A few tips to help put a smile on your mum’s face

Let’s be honest, we all find it difficult finding the perfect present for our mum. That’s why we thought it would be useful to reveal our 8 best tips for finding the best Mother’s Day present, making it a little easier for you. These recommendations might seem straightforward, but with our busy schedules it can be very easy to forget the simplest thing…

1.  Make a list of the things your mum could be interested in

Try and make a long list of what you feel would appeal to your mum and what defines her. The longer the list the better! After you’ve made the list, try and brainstorm more ideas to go with each item. Remember, this is just brainstorming, so you don’t need to buy each item you think of. It will help you explore other possibilities that you wouldn’t have necessarily thought of before. Making your present that tiny bit more thoughtful!

2. Consider what her style is

Although you might like the idea of buying lots of presents, they might not be something that she is looking for. Think of what colours she likes to wear or what style she has around her house. Is she more conservative and minimalistic with her taste? Or does she prefer more unique items that you wouldn’t see anywhere else?

3. Consider your budget

Deciding on a price range is crucial in knowing what you can buy for your mum. This will help to narrow your choice from the overwhelming to the manageable. If you don’t have a particularly high budget that’s fine! Mums love you unconditionally, and the fact you have made an effort is absolutely priceless!

4. Look for something you can personalise

She could really appreciate something that you have made or bought that is personal to her. This could be anything from buying a beautiful photo frame and including a memorable photo inside. Or it could be something practical, like a mug with ‘mum’ on it, or even with her name on it, that way no one can steal her stuff!

5. Consider alternatives to traditional presents

Would you want to give her a present that she could keep forever? Or perhaps, you might think it’s better to get her something she could experience instead, like a spa treatment or afternoon tea together!

6. Pay attention

This is probably one of the most simple and effective ways to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Just try your hardest to listen closely and see if she gives any subtle hints. She might even be telling you what she wants in conversation without even realising she is giving you hints!

7. Ask her friends

If you are still unsure of what she might want, you can always ask someone who is close to her. There is no shame in this, it just shows that you care and want to make it extra special for her. Friends and even other members of the family might know something that you don’t, and their advice could make all the difference.

8. Be thoughtful

It’s not all about money! You could even just write a few personal words to remind her how much you love her, and how lucky you are to have her in your life. You can give it to her with, or without a present, we guarantee she’ll be delighted!

We hope that you were able to take some of those tips on board. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are essential in making your mums present that extra bit special.

We have a range of items that we have carefully selected for mums, so if you are still stuck for ideas, have a look here.