It’s the little thank yous that mean a lot…
With Mother’s Day coming up (on Sunday 10 March), knowing what to get the special woman in your life can be tricky, which is why we’ve taken the guesswork out of it.
If you want to add something to your perfectly curated bunch of flowers, look no further than our ultimate mother's day gifts selection. Whether you’re buying for a mother figure, auntie, grandma or friend, this is how to make her day.
Laura Mercier Bath and Body Oil, £62
Anyone would be happy to receive the gift of hydration, but especially busy people craving a bit of an at-home spa moment. Deeply restorative, with a promise to lock in moisture for 48 hours and carrying notes of vanilla and amber, Laura Mercier’s body oil is a hug in a (hydrating) bottle.
‘You Mean The World to Me’ Mug, £11.95
You can’t go wrong with the humble mug. Bright, colourful and meaningful, all other crockery will promptly be pushed to the back of the cupboard. Great for new mums (make them the tea to go in it for extra brownie points).
John Lewis Pyjama Set, £44
Mums have a special ability to get by on very little sleep, but you can still make the time they do get to spend in bed more chic and super comfortable. This 100% cotton, white and light blue striped set are perfect for year-round snoozes and weekends at home.
Aesop Hand Cream, £25
The easiest way to win someone over? Give them Aesop. This hand cream is small but it shows you care – it’s super chic, super moisturising and super smelling. The natural botanicals hydrate hands without leaving them greasy.
Fujifilm Mobile Photo Printer, £139.99
A printer? That you can take with you? And instantly print photos? Yes, please. Simply connect it to your phone and boom, you’re good to go – nostalgia plus technology all in one.
John Lewis Scented Pillar Candle, £6
The gift of a candle never fails to excite (trust us, we are candle connoisseurs). This has notes of bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood and tonka, a burn time of 60 hours and comes in at £6, so it’s sure to become a repeat purchase.
Amazon Echo Show 8, £149.99
If your mother figure doesn’t have an Amazon Echo Show in her life, she needs one. It does everything your regular Alexa can plus so much more – phone calls, appointment reminders, music, podcasts and shows with spatial audio – and you can even display photos on its 8in HD screen. A true multitasking wonder, just like its recipient.
Dyson Airwrap, £399.99
The Dyson Airwrap has received cult status by beauty experts all over the world for doing all the styling work without heat damage, so your lucky recipient is guaranteed to love it. Buy it for anyone juggling lots of kids or who’s simply short on time, it’s going to transform their morning routine.
Coach Bucket Bag, £350
Perfect for everyday essentials, made from pure leather and available in brown, black or cream, you truly can’t go wrong with this chic bag. It’s one to give if you’re feeling especially generous this Mother’s Day.
Sur La Table Napkins, £22
Perfect for toddler mums who are craving a grown-up dinner with no kids in sight, these four napkins are guaranteed to brighten up a meal, whatever the weather. And they’re made from 100% cotton so they can washed and used time and time again.