AARP Rewards Mother's Day Contest 2026!

[AARPTeri]

Mother's Day is all about love, laughter... and the moments that make moms so special!

Share your Mother's Day tribute by hitting reply to this post - it can be funny, heartfelt or totally unique! Whether it's a funny memory, a simple thank you, or a life lesson she shared - we want to hear about it! 

Not only will you spread some joy, but you will also have a chance to win a special reward, because great stories deserve great prizes!

Need inspiration? Try one of these prompts to get you started!

• The moment my mom totally saved the day for me...
• If my mom had a superpower, it would be...
• Something my mom/inspiring woman in my life told me was...

No purchase necessary to win!  Be sure your entry is your own original story!  Keep it kind, respectful and fun! Check out the official rules here: View Contest Rules

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[AntonietteW254504]

 If my mom had a superpower, it would be a moral compass—always pointing me toward the right thing, even when I thought I could sneak around it and go undetected. Under the radar, if you know what I mean. 

Case in point: when I was six, I pocketed a tip off the restaurant table, thinking no one noticed. Big mistake. Super Mom somehow knew. Instead of going home, she turned the car around and drove us straight back to the restaurant, where I had to hand the money to the waitress. Embarrassing, yes—but that guilt stuck harder than any scolding. She taught me that honesty feels lighter than guilt.

That lesson followed me into adulthood. Even today, small white lies feel impossible. Just last year, at age 65, I told my exercise trainer I had done something I hadn’t—and the burden of that fib made me confess within minutes. Mom’s moral compass had imprinted itself so deeply that I can’t even bend the truth without coming clean.

Her superpower was patient, loving, and remarkably sticky. The lessons she taught didn’t just guide me—they stuck, shaping how I live my life every single day. Thanks, Mom. 

[SereneSeagull]

Loved your post @AntonietteW254504 , made me smile.  

[b598259l]

I could write a book, about the treasure of a woman, my Mom, is.  She is now 102 years old, and some of my siblings and I are caring for her full time at home.  Mom is a blessing beyond measure, to so many. She raised a family of 10 children, losing my precious Dad (heart attack) in his early 50's. She is my best friend, was my matron of honor in my wedding, and continues to be so very precious to me. Matriarch of our family; raised a large family and supported my Dad in running our family farm; was a help and a willing resource to young moms; loving, generous and thoughtful to neighbors, church members, friends, family, community folks, teachers, and anyone who needed help or encouragement in any way. Mom was actively involved in supporting school activities, many key positions in our home church (including being the first woman as an Elder!), Mother's Club, local community groups, etc etc etc. Mom taught by her example and her direction, how to can, freeze, dehydrate, sew, repair, upholster, parent, cook, bake, clean, garden, love and nurture all living things. I learned about faith in God, as a wee little girl, from my Mom. As one of my brothers have said, Mom is the original Pioneer Woman. I am so fortunate to confidently say, I have the best Mom in the world.  May every soul be able to feel this way, too.

[SereneSeagull]

What a beautiful tribute @b598259l, I enjoyed reading about her!  How wonderful to have a life so full, for so long.