Our mums mean the world to us. They’re our caregivers, our voices of reason and oftentimes, our best friends too. Mothers are superheroes in their own special way.
But what about the card?
It can sometimes be difficult to find the right words to let her know just how much she means to you. How do you summarise every wonderful thing that she has done for you in a few sentences? "Happy birthday" just isn’t enough.
If you, like so many of us out there, struggle to find the perfect words for your lovely mum, have a look at some of our ideas below.
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• How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
• Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
• Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
How To Wish Mum a Happy Birthday
A few extra touches here and there will really make your mum feel special. Follow these steps to personalise the card – it will make all the difference!
• If you have a special name that you call your mum, like "mumsy", "momaloo" or even "mama duck", use it to address the card.
• Think about what makes your mum unique. Is she very loving? Does she love being glamourous? Would you describe her as creative or thoughtful? Think about whatever it is that makes her exceptional and select a few adjectives to incorporate into your overall message.
• Try and write a birthday wish from the heart. Think about all the sweet, perfect things you wish for her for this new year in her life. Don’t rush it – sometimes something as precious as this takes time.
There’s no one in the world who could ever measure up to your mum, which is perhaps why it can be so difficult to put your birthday wishes for her into words.
Below are a few suggestions for you to use as a guideline. Incorporate any special memories or inside jokes you may have into them to help make her feel extra important on her special day.
Heartfelt Birthday Wishes for Mum
• Mum, if it weren’t for you, I would never even have become half the person I am today. Thank you for being an exceptional mother, an amazing friend and someone I look up to every day of my life. Happy birthday!
• I don’t know where I’d be without you. You taught me to be patient, you taught me to be kind. You also taught me to work hard and to respect others. Most importantly, you taught me to see the best in myself. On your special day, I want to say thank you for everything. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Cheers to a woman who is full of grace, love and lessons. We could not be more thankful for all you have done. Happy birthday to the world’s most wonderful mum!
• Mum – there are 365 days in a year, but your birthday outshines every single one of them.
• We are so blessed to have you to turn to for advice, to mend our broken hearts and to make such special memories with. We appreciate everything you have done for us and not a day goes by when we are not thankful for you and everything you continue to do. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you are not just the most special mum in the world. You are out light on my darkest day, and the brightest smile in any room. You do so much for our family – I think you’re a superhero! Happy birthday, SuperMum!
• Happy birthday to the very first friend I ever had! I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you by my side through all of life’s ups and downs. You’re always there for me, and I hope you know that I am always here for you.
Funny Birthday Messages for Mum
• Thank you for not telling my sisters/ brothers I'm your favourite!
• Happy birthday to a mom who looks young enough to be my sister. Note that if you ever start looking younger than me, we're going to have problems!
• Happy birthday to my dear Mum! May we continue to drive each other crazy for years to come.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother & I'm perfect. Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Now that I'm older I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. I know it was tempting.
• I would have got you a funny card, but I know at your age bladder control can be a problem… Happy birthday, Mum!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Guess raising me didn't send you to an early grave after all!
Birthday Messages To Send From Afar
Sometimes it’s not always possible to be with your mum on her special day. Here are some ideas for those of you sending birthday cards from afar.
• No matter how far apart we may be, you are always in my heart, Mum. Happy birthday!
• Mum, you showed me how to face the world, and now I’m travelling it! I couldn’t be more grateful for everything you have taught me. Happy birthday!
• Thank you for always giving me hope, always encouraging me and always supporting me. I wish I could be there with you on this special day. Happy birthday, my precious Mum!
• Mum, the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. I might not be there with you today, but today I am celebrating you. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday, Mum! Thank you for being there for me through all the highs and through all the lows, and for everything in between. I wouldn’t be who I am today without you, but I do wish I was there with you.
• Sending love and hugs from afar to you, my Mum, my superstar! I hope that this day is just as special as you are! Thank you for everything that you have done for me – you mean more to me than words can say. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Mum Quotes
• “To the world, you may be one person, but to me, you are the whole world.” – Dr Seuss
• “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” – Unknown
• “All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln
• “Happy Birthday to the woman who gave me life then taught me how to live it.”– Unkown
• “A mother is she who can take the place of all other but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Meymillod
• “Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” – Unknown
• “Behind all your stories is always your mother's story, because hers is where yours begins.” – Mitch Albom
• “A mother is the one who fills your heart in the first place.” – Amy Tan
• “Everything I am, you helped me to be.” – Unkown
Happy Birthday Poems for Mum
• Roses are red, violets are blue, there's no one I'd rather turn to in times of need than you. Happy Birthday, Mum!
• I hope to be a mother like you. Strong, loving, devoted, inspiring, wonderful, and cool. Happy Birthday!
• I just want to let you know, you mean the world to me. Only a heart as dear as yours would give so unselfishly.
• Celebrating you today brings joy to my heart. To me, you'll always be a priceless work of art.
• Mother, you are beautiful. Mother, you are kind. Endearing thoughts of love for you are always on my mind. Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday Mum in Heaven
If your mum is no longer with you in person, you can still celebrate the beautiful woman she was and your memories of her. Here are some messages that say “Happy heavenly birthday, Mum”.
• Mom, I know Heaven must be beautiful right now… because it has you in it! Happy birthday.
• Though you are not here with me, I know you will always guide me and be with me through thick and thin. Happy Birthday Mum in heaven.
• No words can describe how much I love you, and how I so wish you were here with me today. For your birthday, I send to you in Heaven all my love.
• Wherever you are resting I hope that you can see, how precious and uplifting your memory is to me.
• Not a day goes by when I don't think of you, miss you, love you and thank God that I was blessed to be your daughter/son. Happy birthday, Mum.
• May our friends and family in heaven hold you closely and sing you a song. And I'll be sending a million hugs and kisses today and all year long.
• So many memories, Mum, come flooding back today. Of birthday celebration before you went away.
When it comes to your mum’s birthday, be sure that you write her a card that’s from the heart. She is the most wonderful woman in the world, after all.
No matter what the birthday gift may be, she will absolutely love it and treasure your card’s message forever. Remember: she even loved those macaroni necklaces you used to make for her in nursery school!
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Looking for the right words to express Happy 90th birthday wishes? Wondering what to write in a 90th birthday card? Try one of these cheerful quotes or greetings!
You can also download these 90th birthday greeting cards for free – just click on any image and it will open in a new window, ready for you to print.
Funny 90th Birthday Wishes
Make your favorite senior laugh out loud with one of these funny 90th birthday quotes!
• Lucky for you, vintage is in. Happy 90th Birthday!
• You're not old, you're a classic.
• I'm not saying that you're old…but your candles cost more than your birthday cake!
• Everyone gets to be young once. Your turn is over!
• It's your 90th birthday – feel free to wine if you want!
• I hope I'm as wonderful as you are when I turn 90…even just half as wonderful would be great.
• On your 90th birthday, remember – age is only important if you're a cheese.
• A true friend knows how old you are…and stays for the party anyway. Happy 90th Birthday!
• Don't get all weird about growing older. Our age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying us.
• May your 90th birthday be filled with magic moments…and lots of merlot!
• Happy 90th birthday to my best friend! Here's to another year of laughing at our own jokes and keeping each other sane!
• Like fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with lots of wine. Happy 90th Birthday!
• Take every birthday with a grain of salt. Of course, this works best if the salt is accompanied by a margarita.
• A little medical advice for your 90th birthday. Eat lots of birthday cake – it's good for you! Studies have shown that the more birthday cakes you've gotten, the longer you live.
• Happy 90th Birthday to someone who is forever young!
• At 90, you're still playing with a full deck. Who cares if you shuffle a little slower?
• Thinking about getting a tattoo for your 90th birthday? The best bet would be your name and address.
• On your 90th birthday, remember: you're only as old as you feel. So don't go around feeling old people.
• Don't think of it as turning 90…think of it as turning 18 with 72 years of experience.
• You'll never be old as long as your mind is young and your heart is pure. In other words, you're screwed!
• 90?? Don't panic – you've still got it! The hard part is remembering where it is.
• Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter! Happy 90th Birthday!
• You're not getting older…you're increasing in value. Have a fabulous 90th birthday!
• With age comes new skills. Now that you're 90, you can laugh, cough, sneeze and pee all at the same time!
• Turning 90? Keep in mind – you're only as old as you remember you are!
• Don't let turning 90 get you down…because it's way too hard to get back up again!
• Just think of 90 as 9 perfect 10s!
• If things really do get better with age, then you're approaching perfection! Happy 90th Birthday!
• Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.
• Don't pout because you have 90 candles on your cake. Just be glad you have the strength to blow the damn things out!
• Birthdays are good for your health! Studies have proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.
Sentimental 90th Birthday Wishes
This is the perfect occasion to let your favorite senior know how much you care about them. Try using one of these sentimental 90th birthday quotes to express your feelings of friendship and love.
• When you look back over 90 years, I hope that your memories are warm ones. When you celebrate today, I hope that your heart is filled with love and joy. When you look forward to the future, I hope that all your dreams and wishes come true.
• I hope your 90th birthday is just as special as you are.
• Congratulations on your 90th birthday! You are truly an inspiration, and I feel so blessed to have you in my life.
• May you have a happy and healthy 90th birthday! I hope you enjoy many more beautiful days ahead of you.
• I'm so lucky to have someone as special as you in my life. On your 90th birthday, I hope that you are blessed with love, health and happiness.
• Happy 90th Birthday! It's wonderful being able to share such a special birthday with someone like you. You have a heart of gold, and are so warm, loving and kind to everyone you know. I'm so glad that we have such precious memories to share.
• You've gathered 90 years of amazing memories. I hope your birthday is a day full of new fun and surprises.
• Count your days by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Wishing you a joy-filled 90th birthday!
• I hope your 90th birthday is full of sunshine and rainbows, love and laughter. You deserve the best day ever!
90th Birthday Wishes for Mom
Looking for just the right Happy 90th birthday message for Mom? She'll love one of these sweet quotes!
• Your 90th birthday is a milestone that makes me realize that my love and respect for you grow stronger each day. Happy birthday to the best Mom ever!
• Sending you a 90th birthday wish that's wrapped up with all my love!
• Mom, Happy 90th Birthday! I hope your birthday is as bright as your smile, as sweet as your love, as fun as your spirit, and as wonderful as you are. Thanks so much for always being there for me.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother, and I'm perfect. Hope your 90th birthday is filed with laughter and love!
• Happy 90th birthday to my amazing Mom! You're not only my mother, but you're my best friend. There is no one in the world that could ever take your place, and you mean more to me than you will ever know.
• I hope that the suns shines as brightly on your birthday as your love has always shone on me. Happy 90th birthday to the most loving mom ever!
• On your 90th birthday, I hope that you enjoy all the beauty and love that surrounds love. Thank you for being such a special part of my life.
• Thank you for being my heart's first home. I wish you the most amazing 90th birthday ever!
• You are more than just a mother to me…You are my guidance, my strength, my teacher and my best friend. Thank you for giving me all the best in my life! Happy 90th Birthday, Mom!
• Of all the moms in the world, I'm so grateful that I got you. I hope your 80th birthday is unforgettable!
• Happy 90th birthday, Mom! Now that I'm older, I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. That must have been tempting.
90th Birthday Wishes for Dad
Send Dad one of these cheerful 90th birthday greetings.
• Dear Dad, It's like you just turned 18. 72 years ago, that is. Happy 90th birthday!
• Happy 90th birthday to the greatest man in the world: my friend, my protector, my father.
• God must have sent you into my life so that I would always have love in my heart. I wish you the most amazing 90th birthday ever, Dad!
• Happy 90th Birthday, Dad! I wish you a fabulous birthday, because you are a fabulous Dad. Enjoy your special day!
• I'm thinking of you and all the wonderful times we've shared. Thank you for so many amazing memories and experiences! Happy 90th Birthday, Dad!
• As each year passes, I realize just how luck I am to have such a wonderful father like you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope your 90th birthday is just as wonderful as you are!
• Having a Dad like you has made my life so much happier and more complete. I've learned so much from you, and I treasure every moment and lesson. On your 90th birthday, I want to thank you for all that you've done for me. I love you, Dad
• Superheroes are one in a million. An amazing Dad like you is one in a lifetime. Thanks for everything! Happy 90th birthday, Dad!
• Before you blow out the candles on your 90th birthday cake, I hope you'll take a moment to remember what a wonderful father and friend you are. I'm so blessed to have you in my life.
• No gift can ever match the love and affection you've given me all the years of my life. Have a fabulous 90th birthday, Dad!
• Dear Dad, Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Thank you for believing in me and always being there when I need it most. I hope you have the most joyous 90th birthday ever!
90th Birthday Wishes for Grandma
Looking for cute quotes for Grandma's 90th birthday? Here are some wonderful ideas:
• Happy 90th Birthday, Grandma! You make the world a better place to live in – a place full of happiness and joy simply be spreading your immense love and care. Thanks for everything!
• Thinking loving thoughts of you, Grandma – and wishing you a 90th birthday that's as special as you are!
• On your birthday, I'd like to say how much I appreciate all the little things you've done for me that have always made such a difference in my life. Wishing you a happy 90th birthday!
• Happy 90th birthday to the world's best Grandma!
• God has truly blessed our family with you, Grandma. I hope all your birthday wishes come true!
90th Birthday Wishes for Grandpa
• You are the coolest Grandpa in town. Happy 90th Birthday! Love from your favorite grandchild,
• Grandpa, I hope your 90th birthday is filled with love, joy, fun and laughter. I am so thankful to have you as my grandfather!
• All the wonderful times I've spent with you will be sweet memories for the rest of my life. You are such an inspiration to me!
• The best Grandpa in the world deserves a special greeting from his favorite grandchild. Happy 90th birthday, Grandpa!
• You've brought so much joy and happiness to my life. I love you, Grandpa – Happy 90th birthday!
How to Send a 90th Birthday Message from the President
Did you know that the President of the United States will send a birthday card to any citizen who is 80 or older? (Military veterans are actually eligible at 70).
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