Mother’s day is on its way (Sunday 22nd March, in case you’ve forgotten) so it’s time to think about what to get the most important woman in your life. After all, where would we be if we didn’t have those endless life lessons, socks for Christmas, countless lifts, homework help, pocket money, proper telling offs? And all of this after she went through the trouble of giving birth to you.
It can be hard to think of what to get your mum, though. To give you a helping hand, we’ve collated a list of Mother’s Day gifts that never fail. We’ve included a range of budgets with all sorts of gifts. We have your crowd-pleasers, like flowers and chocolates, and some weirder and wonderful gifts for the weirder and wonderful mums out there.
And to top it all off, you can get cashback on all the gifts we mention. Relax… we won’t let on that you got cashback on your presents. Mum’s the word. And mum’s also the person who doesn’t need to know.
£10 and under
Cards from Moonpig
First and foremost: cards. A Mother’s Day gift just isn’t complete without an accompanying card. Moonpig has hundreds (and we mean hundreds) of Mother’s Day cards. Pick between a range of heartfelt sentiments or go for something a little more tongue in cheek.
Want a more unique angle? Go for one of Moonpig’s many personalised cards. Easily attach your own pics and messaging by uploading photos from Facebook, Instagram or from your computer. Include that pic of you and you mum when you were a wee baby. Or don’t. It’s up to you. It’s personalised.
Inexpensive, these warm cards go for around £3 to £4. Get some cashback on that, and you’ve gotten away with a cheap Mother’s Day.
Kidding. Of course, you’ll want to get her something on top of the card.
Get cashback on Mother's Day cards at Moonpig HERE.
Chocolates from Hotel Chocolat
What would Mother’s Day be without chocolates? Head to Hotel Chocolat through Quidco for all the chocolate you and your mum could ever dream of.
You can’t go wrong with this ‘Mother’s Day Pocket Selection’ for £8. Featuring fan favourites, such as Billionaire’s Shortbread, Dizzy Praline, Simple Dark and Strawberry Cheesecake, it’s sure to please. And it’s already wrapped up pretty swankily, so there’s no need for wrapping.
Or give the gift of sharing with these Super Thin Truffles. Only £10, these treats are infused with Tasmanian mint. Perfect for some after-dinner snacking.
Get cashback at Hotel Chocolat HERE.
Heartfelt keyrings from Notonthehighstreet
For something small yet mighty, feast your eyes on these ‘Moon and Back’ keyrings from Notonthehighstreet. With sentimental (yet not too hammy) messaging on the back and a letter inscribed on the front, you can get one that’s personal to your mum. Plus, they’re only £3 each.
Get cashback on Mother's Day keyrings at Notonthehighstreet HERE
Wildflower seeds
You could get your mum flowers. Or you could inspire her green fingers with these Wildflower Seed Gifted Hearts. You receive 10 hearts all pre-seeded with a variety of wildflowers. Personalise your gift by choosing a colour and ribbon you think your mum will like. One more nice touch… they’re only £2.99 per 10 from Etsy.
Get cashback on Wildflower seeds from Etsy HERE.
Sea salt chocolate shoes
For the woman who can never have enough shoes, buy her these Charbonnel et Walker Milk Sea Salt Chocolate Shoes. Cleverly combining two Mother’s Day favourites: chocolate and fashion, these delightful treats go for just £8.99 at Very. Don’t try to wear them though. That won’t work.
Get cashback on these shoes and other Mother's Day gifts at Very HERE.
£30 and under
iBed from IWOOT
Let your mum take the weight off her feet with this Black iBed. This nifty bit of kit allows you to read or watch stuff on your iPad comfortably in your bed, on your sofa, on a plane, or wherever you see fit. With enough space to fit a drink and a snack, it makes it ideal for those lazy days.
What's more, you can pick it up for the smart prices of £12.99 from I Want One of Those.
Get cashback on the Black iBed and more from I Want One of Those HERE.
Adopt a llama set from IWOOT
A lot more out there and quirky than your usual chocolate and flowers, give your mum the gift of giving back with this Adopt a Llama Gift Set. By gifting her this, she’ll feel good in the knowledge that she’s helped put one of these cuddly animals into a supportive and loving environment.
The set comes complete with an adoption certificate, a welcome letter, and lots of reading material about your new adoptees.
You can pick this up for as little £14.99 from I Want One of Those. Add some Quidco cashback on top and everyone’s a winner.
Get cashback on the Llama Adoption Gift Set and more from I Want One of Those HERE.
Flowers
They’re called Motherly Joy because that’s exactly what they bring. These are some of the best-priced, best-quality Mother’s Day flowers you’re going to find on the web.
With these, you’ll gift a stunning mix of pink rose, hyacinths, carnations and tulips. To top it off, you can add a personal message.
Scoop up this bouquet from eFlorist for the small price £18.99 or £23.99, depending on whether you want a standard or luxury size.
Get cashback on this bouquet and much more from eFlorist HERE.
Assorted Chocolates Hamper
Get her all she could ever wish for with this Assorted Chocolates & Raspberry Gin Mini Gift Hamper.
Filled with a Superior Selection, six chocolate gift pack, a nibble pack of Africa dark chocolate drops, and a 5cl bottle of Whitley Neill hand-crafted raspberry crafted gin. What’s not to like?
She can let it last or hoof it all down in one sitting. It’s up to her. It’s Mother’s Day after all. The whole selection comes for just £19.95 from Chocolate Trading Company. Add a personalised gift card for just an extra 95p.
Get cashback on this hamper and lots others from the Chocolate Trading Company. HERE.
Personalised socks from Etsy
What mum wouldn’t want to wear a slightly creepy pic of a loved one repeated over and over again on their feet? My mum, probably. But that doesn’t mean your mum won’t relish these — let’s call them unusual — socks.
Personalise this footwear with a pic of you, someone else, a favourite pet, or whatever you feel like.
These socks are going for just £17.89 from Etsy. Don’t forget to lower the price by getting Quidco cashback on top.
Get cashback on personalised socks and a lot more from Etsy HERE.
Flowers from Marks and Spencer
Want something more traditional than personalised socks? Fair enough.
Well, consider this Pretty Mum Bouquet from Marks and Spencer. Made up of two white Gypsophilia, three Germini, three White Bloom Chrysanthemum, and three Pink Spray Chrysanthemum.
Have no idea what any of that means? All you need to know is that this bouquet looks and smells sublime, and would make any mum smile. Buy them early-bird for just £20 and have them delivered when you want for free.
Get cashback on this bouquet and a lot more from Marks and Spencer HERE.
Champagne from Waitrose and Partners
Mother’s day: a time of celebration. So celebrate with this Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV. Described as ‘elegant, vibrant with initial notes of berries. Harmonious and never grows tiresome to the palate.’ Yum.
This will be perfect for an after-dinner tipple on Mother’s Day. Encased in a stylish box, there’s no need for wrapping.
Grab it from Waitrose and Partners for £30. And don’t forget to get cashback on top.
Mother’s day: a time of celebration. So celebrate with this Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV. Described as ‘elegant, vibrant with initial notes of berries. Harmonious and never grows tiresome to the palate.’ Yum.
This will be perfect for an after-dinner tipple on Mother’s Day. Encased in a stylish box, there’s no need for wrapping.
Grab it from Waitrose and Partners for £30. And don’t forget to get cashback on top.
Get cashback on Waitrose and Partners HERE.
Botanical gin from Masters of Malt
Get mum a gift that will last with this Zing 72 Botanical Gin Bottling Note. Named 72 as that’s the number of hours that it takes for the maceration of the botanicals, whatever that means.
Coming in from southern France, this bottle includes fresh local Provencal herbs and spices for a warm and aromatic flavour.
Order it for £26.95 from Masters of Malt. A decent price... and that doesn’t even include Quidco cashback.
Get cashback from Masters of Malt HERE.
Gifts for under £60
Bouquets from Interflora
There are bouquets then there are Interflora bouquets. This Beaming Brights Hatbox falls into the latter, and will surely please and impress any mum.
It’s filled with roses, lisianthuses, chrysanthemums and a whole load of other fragrant stems. For a finishing touch, it’s presented in a soft cream and black hatbox.
When you buy this bouquet, it’s hand-crafted by an artisan florist local to you and delivered to you as and when you please. Scoop it up for £38 and don’t forget to get Quidco cashback on top.
Spa days from Virgin Experiences
Instead of something you can wrap, how about treating your mum to a day out?
Help her relax with this Twilight Pamper Evening with Treatment at any of 46 Bannatyne Health Clubs, dotted around the UK.
The package allows for two people, so you can invite yourself along for the ride, too. She, and whoever gets to go with her, get access to the spa between 16:00 and 20:00, along with a 25-minute treatment each. Choose between a Swedish back, neck and shoulder massage, an ELEMIS Prescriptive facial and a Swedish leg and foot combo.
All of this is going for just £49 at Virgin Experience Days. Yet another brand you can get Quidco cashback on.
Get cashback on Virgin Experience Days HERE
Theatre tickets from London Theatre Direct
Your mum might have seen the posters on the London Underground and always wanted to go. Let her wish come true by treating her to a night out at the theatre.
London Theatre Direct has all the classic plays, including Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, and many more. So whatever kind of live theatre she’s in to, you’ll find something she’ll like.
Seats can range from £25ish to over £100, depending on where you plan to sit and what quality view you’ll get.
Get cashback at London Theatre Direct HERE.
