India Price,-Contributing Editor
It’s the little thank yous that mean a lot…
With Mother’s Day coming up (on Sunday 10 March), knowing what to get the special woman in your life can be tricky, which is why we’ve taken the guesswork out of it.
If you want to add something to your perfectly curated bunch of flowers, look no further than our ultimate mother's day gifts selection. Whether you’re buying for a mother figure, auntie, grandma or friend, this is how to make her day.
Longer lasting than flowers and much better for your teeth than chocolate, these luxury knitted socks work at any time of the year as a cosy under layer. Made from 100% ribbed cashmere, they’re available in pale blue, grey, cream and berry. And why not go the extra step and add in a special foot cream?
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Laura Mercier Bath and Body Oil, £62
Anyone would be happy to receive the gift of hydration, but especially busy people craving a bit of an at-home spa moment. Deeply restorative, with a promise to lock in moisture for 48 hours and carrying notes of vanilla and amber, Laura Mercier’s body oil is a hug in a (hydrating) bottle.
A little of this highly rated facial oil goes a very, very long way. Suitable for most skin types, its heady mix of patchouli and blue orchid extracts alongside hazelnut oil makes it feel super indulgent. Just a couple of drops after cleansing are all you need to massage onto skin for deep moisturising. A real treat.
We might not be able to hand deliver our Mother’s Day gifts this year, so flower deliveries really do come into their own. Choose from a plethora of fragrant bouquets at Waitrose & Partners, including this hand-tied bunch of freesias, irises and yellow roses. Deliveries run seven days a week but if you want delivery on Sunday 14th March, aim to order by the end of Friday 12th March at the latest.
One of the top selling toys last Christmas with dozens of five star reviews online, the Gravitrax starter set consists of over 240 components, ready for children to build into their own inventive tracks. Inspired by STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, this set gets working with gravity, magnetism and kinetic energy. Suitable for children over eight, one happy reviewer says, ‘My 10-year-old has loved this product. It has endless possible combinations and is really well designed to stimulate scientific thinking.’
The appliance of science
Suitable from 8 years
One of the top selling toys last Christmas with dozens of five star reviews online, the Gravitrax starter set consists of over 240 components, ready for children to build into their own inventive tracks. Inspired by STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, this set gets working with gravity, magnetism and kinetic energy. Suitable for children over eight, one happy reviewer says, ‘My 10-year-old has loved this product. It has endless possible combinations and is really well designed to stimulate scientific thinking.’
The appliance of science
7. Charbonnel et Walker Union Flag Signature Chocolate & Truffle Selection
If your mum likes chocolates, it's very hard to go wrong with a beautiful box from classic chocolatiers Charbonnel et Walker. Established in 1875, the brand is famous for its decadent chocolates and gloriously rich round truffles in this selection. Hands off – they’re for mum!
One of the top selling toys last Christmas with dozens of five star reviews online, the Gravitrax starter set consists of over 240 components, ready for children to build into their own inventive tracks. Inspired by STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, this set gets working with gravity, magnetism and kinetic energy. Suitable for children over eight, one happy reviewer says, ‘My 10-year-old has loved this product. It has endless possible combinations and is really well designed to stimulate scientific thinking.’
The appliance of science
Suitable from 8 years
One of the top selling toys last Christmas with dozens of five star reviews online, the Gravitrax starter set consists of over 240 components, ready for children to build into their own inventive tracks. Inspired by STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, this set gets working with gravity, magnetism and kinetic energy. Suitable for children over eight, one happy reviewer says, ‘My 10-year-old has loved this product. It has endless possible combinations and is really well designed to stimulate scientific thinking.’
The appliance of science
8. John Lewis & Partners Cross Strap Faux Fur Mule Slippers
Since slippers have become the fashionable footwear de jour, a pair of fluffy slides is now a totally acceptable Mother's Day gift. Urge her to put her feet up, have a cuppa and enjoy a Zoom catch up with you in style.
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‘You Mean The World to Me’ Mug, £11.95
You can’t go wrong with the humble mug. Bright, colourful and meaningful, all other crockery will promptly be pushed to the back of the cupboard. Great for new mums (make them the tea to go in it for extra brownie points).
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John Lewis Pyjama Set, £44
Mums have a special ability to get by on very little sleep, but you can still make the time they do get to spend in bed more chic and super comfortable. This 100% cotton, white and light blue striped set are perfect for year-round snoozes and weekends at home.
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Aesop Hand Cream, £25
The easiest way to win someone over? Give them Aesop. This hand cream is small but it shows you care – it’s super chic, super moisturising and super smelling. The natural botanicals hydrate hands without leaving them greasy.
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Fujifilm Mobile Photo Printer, £139.99
A printer? That you can take with you? And instantly print photos? Yes, please. Simply connect it to your phone and boom, you’re good to go – nostalgia plus technology all in one.
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John Lewis Scented Pillar Candle, £6
The gift of a candle never fails to excite (trust us, we are candle connoisseurs). This has notes of bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood and tonka, a burn time of 60 hours and comes in at £6, so it’s sure to become a repeat purchase.
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Amazon Echo Show 8, £149.99
If your mother figure doesn’t have an Amazon Echo Show in her life, she needs one. It does everything your regular Alexa can plus so much more – phone calls, appointment reminders, music, podcasts and shows with spatial audio – and you can even display photos on its 8in HD screen. A true multitasking wonder, just like its recipient.
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Dyson Airwrap, £399.99
The Dyson Airwrap has received cult status by beauty experts all over the world for doing all the styling work without heat damage, so your lucky recipient is guaranteed to love it. Buy it for anyone juggling lots of kids or who’s simply short on time, it’s going to transform their morning routine.
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Coach Bucket Bag, £350
Perfect for everyday essentials, made from pure leather and available in brown, black or cream, you truly can’t go wrong with this chic bag. It’s one to give if you’re feeling especially generous this Mother’s Day.
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Sur La Table Napkins, £22
Perfect for toddler mums who are craving a grown-up dinner with no kids in sight, these four napkins are guaranteed to brighten up a meal, whatever the weather. And they’re made from 100% cotton so they can washed and used time and time again.
