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Hello, and welcome to my Mother’s Day Gift Guide.
It doesn’t feel at all long since the last Mother’s Day – time flies by way too fast as you get older, doesn’t it!?
I have such a great range of gorgeous gifts to share with you today, suitable for all different types of budgets and different types of mums!
I hope you find something lovely for the mums in your life or something nice to ask for, for yourself.
Secret Garden Gin makes such a beautiful gift as the packaging is so pretty and the gin inside is really lovely too. They have some beautiful gift sets, especially for Mother’s Day.
The Secret Garden Limited Edition With Love Gin contains their own rose and geranium petals distilled and blended with Juniper, Coriander, Angelica Root and Winter Savoury and is amazing with a light tonic and a chocolate-dipped strawberry for an extra-special treat!
The ‘With Love’ messaging on the bottle makes it such a sweet gift for Mother’s Day for mums who love gin (the sensible ones!). They also do some lovely hampers as well as different sizes of gin, so there’s something for all budgets.
The distillery where Secret Garden gin is made is located at the foot of the Pentland Hills in Edinburgh. All of their gins are made using botanicals grown in their own Secret Herb Garden and each is specially selected by hand and dried naturally. This creates a unique tasting gin that is full of flavour with no preservatives, sugars, colourings or flavourings added either.
The Secret Garden Distillery and Herb Nursery really care about our planet and so sustainability is really important to their business; from their natural garden where it all starts, to planting trees, using no chemicals, protecting and caring for the bees, to their packaging and so much more
Where to buy: Secret Garden Distillery from £16.95
I love giving and receiving beautiful skincare as a gift as it makes such a lovely treat and is often something that you wouldn’t necessarily buy for yourself.
This set from Transformulas contains two gorgeous products that are a limited edition red version of their traditional green packaging.
The UK based beauty brand Transformulas® specialise in effective beauty products and is loved by celebrities.
The Skin Discovery Set contains the Marine Miracle EyeZone Advanced Eye Concentrate and the Marine Miracle Crème Signature Moisturiser which are designed to reset your skin and deliver de-ageing results without resorting to surgery.
The formulas are loaded with potent, active ingredients, antioxidants and sea marine extracts that work on a cellular level, addressing all the skin concerns that come with ageing, and are said to transform skin within 30 days, making it look more youthful and healthier-looking and minimising fine lines and wrinkles.
The Marine Miracle EyeZone Advanced Eye Concentrate is a nutrient-rich but lightweight repairing creme that aims to do everything you want an eye cream to do! It helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness by boosting lymphatic drainage and circulation as well as being an anti-inflammatory and improving skin tone and clarity.
It contains marine plant extracts and five times ultra-concentrated ALDAVINE™ which has been shown to increase cell regeneration, and hydrate and moisturise, de-ageing and smoothing the skin around the eye area for a visible difference.
Tranformulas Marine Miracle Crème Signature Moisturiser is both a day and night creme that leaves skin renewed and healthy-looking. It is rich in marine algae, giant sea kelp and sea salt extracts, which are renowned for their transformative skin enhancing properties. It is really hydrating and rich in vitamins C and E, boosting collagen production, minimising lines and wrinkles and giving you smoother and plumper skin in 30 days.
They are really lovely products to use and immediately make your skin feel so nourished and really soft – with the moisturiser, in particular, my skin looks and feels so much nicer straight away. This gorgeous gift set would make a real treat for the tired and busy mums in your life!
Where to buy: Transformulas £91, currently £57
St. Eval is a beautiful and sustainable brand from Cornwall and began in the family’s farmhouse kitchen where their candles were first created. Their products are inspired by nature and the beautiful countryside that surrounds them on their working farm.
They aim to tread softly on the earth, protecting flora and fauna and they even produce their own energy via wind, solar and biomass as well as supporting the local economy. Last year they were even honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
The St. Eval Lavender and Sage Botanical Hand Care Gift Set contains a soothing and calming hand wash and hand lotion made from 100% naturally derived ingredients with pure essential oils, and are vegan-friendly and paraben-free with recyclable packaging.
The Lavender and Sage range are gentle on the skin, and leave it soft, nourished and hydrated.
The Scented Tin Candles from St. Eval make such lovely gifts and come in a range of lovely scents and in their kraft packaging so they fit nicely with any style of home. They all have a great burn time of up to 45 hours.
I love the clean, freshness of the Bay and Rosemary one (which is their bestseller so I obviously have good taste..). This beautiful candle is inspired by the flowers and herbs found in an English Country Garden and uplifts and rejuvenates.
They are really lovely products and there is something beautiful to choose from for all budgets. I love that they are based in Cornwall and their commitment to sustainability and caring for our planet.
Where to buy: St. Eval or Amazon – Hand Wash and Lotion Gift Set £29.99, Scented Tin Candles £13.05
Cotton Traders have such a brilliant and wide selection of clothing and accessories for women, as well as beautiful products for your home, so you can easily find something perfect for Mother’s Day, or for yourself if you’re looking for something for your family to get you.
I chose these Leather Walking Boots in brown for my mum and she absolutely loves them (early Mother’s Day gifts are one of the perks of having a blogger for a daughter!). My mum lives in a motorhome so she is outside a lot and so she needs sturdy and waterproof footwear that is really comfortable and these fit the bill perfectly.
These classic walking boots are made of leather, with hardwearing rubber soles so they are durable and waterproof, and they have ankle, tongue and footbed cushioning so they’re super comfortable as soon as you put them on (my mum found they didn’t even need breaking in!).
Where to buy: Cotton Traders £62
This ARRAN Sense of Scotland Glenashdale Grapefruit Hand Care Gift Set smells absolutely amazing – fresh and clean and gorgeously grapefruity – and the set would make a lovely gift for Mother’s Day.
The Glenashdale gift set contains a hand wash and a hand cream in an uplifting blend of grapefruit and vetiver and comes beautifully packaged in a box, making it a really lovely present.
Arran Sense of Scotland is a family-run business that makes a beautiful range of body and hand care, candles, fragrance, and gifts, proudly made on and inspired by the Isle of Arran’s incredible scenery.
The brand are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint so they have also reduced the amount of packaging they use and the box in this set is and is fully recyclable.
Where to buy: Arran of Scotland £30
If you really want to treat your mum this year then this Luxury Escape box from Buyagift is perfect as they can choose when and where they want to go themselves and enjoy a great night away in a lovely hotel. You could even combine it with Father’s Day to give your parents the gift of a night away.
The Luxury Escape Experience gives them a voucher for a huge selection of luxury one-night stays for two people at a choice of venues across the UK and Europe. The hand-picked locations range from charming country houses to city escapes and seaside stays.
You can browse the brochure that comes with the voucher or online to find the perfect place for a night away, and it’s so easy to book once you have made your choice.
It’s a great gift idea, as the recipient can choose exactly where they want to go and enjoy a lovely night away! There are also loads of different experiences and activities that you can choose from at Buyagift so you can find something perfect.
Where to buy: Buyagift £99.99
If you are not really sure what to buy someone or if they are fussy and prefer to choose gifts for themselves, then you can’t go wrong with a gift card from Voucher Express.
The VEX Gift Card is brilliant as it allows for the redemption of any retailer gift card available on Voucher Express (over 150!) so the recipient can choose whatever shop they like. It makes it a really versatile gift as there are so many options for them to choose from including fashion and homeware brands, restaurants, and even experience days.
Voucher Express Gift Cards are easy to buy and easy to use and include the cost of sending the vouchers or cards to any UK address.
Where to buy: Voucher Express. Values available: £10 – £250
Who doesn’t love to receive chocolate as a gift?! This Cadbury gift box makes a really sweet and thoughtful gift for your mum with the ‘Love You Mum’ packaging.
The Cadbury Mother’s Day Treasure Box contains a box of Roses, a Dairy Milk bar, and an organza bag with five chocolate bars inside. They also do other great hampers and chocolate selections for Mother’s Day, including personalised packaging options and next day delivery is available in case you’ve left it a bit late!
Where to buy: Cadbury Gifts £10 (currently £9)
I love Green & Black’s chocolate, and this gift box has a great selection for Mother’s Day.
Containing four 90g bars, one with a lovely ‘Love You Mum’ cardboard sleeve, as well as two 35g bars, this organic gift box from Green & Black’s makes a great present for a chocolate lover, and the box is recycled too.
Green & Black’s have a really good range of Mother’s Day gifts at varying price points so there’s something to suit everyone.
Where to buy: Green & Black’s £15
As mums we are always so busy aren’t we, with a never-ending list of things to do and sort out for other people, whilst trying to juggle work and home life. It means we are usually last on the list of priorities and our own health and wellbeing can fall by the wayside.
But looking after ourselves too is so important, which is why mother of two and entrepreneur, Jo Bevilacqua wrote this book “No Longer Last On The List” – a self-growth guide for tired, busy women. The book aims to remind women of their own self-worth and importance and learn how to love themselves, which is so important for our mental health.
I love giving (and receiving) books as gifts and this is a great one for a busy mum for Mother’s Day who needs to be reminded how important they are.
The book looks at all of the challenges and pressures that women face nowadays, and what you can do to overcome them and find more time in life for the things you love. There are loads of practical tips and advice, as well as activities to help you along the way and it’s really inspirational as well as comforting.
It’s a really interesting but easy read due to the relaxed style of writing and would make a thoughtful gift for the mums in your life.
Where to buy: Amazon £9.99
I am a big vitamin and supplement taker, and I’m always recommending particular ones to people in my life as I want my loved ones to be as healthy as possible, and I just don’t think we get everything we need from our food anymore.
I have tried lots of different ones over the years, and done plenty of reading on them, so I know how important quality is when it comes to any supplements you are taking – you don’t want to be doing more harm than good with poor quality ingredients and fillers.
DR VEGAN are an award-winning, plant-based vitamin and supplement brand who make highly absorbable supplements that are affordable and made in the UK. The packaging is all biodegradable and your first order comes with this great little reusable pill tin for storing them in.
Their Uber Energy is a complete vitamin B complex to improve and sustain your mind and body’s energy, so it’s especially perfect for tired mums like me! It contains naturally sourced B Vitamins, Vitamin B12, Choline, Biotin and Folic Acid to support your energy, heart and brain function, helping protect against fatigue, irritability and lack of focus.
If your mum is into looking after her health or you need something for yourself to boost your energy and help with tiredness then Uber Energy would be great. It may not seem like the most obvious gift to buy or ask for yourself, but it’s a great way to try to improve your health if you may not have time to think about yourself often.
DR VEGAN’s products are really effective and get great reviews. I really want to try their Debloat & Detox next!
In fact, it would make a slightly different and thoughtful gift with the book above and some chocolate!
Where to buy: DR VEGAN £10.99 – you can get a massive 30% off using my code LOU30!! (excludes bundles and gifts)
These ready-to-wear statement nail prints from Fimpo are so cool and fun. They have only recently launched and I think they’re a great idea. I never really wear nail varnish on my fingers anymore as it just starts to come off immediately, and the stick-on nails I sometimes use are not great for your nails at all, so these are a brilliant solution (although you can also wear the prints over nail varnish too to get an even more unique look).
The nail prints are really quick and easy to apply and come in a range of unique and pretty designs and they are so fun and different. I love the cute little details and there are styles to suit everyone.
With the Bespoke Box Set you can tailor the gift to suit the recipient by choosing three prints for them and it comes with the Fimpo Little white lamp and a bottle of Diamond Shine Topcoat, together in a box, so it makes a lovely present for any mums who love to have fun with their nails.
They’re so quick and easy to apply as well as remove when you’re ready and they look great. The Bespoke Box Set is a great way to get started with your favourite prints as you then have everything you need at home so you can order the nail prints afterwards.
Where to buy: Fimpo – prints from £9.99, Bespoke Box Set £49.99
I think homeware always makes a brilliant gift and it’s something I really love to receive as well. I think it’s just so lovely when someone has taken the time to pick out something for you to enjoy in your own home that they think you will love – it just seems particularly thoughtful.
I love a good cushion and this blue one with ‘Never Give Up’ on it from the Amanda Holden range at Terry’s Fabrics is so pretty and goes with so many different colours. It’s great quality and fits well in a living room or a bedroom with the bedding collection from the same range.
Terrys Fabrics is a family business that has been around since the 70s and they have such a great wide range of home furnishings with curtains and bedding as well as accessories like this cushion that make lovely gifts.
Where to buy: Terry’s Fabrics £31.50
Socks don’t always get a great rap as gifts but I think they’re brill and everyone I know loves getting them too, especially when they’re brightly coloured and fun like these Dog Days ones from Jimmy Lion.
The Dog Days Pack contains four pairs of these quirky socks which are all amazingly bright colours and look so good on.
A pair of socks or a gift box of them makes a cool gift for Mother’s Day, and Jimmy Lion do all different lengths and types, whether they like ankle socks, trainers socks or even knee-length. There are loads of different designs to choose from – I love the cute giraffe ones and the birds and lemons.
Where to buy: Jimmy Lion £29.95 (you can get 15% off if you sign up to the newsletter)
I think wireless earbuds are absolutely amazing and I love mine and use them constantly. The Edifier TWS330 MB earbuds would make a brilliant present. They provide a really high-quality listening experience and they are also noise reducing and waterproof meaning you can exercise in them and wear them in the rain!
The charging case has a Type-C charge port and supports quick charging – just ten minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of listening time! Once fully charged they will last for around five hours out of the case, which is so good.
They are really sleek looking earbuds, come in four lovely colours (I love the lilac!) and are very comfortable to wear too.
Where to buy: Edifier or Amazon £59.99
This wireless charging station from STM Goods is very cool. It allows you to set your phone on the lip and charge it wirelessly, whilst also being able to charge your AirPods and Apple Watch (all series) at the same time.
Your phone sits on the front lip with your AirPods sat on the flat part behind and an arm swings out to hook your watch over. The Swing ‘arm’ feature also allows your Apple Watch face to be visible in nightstand mode whilst charging.
I love tech that makes my life a bit easier and this really does that. It’s so much quicker to just sit my phone onto the little shelf and I don’t have to take it in turns to charge my phone and AirPods separately like I had to before.
It is really well designed, with a small footprint so you can easily keep it on your bedside table or desk without it taking up too much space. It plugs into outlets with a USB-C to USB-C cable (1m cable is included) so you do need a USB cable with a USB-C cable on one end or a plug that fits a USB-C power adaptor.
Where to buy: STM Goods $79.95 or Amazon, currently £52.06
I hope this has helped you to find the perfect gift for the mums in your life or inspired you with something to ask for, for yourself this year!
Welcome to Birds and Lilies! I'm Lou: mother, blogger and freelance writer. This is my lifestyle blog, where I talk about motherhood, infertility and IVF, beauty, my love for food and wine, as well as my thoughts about stuff, and our real-life and travel adventures.
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