Gift Guides / March 2, 2022

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022

It’s that time of the year again to raise a toast to mums of all ages – Mother’s Day. Of course, I’ve always maintained that mums are super humans and should be respected and thanked everyday, for their selfless love and constant giving. But, it doesn’t hurt to feel a little extra special sometimes, does it?!

So if you’re looking for something to gift your mum/ wife/ grandmum or any motherly figure in your life this Mother’s day, look no further. I’ve got a list of tried-and-tested items that are sure to suit every kind of taste and budget – the only difficult part is in the choosing!

Personalised food hampers

Boutique Gifts

Let’s start with food. And by food I mean wine and treats that mum can enjoy. Boutique Gifts offers a wide selection of personalised food hampers to suit every kind of tastebud. I chose the Wine and Cheese Hamper, but there’s also the Afternoon Tea Hamper, the Coffee Enthusiast Hamper, the Chocolate Lover Hamper and many more to choose from. The selection is vast, the items top quality and the gift will definitely be one mum will enjoy!

Sparkling Direct

Sparkling Direct offer alcohol gift hampers (champagne, prosecco, wine, rum, vodka, gin, whisky, liqueur) paired with either cheese or chocolates or gourmet food. This lovely Argentinian Malbec Red Wine Mother’s Day gift beautifully presented in a wooden gift box with ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ printed on it, will make for a ‘cheer’ful gift for mum!

Beauty and Fashion

Two words that any mum would love to hear, so why not surprise them with gifts from the world of beauty and fashion?!

Beauty Complex collagen drink set

Mums rarely have time for proper self-care, and with age, the daily hectic routine and taking on the stress of the entire family, it eventually all starts to show on their skin. Which is why this Beauty Complex gift set by Revive Active makes for a thoughtful and useful gift for mum.

Comprising a combination of ingredients that support skin, hair and nails, Beauty Complex is a simple yet effective addition to mums daily routine. Just add water to the contents of the sachet and enjoy the orange and pineapple flavour while the marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, phytoceramides and biotin set out to do all the work! Mums will definitely appreciate this nutrient-packed 8-a-day super supplement, and their glowing skin will tell the tale!

Scents of Arran perfume

If you’re looking to gift mum a perfume or some Bath and Body, Haircare or Hand Care products, then ARRAN Sense of Scotland has a range of amazing scents and products to choose from. From luxury fragrances to sprays and mists, bodycare gift sets and hydrating hand creams, there are loads of fragrant gifts to keep mum feeling and looking great!

Phil Smith Be Gorgeous haircare

Phil Smith’s Be Gorgeous range of haircare has everything a mum would need for perfect hair. Shampoos and conditioners to suit all hair types; dry shampoos and a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner perfect for the busy mum with limited time on her hands; root concealers for those quick fixes and a host of styling products and accessories. Go check them out!

Tea and Tonic, anyone?

Tea and Tonic are a 100% natural skincare and wellness brand whose luxury wellness products holistically balance dry, oily or sensitive skin. All their products are hand blended, sustainably sourced, vegan and cruelty free. And make you feel absolutely lush! I tried the Saving Grace Rich Face Oil and would highly recommend it for all us tired mums – it’s a great natural tonic to restore smooth and supple skin.

Their range of teas are also lovely; perfect to sip anytime during the day or before bed at night.

Borboleta Lash Serum

Which one of us doesn’t want beautiful, longer, thicker lashes? Gift mum this lash serum from Borboleta Beauty and it will not go unnoticed. Cruelty-free and made from plant-based ingredients, you will start to see a difference in as little as 4 weeks.

Love Leggings

I’ve been a fan of Love Leggings since years now, and as a mum I swear by their leggings, jeggings, and loungewear and PJs. This time around I tried their Cropped Jeggings and their Mom Jeans and absolutely recommend both for comfort, style and mom glam! There’s also a range of sport wear and maternity wear.

Lands’ End Clothing

Clothes are always a welcome gift for mum, and Lands’ End have a range of clothes and accessories for all seasons and occasions. These polo shirts for women are smart, versatile and make for fabulous gifts!

The Mama and Mini Range from Seraphine

Seraphine has some lovely Maternity and Nursing clothes and essentials for those who are just beginning their motherhood journey. Their Mama and Mini range is ultimately cute too, with matching tops and more for mum and baby.

Around the house…

Mint and May cushion

Mums love cushions. It’s just one of those things, you know, like candles and flowers. So when I chanced upon Mint and May, I fell in total love with their home accessories, especially this gorgeous and colourful Flamingos cushion. Do check out their website for some lovely home decor gifts you can surprise mum with.

Handmade wooden wall clocks by Ardeola

Designed and handmade in Hungary, these wooden wall clocks by Ardeola are unique and funky and are sure to add an element of fun to mum’s busy day (because we all know mums live by the clock!!!). Head to their website and take your pick.

Village Wax Melts and Candles

A mum can’t have enough candles and wax melts. Period. So you certainly can’t go wrong with gifting mum some more of these. I love the wood wick candles from Village Wax Melts – the soothing crackling sound that accompanies the gentle scents is indeed lovely.

You can also gift mum this lovely Himalayan Salt Lamp Wax Melt Burner which doubles up as a candle holder and wax melt burner, while also purifying the air around and looking great on your center table.

Iridescent gin glasses from BarCraft

This set of two iridescent gin glasses from BarCraft will make for a fabulous gift for a gin-loving mummy! Be it a mum’s night in or an afternoon BBQ party, these beauties will add sparkle and shine to mum’s GnT! Cheers, indeed!!!

Pourri natural scents

Poo-Pourri is a wellness, lifestyle and natural odour elimination brand that uses a unique blend of natural essential oils and compounds to absorb any unpleasant smells around the home. So make your own bundle and give mum the gift of a sweet smelling home – from Wild Poppy Berry to Lavender Vanilla to Original Citrus and more, there is a scent for every mum.

For the love of theatre!

Treating mum to a special evening out at the theatre will make for a truly memorable Mother’s Day experience. There are, of course, plenty of shows to choose from, but you can never go wrong with the classic Broadway show Wicked! And now, it’s even easier to book the perfect tickets from the comfort of your sofa with SeatPlan – select your show, date and time, and view ticket options and seats on your screen. As simple as that!

The Emporia SMART.4 smartphone for grandmum

If you’re looking for a new phone for an elderly mum (or perhaps, grandmum) then the newly launched SMART.4 by Emporia is perfect. The phone has been designed keeping the 65+ consumer in mind, yet has some amazing features.

The SMART.4 has a convenient 5” screen, a rear and front camera and a discrete emergency assistance button. It uses Emporia’s simplified Android-based OS with an easy-to-navigate menu, loud and clear sounds and is also hearing-aid compatible. It also has all the modern-day requirement such as NFC technology for mobile payments, facial recognition for security, and USB-C ports for data and charging.

The little things…

Sometimes, the little things can also make a big impact. A gift need not always be grand – I truly believe it’s the thought and personalisation that counts. In which case, these travel mugs by Contigo will make a very practical gift for the mum-on-the-go. Perfect for carrying in the car, when going to the gym, during the school run or while freezing in the park whilst your kids run around!!!

And just how cute is this special mug from Love Layla? Check out their website for a range of cute and funky cards and personalised gifts. Here’s their special Mother’s Day collection which also has aprons, coasters, notebooks, wrapping paper, gift bags and more!