When is Mother's Day in America this year? Let me see. Where is that calendar? I search the Internet, and learn that Mother's Day in America, i.e., the U.S. of America, is ALWAYS the second Sunday in May. Now that I've looked, maybe I will remember!



When it is Mother's Day in America, children of every age try to honor their mothers in special ways. They try to show tangibly how much they appreciate their mothers. They may take mother out for dinner, or someone may cook the meal at home for her. They give gifts and cards.

Does She Want Tupperware?

When it is Mother's Day in America, some families think of Tupperware. They know their mothers appreciate Tupperware. Some mothers would far rather receive Tupperware containers than more elegant gifts. Why? They grew up with Tupperware containers. They learned to keep house with Tupperware containers. They may even have become somewhat addicted to Tupperware containers.

Which Tupperware Containers Might She Want?

The wealth of available Tupperware containers makes it easy to find something for any mother.

1. Tupperware containers for storage: Tupperware offers many kinds of storage containers. In reality, everything from Tupperware cups to Tupperware cereal bowls can be used for storage. Some Tupperware containers, however, are specifically intended for storage. Order Tupperware food storage for coffee, tea, sugar, flour, pasta, and cereal. There is a Tupperware food storage container for virtually every dry or liquid, warm or cold food.

2. Tupperware containers for serving: These make pretty gifts for mothers. Pastel shades of yellow, blue, green, pink, and orange can be found in Tupperware containers for serving. Tupperware glasses (actually plastic) and pitchers are a good gift. Tupperware cups and plates are also.

3. Tupperware containers for cooking: Mothers who love working in the kitchen would likely appreciate Tupperware containers that chop and mix. You might order Tupperware that measures, stirs, or strains.

4. Tupperware containers that microwave: Microwave Tupperware is a great gift for mothers who must prepare meals quickly. Microwave Tupperware can go from the freezer or refrigerator to the microwave, and then to the table. The unique part of these Tupperware containers is the special vent that allows steam to escape without splattering the microwave.

5. Tupperware containers on the go: If your mother is often on the go, she may appreciate Tupperware containers such as the Tupperware sandwich keeper, lunchbox, or commuter mug.

Add Red Carnations

The official flower of Mother's Day in the U.S. is red carnations. You might want to order Tupperware tumblers with matching pitcher and add red carnations to show her you're up to speed on her special day.

Order Tupperware for Mother Any Day

When is Mother's Day in America this year? It doesn't really matter. You can order Tupperware containers for your mother anytime.

No party needed, either. You may want to have a party, just for fun, but there now are several ways to order Tupperware containers without a party. You might have an online Tupperware party, with guests placing orders online anytime during a certain "party" time window. You might order Tupperware at a kiosk in the mall if your city is large. You might order Tupperware directly from the company website – or from a Tupperware dealer's website.

Not a Tupperware Distributor

I am not a Tupperware consultant, Tupperware dealer, or Tupperware distributor. I never have been. But I appreciate Tupperware, and know that others do, too. So when it is Mother's Day in America this year, the second Sunday in May, you may want to consider a gift of Tupperware containers for your mother.