Looking for a Mother’s Day Gift to make her feel treasured? We’re here to help, with tips for everything from scents to flower bouquets…
The past 12 months has been difficult for mums everywhere. It’s been a time of extremes, with some mums surrounded by their kids at all times without a moment to themselves, while many with older children have been separated and unable to meet up at all. More than ever, mums deserve a treat.
While a thoughtful card or her favourite perfume always please, there are a few other things that might also go down well in a year when the home has become central – an indulgent bath oil, a mood lifting scented candle or a pair of cosy cashmere socks, for example. And remember: good gifting isn't about how much you spent but about how much thought you put into the gift. Here’s to mum!
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John Lewis & Partners Cashmere Bed Socks
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?
3. THE ROLE PLAY TOY
Suitable from 3 years
The appeal of the play kitchen never wanes. There are many versions out there so why not pick an aesthetically pleasing one that doesn’t offend your senses and will hopefully blend in with your own decor like this classic wooden John Lewis & Partners’ version. Great for helping to develop motor skills and imaginative play, ‘this mini kitchen made from sustainable wood, is not too big, but big enough for little ones to get into roleplay,’ says Nicolette.
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?
SKANDINAVISK Koto Scented Candle
OK, so scented candles are an obvious choice but have you tried these evocative Nordic candles by Skandinavisk? They’re vegan friendly and made with the environment in mind too – the glass is 30% recycled, while the beechwood lid is from FSC-certified European forests.
OK, so scented candles are an obvious choice but have you tried these evocative Nordic candles by Skandinavisk? They’re vegan friendly and made with the environment in mind too – the glass is 30% recycled, while the beechwood lid is from FSC-certified European forests.
1. John Lewis & Partners Cashmere Bed Socks
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?
Clarins Face Treatment Oil – Blue Orchid
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 moisturing. A real treat.
3. THE ROLE PLAY TOY
Suitable from 3 years
The appeal of the play kitchen never wanes. There are many versions out there so why not pick an aesthetically pleasing one that doesn’t offend your senses and will hopefully blend in with your own decor like this classic wooden John Lewis & Partners’ version. Great for helping to develop motor skills and imaginative play, ‘this mini kitchen made from sustainable wood, is not too big, but big enough for little ones to get into roleplay,’ says Nicolette.
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.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Mother’s Bath Oil
Perfect for new mums, this soothing oil packed with almond, bergamot, ylang ylang and lavender essential oils will encourage her to take a long, luxurious bath break. Her wellbeing and tranquility restored. Well, for half an hour, anyway…
Perfect for new mums, this soothing oil packed with almond, bergamot, ylang ylang and lavender essential oils will encourage her to take a long, luxurious bath break. Her wellbeing and tranquility restored. Well, for half an hour, anyway…
2. SKANDINAVISK Koto Scented Candle
OK, so scented candles are an obvious choice but have you tried these evocative Nordic candles by Skandinavisk? They’re vegan friendly and made with the environment in mind too – the glass is 30% recycled, while the beechwood lid is from FSC-certified European forests.
Waitrose & Partners Mother’s Day Scented Tulip & Narcissi Bouquet
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 beautiful spring selection of tulips and narcissi. 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.
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.
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
Rich, creamy and winner of a string of beauty awards since it launched 15 years ago, L’Occitane’s best-selling hand cream is packed with shea butter, almond and cherry blossom. Suited to all skin types, especially dry and chapped, it’s perfect for hard-working hands everywhere and this sturdy tube lasts and lasts.
Rich, creamy and winner of a string of beauty awards since it launched 15 years ago, L’Occitane’s best-selling hand cream is packed with shea butter, almond and cherry blossom. Suited to all skin types, especially dry and chapped, it’s perfect for hard-working hands everywhere and this sturdy tube lasts and lasts.
3. Clarins Face Treatment Oil – Blue Orchid
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.
Charbonnel et Walker Rose & Violet Creams
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!
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!
4. Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Mother’s Bath Oil
Perfect for new mums, this soothing oil packed with almond, bergamot, ylang ylang and lavender essential oils will encourage her to take a long, luxurious bath break. Her wellbeing and tranquility restored. Well, for half an hour, anyway…
John Lewis & Partners Cross Strap Mule Slippers, Metallic
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.
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.
5. Waitrose & partners large spring bouquet
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.
JLab Audio Go Air True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
Whether your mum likes running to her favourite tunes, walking to podcasts or simply listening to the radio around the house, a pair of good quality headphones won’t go amiss. These true wireless JLab headphones are stylish multi-taskers with a built-in mic and last for a total of 20 hours playing time.
Whether your mum likes running to her favourite tunes, walking to podcasts or simply listening to the radio around the house, a pair of good quality headphones won’t go amiss. These true wireless JLab headphones are stylish multi-taskers with a built-in mic and last for a total of 20 hours playing time.
6. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
Rich, creamy and winner of a string of beauty awards since it launched 15 years ago, L’Occitane’s best-selling hand cream is packed with shea butter, almond and cherry blossom. Suited to all skin types, especially dry and chapped, it’s perfect for hard-working hands everywhere and this sturdy tube lasts and lasts.
Estella Bartlett Louise Polaris Star Beaded Slider Bracelet
Sometimes a well-selected piece of jewellery is the way to go. This delicate delicate gold and navy Miyuki bead bracelet by Estella Bartlett features a sparkling Polaris Star pendant and is sure to add a little lustre to her day.
Sometimes a well-selected piece of jewellery is the way to go. This delicate rose gold bracelet by Melissa Odabash features a classic lobster clasp and is finished with a small branded pendant. It’s sure to add a little lustre to her day.
7. THE CHOCOLATE
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 cashmere sweater
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.’
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.’
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!
The cashmere sweater
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.’
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.’
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.
9. JLab Audio Go Air True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
Whether your mum likes running to her favourite tunes, walking to podcasts or simply listening to the radio around the house, a pair of good quality headphones won’t go amiss. These true wireless JLab headphones are stylish multi-taskers with a built-in mic and last for a total of 20 hours playing time.
10. Estella Bartlett Louise Polaris Star Beaded Slider Bracelet
Sometimes a well-selected piece of jewellery is the way to go. This delicate delicate gold and navy Miyuki bead bracelet by Estella Bartlett features a sparkling Polaris Star pendant and is sure to add a little lustre to her day.
