“Family isn’t always who you’re born to. It’s who you’re with, who you love. Those families can be even stronger.” – Sara Raasch, Frost Like Night
From grandmas to bonus moms, new moms to dog and cat moms – this list is all about family, and for all the incredible mamas in the family. This Mother’s Day, celebrate all the mothers in your family with these 25 Happy Mothers Day Quotes for Family that show just how much you love and appreciate them!
This post provides 25 Happy Mothers Day Quotes for Family to use as a card or photo card message, that you can use alone or with any other item as part of a Mother’s Day gift to wish a very happy Mother’s day.
If you’re lucky enough to be surrounded by a full, vibrant family—aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, sons, daughters, in-laws, daughter-in-laws, son-in-laws, dogs & cats, and all the amazing mother figures in between—then you know what a special day Mother’s Day really is.
It’s not just about your own mother (though shoutout to the best mom ever!), it’s a day to celebrate every woman who has shown unconditional love, endless patience, and open arms—whether she’s your first friend, your second mother, or, like most of us, the soul of our family.
From incredible women who raised generations, to amazing moms who just had their first Mother’s Day, to those showing mother’s love to furry little ones with paws and whiskers—we’re sending warm wishes to every kind of mama out there.
When Is Mothers Day?
Mother’s Day in the United States always falls on the second Sunday of May each year.
Slowestuff Mothers Day Section
Slowestuff is a seasonal focused blog, so we love all things Mother’s Day!
This post is focused on 25 Happy Mothers Day Quotes for Family to put in cards or go with gifts for your amazing daughter, but we have a lot more ideas for warm wishes, quotes, jokes and gifts for your amazing mother and all the mom’s in your life for Mother’s Day in our Mother’s Day section of the blog!
In that section, you will find all kinds of seasonal inspiration for your precious niece as well as the other moms you know. Things like Mothers Day gift ideas for gardeners, for book lovers, and for those moms who love to feed the birds! You will also find more quotes for all the moms in your life, like quotes for a brand new mom’s first mothers day.
When & How To Write a Happy Mothers Day Message To The Family
If your Mother’s Day gathering looks like a reunion of half the United States, with folks showing up from all corners, bringing casseroles, kids, and chaos—consider yourself blessed.
You might need a Mother’s Day card big enough to write a heartfelt message to every dear mom, angel mother, and maternal figure under one roof. There are just too many wonderful mothers, best mums, and amazing mothers to name! These quotes are about family, and encompasses them all.
So what’s the best way to make sure nobody feels left out? A big ol’ blanket message with sweet sayings, thoughtful words, and maybe even a Facebook post or two filled with Mother’s Day quotes that bring on all the feels.
Think of this post as your perfect message starter pack. Maybe you need a thoughtful gift, a little personal touch, or some sweet Mother’s Day quotes for your mother’s day card.
This is the perfect time to say “Happy Mother’s Day” in a meaningful way—whether you’re sharing it with your own mom, a guiding light in your life, or someone who stepped in with the constant source of strength that only a mom can offer.
As Jamie McGuire wrote, “You are the love of my life,” and what better way to honor the most amazing mom in your life than with heartfelt sayings, or a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift that shows you’ve noticed the little things she does every day.
For all the Moms! 25 Happy Mothers Day Quotes for Family
Sometimes finding the right words is hard, even when you know what you want to say! Here are some amazing quotes and messages about family, some funny, some sentimental, that are perfect to morph into Happy Mother’s Day wishes that you can put in a card, or use as inspiration to put your own words.
- “The sun looks down on nothing half so good as a household laughing together over a meal.”— C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
- “I do think that families are the most beautiful things in all the world!”— Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
- “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that all the greatest virtues… are created, strengthened, and maintained.”— Winston Churchill
- “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”— George Burns
- “Blood does not family make. Those are relatives. Family are those with whom you share your good, bad, and ugly, and still love one another in the end.”— Hector Xtravaganza
- “Being a family means you are part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.”— Lisa Weed
- “The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” — Richard Bach
- “It didn’t matter how big our house was; it mattered that there was love in it.” — Peter Buffett
- “Some people are worth melting for.” — Olaf, Frozen (Disney)
- “Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” — Anthony Brandt
- “We are pack.” — Robin Hobb, Assassin’s Apprentice
- “Friends are the family you choose.” — Jess C. Scott, The Other Side of Life
- “Passion is… it’s fire. And fire is great, man. But we’re made of water. Water is how we keep living. Water is what we need to survive. My family was my water. I picked water. I’ll pick water every time.” — Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six
- “I used to think my father had been assigned to us by the government.”— Akhil Sharma, Family Life
- “Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life.” — J.K. Rowling, The Casual Vacancy
- “Life without femininity—devoid of mystery, emotion, gentleness, and the unerring power of a woman’s love—is no life at all.”— Antonella Gambotto-Burke, Mama: Love, Motherhood and Revolution
- “When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching — they are your family.”— Jim Butcher
- “To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.”— Barbara Bush
- “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”v— Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
- “That’s what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you’re not so lovable.”c— Deb Caletti
- “There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more… secure.”v— Jim Butcher
- “Families are like fudge – mostly sweet, with a few nuts.”v— Les Dawson
- “When trouble comes, it’s your family that supports you.”v— Guy Lafleur
- “Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.”v— Lilo & Stitch (Disney)
- “The great gift of family life is to be intimately acquainted with people you might never even introduce yourself to, had life not done it for you.” — Kendall Hailey
Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
If you want to go the extra mile, a sweet gift is another great way to show appreciation.
To all the who are now absolutely rocking motherhood, it’s a day for love, appreciation, and maybe even a little time to relax. These gifts will help your niece do exactly that!
Whether she’s your own mother, your amazing daughter-in-law, or your incredible mother-in-law, this is a special way to honor her. Browse a collection of mother quotes, write a happy mother’s day message, or pick one of the many thoughtful mother’s day gifts below. There’s no better way to celebrate such a wonderful daughter-in-law and amazing mother-in-law than with mother’s day greetings straight from the heart.
Pampering Gift Box
Loving mothers will love a pampering gift box! We know being a mom means lots of love but it is also hard work. Give her this so that she can really pamper herself on a job well done!
Candles, Bubbles & Books
It’s a classic for a reason! Grab your favorite incredible mother or the mothers in you life a candle in a scent she likes with some bubble bath and a good book and she is set.
Coffee!
One of the great thing about a coffee themed gift, is that it can be so personalized to fit their vibe.
Love earthy things? Give a little crochet keepsake with her favorite latte. Love iced coffee? Give a little personalized glass. Coffee always gets cold? Get a mug warmer (also perfect as a candle warmer!). Or does she love unique and pretty things? Get this amazing glass that you can have personalized too!
For all the Moms! 25 Happy Mothers Day Quotes for Family
From Princess Diana to Erma Bombeck, from Mitch Albom to Jodi Picoult, the power of words has always helped us celebrate the beautiful things about motherhood.
And as Mother’s Day approaches this second Sunday in May, take a moment to remember that even if you can’t give each incredible mother a hug in mother’s arms or say the perfect words, you can still honor them with a heartfelt Mother’s Day message that reaches every woman who’s made your life better.
So here’s to the best gifts, the best things, the extra mile she always goes, and the wonderful day we get to celebrate her.
Happy Mother’s Day to the whole crew—you’re all the best version of love we’ve ever known.
Mother’s Day Inspiration
If you are looking for more ideas, we have Mother’s Day gift inspiration on our Mother’s Day section of the blog, including ideas for the book lovers, the bird lovers and the gardeners that might be perfect for the new mom in your life. Also, look to our gift posts for her, including the best gifts under $50 and gifts that will make her swoon. You can easily shop for all these things on our storefront.
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