Gifts for mum

The years when we could give Mum a necklace we'd made ourselves out of pasta fly by, and as time goes on, finding gifts for mum gets harder and harder. Of course, we can give her a mug that says "best mum", but every mum wants a gift with its own charm – one that shows you've put some of your time and thought into it. Gifts for mum can take many forms, for example gifts that offer an experience, a chance to explore or something that brings back happy memories. We've put together a few tips worth following when you're thinking about which gifts for mum would be right.

 1. Gifts that give an experience

The biggest mistake when looking for a gift for mum is going for practical items – or worse, kitchen gadgets. A gift should be something special, meant for pampering or new experiences. It's best to avoid any gifts that remind her of cooking, cleaning or any other household chore. Let your gifts for mum be full of passion, pampering and surprise!

1.1 A few ideas for gifts that aren't actually anything tangible:

- a visit to a botanical garden

- a wine tasting

- dinner at her favourite restaurant

- a trip to a food/wine festival

- a hot-air balloon ride

- a rafting trip down the Soča river

The most meaningful gifts for mum are usually the ones you don't need to wrap. Experience gifts are now even more sought after than objects, as we're increasingly aware that our greatest wealth is time spent together and creating unforgettable memories. So be bold when choosing an experience your mum would enjoy!

2. Learning new skills

Because we enjoy learning something new, especially when it's within our interests, this is a great starting point for learning new skills. Luckily, these days there are countless providers of all sorts of courses that your mum would surely be delighted to attend. A Spanish course, a Thai cooking class, a Latin dance course... all of these can be gift ideas for mum! You can focus on longer, more serious courses, or choose a class lasting just a few hours that combines fun with learning. That way your mum can build on her knowledge in an area she loves or discover something completely new!

3. Gifts that remind her of happy moments

Sometimes it's not about the gift at all, but about the feelings it brings. Think of a particularly happy moment your mum has often told you about and try to give her something that will remind her of it. Her favourite loaf from a wood-fired oven, a sweet treat from her favourite trip or a framed print of one of her travel photos. Think of a truly lovely memory from your childhood and try to recreate it. You could take her once more on a trip that stuck in your memory, take her to a concert by a band you both love, or learn to cook the dish she always loved making for you.

4. Gifts that celebrate family

If your mum is more of a romantic type, you can give her a gift that reminds her of all the lovely times you've spent together. Dig out old photos and make her a photo album with your best pictures. If you have old tapes lying around the house, finally get them digitised so you can enjoy watching your happy moments again. Another wonderful gift is a necklace with the names of your family members, that's surely something she'll remember forever.

5. Don't forget that gifts can be funny too

Especially if your mum has a playful nature, you can liven up the gift with a funny mug or create something fun yourself.