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Your mom has probably spent years recommending books, shows, and movies to you. Mother’s Day is Sunday, so consider this a chance to return the favor: a movie to watch together, a book to give her, and a show that might just be her next obsession.
Movies Mom Will Actually
Want to Watch
The Mother’s Day rotation needs a balance—a few classics mom already loves and a few new ones she hasn’t seen yet. This list covers both, with picks that hold up across generations.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Twenty years after the original, Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly with Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci back too. It just hit theaters, which makes the plan obvious: dinner, popcorn, and the sequel to a movie she’s been quoting since 2006. Easiest Mother’s Day plan you’ll make.
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Hotel Marina Riviera
The Vibe: Cozy mountain hideout
The Location: Big Bear Lake, California
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Perched on the shores of Big Bear Lake, Hotel Marina Riviera is a reimagined mid-century, Viking-inspired lodge where alpine adventure meets laid-back style. Guests can lounge by the lakeside pool, unwind in the spa and sauna, or embrace mountain mornings with a cold plunge before dining at the all-day restaurant by De La Nonna or exploring Big Bear. Restored wood details, vintage textures, and lakeside views make every corner feel timeless. Equal parts serene hideaway and lively gathering place, Hotel Marina Riviera is a fresh take on mountain living.
Gift-Worthy:
The Best Books to Give Mom
If you’ve waited until the last minute, a great book is still the most reliable gift. Each of these novels is already a fixture on book club lists and bedside tables.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Lara, a mother of three, spends the early pandemic at her family’s cherry orchard, telling her grown daughters about a romance she had with a now-famous actor before they were born. It’s a gentle and loving story about the lives we don’t end up living. Plus, Meryl Streep narrates the audiobook!
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Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway
The Vibe: Moving to the beat of Broadway
The Location: Nashville, TN
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Just two blocks from the heart of Broadway, Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown is your all-access pass to Music City. Guest rooms and suites are modern, spacious, and designed with comfort in mind—perfect for resting up between honky-tonk hopping and hot chicken runs. Fuel up at the on-site bar and restaurant, cool off by the pool, or stroll to nearby attractions like Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Whether you’re here for the sports, the music, or just the good vibes, Holiday Inn Nashville Downtown keeps you close to the action.
The Sunday Lineup:
TV Shows to Watch With Mom
The best part of watching TV with mom is the running commentary. These shows give you plenty to work with—solid stories with a consistent blend of wholesome and hilarious.
Hacks
Jean Smart plays a legendary stand-up comedian; Hannah Einbinder is the chaotic young writer she reluctantly takes under her wing. The half-mentorship, half-warfare dynamic is perfect for mother-daughter viewing. Plus, the bits in Season 5 are some of the funniest TV of the last five years.
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