Mother's Day gifts

Let's be clear: mums deserve to be showered with love 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But for that extra bit of attention there's Mother's Day, a day when you can make an extra effort and let the mums in your life know how much you admire them. Sometimes it seems almost impossible to find a gift that expresses the respect and love you have for the mums around you. We've put together a few tips to make choosing Mother's Day gifts a little easier.

Remember that Mother's Day is about celebrating mums of all kinds, so don't forget all the other women who are mums too. This year, surprise your grandma, mother-in-law, stepmum or godmother with a bouquet or a little something.

5 strategies to pleasantly surprise her with your choice of Mother's Day gift this year

Buy her something you already know she likes

You can't go wrong with something you know she'd choose for herself. For example, her favourite perfume or skincare product, a gift voucher for her favourite restaurant or a bouquet of her favourite flowers.

Give her some time to herself

Every busy mum will agree that no matter how much she adores her children, sometimes she really needs some time to herself. Precious moments of peace and quiet can be priceless for a busy mum. Let your gift be keeping her kids entertained for an afternoon while she treats herself to her 5 minutest sproščanja. You can also give her a voucher for her favourite restaurant, or simply a good book and a bottle of her favourite wine. Of course, you can also give her a relaxation gift box.

When in doubt, go for a classic

It may not sound exciting, but no woman will turn down a beautiful piece of jewelry. That's why such Mother's Day gifts are so popular. A gorgeous bouquet of flowers (bonus points if you know her favorites), a box of quality chocolates or personalised jewellery. These are all thoughtful, timeless gifts that never go out of style.

Give her your time

Many mums get lost in countless activities and responsibilities and don't make time for a proper chat and catch-up. Give her some quality time with you. Choose something you'll both enjoy, such as a cookery class, a museum exhibition, tickets to a new show or simply a dinner you've cooked yourself.

Make your Mother's Day gifts truly heartfelt

Mother's Day gifts don't need to be complicated. Sometimes a simple little something or a kind gesture says much more than a lavish gift. You're never too old to make something by hand. Make her a card, write a poem or put together an album of photos of you together. If you can, get her children involved in the gift too and make it truly unforgettable.

A few more interesting facts about Mother's Day:

• Statistically, more phone calls are made on Mother's Day than on any other day
• The origins of Mother's Day go all the way back to Greece, where people celebrated Rhea – the goddess of fertility and motherhood
• Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world

If you can't give your chosen gift in person, you can have it sent through our website. That'll be our little surprise – all you have to do is choose the gift!