Show your mum you really care this Mother’s Day with the perfect gift. If you’re stuck for inspiration, then don’t worry we’ve hand-picked the very best deals so you can be crowned ‘Child of the Year’. We have gifts to suit any budget; with ideas suitable for children who have flown the nest, those who are younger and even suggestions for first-time mums. What makes it even better is that you can get cashback on all of these lovely gifts too.
Staple Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Sometimes traditional is the best way to go so let’s cover the basics first. These gifts are perfect for any mum to show your appreciation.
Flowers
Flowers are great because you can get your mother's favourite variety, colour and smell to make it all a little more personal to her. There are many options to get letterbox delivery now too so your beautiful mum can walk into a beautiful bunch waiting for her.
Try looking at our budding flower section for so many great brands fully stocked and waiting.
Chocolate
It is pretty much written in our DNA to love chocolate. A lovely box of the good stuff can turn a stressful day into a serene one and there is plenty of choice to get unique and interesting flavour with a little cashback.
Thorntons holds your classic favourites, Hotel Chocolat branches out into exotic flavours and Green and Black's will offer you luxury with a twist.
Wine
What goes down sensationally well with chocolates? A lovely glass or two of wine of course. There is so much to choose from - you can always get a whole case and split it so you can enjoy it together, Mother’s Day is a day for appreciation and bonding after all.
There is something for everyone here, even fancy non-alcoholic beverages for the non-drinkers.
Older Children Mother’s Day Ideas
Jewellery
Whether you are after an elegant necklace with a matching pair of earrings or a lovely engraved locket, a bit of “frosting” always brings a gasp and a smile. Why not consider something delicate and pretty to shine a light on all the hard work your mum has put in over the years?
Our Top Picks
Love Silver & Ruby Heart Handwriting Bracelet - John Greed - £23.95 (plus there is free engraving - you can even add your own handwriting to it!)
Silver Cubic Zirconia Pear Pendant and Drop Earrings Set - Goldsmiths - £35
Pressed Birth Flower Pendant Necklace in Silver - Lisa Angel - £24
Spa Days
A pamper treat is just what the doctor ordered to force our mothers to relax and unwind. Why wouldn’t you want to be the child that bestows such a wondrous time for them? A spa day for one or two, so you can tag along, is always an amazing treat.
Our Top Picks
Hammam Spa or Moroccan Bath for 2 - Wowcher - £69
Spa Day with up to 55 Minute Treatment and Afternoon Tea for Two - Buyagift - £99
Sunday Spa Break with 60 Minute Fire and Ice Experience and Lunch at The Belfry Hotel for Two - Red Letter Days - £189
Younger Children Mother’s Day Ideas
Candles and Literature
A calming fragrance can go a long way to allowing mum to take a second to relax. Combine this with a lovely book and you are sending the signal to your matriarch that it is ok and she deserves to put her feet up. Go the extra mile and make her a brew after present delivery.
Our Top Picks
Calm Medium Scented Candle - Marks and Spencer - £12.50
Girl, Woman, Other - Bernardine Evaristo Waterstones - £8.99
Run Road, Run - Dolly Parton & James Patterson - Waterstones - £10.00
Personalised Gifts
When so many gifts out there can now be personalised, why wouldn’t you take advantage and gift something truly special. From their favourite coffee mug to chocolate, the sky is the limit to what can have a lovely sentiment attached.
Our Top Pics
10x8" Tabletop Wood Photo Panel - Snapfish - £19.99
Personalised Silver-Plated Rose - Getting Personal - £14.99
Personalised Child's Drawing Canvas Bag - notonthehighstreet - £30
Unique favourites
We can’t possibly know your mum better than you, so those unique hobbies and favourite items might just hit the nail on the head when it comes to choosing a gift. Does she love gardening, baking or movies? How about her favourite face cream or perfume? Make a perfect movie night or enjoy a gardening day and remember there is always cashback to be had.
Our Top Picks
Wildlife Set For Birds, Bees And Squirrels - notonthehighstreet - £19.99
Icing Gun and Biscuit Set - VonHaus - £17.99
Clinique Mother's Day Set - Boots - £38
First-Time Mums Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day for first time mums doesn’t need to be tricky. Turn those tired nights and nappy changes into a joyous occasion with some of our fab ideas.
Hampers
Hampers put lots of little care gifts into one big lovely package that says “I love you” in the best way. There is a hamper out there to suit everyone’s budget plus there are some that allow you to pick the contents.
Our Top Picks
The Mother's Day Tea Hamper - Fortnum and Mason - £78
Personalised Mother's Day Printed Crate - Ladedaliving Etsy - £22.45
Personalised Mother's Day Gift Box of Memories - ShopPersonalised - Etsy - £12.99
Hand and feet impressions
There is nothing more precious than capturing your adorable new-born’s little hand and foot prints. You can either choose to do it secretly and get the memory framed or get a kit ordered so you can create the keepsake together.
Our Top Picks
Baby Hand Foot Print Casting Mould Kit Photo Frame Christening Gift Keepsake - ebay - £13.99
Baby Safe Ink Pad for Hand & Foot Prints - OnBuy - £7.99
Baby 3D Casting Kit, Silver Hand and Foot Casts, Oak Effect Display Frame - OnBuy - £38.95
Keepsake box
Why not get a beautiful engraved or personalised box to keep all the little memories you are going to collect over the years. They can be filled with all things tiny from their first booties to their first lock of hair.
Our Top Picks
Personalised Antique Scroll White Leatherette Keepsake Box - Personalise - £23.99
Personalised Baby Keepsake Wooden Box - Studio - £17.99
Personalised Welcome to the World Keepsake Box - My 1st Years - £22
Green Gift Mother’s Day Ideas
If you are after something that is just as kind to the planet as you Mum is to you then this is the section for you. Be sure to check out our green gift cashback section for more ideas.
Our Top Picks
Clement Earrings - Seasalt Cornwall - £19.95
Seasalt Cornwall have a beautiful range of clothing and jewellery. They follow the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code in their supply chain management and are certified in Soil Association organic clothing.
Perfect Night In Letterbox Gift Box - CocaLoco - £11.99
Cocoa Loco are an award winning chocolate company based in West Sussex. The range is Organic, Fairtrade, handmade and soy/palm oil free.
Kabloom Wildflower Wonders Seedbom Gift Box - & keep - £16.95
All of & keep's products are cruelty-free, plastic-free, using recycled materials.
We hope we have inspired you a little, please do let us know what you are getting your wonderful mother on this special day, we love hearing your stories.
Please note that the prices were correct at time of publishing.
