Tips for gifts this Mother's Day
We all get stuck when it comes to buying someone special that perfect gift. How exactly do you show your Mum on Mother’s Day just how much you appreciate them though?!
I know it’s tricky. I know you want to get it right. So, I thought it would be helpful to write a post to talk about a few things to bear in mind if you’re trying to buy a special gift for someone, especially if you’re struggling to think of Mother’s day gift ideas.
1. Plan ahead
This is easier said than done and with young children, work and your diary overflowing with commitments!
We’re all guilty of rushing around at the last minute to get something done. But what says ‘I love you’ more: a gift that you grabbed on the way home from work or a gift that you ordered from a local crafter a few weeks before it was needed.
Which mother’s day present shows that you were thinking of them more? Plus, the more time you allow yourself, the more chance you can get something really unique for Mother’s Day. My most popular Mother’s day gifts are things that have a personalised message, or children’s handwriting engraved onto them.
All you need to do is get a sample of the handwriting and then I use this to create something completely unique.
2. What makes them unique
Rather than just thinking about the usual gifts like chocolates or flowers, try and delve a little further.
What are their hobbies, what do they like watching on TV and do they like any sports?
My engraved medal hangers are hugely popular with ‘running mums’ as they are a practical way to store and showcase all of their running medals, while also offering the chance for a personal message from someone they love or from their kids. I ran the London Marathon myself in 2017, along with lots of other local races and there is something really special about seeing your medals on display.
They’re a little reminder that you can achieve some pretty amazing things when you put your heart to it! The medal hangers have the added option of a secret message engraved on the back, which is an extra chance to say something special to the one you love. Think of it as a little private whisper to let them know you’re proud of what they have done.
If there are no obvious hobbies that spring to mind, then what about favourite food and drink?
My ‘Gin Creation Stations’ have been a huge hit with mums (and dads and even Grandads) this year! A personalised Gin chopping board would make a unique Mother’s Day gift.
3. Make it personal
If you can’t think of any hobbies or interests then giving personalised Mothers day gifts is another great idea.
It could be their name on something, a quote from a favourite book, a handwritten message from the kids or even a cheesy pun!
All of these things make a unique, personalised gift for mums and I have engraved them onto my oak photo frames, oak chopping boards and even on the medal hangers too.
4. Make it useful
If you’re still stuck for ideas, then I promise you that sometimes gifts don’t have to be big and beautiful to be appreciated.
My husband once bought me a pair of crocs to wear in the workshop because my feet were getting cold and my trainers were getting ruined while I worked. Not glamorous, but I was touched that he had been thinking about me. And actually, that’s what it’s all about.
The best gifts for mother’s day or birthdays aren’t about spending lots of money; they’re about showing that you think about them and that you care.
I hope this has been useful in getting you to think of a few different Mother’s day present ideas.
Posted on February 18th 2022
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