What to write in a Mother’s Day card

There’s, perhaps, no holiday as emotional and sentimental as Mother’s Day. The founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, created the holiday following the passing of her own mother as a way to honor the sacrifices mothers make for their children. Since its founding, Mother’s Day has become one of the most popular greeting card holidays in the United States (it’s Evite’s second-most popular holiday to send eCards for after the winter holidays!), and it’s not hard to imagine why.

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Today, people celebrate this special day by recognizing all forms of motherhood and types of moms: Their own mother, the mother of their children, their mom friends, their grandmother, their mother-in-law, moms who have lost a child, people who have lost their mother and people who have a difficult relationship with their mother.

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Whether you’re sending a Mother’s Day card filled with words of gratitude and warm and fuzzy memories or a card lending your heartfelt support to someone who needs some words of compassion on this holiday, we have thoughtful message ideas they’ll appreciate reading on Mother’s Day!

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Mother’s Day card messages for your mom

• To the woman who taught me love, kindness and strength, Happy Mother's Day!

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• Mom, your endless love and support mean everything to me. Happy Mother's Day!

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• You're not just my mom, you're my hero, my best friend, and the first person I call with any news. Happy Mother's Day to the most amazing person in my life!

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• Wishing you a beautiful day filled with joy and love. Happy Mother's Day!

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• Mom, thank you for all the sacrifices you've made for our family. Happy Mother's Day!

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• You're not just a mother—you're the best pancake-maker, chauffeur, therapist and tummy ache-soother ever. Happy Mother's Day!

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• Of all the moms I could have been the child of, I'm so happy I'm yours. Happy Mother's Day!

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• You've given me the gift of life, love, laughter and good looks. :) I'm blessed to call you my mom. Happy Mother's Day!

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• You've always been there to bring me comfort, advice and the yummiest chicken soup (please, can I have the recipe this year?). Happy Mother's Day!

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• Wishing you a day as perfect and beautiful as you are. Happy Mother's Day!

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Mother’s Day card messages for the mother of your child(ren)

• To the amazing mother of our children, Happy Mother's Day! Your love and dedication do not go unnoticed (even when it seems like we can't remember anything you tell us).

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• Thank you for being an incredible mom to our children! Happy Mother's Day!

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• Every Mother's Day, I'm more in awe of you than ever before. Thank you for everything you do for our family!

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• You're not just our children's mama, you're the heart and soul of our entire family. Happy Mother's Day!

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• Thank you for always sharing your endless love, patience and strength with us. Happy Mother's Day!

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• You're a great mom, an amazing partner and the only person I'd want to go on this crazy ride with. Happy Mother's Day!

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• Thank you for all the little (and big!) things you do that make our family wonderful. Happy Mother's Day!

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• They call you Mom, but I call you the love of my life and our shared superhero. Thank you for being you! 

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• Happy Mother's Day to an extraordinary woman!

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• Someday, when our kids are old enough to write a Mother's Day message to you, they, too, will find it impossible to say how much they love and appreciate all you do for us (but believe us—we really, really do!).

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Mother’s Day card messages for your grandma

• Congrats! You've won the award for World's Best Grandma YET again! Love you, and Happy Mother's Day!

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• Grandma, your hugs are like magic, your home cooked meals are better than any Michelin-starred restaurant and your advice is always spot-on. 

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• Thank you for being the most fun grandma and always spoiling us with love. Happy Mother's Day!

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• Grandma, your stories, humor and legendary potato salad make our family gatherings unforgettable!

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• Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to a grandma who brings so much joy and wisdom to our family.

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• You used to be the World's Best Mom, but now, you're the World's Best Mom AND Grandma! We love you so much!

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• Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to a grandma who makes every moment magical!

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• Thank you for being an incredible grandma and for filling our lives with love, our bellies with food and our souls with wisdom. 

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• Grandma, you're the heart and soul of our family, and we don't know what we would do with your love and guidance. Happy Mother's Day!

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• Grandma, your love is a gift that keeps on giving! We love you, and hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day.

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Mother’s Day card messages for your mom friend

• Happy Mother's Day to the most amazing mama I know! 

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• I love watching our kids grow up together (and our mamas' nights out together!). Happy Mother's Day...let's meet up for margs soon. :)

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• Watching you transform from my best friend to my best mom friend has been such a joy! Happy Mother's Day, mama!

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• You're not just a mom. You're a cool mom (with cool friends who send cool Mother's Day cards to you on Mother's Day)!

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• Wonder Woman has nothing on you! Happy Mother's Day to my fave mom friend!

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Mother’s Day card messages for a new mom

• I don't think I've ever been this excited to send a card before! Happy (1st) Mother's Day to an amazing mama!

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• I've always known you'd be an amazing mom, and I'm so happy to wish you a Happy Mother's Day for the very first time!

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• Your little one may be too young to send you a Mother's Day card just yet, but I'm sure they already know just how lucky they are to have you as their mom!

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• Wishing you so much love on your first Mother's Day as a mom! 

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• It's time for YOU to receive a card for Mother's Day! I hope you have a wonderful day with your precious family!

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Mother’s Day card messages for your mother-in-law

• If anyone knows how amazing of a mother you are, it's me (I married one of your kids, after all!). Thank you for raising a wonderful person and being an incredible mother-in-law to me!

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• Every time I think of my partner, I see how much your love shaped who they are and made them into an exceptional person. I can never thank you enough for that!

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• Happy Mother's Day to a mother-in-law who defies every MIL stereotype and makes me so happy to be a part of this family.

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• One of the best things to come from my marriage is you! Thank you for being a fabulous mother-in-law (and friend!).

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• Happy Mother's Day to the best mother, mother-in-law and grandma anyone could ask for! 

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Mother’s Day card messages for your stepmom

• Thank you for being a truly wonderful stepmom to me! Happy Mother's Day!

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• Evil stepmother, who? Definitely not you! I love you so much, and I'm so grateful to have you in my life.

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• Happy Mother's Day! You may not be my biological mother, but I love you more than words can describe. 

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• Having you in my life is a blessing, and I hope you know how much we all love you. Happy Mother's Day!

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• I'm so lucky to have a cool stepmom! Thanks for always being there for us and offering your support whenever we need it.

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Mother’s Day card messages for someone who has lost their mom

• I just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you today and sending you love and good thoughts.

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• I know how hard this day is for you, and if you ever need a shoulder to cry on or someone to share your memories of her with, I'm here for you.

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• Even if she isn't with you in person, your mom will always be with you in spirit, loving and guiding you every step of the way.

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• Whenever we speak, I know the beautiful spirit of your mom lives on in you. Thinking of you today.

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• Sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts today. Remember—she will always be with you in your heart and soul.

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Mother’s Day card messages for someone who has lost a child

• I know this day must be difficult for you. I want you to know that I'm thinking of you, and if you need a hug or someone to talk to, I'm here for you. 

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• Your child was a precious spirit and we will always have a special place in our hearts for them. Thinking of you today.

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• You were, are, and will always be a mother. Sending you nothing but love today.

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• Sending love and comfort to you and your angel this Mother's Day.

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• Wishing you a Mother's Day filled with happy memories and lots of love and support. 

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Mother’s Day card messages for someone who has a complicated relationship with their mom

For people sending a card to their mother:

• I just want to wish you a Happy Mother's Day, and I'm thinking of you, always.

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• Even if we don't talk every day, I want you to know that I care for you and am grateful for the happy memories we've shared together.

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• I hope you have a beautiful day doing the things that make you the happiest. 

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For people sending a card to someone whose relationship with their mother is difficult:

• I know today is a tough day for you. Wishing you a day filled with peace and surrounded by your loved ones.

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• Just want to let you know that I'm thinking of you today! I know how much pressure you're under to make today all sunshine and sprinkles, but please know it's okay to step back and acknowledge your own feelings.

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• If you need to come over for some wine and guilty-pleasure movies later, I (and my wine collection!) are always here for you!

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Mensajes para tarjetas del Día de la Madre en español

• Querida mamá, tu amor incondicional ilumina cada uno de mis días. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

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• Mamá, gracias por ser mi roca y mi guía en cada paso del camino. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

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• A la mejor mamá del mundo, gracias por tu amor eterno y tus sacrificios incontables. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

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• Mamá, tu ternura y sabiduría son un regalo invaluable en mi vida. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

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• En este día especial, celebro tu amor desinteresado y tu fuerza inspiradora. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

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• Mamá, tu presencia llena de amor hace que cada día sea más brillante. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

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• A la mujer más extraordinaria que conozco, ¡feliz día para ti, mamá! Tu amor es mi mayor bendición.

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• Mamá, gracias por ser mi apoyo constante y mi mejor amiga. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

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• En este día tan especial, celebro tu amor inquebrantable y tu corazón bondadoso. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

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• Mamá, tu amor es el pilar de mi vida y la luz en mi camino. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

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Ready to send a thoughtful Mother’s Day card to some mamas in your life? Evite’s beautiful assortment of Mother’s Day eCards are here for you. You can send one instantly via text or email, or schedule it ahead of time to deliver right on Mother’s Day! You can even include an eGift card with your eCard to one of her favorite places, like Sephora, Target, Starbucks and Nordstrom. (BTW, if you’re planning to see her in person that Sunday, why not send a sweet Mother’s Day invitation to everyone or give her a thoughtful gift to make her celebration even more special!)

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