Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we all want to spoil our Mum as a way to thank her for everything she has done for us over the years. But what do you buy for the woman who says she doesn’t need anything? I’ve listed some gift ideas below to help you on your quest to find the perfect gift for Mum.
A book is a fail-safe Mother’s Day gift option: Whether your Mum is a bookworm or prefers to just flick through her favourite magazine, there’s a book out there for her to love. Here are some books that are currently on my list:
The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Book review via the Book Depository: In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama’s home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness’s eightieth birthday and to create this book as a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of life’s inevitable suffering?
They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our times and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy.
Find out more and purchase online here.
Motherhood & Creativity: The Divided Heart by Rachel Power
Book review via the Book Depository: Do women still confront the attitude that they have to choose between following their creative dreams and having children? In Motherhood and Creativity, some of Australia’s most respected actors, writers, artists and musicians speak frankly about the wrench between motherhood and their creative lives. In these compelling, honest and insightful interviews, 22 women open up about the various challenges and pleasures they’ve faced when combining motherhood with an undiminished passion for their creative work.
Find out more and purchase online here.
Remodelista: The Art of Order by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick
Book review via the Book Depository: Buy fewer (and better) things. Store like with like. Get rid of the plastic. Display – don’t stash – your belongings. Let go of your inner perfectionist and remember that rooms are for living. These are a few of the central principles behind A Remodelista Manual, the new book from the team behind the inspirational design site Remodelista.com. Whether you’re a minimalist or someone who takes pleasure in her collections, we all yearn for an unencumbered life in a home that makes us happy. This compact tome shows us how, with more than 100 simple and stylish tips, each clearly presented and accompanied by full-colour photographs that are sure to inspire.
Find out more and purchase online here.
Olieve salt scrub – lemon, mandarin and peppermint
We all love a good salt scrub, and this beautifully scented salt scrub combines the benefits of cold pressed oils, vitamins and essential oils with fine, locally produced salt leaving the skin feeling soft and moisturised (and smelling glorious).
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DIY Gift Pack – Lavender Body Scrub and Soak
The DIY gift pack is another great option for Mum. A beautifully packaged gift box with recipe card and gift tag so Mum can make her very own lavender body scrub and bath soak.
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KeepCup medium glass cup cork band
KeepCups are great, and the perfect gift for the coffee purist or lover of fine tea. Perfect for Mums wanting to enjoy the cafe experience ‘to go’.
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Body Brush Pack
Body brushing is the most amazing skin treatment to help exfoliate dry skin. The natural bristle body brush and a Twenty8 synergy blend is the kind of gift that we would all want to receive. This is the ideal gift for those who like to indulge but never seem to have time to do it.
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Aromatherapy bracelet
I have an aromatherapy bracelet and love that I can carry around my favourite scent all day by simply adding a drop or two of my favourite essential oil. Etsy have a range of aromatherapy bracelets to choose from, so you are bound to find one that Mum will love.
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Wool Hugs Chunky Knit
Mum will love wrapping herself in one of these soft wool blankets when reading or curled up on the couch watching Netflix. Every blanket is custom made using fine merino sheep wool.
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Baggu Tote
Small change, big impact. This gorgeous croissant design reusable bag can hold 2-3 plastic grocery bags. It’s ultra-lightweight and folds when not in use, so Mum can take it anywhere – from camping trips to days at the beach.
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Weleda Skin Food
We all need a good moisturiser, and Skin Food is perfect for use on rough, dry skin anywhere on the body. Extracts of organic chamomile, calendula and wild pansy, soothe rough skin while rosemary revitalises and boosts a dull complexion.
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S’well Insulated Bottle
This multi-tasker can take Mum through summer and winter, keeping water chilled for up to 24 hours and hot drinks for up to 12 hours.
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Woven by Society workshop
The Woven by Society have a range of workshops located in Notting Hill and Frankston – a great option for the Mum who loves sewing and creating unique items. Choose from a range of workshops including jewellery and sewing, women’s fashion, handmade gifts, and more.
Find out more and purchase online here.
Eco-Luxury Candle Glass Happiness
iKOU happiness blend is the next best thing to a holiday. Designed to evoke memories of a holiday on an exotic island, this candle gives a feeling of blissful relaxation.
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If you have any ideas for gifts for Mum feel free to leave a comment below!
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