How to make mother’s day perfect for your mum
Every year mother’s day serves as a reminder of the importance of mums, it is good to show appreciation of your mum every day but whether it’s through creating personalised gifts, spending money or spending time/ organising something nice to do mother’s day marks a day we should go above and beyond to show how much we care.
What to do on mother’s day
A great way of highlighting the significance of mother’s day is to make the effort to do something, sometimes the greatest gift can be as simple as going for a meal as a family. Spending time with family will mean a lot to most mums and is a great way to make sure mother’s day doesn’t go by without feeling like a special day. Alternatively you could organise a day activity like a family bike ride or a trip to the cinemas or even afternoon tea; websites like Groupon offer many packages specifically for mother’s day including afternoon tea packages and Spa treatment deals.
If going out isn’t your mums cup of tea they may find it just as thoughtful spending the day in with the family, you could buy a board game as a gift or a DVD of that film she has been waiting to see; if she’s not watched one of the big TV series, like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones, you could buy a box set of all seasons. To add a personal touch to the day you could even cook your mum one of her favourite meals, putting a bit of effort into making something yourself can make all the difference.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
While arguably every day should be mother’s day, the 26th March is Mother’s Day and a day to go above and beyond for mum. From personalised coffee mugs and DIY ideas to fancy afternoon tea, follow our extensive guide detailing an array of special gifts tailored just for mums.
The Card
Every mother’s day should start with a good card, it sets the scene for the whole day. It depends on the mum but you should be thinking of a theme for the card, some mum’s prefer sentimental cards while others prefer the novelty of a cheesy joke card. There are a number of websites for creating customised cards; this could mean putting your own typed message into the card or featuring photos of mum on the front. For the ultimate in sentimental value (or if you’ve forgotten to buy a card) you should make your own, visit your local arts and crafts shop, maybe stick a print of your favourite family photo inside the card. No matter how bad your DIY skills are, as long as it looks like you’ve put the effort in mum will appreciate it.
Personalised Gifts
Customised Mother’s day gifts tailored specifically for your mum are always more memorable. As mentioned previously getting the right card for your mum requires some thought but there are a number of websites for creating customised cards; this could mean customising your own typed message, using family pictures or just designing a card more thoughtful and specific to your mums interests.
Many websites for customized gifts also exist, offering a plethora of gift ideas such as; mugs, balloons, journals/ notebooks, recipe books, jewellery, candles, clocks, phone cases, key rings, plates, coasters, placemats, t- shirts and even chocolates all with personalised messages and an image of your choice printed on. Choosing your favourite family photo or picture of you and your mum is great way to show how much you value the time you’ve spent with her and with such a large variety of customizable gifts available online you’re bound to find something appropriate.
There’s also a variety of websites which allow you to compose a special photo album of images of your choice, maybe scan all of her old non-digital photographs and consolidate them into an album. This creates a great opportunity to sit down with mum and relive long forgotten memories. If you’re feeling brave you can try your hand at knitting and knit a scarf or some mittens, or even a tea cosy.
Gardening
For mum’s who love gardening, or even just mum’s who love spending time in the garden, ornaments or plants are a perfect gift. This could mean a stylish bird dish, a pottery ornament to sit amongst the plants, or a fresh new plant ready for spring. On the subject of spring, if you’re feeling optimistic you could buy a fancy new sun bed for mum in preparation for the scorching summer ahead. If you’re not at home this mother’s day you can also arrange for a bouquet of flowers to be mailed right to her doorstep, along with a special personalised message. Alternatively, on Mother’s day, you could introduce mum to the world of gardening with a small gift set of tools and seeds with some fancy pots.
Rest & Relaxation
The average mum wants nothing more than a bit of peace and quiet, there’s a variety of things you can buy to ensure she has a chilled out day. You could buy her a new pair of comfy slippers, fresh pyjamas, and maybe a soft new dressing gown. There’s nothing mums like more than candles and aromatic apparel, treat her to a set of scented candles and diffusers, and maybe buy a selection of fancy bathroom products to suit. You can even buy wrapped gift sets featuring an assortment of luxury bathroom items like bath bombs, bubble bath, and soap. A new throw or a nice duvet cover set will ensure your mum is comfortable and can be a nice makeover for her bedroom, at Homespace we recommend 100% cotton quilt covers as these are higher quality, softer to the touch and more durable than polycotton.
Fun, Games, & Outdoor Activities
On the opposite end of the spectrum you could arrange a day of fun outdoor activities like a family bike ride, a picnic, or a visit to a museum. You could also map out a nearby walk and have lunch out at a local restaurant or pub. Alternatively you could buy a fun board game for the family to play, or just pull out one of the ones you bought for Christmas. Indoor activities for Mother’s day can also be accompanied by a DVD or an album she might like; if she’s not watched one of the big TV series, like Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones, you could buy a box set of all seasons. Anything which means you’re spending time with mum is a win.
Cooking
For mum’s who love to cook and bake you can’t go wrong with a new cook book, choose something fun, get the new bake off bible, or gift mum the trendy new Joe Wicks healthy eating guide. To go with the book you can get a new apron and oven glove set, or fresh cutlery to complete the set. For something a bit different you could even surprise her by preparing your favourite recipe from her new cook book, this is perfect for adding that personal touch to the gift. Alternatively if you really love mum you can get her an expensive electronic mixer designed only for artisan level baking.
Gadgets and Gizmos
Bring mum into the 21st century with a new piece of tech or a handy gadget to help around the house, or introduce her to the world of Netflix with a Netflix gift card. You can also get high tech alarm clocks that simulate sunrise before going off, it’s hardly a Rube Goldberg style automatic breakfast machine but it eases the pain of getting up in the morning and facing the family. If mum loves to read, a kindle would make a perfect gift if you’re looking to spend a little more, alternatively if she already has a tablet (or if you’re not looking to break the bank) you could always get a personalised protective cover for her tablet or phone.
On a different note you could just go for the classic box of chocolates and flowers, what it lacks in originality it makes up for in chocolate.
