The best Mother's Day gift ideas (for every kind of mum)

Way better ideas than a bouquet of flowers.

March 6, 2023

The best Mother's Day gift ideas (for every kind of mum)

Best For Mystery Lovers

Clue: they listen to all the murder mystery podcasts, watch all the Netflix docs, and read true crime books. We’ve solved the case: they’d love this Unsolved Cold Case game. They can play detective on their own, as a couple, or a whole party. Nothing says I love you like a crime to solve.

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Tea bag sample set

For Mums Who Prefer Tea

If you can't send your mum on holiday for Mother's Day, you can at least send her tastebuds on a trip with a tea gift set. This collection of tea bags lets you sample exotic varieties from far away locales. She'll enjoy flavours from all over the world, and may even find a new top tipple.

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Photo printed duvet cover

For Sentimental Mums

Aw, a homemade gift. Well, not really, but it has family pictures on it, so close enough. Slap a selfie of you and mum (or just a selfie of your beautiful face) on a duvet and she'll see it every morning and night. Because even when you think you're having an ugly day, mum thinks your face is the cutest thing to ever exist.

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Pink gin set

For Mums Who Need A Drink

If your mum is a "don't talk to me before I've had my G&T" person, this is the perfect gift — a selection of two flavoured pink gins, plus two fun mixers and an assortment of chocolates. Everything she needs to spoil herself rotten. All she needs to add is her own glass.

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Self-chilling glasses

For Mums Who Keep It Chilled

She'll need a glass to go with that gin, and the only thing better than a nice set of glasses is a set of glasses that keep themselves chilled. She can just stick these glasses in the fridge and the gel inside the glass will freeze. That will keep her drink cold for up to two hours.

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Echo Show

Best For Keeping In Touch

Not living in the same city as your parents can be a bummer. Phone calls just aren't the same as face-to-face conversations. You likely can't afford to take a trip every time you want to talk to your parents, so getting them an Echo Show is the next best thing. You're able to video chat with them through Skype, the Alexa app, or your own video Echo device if you have one. Plus, they get smart home capabilities, too.

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Bath bomb gift set

For Mums Who Needs To Relax

Every mum loves a relaxing spa night — and this bath bomb set is sure to help her unwind. The set includes bath bombs with some wonderful and wacky designs. They're all made with essential oils and shea butter too.

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Star map illustration

For Superstar Mums

Instead of that old school photo on her wall, how about an illustrations of what the stars looked like on a specific date — the day you were born (AKA the best day of her life). If you have siblings, you can add their birthdays, too, with three illustrations of what the sky looked like when each of you were born.

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Long distance touch lamps

Best For A Long Distance Relationship

Let her know you're thinking of her in real time with long distance touch lamps. After each person connects their lamp to WiFi, they'll sync up, and a quick tap sends a message to the other. A touch to one lamp will make the other light up, adding a warm, cozy glow to her room and her heart.

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'I hope this smells better...' candle

For Mums With A Sense Of Humour

The 'I hope this smells better than the shit I put you through' candle is the no-BS token of appreciation that is sure to make her laugh. Because mums deserve every award in the book for loving us, even when we're being bratty. It's made with 100% natural soy wax and has a lavender scent.

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Clarisonic brush

Best For Pampered Mums

If she already uses a Clarisonic cleaning device, you should get her this makeup brush add-on. It can help cover blemishes, acne scars, and other imperfections. Best of all: It's made of detoxifying charcoal.

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Hotel Chocolat

Best For Sweet Teeth

A Valentine's Day classic, you really can't go wrong with chocolate. This set includes 40 of Hotel Chocolat’s best caramels, pralines, and truffles. We recommend finding a new movie to share and making it a low key night to remember.

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