. I am so grateful that you’re part of my story.
4. Here’s to love that’s built, not born.
5. Happy Mother’s Day to someone truly special. 

For a Mother-in-Law 

1. Thank you for raising someone I love.
2. I feel lucky to be part of your family.
3. You’re more than an in-law – you’re a second Mum.
4. Thanks for the warmth, the laughs and the roast dinners.
5. So grateful for you today and always. 

For a Mum Who Is Far Away 

1. Sending hugs and smiles across the miles.
2. Wish we could share tea and Quality Street® today.
3. You’re in my heart, always.
4. No distance can dull my love for you.
5. Counting down to our next hug and a mug! 
    

Popular Mother’s Day Quotes 

Great quotes from great people.  

1. "A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's." – Princess Diana
2. "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers." – Rudyard Kipling
3. "It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?" – Mahatma Gandhi
4. "My mother is a walking miracle." – Leonardo DiCaprio
5. “To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” – Maya Angelou
6. “Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind.” – Kahil Gibran
7. “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
8. “Mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.” – Emily Dickinson
9. “It’s not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.” – The Golden Girls
10. “I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is.” – Oprah Winfrey 
     

Pair Your Message with a Thoughtful Gift 

Sometimes, it’s the little gestures that mean the most.

1. A mid-morning cuppa and a slice of our Mother’s Day Cake paired with a heartfelt card.
2. Go old-school and write her a letter of appreciation! Bonus points are awarded if you seal it with a stamp and pop it on the doormat for her to find.  
3. Get her a spring bouquet or her favourite plant with a homemade card full of sweet messages.  
4. Serve her breakfast in bed or treat her to a relaxed brunch, complete with homemade menu full of sweet treats like our Mother’s Day Cupcakes and messages.  
5. Print out your favourite messages and wrap them around the Quality Street®, so every time she has a sweet treat, she gets a sweet message too!
6. For more great ideas that feature everything from homemade treats to shared moments, explore our Mother’s Day Ideas article.  
    

A Sweet Ending

A thoughtful Mother’s Day message paired with her favourite Quality Street® is just the thing to make this year’s celebration even more special. So, spoil the super woman in your life because while Mother’s Day may only be once a year, she’s amazing every day! For more sweet moments, clever ideas and tasty recipes, sign up for our newsletter.