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On Mother's Day, why not give a more unique gift than the usual card and flowers? Use this guide to find a special gift for your mother. Don't delay Mother's Day is imminent!

Why a special Mother's Day gift?
What is a special gift?
A gift for YOUR mother
Thought about a gift experience?
Where can a find a gift?
How to present your gift


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Mother's Day Gift Guide
by Becca



Why a special gift/ What's wrong with a card and flowers?

A card and flowers is fine. Your mother will probably be pleased you remembered. But, didn't you give flowers and a card last Mother's Day? Doesn't show much effort -- does it? Why not make her feel really special this Mothers Day with a special gift?!

Avoiding the flowers and card gift trap involves a special effort
that will make your Mother feel extra special!


What is a special gift?

OK, we've established it is not flowers and a card. Add to that chocolates, fragrance and any other cliche you can think of. Don't worry if you just exhausted your sum total of gift ideas! We're just dispensing with the baggage, so you can start thinking about this unique gift for a unique woman -- your mother. That's how you'll solve this problem.

A gift for YOUR mother.

Who is your mother? No, not her name! Her interests, ambitions, personality, likes, dislikes, hobbies, friends, passions, work and so on. Make some lists. This is where your gift ideas will come from. You should be aiming to do three things:
  • Choose a gift theme that is relevant to her - her interests, passions, ambitions, etc.

  • Buy a gift from that theme she will like - in terms of personal style, individual tastes, specifics.

  • Exceed her expectations - knock her off her feet with your understanding and the quality of your purchase.
Now, let's not get carried away -- it's only Mother's Day! The theory may sound a bit over-the-top, but in reality it's quite simple. For example:

Your mother likes gardening (a strong theme)
She is particularly interested in African Violets
Your gift is to take her an all expenses trip to the UK's biggest specialist nursery!


I am sure she would be delighted. You could have just bought her another gardening book, or another book about African Violets or another African Violet, but this gift would surely mean so much more.

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Gift experiences are a great alternative to a physical gift.

Is there something that your Mother has always wanted to do?

Wine Tasting

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Experience gifts

Thames Cruise

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Weekends away

Balloon Flight

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Short breaks

West End Show

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Activities


Where can I find a gift?

You might find a gift for your mother in our gift selection and extra ideas taken from almost thirty online and high street retailers. Once you've done some thinking (as above), use the navigation bar up top to browse categories.

There are loads more gifts like these in our selection

handpicked for their suitability for gifts for women

Finally, don't spoil your gift

Right, you've got a gift she'll think is amazing, now don't blow it on the presentation!

  • Make a good job or wrapping your gift. Use plenty of bows and ribbon and decent wrapping paper.
  • If it's an experience, make an event out of it! Hide the tickets in a balloon or box of chocolates. Organise a surprise welcome when you get there.
  • Give it properly. Don't apologise first. Don't instigate a guilt trip over its cost or boast about it and don't say that the woman in the shop thought she would like it!
  • Leave her in no doubt that you chose it and are giving it because she's your special mother.


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