If you're stressing about what to buy the glorious woman who brought you into the world, calm down and allow us to take you through our curated edit of the best Mother's Day gifts. Let's face it, your mum has had to put up with a lot – what with birthing you, navigating the moody teenage years, and suffering the stench of your bedroom – so it's only right you spoil her this Mother's Day – which is Sunday 10 March, FYI.
Whatever you do, don't leave it until the last minute and settle for a naff ‘world’s best mum’ emblazoned mug/apron/tea towel. This is the woman who raised you into the fine fellow the world gets to enjoy today, so she deserves a top-tier gift. Whether she's in desperate need of some self-care, loves a fresh bouquet of flowers, or deserves a sweet treat or two, we've put countless products to our panel of female testers to bring you the very best Mother's Day gifts.
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Choosing a Mother's Day gift can be difficult – mums are by nature pretty selfless so it can be tricky to gauge exactly what they like and will actually use. Which is why we've pulled together the best Mother's Day gifts for any and all mums – from foodies and fashionistas to crafty mamas and cheese lovers. You are welcome.
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BEST AFTERNOON TEA GIFT
Cutter & Squidge Mother's Day Afternoon Tea At Home
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BEST AFTERNOON TEA GIFT
Cutter & Squidge Mother's Day Afternoon Tea At Home
Afternoon teas are all well and good until you consider the obnoxious people on the table next to you, the fact that no one seems to be able to make a decent cup of tea, the price, and you know, leaving the house in general.
Erase all those annoyances with this affordable afternoon tea set that can be delivered straight to your mum's door. Complete with scones (and all the trimmings), brownie squares, mini lemon drizzle loaves and English Breakfast tea for two. Visiting your mum to share it is optional, but advised.
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BEST CHEESE AND WINE GIFT
Cheesegeek The Ultimate - Cheese & Fine Wine
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BEST CHEESE AND WINE GIFT
Cheesegeek The Ultimate - Cheese & Fine Wine
When it comes to Mother's Day gifts you cannot go wrong with wine. Throw some cheese in there and you've hit the gifting jackpot. Luckily, instead of relying on your offie-refined palate, the good people at Cheesegeek have paired eight award-winning cheeses (totalling 850g) with eight fine wines in one handy deliverable gift set.
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BEST EXPERIENCE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Spabreaks Spa Gift Voucher
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BEST EXPERIENCE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Spabreaks Spa Gift Voucher
If you're after experiential Mother's Day gifts it doesn't get much better than a spa break voucher. Starting from £25, Spabreaks vouchers can be redeemed on a huge range of spa days and breaks around the country, so she can treat herself to exactly what she wants, whether it's a quick back, neck and shoulders massage or a full-blown long weekend. Go on, you know she deserves it.
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BEST CLOTHING MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
By Anthropologie Chunky-Knit Bubble-Sleeve Cardigan
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BEST CLOTHING MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
By Anthropologie Chunky-Knit Bubble-Sleeve Cardigan
This chunky knit cardigan from Anthropologie is bang on trend, super comfy and goes with everything, working both paired with jeans or layered over a spring dress. Also available in black.
Whether your mum's just starting out on her yoga journey or a fully fledged Vinyasa pro, she'll appreciate this mat from lululemon. Known for having the best grip out there and coming in beautiful calming colours, this is an absolute no-brainer for fans of the flow.
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BEST SKINCARE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Kiehl's Midnight Moisture Must-Haves
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BEST SKINCARE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Kiehl's Midnight Moisture Must-Haves
All mums deserve a pamper, and we're willing to bet they've all got Kiehl's on their skincare wishlist – enter the perfect solution. This set includes full sizes of the brands coveted midnight recovery concentrate, eye cream and moisturising face cream for the ultimate nighttime self-care treat.
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These sunny springtime blooms are the perfect flowers for mums who find pink bouquets all a bit fussy. Eucalyptus offsets yellow tulips, creamy alstroemeria, pale stocks and buttercup-coloured solidago for an arrangement that's sure to put a smile on her face.
And the best part? They're posted through the letterbox in fully recyclable packaging.
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BEST FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION
Arena Flowers Flower Gift Subscription
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BEST FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION
Arena Flowers Flower Gift Subscription
Let's face it: she's a great mum all the time, so doesn't she deserve flowers more than once a year? Gift her either a weekly, fortnightly or monthly flower subscription from the UK's most ethical florist, Arena Flowers. Not only is it the gift that keeps on giving, it also keeps reminding her what a generous son you are.
This nifty pan not only looks beautiful, but it's actually eight (yes, you read that right) pans in one non-toxic package. Complete with steaming basket and wooden spatula, this baby fries, sears, steams, braises, boils... we could go on. We've had ours coming up three years and the non-stick is as good as it was on day one, which for a ceramic pan is really saying something.
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BEST PERFUME MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne
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BEST PERFUME MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Cologne
Light, fresh and feminine without being overpowering, this is one of the most popular Jo Malone fragrances for a reason. It's delicate, distinctive and comes in a gorgeous bottle – we're willing to bet she'll be requesting refills in no time.
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BEST SCENTED CANDLE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Diptyque Baies Scented Candle
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BEST SCENTED CANDLE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Diptyque Baies Scented Candle
There are scented candles and then there are scented candles from Parisian parfumerie Diptyque. Trust us, mum will know the difference and appreciate the extra effort.
This one releases a sophisticated, aromatic fragrance of fresh-picked berries and rose when it burns, and once it's spent (some 50 hours later) the remaining glass jar makes for an enviable Q-tip/makeup brush/toothbrush holder.
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BEST BUDGET HOMEWARE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
M&S Collection Medium Contrast Multi Handle Vase
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BEST BUDGET HOMEWARE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
M&S Collection Medium Contrast Multi Handle Vase
This unique vase looks way, way more expensive than it's £15 price tag and will create a focal point in any budding interior designer's (your mum's) living space.
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BEST GIFT FOR BOOK LOVERS
A Box of Stories A Surprise Subscription Box of 4 Fiction Books
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BEST GIFT FOR BOOK LOVERS
A Box of Stories A Surprise Subscription Box of 4 Fiction Books
Looking for Mother's Day gifts for bookworms? Instead of scouring Amazon's bargain bucket and annoying the Waterstones assistant, gift her a surprise box of four novels.
Every book included is hand-selected, highly-rated and designed to introduce fiction lovers to new authors and genres they'll love. At under £26 for four it's a bargain, or subscribe for just £20.99.
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BEST WINE GIFT
Nouveau White Lies Skin Contact Wine
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BEST WINE GIFT
Nouveau White Lies Skin Contact Wine
In case you missed the memo, mums like wine. And we like this one, so we reckon your ma will too. Crisp, clean and even vegan, this skin contact Pinot Gris is a dangerously easy drinker, with peachy notes that evoke lighter evenings and springtime joy. Dreamy.
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BEST GIFT FOR CRAFY MUMS
Pott'd Air Dry Clay Home Pottery Kit
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BEST GIFT FOR CRAFY MUMS
Pott'd Air Dry Clay Home Pottery Kit
Has mum got a crafty streak she’s been meaning to explore? Encourage her creative dreams with this fun pottery starter kit, complete with eco air-dry clay, a five-piece toolset, varnish, paints and instruction guides. Let the misshapen vases commence!
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Shopping for Mother's Day gifts needn't be tricky when wellness brand NEOM are just a few clicks away. Pretty much everything they make, from their dreamy bath soaks to their soothing candles, is sure to earn you serious brownie points, but our favourite product has got to be this body scrub.
An exfoliating sugar base is combined with uplifting wild mint and mandarin essential oils for smooth, hydrated skin and a serious mood boost.
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BEST COOKWARE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Le Creuset Cast Iron Round Casserole
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BEST COOKWARE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Le Creuset Cast Iron Round Casserole
Is there a cookware brand more iconic than Le Creuset? Stylish, versatile, practical and built to last, a casserole from this brand is a must for any keen cook — particularly in this gorgeous new colour, Chambray.
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BEST CHECKED SCARF
Oliver Bonas Orange & Pink Check Heavyweight Scarf
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BEST CHECKED SCARF
Oliver Bonas Orange & Pink Check Heavyweight Scarf
An oversized scarf is a wardrobe staple, and this thick, fluffy and gloriously soft one is made from recycled polyester for extra eco points. The check pattern is bang on trend and it's also available in this fun blue leopard print.
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BEST MOTHER'S DAY GIFT FOR COOKS
Spice Kitchen World Blends & BBQ Rubs Collection
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BEST MOTHER'S DAY GIFT FOR COOKS
Spice Kitchen World Blends & BBQ Rubs Collection
Is mum an experimental home cook? Introduce her tastebuds to a world of flavour with this spice tin. Featuring nine spice blends and rubs (all wrapped in a lovely silk sari material) and a recipe guide to inspire.