MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS SHE'LL LOVE
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Mum's the Word - The Ultimate Guide to the Best Presents of 2026
Dads helped with the fun part of baby-making, and mums did the hard graft - giving up booze and sushi, sharing their bodies for nine months and then firing them out.
Even in today’s more progressive society * laughs in gender pay gap * it’s largely the mums juggling the after-school clubs, parent Whatsapps, updating and washing their clothes, sorting homework, meals, endless snacks, entertainment, never-ending parties and presents, while letting a rotund man in red take the credit.
Children are amazing, and so are the mums behind them. This is their day - and some squashed Co-op daffodils aren't going to cut it.
Here’s our tried and tested guide to some gifts she really deserves,
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Yvonne Ellen - Parrot Jug
This fabulously fun parrot jug is guaranteed to put a smile on her face, this Mother's Day.
The playful design features a striking parrot handle, and is hand finished with gold, gloss and pastel tones in Yvonne Ellen's signature, vintage-inspired whimsy.
It's a great size at 16.5cm tall and is perfect for jazzing up the table, displaying flowers or pouring drinks - including those of the stronger variety on particularly challenging mothering days.
National Art Pass - Art Fund
Give the gift of culture this Mother's Day, for a year of memories, time to herself, and great places to take the kids.
The annual membership unlocks free or discounted entry to hundreds of museums, galleries, exhibitions and historic houses across London and beyond.
The recipient also receives four print and digital issues of Art Quarterly magazine a year, and the warm feeling of supporting museums to inspire future generations.
Use it this Mother's Day for for half-price trips to exhibitions like Tracey Emin: A Second Life at Tate Modern, Wes Anderson: The Archives at Design Museum or Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A.
BUY FROM ART FUND for a one-off payment of £83, or £50 for under 30s
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Kew Gardens Cookbook & Red Wine Gift Set
This is a must for foodie mums. The beautifully presented gift set includes a golden, Kew Gardens Cookbook, brimming with 60 vegetarian recipes from celebrated chefs and food writers.
It also arrives with a lovely bottle of red from the Kew Series by Laithwaites range, made from the Spanish Mencía grape.
It's a juicy, red fruit crowd pleaser, best enjoyed slightly chilled, and perfect for al fresco drinks on a fresh Spring afternoon this Mother's Day.
The set also comes with two packets of seeds from Kew’s Pollination Seed Collection.
And you also get to enjoy the warm feeling of knowing that buying this gift will help support the important work of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
BUY FROM LAITHWAITES. £38
Livetta - Hammered Pendant Necklace
This timeless and elegant necklace by sister-run jewellery brand Livetta is the perfect gift this Mother's Day..
The hammered design catches the light beautifully, transforming the design at every angle.
Each collection is thoughtfully crafted to offer high quality, affordable jewellery that feels personal and meaningful.
The founders stepped away from their corporate careers to build a brand that celebrates connection, creativity, and lasting love. Inspired by the sentimental jewellery worn by their grandmothers, Livetta blends modern elegance with nostalgic charm - resulting in meaningful gifts which stand the test of time.
BUY FROM LIVETTA £60 - £70
GOOD PHATS - Dressing & Drizzling Bundle
A handy shortcut to mum's heart is through her stomach, with this healthy, handsome and seriously delicious bundle.
This holy trinity combines three of GOOD PHATS' most versatile and flavour-packed oils—Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Spanish Virgin Avocado Oil.
Whether you're drizzling these over salads, sizzling your Shakshuka, finishing roasted veg or searing a rib eye, these make every meal shine - and they are utterly dreamy on their own too, mopped up with crusty bread.
Forget the wilting flowers this Sunday, and get some banging fats in the house, the true gift that keeps on giving.
BUY FROM GOOD PHATS £50.85
HANWAG by Gottstein Cabin Loafer
Those feet have carried children, shivered at weekend football clubs, and got stuck in holes at soft plays - it's time to show them some love with these super-luxe loafers.
Bavarian boot making meets Tyrolean wool expertise, for HANWAG and Gottstein's beautiful, unisex slippers and hut shoes. They are made entirely from natural materials, and sustainably crafted in the heart of Tyrol to the highest artisanal standards.
We wanted to live in these sexy, badboys, made from 100% pure virgin wool with excellent functionality and complemented by a non-slip, natural latex sole.
The company is one of the leading experts in the field of fulling, felting and wool processing, and each felt slipper is made seamlessly by hand over a shoe last. You can really feel the baa-rilliant quality.
BUY FROM HANWAG, £60
Alexandra Kay - Relax Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
Not sure if you've heard, but parenting can be a bit stressful at times.
Enter stage left, this ingenious aromatherapy bracelet, which allows you to enjoy the calming benefits of aromatherapy wherever you are.
Simply add a few drops of the included essential oil blend to the stylish, lava stone bracelet and inhale the soothing scent.
The set includes a 10ml bottle of Alexandra Kay’s Time to Relax Pure Essential Oil Blend, featuring a tranquil mix of Patchouli, Vetiver, Lemongrass, and Lavender oils to promote relaxation and mindfulness.
It's a wonderful way to take a few deep breaths and enjoy moments of calm, on the go.
Bird & Blend - Moment of Calm Tea Selection Gift Box
Continuing our mission to help mum's unwind and grab much-needed time to themselves this Mother's Day, is this gorgeous Moment of Calm tea selection.
The pretty, signature gift box contains 60 cups worth of caffeine-free, relaxing, and sleepy time teas
The plastic free and biodegradable packs include Lemon & Ginger, Peppy Mint, Dozy Girl (award-winning), and Deckchair Dreaming. We loved these fragrant brews, and they happily replaced wine on the more cortisol-heavy days.
Amaro Santoni
Stop all the clocks - we've found the most elegant and delicious dolce-amaro aperitivo to celebrate all mums who enjoy a quality tipple.
The award-winning Amaro Santoni (16% ABV) brings the delicate flavours of Tuscany to your glass, led by rhubarb and iris with undertones of citrus and olive leaves.
Featuring 34 botanicals - beautifully illustrated on the bar cart-worthy design - this gorgeous looking bottle has a citrusy, slightly smoked, herbal flavour, so we adored it in Negronis as well as fresh, prosecco and soda spritzes.
BUY FROM THE WHISKY EXCHANGE £25.95
Thermos - Disney Minnie Mouse Signature Flask
If there's one key (and oft-overlooked thing) on a mum's lengthy to do list, it is to HYDRATE.
But why should kids have all the fun, with their jazzy school water bottles?
This fun Minnie Mouse flask keeps drinks hot for 10 hours, cold for 24 hours, has a handy direct pour mouth and lockable lid and contains 470ml of your chosen hydration.
It also has an impossibly cute, vintage Minnie design, comic strip and her signature.
BUY FROM THERMOS - £30
Sensory Retreats - Self Heating Eye Masks
These soothing bad-boys will be the ultimate weapon in your mum's self-care routine.
They feature five self-heating eye masks with award-winning self-heating technology and dreamy spa scents, to aid relaxation, promote sleep and wellbeing, and relieve headaches and eye strain.
Each mask delivers up to 25 minutes of gentle, soothing warmth, infused with their most requested spa-inspired scents and colours (chamomile, lavender, jasmine, citrus and unscented) to match your mood for the perfect, in-home spa experience.
BUY FROM SENSORY RETREATS £16.50
Fatso - Feast Gift Box
This will be the only time you give mum a gift branded with "fatso" and live to tell the tale.
The beautifully designed feast box is brimming with delicious, chunky chocolate treats - and you can select your preferred bundle when booking.
They're wonderfully original and delicious flavour combos, like the Cornflakes, Toast and Marmalade (Morn'n Glory) or the Salted Pretzel, Almond and Honeycomb (Home Run) and our personal favourite, the King's Ransom - mint, pistachios and cocoa nibs. Phwoar.
BUY FROM SO FATSO, £21
Hilton - Floral Edit Macarons
For a sweet twist on the usual flowers, go for this luxurious, limited edition set of floral macarons.
Elegantly gift wrapped, each macaron shell is printed with watercolour-style flowers to reflect the time of year.
There are six delicious flavours to enjoy; Raspberry & Rose, Passionfruit & Lychee, Blueberry & Lavender, Raspberry, Passionfruit, and Blueberry.
Hilton Macarons’ award-winning macarons are hand-made with Italian meringue and generously filled with a range of delicious flavours to create the finest sweet treats. Nestled in an elegant gift box, all the hard work is done for you when it comes to gifting. You can even order your box with a hand-written gift card if delivering straight to your loved one’s door.
BUY FROM HILTON. £13 (available until May)
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