Mother’s Day Gift Guide & Giveaway
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show the Mum’s, mother figures or grandmothers in your life just how much they mean to you. If you are a Mum yourself, it’s also the perfect day to have a bit of appreciation for what is often a thankless task! With just under two weeks to go until the special day, here’s our post full of inspiration with gift ideas for every kind of Mum, and a fab competition to make one Mum’s day end on a real high!
For the Memory Maker
- The Alcatel Idol 5 is a fab alternative android smart phone for Mums that love nothing more than snapping photos of their children (guilty as charged!). At just £152.99 with a fantastic battery life and a huge 13 mega pixel camera, this super lightweight phone full HD display is the perfect gift. Coupled with 16GB of internal storage, there is plenty of space for even the snap happiest of parents!
- For iPhone or iPad users, the Sandisk iXpand 32GB USB Flashdrive is a great way to free up space and avoid needing to pay the annual apple cloud storage fees which can really add up! The iXpand automatically backs up your photos and videos, providing high-speed transfer to and from your computer. As we print less images these days, this is a great way of ensuring those precious memories don’t get lost!
- For the sentimental mama, personalised photo gifts are ideal- these photo keyrings from Boots are perfect at just pocket money prices – and means mum can have her babies carried round with her whereever she goes!
For the Statement maker…
4 – The Over Thinking Thinker notepad from UStudio Designs is perfect for list making, memory storing or rant drafting, and at just £5 is perfect for the office Mum, or organised Mum!
5 – You can’t beat a statement coaster – and these are two of my favourites from UStudio Designs – both of which pretty much sum up my approach to Motherhood. We’re all just making it up as we go along at the end of the day!! £2.50 each and a whole range of options to chose from – from inspirational to humorous, bright to monochrome.
6 – This Mum’s Place to Vent Journal from Paperchase is the perfect place to record all of those thoughts that you have in your head but aren’t brave enough to say out loud… I love the gold and white theme and header quotes that sum up motherhood in a few simple words from “Take a Deep Breath” to “I am literally covered in sick” 🙂 – £8
7 – One of my favourite books as a child, and one that a lot of Mums will be familiar with – this Hungry Caterpillar themed I love Mum book is full of beautiful illustrations and all the reasons why we love Mum! £5.99
For the Mother on the Go…
8. With rumours of new charges from coffee shops as a tax on disposeable cups, many people are opting for more environmentally friendly options, such as these reuseable travel mugs from Truffleshuffle. We love this We’re All Mad Here Alice in Wonderland themed travel cup, with it’s monochrome theme being a subtle yet stylish carrier for your Mum’s morning fuel.
9. On the reuseable theme, Mum doesn’t want to be raking up those 5p bag charges every time she pops to the supermarket – these canvas Mum Sanity tote bags from Cley are just £14, and pretty much sum up Motherhood in one quick checklist. Available in a choice of five colours including black, mint green and cotton candy pink, this is a great suggestion for a new Mum or a gift from the Bump for the Mum to be.
For the Mums who deserve a treat…
10. Buyagift have a huge range of treats for the Mum who deserves something that extra special, including spa breaks, hotel breaks, days out and fun experiences. The vouchers are flexible, and can be used on a whole range of experiences – whether your Mum’s a thrill seeker or a chill seeker, there really is something for everyone. My personal choice would always be a relaxing spa day with a treatment or two. See below for your chance to win your own spa break for two! Mum wants something a bit more adventurous? You can exchange your prize for any experience of the same value! (T&Cs apply).
11. This adorable My Child My Heart necklace from Cley is the perfect treat for a sentimental mum, featuring a mother cradling her child in her arms. Made from sterling silver with cubic zircon stones, and presented in it’s very own gift box, this necklace would make a great gift for a new Mum or Mum to be, or Mum celebrating their very first Mother’s Day, and marks that special bond between mother and child.
12. Some days, all Mums could do with when the kids have gone to bed is a nice stiff drink!!! 🙂 – But this isn’t just any old drink – how about a glass of pure Unicorn Tears? – a glitter filled gin liqueur from Firebox – an extra special tipple for an extra special Mum. This fantastic 50cl bottle (40% volume) has swirls of pink glitter throughout, meaning not only does it taste amazing but looks amazing too! (If Vodka is more likely to be the drink of choice they sell Mermaid Tears too!!)
For the perfectly preened Mum…
Even miracles take a little time – and this Disney make up bag is perfect for Mums who like to spend a little time mastering perfection in the mornings! 🙂 The brightly coloured bag from Truffleshuffle’s Disney Range has a classic retro Cinderella quote and makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift for those who love to travel.
For the Superhero Mum
For the Ultimate Mother’s Day gift, why not treat mum to a HOT cup of tea, in her very own superhero mug?? I absolutely LOVE this Sass & Belle “I’m a Mum What’s Your Superpower’ mug from Prezzybox – the perfect way to treat your Mum in style (ideally with a chocolate digestive or two).
For the Mum with a Sense of Humour
Finally for the Mum who can see the lighter side of life! With the second Fifty Shades of Grey movie showing in cinemas now these 50 Shades of Grey Pencils are sure to raise a smile!! UStuidio have lots of fab pencil sets for the stationery addict (to the point where I have had to stop looking!), each with there own theme or statement.
We hope the above has given you some much needed inspiration. If you are a Mum and you like what you see, why not share or tag your other half as a not so subtle hint!! 😉
Mother’s Day Giveaway
We have a Buyagift experience voucher to giveaway to one lucky Mum – the prize is a Spa Day with Afternoon Tea for Two (Bury or St Edmonds) but can be exchanged for any experience on the Buyagift site up to the same value (£89).
Buyagift.com Mother’s Day Giveaway
Terms and Conditions – Entry via gleam. One winner will win a Buyagift voucher for a Spa Day with Afternoon Tea for Two (Bury or St Edmonds) but can exchange their voucher for any experience on the Buyagift site up to the same value (£89), or as credit towards a higher priced experience. The experience must be claimed by the expiry date of the 30th April 2018. UK Entries only. Giveaway closes 11.59pm on 11th March 2018. Our standard giveaway terms and conditions apply. Good Luck!
*Disclosure – some of the items featured were gifted product samples. This post contains affiliate links**
My Mum deserves a treat because she’s always thinking of others.
I don’t have a Mum but I would gift this to my granddaughter who is a fantastic Mam. She is a single parent who works hard as a Healthcare Assistant at the local hospital and deserves a treat.
My mum deserves a treat as she is so generous with her time. She is ready to listen whenever, wherever!
For being such a trouper since my nephew was born. Helping out in so many ways both financial and mental. Total star!
My mum deserves a treat as she is always helping others and so kind and considerate and a heart of gold
My mum deserves some serious pampering because she’s been incredible throughout both my transplants and recoveries. I couldn’t have done it without her!
she`s selfless, great fun and always watches over us
Lovely gift ideas
Fab list Lucy! Will have to pass this onto my husband for him to get some inspo!
My Mum is always doing things for other people so would be great to spoil her for a change xx
Very modern and great gift ideas. Not sure many are up my Mum street but I know a mama who would enjoy the spa.
because she is ace and i love her x
Amazing prize Lucy, my mum would love this and fully deserves it too.
I love reading your blogs x
Thanks Hun! good luck!
She would love to go out for afternoon tea!
Excellent gift ideas!
She is always helping out with childcare when we need it….. which is often!
My mum deserves a treat for putting up with me.
For just being a lovely mum 🙂
Mum spends all year around treating those that she loves..it would be really lovely to give just some of that love back in a special gift like this. x
She deserves it for helping us out with the kids, and for storing all our stuff in her house and garage whilst we moved house!
Mum deserves a treat because she is selfless, generous and loving and never complains despite enduring health problems.
My mum deserves this as she is so adventurous and full of life but always puts others before herself so has missed out before on doing things that I know she would love to do, I’d love to win this for her so she could have a new adventure and put herself first for once
My Mum because she is the best!
This would be great for me and mum to spend some time together!
She never complains despite being stuck in a nursing home
This looks fab
I’ve been in and out of hospital for 20 years and it has hit my mum hard
I don’t have a mum anymore but would treat my little sister to this
My mum’s always positive and kind, even in complete adversity!
My Mum is super special obviously as she is my Mum!
Amazing prize, my mum would really appreciate it!
My mum is always great fun and very supportive 🙂
Would be a lovely treat for my Daughter who is a fantastic Mother and does so much for others. She deserves a treat
She is my mum and that is hard enough for anyone to cope with!! ha ha
My mum always said she does not keen anything. But I will love to suprise her to way she loves surprising others.
She looks after us all despite having a knee replacement last year, and another due next month
My elderly mum is always putting others before herself – family, friends, church, charity and it would be lovely to spend time with her and make memories
My mum lives to far away from me that when we see eachother it is so precious, so to be able to go with a lovely gift would be so nice.
My mum deserves it because she never gets a day off!
I’d love to treat my mum for all the support she has given me over the years!
Just for being who she is my mum
Because she is different mustard
haha because hse had 6 kids shes a wonder woman lol x
l would love this for my mother in law who has been like a mom to me since l lost my wonderful mom. She’s always takes and look after any kids she can help x
I know everyone says this but my Mum is the best Mum, she has a heart of gold and is always looing out for others
My mum deserves to win a treat because February was such a tough month for her. She had a heart attack on 4th February and then was rushed in for emergency heart surgery. She’s on the mend now, but a relaxing spa day would really brighten her March.
She is always helping us out.
She’s always there for me even though she still works at 70 years old.
This would be for my mother in law for being kind and caring.
my mum deserves a treat as shes always there for me and is a great role model for me
She’s my rock
I don’t have my mum anymore sadly but my daughter is a a fantastic caring mum to my gorgeous grandson I’d give this to her if lucky enough to win. Thanks for the chance
She supports us in everything we do
She always puts everyone else first
She puts everyone else first so really deserves a treat
I’d love to treat my mum to afternoon tea, as she’s been so great as a carer for my nan and does so much for our family
She always has time to listen to what’s going on in my life, always has a kind word to say and can always make situations seem less stressful just by listening. She never judges me or anyone else and never has a harsh or mean word to say about anyone.
My Mum is always there for us.
My mum deserve to win a treat from Buyagift.com because she has dedicated her life to being a full time carer for me and my dad, and she does it so selflessly she really deserves a treat for her!
My mum was a chief staff nurse who has saved so many lives, in those days you lifted all patients without assistance and made 30 beds a day so her health is now badly affected. I am so proud of her 🙂
Sadly, my mum is no longer with us but I’d love to win this for my daughter who is a fantastic mum to her family and just a lovely person all round.
As she is always there for me my siblings and all her grandchuldren. She is totally the best mum
My mum deserves it as she takes care of all her children like most mothers do and always even if we are adults now puts our needs before her own.
My Mum deserves a treat because she’s had so many issues with her health over the past few years, the latest thing is that the back of her left eye has exploded so she’s waiting for surgery on that and while she’s been waiting blood vessels keep bursting in her other eye so she’s terrified she’s going to lose her sight. I’d love to treat her so she can take her mind of things for a littler bit.
My mums amazing. She never judges me on mistakes I have made in my life but focusses on my positives instead
My Mum is one of a kind. This is something she would get for me. She is always buying me little things that she randomly saw & thought it was so me. So would love to give her a little treat!
My Mum is recovering from Spinal Surgery and deserves a treat for being so brave even though she is in so much pain
She is always so selfless , always putting everyone else in front of her
She would love the afternoon tea, as she is a cake-aholic
This year my mum has had a stroke and a bad fall, she has worked so hard to regain her independence and deserves a well earned treat
Amazing website and such a fantastic giveaway ❤❤
My mum never treats herself so I would love to treat her
Because she is always doing things for other people.
My mum deserves this fir always being there for me
For showing me the Rights, Loves, Respect, & Humour in life
My mother in law deserves a treat because she is super! She’s kind & caring & raised my husband who is just wonderful <3
My fiance’s mum would be so grateful of such a thoughtful gift. She always puts others before herself and is the coolest person my kids know happy to get down and dirty making mud pies and even letting my 7 year old teach her how to make paper aeroplanes for the 100th time lol.
This would be to treat my sister, just because she’s nice
Would treat my mum because evem though shes poorly shes always willing to help others
Would love to treat my mum who always puts us first and deserves this.
My Mum is wonderful, she took early retirement from work to help me out with my own children and childcare, I couldn’t afford not to go back to work but equally couldn’t afford to put the children into full time childcare, so I have the best Mummy who loves being a Nanny to my two children and an an awesome Mum to me! Shes one in a million!
My mum drops everything to come the 300 miles to us to babysit when we are out of other options.
Because she’s my Mum! I think after that spell of bad weather we could all do with a treat.
My mum adopted me when I was 4 to try and give me a better life. There has been plenty of ups and downs but she has always stuck by me and helped me become the person I am today. Thankyou for the competition x
She’s had a tough time these past few years and still comes through it with a silly joke and a smile on her face!x
My mum deserves this as she is always there for me when I need her
For her extraordinary sacrifice.
for being a fantastic Grandma to my little girl.
My mum has helped me move home 3 times this year, so would be great to treat her to a spa day to say thank you 🙂
Lovely gift ideas for everyone.
Simply for being her amazing self and my best friend xx
my mum doesn’t deserve this treat any more than anyones elses mum,but id really love to treat her as i think she does do a lot for everyone,at 67 she cares for my disabled brother and step dad and she still finds time to help me out,as a support worker i dont earn a lot so i struggle to give her treats,id treat her everyday if i could,good luck everyone
for putting up with me. she is amazing
My mum for keeping it real, building me through life and keeping my feet firmly on the ground. She’s simply the best.
Because she loves afternoon tea!
For always taking in members of the family when they hit hard times. First it was her sister, then her niece followed by her Granddaughter
Would love to treat my mum to a spa day; she works so hard.
My mum never treats herself she’s always too busy looking after everyone else.I would love to be able to treat her as she really deserves it x
MY mum deserves a treat as she has been super supportive throughout my pregnancy and reassured me on birth!
Unfortunately my mum passed away when i was young but my wonderful daughter-in-law deserves a gift from Buyagift because she is such a loving and dedicated mum to my grand daughter whist she is also managing diabetes which she got whilst pregnant and has stayed with her after the birth.
Our mum is amazing – she gives her all to all of us and deserves a treat
My mum has been a massive help this year and she has a huge heart, and I would love to treat that!
She constantly looks after all the family, it would be lovely to treat her for a change. She is my own supermum
Because My mum is amazing
She’s really quite sweet
She’s a wonderful woman
From her head to her feet
Mum has severe arthritis is in considerable pain but never complains she deserves a special treat
My mum has moved 70 miles to live near me so that she can help me with housework etc as I’m disabled and not able to do it. She’s 75! She always puts others first.
My mum is no longer with us so I nominate my mum in law instead. She has been amazing and has really made me feel like one of the family.
she is always there when I need her
My Mum is just the best – she is always looking after everyone else so she deserves a treat
The Sass & Belle “I’m a Mum What’s Your Superpower’ mug
For being a good grandparent to my children
My mum rocks…she is 70 and while she seems traditional on the surface, she writes her own songs and love to still play Dylan on the guitar 🙂
Because she`s put up with me for 49 very long years
The recent snow left her stuck in the house for days, it would be lovely for her to go out and enjoy herself
my mum passed away when I was little but I think I deserve a treat just to cheer me up
Because she doesn’t get treated enough for all she has done for us x
Because she is always their for me and her grandchildren whenever we need her
my mum does everything so se would love this x
She listens to me moan
Because she always puts others before herself
My mum deserves a treat as she’s always been there for us and is the best nanna
always there for me and my family
My Mums been through such a lot recently, but she’s always been there to support me through my own highs and lows.
because she is awesome xx
My mum sadly passed away last year. I would love to win for my mother in law as she has been a great support though some tough times
My lovely mum never asks for anything tells me to save my money for my boys. I figure she can’t argue if I won her something and with such a wonderful range I know I could find something to truly wow her!
my stepmum deserves this as she always treats me as one of her own
My mum is just perfect! I’d love to be able to treat her to something special to let her now how much we love her
My mum still does my ironing she deserves a big treat for that!
My mum beat breast cancer last year and really deserves a treat. She’s gone through a lot and continues to worry about her health so would love to help take her mind of it.
A facial would be amazing!!! She does so much for us that a special treatment for her would be amazing
A lovely treat for my mum
my mum always knows what to do and gives the best advice. id love to be able to treat her
She is great to go shopping with – she finds the best bargains! She is also a good friend
My mum is so kind and caring and has always looked after others. She has so much patience that I didn’t appreciate until I became a mum!
My Mum lives 240 miles away, so we don’t get to spend much time together. A spa day would be a brilliant way of catching up x
My mum had 4 strokes last year so I’m so lucky she’s still with us. She definitely deserves a treat for working so hard to fight for her health.
My mum deserves this as she is very selfless and an amazing mum to me and my two sisters, always there for us xx
My mum deserves a special treat like this and I know she’d love it as she needs a break from looking after me with poor health and working hard. I know other mums are also deserving also but thank you for the chance
Just because she’s my mum
My mum deserves a treat as she has been a really good mum and not been very well lately.
My Mum deserves a treat as my Dad has been really poorly since Jan – she’s nursing him at home with very little help and is so tired. A little treat would really cheer her up and make her feel like the special lady that she is!
She deserves it for putting up with me for 50 years
Because she puts up with me as a daughter and supports everything that I do! Couldn’t do it without her.
My mom deserves a treat because she always puts others before herself x
My mum has not been well recently so would love to cheer her up.
My mum always looks after everyone else and it would be lovely to treat her and say thank you
my mum always think of others before herself
My mother in law deserves a treat as she never does anything for herself
My mum is my rock, she’s my mum but also my full time carer and would be amazing to treat her for all she does.
I’d love to treat my mum in law to this as she does so much for us and never expect anything in return. This would be lovely
Because she worked her pants off so she could keep being my mum and for that, I’m so proud of her and all the other mums who keep fighting.
This would be a great treat x
My mum deserves a treat as she has always been supportive and there for my when times have been tough
She is always here when I need her and she offers the best advice
My Mum never has a bad word for anyone she deserves a medal, even better a lovely treat like this.
Because she deserves a lovely treat!
My mother passed away many years ago, but my daughter is a wonderful mum to my little granddaughter as well as being great at her very demanding job, so she deserves a treat.
She’s always there for us
My mum taught me always to be myself and made me into who I am today. She’s always running around after everyone else and putting herself last and deserves a treat
Because quite simply she does what a mum does best.
My mum has been through so much but is so so positive – she’s just great and deserves all the treats I can muster up!
Because she survived sepsis this year
My mum deserves a treat because she’s one in a million x
I’d love my daughter to win this, she’s a fab mum and deserves a lovely treat 🙂
Because she’s the best
I haven’t a mum so I’d gift to my fantastic auntie!
I lost my mum nearly 3 years ago but i would love to win this for my mother in law as i am very close to her
She raised me from the tender age of 16 all on her own. I couldn’t even imagine raising a child at the age I am now (well over 30) let alone at 16! She deserves an award as I’ve turned out pretty awesome!
I’d let her choose something! It will probably be a cream tea or lunch out experience.
he makes the sunshine on a rainy day
She’s helped me grow in every way
She made childhood fun and played games with me
She’s been the best possible mum, a mum can be
She likes to knit and sew, be creative and craft
And she never worries about acting a little daft
She’s beautiful inside and out
My mum is a pure Gem, of that I have no doubt!
and that’s why she deserves this 😀
Because she is always there to help everynone, my mum deserves some special treats… I hope we win.
Shes always looking after everyone else and never herself
My Mum is a nurse so works very hard. She is also on had to help me out with my Family whenever needed. Nothing is too much trouble.
my mum deserves a treat as she is hard working and puts up with a lot from me
She’s amazing and means the world to me x x x
My Mother-in-Law deserves to win for being kind, caring and supportive, she’s lovely, I’m so lucky 🙂