30 Things Every Mom and Daughter Should Do Together at Least Once

Once you're at the point where you can joke about missed curfews and silly fights, you can also afford to get a little tipsy together (drink responsibly!) and dish on the latest neighborhood gossip ... or even the cute waiter. Another round, s'il vous plaît!

What's way more fun than shopping at IKEA? Scoring one-of-a-kind antiques for your mantle at the flea market. Add to it the challenge of discovering who has the best haggling skills. Winner buys lunch!

Ask for a taste of their newest Gouda, the latest apple variety, or a garlic-y pickle.

Because who better to love you despite your off-key Beyoncé-ing? Challenge each other to see who really knows all the words to "I Will Survive."

You'll find studios all over the country that invite you to drink vino while learning how to paint. When you're done, you can compare your creations and see whose painting most closely matches the instructor's.

Whether it's a fish pedicure, a snail massage, or an old-fashioned mud bath, get one together, then compare notes. Who knows, maybe one of you will be into it!

There's nothing like learning how to make a family-honored recipe together. It'll bring mom back to the kitchen she knew as a kid, and you can smile knowing you'll someday be able to pass on the beloved tradition to your kids.

She likes art, and you like natural history. Plan your must-see exhibits in advance so you don't miss a thing.

If there's one thing that goes well together, it's wine … and wine. Put on your snootiest face as you pretend to properly sniff and swirl, and dive headfirst into numerous cheese plates. You can set up shop at home or go to an actual vineyard!

Whether it's Des Moines or Denver, head into the city for a day. You can plan your itinerary of sights to see, activities, and restaurants to visit, or let the day unfold spontaneously. You're guaranteed to have fun either way.

Even if you're shy and afraid to tap into your inner Britney Spears, she's in there somewhere. Pick a song that you two love, give it a whirl a couple of times through at home, then take it to karaoke night. Remember: The audience loves Oops! ... I Did It Again just as much as you do.

Plan each other's outfits, get your hair done, and head out for a night neither of you will ever forget. During the intermission, get into a deep discussion about how moving the arias really are.

It's a huge undertaking, no doubt, when you consider the turkey, appetizers, side dishes, desserts, and the tablescape. But doing it together — with a bangin' Spotify playlist — will make it feel like a party. (Plus, it's a sneaky way to learn the tricks so you can take the reins next year!)

A purchased gift is special, but DIYing it takes it to a whole new level. Let your Pinterest flag fly free and make her personalized notecards, or head to a pottery studio to create a set of unique bowls.

Don't underestimate the mood-lifting powers of the banana split (or whatever ooey-gooey creation you two want to dig into). Also, it doesn't matter if it's in the middle of July or sometime in January; ice cream always tastes good. If it's cold out, order it with hot fudge.

Call in sick and swear off email. Don't worry if all you want to do is lie under a beach umbrella, wade in up to your ankles, and just hang out together.

Pups that need a forever home need some serious TLC. Sign up to volunteer one day and play with them, cuddle them and take them for walks. They'll reward you with kisses.

Who's afraid of a little friendly competition? Have a Scrabble marathon, play checkers, or hone your skills at charades. Don't call "last game" until you're both rubbing your eyes.