If you've ever shopped for a Mum around Mother's Day you can't have failed to notice the DELUGE of pink floral arrangements, gardening gift sets, or hand-painted tea cups. And whilst there are a lot of mothers who love pink flowers, pottering around their garden, or sitting down to enjoy a nice cuppa (and yes, I like all those things too) WE ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT.
So, for the sake of all unique, diverse, and wild mums and mother types out there, here is your ultimate guide to What A Mum Wants.
Gardening Mums
Okay, gardening is a big interest so I'll take that one! But if you have a Mum or favourite Aunty that loves digging, chances are she already has her favourite gardening gloves, some excellent quality tools, trowels, secateurs, etc. But if gardening is her love, then gift her something out of the ordinary that shows you've put a bit more thought into it.
These heritage veggie seeds make me smile so much as a fab gift for your mumma. Not only does she get a chance to grow something a little out of the ordinary, just LOOK at how beautiful these seed packets are. When someone has put that much thought into the design, I'm automatically on board. They just look so cool!
Team it with a Betsy Benn personalised notebook from our garden range so she can plan and plot to her heart's content.
Self-Care and Pamper Mums
Mums feel a bit conflicted about self-care gifts sometimes if I'm honest. Part of them will think OMG yes, this is just what I need and they will start mentally planning when in their week they can fit in a bit of "me" time. A bath is bliss, a facepack might be achievable at the same time as a bath so that's a win. Throw in a hair mask while you're at it and you might even manage to read a chapter of that book you started last month. But another part of her is also thinking, oh, I'm not sure I have the time for all that and she starts running through the mental load and the ever-growing list.
That's what I love a little bit of luxury on the go like this steamer gift set from only The Good Stuff. The shower steamers are just popped in the shower and they release their heavenly fragrances. Perfect for a taste of self care on the go and might even encourage Mum to indulge in some longer relaxation later on.
If Mum does have a bit more time to chill out and actually really enjoys slowing down, then pick her brains about how and where she does that. Is it a massage at a local spa or gym? Is it a yoga day that she would crave that's being hosted nearby and you just need to create the time for her to go (by taking some of the things off her ever growing list)? Or would she like something new to her like reflexology or cupping or a sound bath?
If you haven't experienced a sound bath, then you must. It's a wonderful way to spend an hour or two.
Cultured Mums
Fill her soul with gorgeousness with a year's membership to The Design Museum. At only £60 for the year it's and absolute bargain because then all exhibitions are free to attend and you can jump the queues and visit anytime you like - even if it says the event is sold out for that day. At the time of writing there are three exhibitions: Barbie, The World of Tim Burton, and Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style.
If your Mumma loves to listen to a podcast while she's on the move then this could be the gift of all gifts! I have these MusiCozy headphones and they are brilliant. It's essential a jersey fabric headband with very low profile speakers where your ears are. I've used it on plane journeys, to listen to guided meditations, to dance around the kitchen when everyone else is asleep, to walk the dog, and I have a friend who sleeps with it to block out her partner's snoring. The battery life is pretty good and there are lots of designs to choose from.
Alternative Flowers for Mum
Flowers are lovely, and if your Mum never treats herself to a bunch, they may be the perfect gift. Also, BUY YOUR MUM SOME FLOWERS JUST BECAUSE and don't wait for a "special" reason to cheer her up.
If you want longer-lasting alternatives to a fresh posy then we've got two bangers for you. The first is this lovely birthflower silver necklace. Also available in Gold if that's more her style. Made in England and cast in high-quality recycled sterling silver, this beautiful medallion necklace features a delicate, hand-engraved flower.
Make a flowery gift so much more special by adding the kiddos into the mix. An everlasting wooden flower, adorned with a gorgeous image of your child or children, makes an amazing Mother's Day gift, or any day gift for Granny and Grandad.
Choose from a selection of different flowers and upload your child's photograph and Betsy Benn will do the rest. You do need a full-length or at least top half photo of your child so that we can position them on the leaves! The results are gorgeous and often have Mums finding a little something in their eye - but definitely not crying. Yeah, okay!
For Smarty-Pants Mums
If your Mum loves doing Wordle or Connections every day, or is obsessed with a crossword puzzle then this is a unique gift she will love.
An Escape Room in an Envelope! An immersive mystery you can personalise. There are different themes available but we really like The Dupe. When a reputable Finnish Art Dealer brokers a deal that isn’t what it seems, he unwittingly puts his life at risk… now on the run, he’s hidden a secret message in an online vault and left a series of 7 clues to the passcode – who do you think can uncover the message?
For Mums with a lot of STUFF
How do we accumulate so many bits and bobs and yet never find anything we need when it's an emergency. Hair pins are my personal nemesis. I know I've bought thousands over the years. Hundreds must still be inside my actual house. can I find more than two usable ones when I need them? Well, I probably could if they were all stored in this bag!
The personalised pouch features a design reminiscent of a typical English Heritage blue plaque, on which you can honour all of her special qualities. The pouch is the perfect fit for her handbag, allowing her to keep all of her bits and bobs close by.
Mums who deserve a sit-down.
Whether it's to have a cuppa, catch up on some emails, or just chill out after a long day EVERYONE has their favourite spot on the sofa - including Mum!
Reserve her favourite seat with this plush velvet cushion. Available in a jewel-like array of colours, with playful pom poms, we can personalise this with any name you like. Mum, Mumma, Mother, She Who Must Be Obeyed, Queen, Goddess, Betsy... ;-)
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