Buying Guide Special Gifts For Mum: A Mother's Day Gift Guide

Taking place on the 30th of March this year, Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate, honour and pamper mums across the UK. As special as this day is, it can be nerve-wracking for children, both old and young, trying to find the perfect gift for their mum. According to YouGov, greeting cards were popular amongst mothers, with 43% wanting to receive them and flowers followed at 39%. Finding a gift can be overwhelming, but with this Mother's Day gift guide, the process will be easier.

In this Mother's Day gift guide, we will suggest:

• Mother’s Day pampering
• A Mother’s Day outing
• Traditional Mother’s Day gifts

A Pamper Session For Mum

Mums rarely get a break and are always on the move, taking care of someone or something. One of the best gifts you can give your mum is the gift of relaxation and pampering at home. Creating an at-home spa experience for your mum can be great for bonding and it gives her the opportunity to sit back and relax. To create the perfect at-home spa day, here are some ideas:

• Set the mood - You will want to create a calming and welcoming environment in the room you have chosen for your makeshift spa. One of the best ways to do this is with scent. Make use of room diffusers, sprays and scented candles to create a relaxing atmosphere.
• Use aromatherapy - Continuing with the use of scents, add essential oils into the mix. They can be used as massage oils or even added to hot baths. Popular essential oils that you can use, particularly for stress, include lavender, chamomile, bergamot and clary sage.
• Include skincare - Your mum may not have the time or energy to do her own skincare routine, and as part of the at-home spa experience, you can create a simple routine and do it for her! The Body Shop is a one-stop shop for all things skin and body care. With a The Body Shop discount code, you can save on face masks, face washes, cleansers, serums and creams, which can all be incorporated into a simple skincare routine.

If you cannot physically be there to pamper your mum, you can still give her the chance to pamper herself. LOOKFANTASTIC has launched their special Mother’s Day beauty box, the LookFantastic Mother's Day Beauty Edit, which retails for £50. Recommended by The Mirror, this box is worth over £215 and contains the following products:

• bareMinerals Ageless Phyto Collagen Face Cream (50ml, Full Size)
• Eve Lom Cleanser 50ml
• Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair (100ml, Full Size)
• Natasha Denona I Need a Rose - Lip Styletto Gigi
• Clinique Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment (10ml, Full Size)
• Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (15ml)
• GHOST Orb of Night (10ml)

Marks & Spencer also has a reasonably priced beauty box filled with all the pampering essentials one would need. Retailing for only £30 and worth more than £130, the Made for an Icon Beauty Box contains the following products:

• Clinique All About Eyes™ Serum De-Puffing Eye Massager (15ml)
• Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer (50ml)
• Floral Street Sunflower Pop Eau de Parfum (10ml)
• This Works Perfect Hands Intense Moisture Cream (30ml)
• Formula Sleep & Replenish Ultimate Reviving Overnight Facial Oil (28ml)
• L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil (75ml)
• Bloom & Blossom Off to Bed Indulgence Bath Oil (100ml)

Marks & Spencer offers many more beauty gift sets that you can save on with Marks & Spencer discount codes and read about in our M&S Mother’s Day box blog. For more deals on everything skincare, be sure to browse our offering of Skincare discount codes.

A Day Out With Mum

Some mothers may appreciate a day out and Virgin Experience Days is the go-to for experiences around the UK. You can get great deals on a variety of experiences with Virgin Experience Days discount codes. Here are 3 of their activities for Mother's Day that you can check out:

1. Fortnum & Mason Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

For £191, you can treat your mum to a Mother's Day high tea experience she won’t forget. This experience includes a wide range of tea options and guidance on which teas to choose from the on-site tea experts, sweet and savoury treats, and a glass of champagne for each attendee. Visit Virgin Experience Days’ ‘Afternoon Teas’ page to browse their extensive offering of afternoon tea experiences.

2. Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Three Course Meal for Two

Give your mum a break from cooking and treat her to a three course meal at one of chef Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants for only £44. There are four restaurants located across the UK and you can book a table at one of them.

3. Wicked Theatre Tickets for Two

For £75, you can get two tickets to a theatre performance of the award-winning musical, Wicked. The show will be held at the Apollo Victoria theatre and the package allows you the flexibility of choosing to attend an evening or weekday show.

Check out our Experience Days discount codes for deals on more exciting outings to try throughout the year

Traditional Mother’s Day Gifts

Traditional gifts never lose their touch and with our offering of Gift discount codes, you can save on the following gifts for Mother’s Day this year:

Flowers

Whether ordered ahead of time or bought last minute, flowers are a go-to for any occasion. It is easy to order flowers online and schedule delivery for Mother’s Day. If you happen to forget, you can still order them a day before or on the day and opt for same-day or next-day delivery if you order before a certain time. Many flower delivery services offer these delivery options, as well as a variety of flower options. Whether your mum prefers bouquets of fresh flowers or house plants, finding them is no hassle.

Here are 3 flower delivery services that you can order from for Mother’s Day:

1. Interflora - Interflora has a Mother’s Day range of flower bouquets starting from £38. Each bouquet is created by a local florist using fresh flowers on the chosen day of delivery. You can use an Interflora discount code to save on one of their Mother’s Day flower bouquets and boxes.

2. Prestige Flowers - Prestige Flowers has a variety of Mother’s Day flower bouquets and boxes available for next-day delivery or delivery from the 25th of March. These bouquets and boxes consist of flowers such as lilies, carnations, freesias and classic roses in a variety of colours. Flowers start at £40 and you can use Prestige Flowers discount codes for savings on their offering.

3. Arena Flowers - Arena Flowers offers ethically sourced flowers and plants for every season. For Mother’s Day, they have a range of flower bouquets and letterbox flowers. Letterbox flowers start at £30 and bouquets at £35. Add a special card to your order and use an Arena Flowers discount code to get a discount.

Perfume

There is no better time to re-stock your mum’s signature scent or add to her perfume collection than Mother’s Day. Quality fragrances can cost a pretty penny but with our Perfume discount codes, you can still spoil your mum without breaking the bank. The Perfume Shop offers women’s perfumes from leading designer brands and this Mother’s Day, you can shop from their best-selling range with a The Perfume Shop voucher code. Their 10 best-selling perfumes for women are:

1. CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray from £75 - £226
2. Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum Spray from £65 - £109
3. Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray from £69 - £135
4. DIOR Miss Dior Eau de Parfum Spray from £72 - £179
5. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Spray from £65 - £160
6. Calvin Klein Euphoria For Women Eau de Parfum Spray from £29.99 - £41.99
7. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Spray from £65 - £160
8. CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray from £75 - £145
9. Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau de Parfum Spray from £63 - £118
10. Roberto Cavalli 75mlEau de Parfum Spray for £88

If designer perfumes are out of your price range and you would like more affordable yet high-quality alternatives, you can read our Dupe Designer Perfume For Cheap That You Will Love blog.

Cards

Cards are simple yet impactful cards that can make a mother’s day. There is a card for every kind of mother out there, from those who prefer heartfelt and sentimental moments to those who prefer humour, what matters is choosing a card that suits her personality. Card Factory offers a range of Mother’s Day cards that you can personalise with pictures and special messages starting from £1.79. Be sure to use Card Factory promo codes for extra savings on personalised cards.

Novelty and personalised gifts

“The thought that goes into finding a gift means a lot but adding a personal touch can extra meaning to a gift,” says Marylyn Ncube. Not On The High Street’s Mother’s Day gift category includes a range of items such as candles, socks, aprons, mugs, slippers, jumpers, wall prints and much more that have cheeky text or can be personalised. Their gift offering starts from as low as £1 and you can use Not On The High Street discount codes to save on funny or thoughtful gifts that will be mum’s favourite for years to come.

Make Mother’s Day Special With Our Mother's Day Gift Guide

We hope our Mother's Day gift guide makes the gift-shopping process easier for you. For more ideas and inspiration, read our blog on gifts for Mother’s Day. Be sure to also make use of our Mother's Day discount codes to save money while spoiling your mum and all the strong women in your life.