Mothers are often easy to please, but that doesn’t mean they deserve nothing but the best. And of course, while every day is a good day to call your mum and tell her you love her, on Mother’s Day it’s imperative to recognise the countless little things she has done for you over the years.
With only a week to go, now is the time to start searching and hitting the buy button before you enter panic mode and are left with the wilted, sorry-looking blooms in Waitrose’s flower section.
And you don’t necessarily need to splurge to put a grin on your mum’s face – it really is the thought that counts. Some mums will rejoice at a box of the finest chocolates (though really, who wouldn’t?), while others might appreciate a more sophisticated drink or a little well-earned TLC.
With that in mind, we’ve curated a selection of our favourite gifts this Mother’s Day, from chocolates (obviously) to self-care essentials, drinks, and everyday items that make daily habits more pleasurable (we’re talking coffee – scroll to see). Without further ado, here are our favourite picks:
1. Longevity Sleep Mask
Give mum the gift of a good night’s sleep and you’ll instantly become the favourite child. This Longevity sleep mask feels properly luxurious, which makes it perfect for gifting. It’s made from 100% pure mulberry silk and infused with antimicrobial silver ions, so it’s incredibly gentle on the skin and genuinely comfortable to wear – especially if your mum hasn’t quite entered her sleep mask era yet.
The design is where it really wins, though. The contoured eye cups help it stay put all night instead of sliding halfway up your forehead at the first turn (you know the type). For the quality, the price is surprisingly reasonable, and it comes in a beautiful box that’s basically ready to gift – no last-minute wrapping panic required.
Price: £39.99
Where to buy: Longevity Sleep
2. Ukiyo Japanese Nashi Pear Gin
UKIYO Japanese Nashi Pear Gin is a refined yet cheeky gift for mums who could use more than a cup of tea. The bottle itself is a beautiful statement piece – striking enough to display proudly or add a touch of style to any home bar.
The gin is pear-forward, blending crisp nashi pear with Japanese-inspired flavours like yuzu citrus, shiso leaf, and subtle green tea notes. Delicately aromatic and soft on the palate, it’s sophisticated and exquisite without being fussy. It has all the elegance of a premium gin, but at a price that won’t make you wince, making it ideal for a little midweek liquid therapy or a casual Saturday evening tipple. If your mum loves her gin, she’ll adore this.
Price: £27.00
Where to buy: Ocado
3. Pierre Marcolini Sewing Malline Chocolate Box
If you haven’t tried a single bonbon from Pierre Marcolini, you’re yet to experience pure joy in a bite. These Belgian chocolates are not only beautifully crafted and presented, but also dangerously moreish, with a few tempting and unexpected flavour combinations in the mix.
This particular box makes a fitting tribute to mums who are no strangers to sewing machines – or really any mum who had to power through years of arts and crafts projects while raising her children. Inspired by the workshops of the great Maisons, it contains praline half-eggs and couture chocolates in dark chocolate, hazelnut praline milk, and caramelised white.
Price: £29.90
Where to buy: Pierre Marcolini
4. Baylis & Harding’s Royale Garden Candlelit Gift Set
Ah, to bring the fresh elegance and charm of a springtime British garden into our own bathrooms. As the esteemed queens of the household, mums deserve a truly special self-care moment – and Baylis & Harding gift sets deliver exactly that.
This particular set includes full-sized bath bubbles and shower crème, along with a hand and nail cream and a scented candle to help set the scene for a properly relaxing bath or shower. Everything in the collection carries the lush floral scent of lavender and rosehip – a pampering, revitalising mini-spa in a box that’s perfect for 30 minutes of peace while no one’s asking her for snacks. And even better? The price tag doesn’t quite match the luxurious feel.
Price: £22.00
Where to buy: Tesco
5. Thank You Mum Mixed Spirits Tasting Set
Sometimes all a busy mum needs is peace and quiet… and a refreshing (strong) tipple in hand. This tasting set gives your mum six different options of best-in-class spirits to choose from, all boxed up so nicely she’ll almost forgive you for all those years of nagging.
Inside the elegant red box you’ll find six 30ml wax-sealed samples of gin, rum, whisky and vodka, from widely known and respected producers such as Chapel Down and Finnish brand Kyrö. It’s a pick and mix kind of night: she can just choose whatever she fancies, add some ice and a mixer, and she can have herself a well-deserved relaxed evening. What better way to say thank you, really?
Price: £19.95
Where to buy: Master of Malt
6. Dr. PAWPAW Glimmer Glaze Lip Oil Trio
If you’re after a smaller gift or a stocking filler that still feels indulgent, the Dr.PAWPAW Glimmer Glaze Lip Oil Trio Pack is a winner. If you haven’t come across Dr.PAWPAW before, it’s a charming British brand built around pawpaw (papaya). Launched in 2013, it offers a range of skincare and haircare products, but it’s best known for its multi-purpose balm, a true workhorse that does wonders on chapped lips and dry skin.
This trio of lip oils delivers a gorgeous, glossy glow while nourishing your lips with skin-loving ingredients like pawpaw (surprise surprise!), castor oil, and aloe vera. Lightweight, hydrating, and beautifully scented, they’re ideal for mums who could use a little sparkle (and a lot of hydration).
Price: £10.99
Where to buy: Dr. PAWPAW
7. Honey Heaven Pure Raw Honey Gift Set
If you want a sweet, indulgent gift that’s also homey and heart-warming, the Honey Heaven Pure Raw Honey Gift Set is perfect for your mum. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill supermarket syrup: it’s raw, unheated, unpasteurised, and free from GMOs and pesticides, packed with antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress. Deliciously tasty and healthy, too.
This set comes with three lovely jars of artisanal, organic Hungarian honey and a wooden drizzler, so she can enjoy every sticky, golden drop. The jars include acacia honey, organic honeydew honey (which is darker, richer and bolder), and one of lavender honey (a tad more floral and aromatic, winner of the Great Taste Awards 2019). Pure honey heaven on earth.
Price: £28.00
Where to buy: Honey Heaven
8. AeroPress Original Coffee Maker
For those mums who can’t leave the house without a cup of coffee strong enough to bring light to their eyes, the AeroPress Original Coffee Maker could be the perfect gift. Think of it as a fancy French press on steroids. With patented brewing technology, plus a custom scoop, stirrer, and built-in filter holder, it lets you brew up to three cups in a single press.
Brewing takes just one minute, and the technology helps remove bitterness and acidity, leaving coffee smooth as butter while still strong as jet fuel. A very practical gift that many mums with hectic schedules will appreciate.
Price: £39.99
Where to buy: AeroPress
9. MELT Chocolates Pistachio & Hazelnut Praline Infinity Box
This is far from your average box of chocolates – it’s pure joy and decadence. MELT Chocolates has a mouth-watering range of praline selections, and this one is a gorgeous, celebratory centrepiece that’s guaranteed to make your mum grin from ear to ear.
Handmade in London, the pralines are utterly moreish, with rich, gooey and nutty centres encased in castles of silky milk and intense dark chocolate that will linger on your taste buds long after the last bite. The only problem? There are only ten. Our advice: get your mum to open the box right away so you can sneak one (or two) for yourself. It’s chocolate theatre at its finest – and a beautiful thing to give.
Price: £24.99
Where to buy: MELT Chocolates
10. Blooming Heck Plantable Cards
These plantable cards from Blooming Heck are a proper breath of fresh air, literally. They’re eco-friendly greeting cards made from recycled cotton paper embedded with wildflower seeds, so once your mum has read your message, the card can be planted to grow into actual flowers.
Cards are often the most thoughtful yet fleeting of gifts. There’s something special about a handwritten note – but they usually end up tucked away in a drawer or chucked in the bin. This one keeps on giving, blossoming into vibrant flowers like daisies, poppies and forget-me-nots.
It feels far more thoughtful than the usual paper card, and significantly less wasteful too. You’re also supporting a small, eco-friendly business from Birmingham – so it’s all pluses, really.
Price: £3.95
Where to buy: Blooming Heck
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