GIFT FOR MUMS - 6 GREAT IDEAS

Get Christmas, birthday’s and Mother’s Day’s sorted with ‘gifts for Mum’ ideas that’ll really pull on the heart strings. Because we know ‘I gave you life’ is pretty hard to compete with, but maybe – just maybe – this year you can make it up to her a little. Follow our lead. We give you 6 Great Gift Ideas for Mums. (Even if they’re a bit fussy.)

ARTY GIFTS FOR MUMS

If you really want to celebrate your mum this year, why not get a little crafty? The best gift ideas for mums are the ones that come from the heart (awww). But really! Thoughtful, homemade gifts show you care. So, here’s what we suggest: find an old photo of you together and put it in a frame. Or, even better, take a photo of her sneakily when she’s doing something that makes her face light up, and put that in a frame. You could write a poem and frame that also? Or have a go at painting a caricature of her for laughs (framing encouraged, naturally). Not feeling arty? Why not find a nice quote on the internet and have that framed instead? Or a motivational poster? Whatever you do, frame it. Personalised presents for mum are the best.

PERFECT GIFTS FOR FUSSY MUMS

Here’s our favourite gift idea for fussy mums. It’s simple: clean the house. Whether you still live at home or you were way out of there a long time ago, find a few hours when she’s out and take care of that cleaning job she really hates doing. For example, the inside of the oven or the grouting on the bathroom tiles. But remember, no sloppy jobs, or you’ll lose points. Then put on her favourite music, wait for her to come home, and present her with her favourite drink and food so she can take it easy for the eve.  For extra bonus points, add a little drama by holding up a sign (think Love Actually) that says: “Dear Mum, thanks for all the times you cleaned my room.” And then another sign that says: “The least I could do was clean the oven.” I mean, even the fussiest of Mothers can’t argue with that mum’s gift idea! Can they? 

REMIND HER SHE’S NOT JUST A MUM

Looking for the ultimate mother daughter gift? Or the perfect present for mums from sons? Maybe you want to buy a present for your mum on behalf of the treasured family cat? That’s your business. But we can tell you, gifts that remind her she’s all the great things – and not just a mum – are going to go down a treat. But what gift ideas for mum could actually show her that? Hmm. Well, what does she like? (We’re not trying to be clever!) Really, what does she like? Because if she’s a fashion lover with a passion for saving the planet, why not buy something timeless from a collection that already exists. (That’s our thing remember?!) Or, if she likes cooking, get together with all your siblings and buy her that fancy pan she’s always wanted. If she loves music: tickets to her favourite concert. Wine: wine tasting. Reading: books. Art: a short course on water painting. Whatever! Treat your mum to something she loves.

PRESENTS FOR NEW MUMS

Finding the perfect present for new mums is tricky. Do we shop for mum or baby? Do we get something for early years, or for the baby to grow into? Why not both? In our (humble) opinion, we think the best ‘mum to be’ gift set includes a gift for mother and baby. It doesn’t have to be huge. For the baby: all you need is a pair of booties, socks, or a baby-grow. And for mum? Buy her something to pamper herself. And we love – actually love – practical gifts made playful. For example, why not take a stack of nappies and sculpt them into a fun shape? (Nappy ‘cakes’ make great decorations at baby showers!)

HOMEMADE GIFTS FOR MUMS

For the mother of all gifts, create a care package from scratch. Homemade gift sets make perfectly personal birthday presents for mums. And of course they’re great for other occasions.  The best gift sets for mums include a little bit of everything. So do just that. First: something personal, like a framed photo, personal message, or poem. Then: something edible, like chocolate or sweets or truffles. Next: something practical, like a gadget or a tool she’s been meaning to get. And finally: something funny, like a novelty item or a present she’d rather do without. E.g. some washing powder for all those times she’s done your laundry. After all of that: add something to pamper her with, like nail varnish or hand cream. And then finally, finally: throw in some jewellery or a fashion accessory. Or maybe add tickets to her favourite show or a meal voucher. Whatever she’s into, throw it in the bag.