As daffodils begin to bloom and longer days beckon, Mother’s Day is on the horizon. With the first signs of spring starting to show, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate those who help us grow – from mums and grandmothers, to aunties and all motherly figures in our lives. For new mums in particular, this day is a very special occasion to mark.
Her first Mother’s Day is a precious milestone she’s likely to remember forever. Those first few months of motherhood are special, overwhelming, magical, and exhausting (all at the same time). Plus, it’s likely that she’s been focusing so much on a whole new mini human that she’s barely had a moment for herself.
That’s why her first Mother’s Day is the ideal opportunity to celebrate mums, showing how valued they are. Whether you’re going down the fun, practical or sentimental route, we’ve rounded up some special treats to browse.
Keep reading for a selection of top gifting goodies, including beauty buys, luxury scent, memorable experiences, and more.
Spoil her with personalised cards and beautiful bouquets at Moonpig
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From personalised cards to perfect gifts and beautiful bouquets, Moonpig is your go-to destination for finding treats to spoil a mum this Mother’s Day. Send a little joy to her door, with goodies spanning flowers, fragrance and more. With options big and small to browse, there are offerings to fit straight through her letterbox, too. Plus, you can get a free card with a gift or flowers by using the code ‘CARDGIFT’ at checkout.
Combine fabulous scent with stunning flowers, courtesy of the Pink Blush & NEXT Just Pink Gift Set. This elegant bouquet features pink oriental lily, cerise germini, soft pink roses and delicate white lisianthus, finished with gypsophila and lush greenery for a beautifully balanced look. And with Moonpig’s seven-day freshness guarantee, you can send it with confidence. Paired with the NEXT Just Pink Intense 100ml and 10ml perfume gift set, it will be a joyous surprise that looks as gorgeous as it smells.
For another floral option, the Mum in a Million Bouquet & Gift Bag is full of warmth and love and bursting with sunny yellow roses, cheerful santini and chrysanthemum blooms, and playful pops of craspedia. Meanwhile, pampering goodies to peruse include the luxurious Cath Kidston Floral Hand Cream Trio, playful, sparkling and floral Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh 75ml Eau de Toilette Gift Set and the calming and uplifting Next Peach And Freesia Scented Candle.
Explore The Body Shop’s pampering bundles
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The Body Shop curates its collections so you can give loved ones a meaningful gift, with feel-good presents for every occasion. Perfect for Mother’s Day, the brand’s gift sets combine a selection of body, bath and fragrance favourites, so you can spoil a mum with a calming moment. Available at a range of price points to suit every budget, these bundles make it easy to create an at-home spa experience or add a little something extra to an existing gift.
The White Tea and Elderflower range is a fitting collection to gift on Mother’s Day – an uplifting, limited-edition treat. Blending crisp, delicate notes with nourishing body care essentials like shower gel, body butter, hand cream and fragrance mist, it’s a collection we’re rushing to stock up on. You can shop the products individually or in coordinated gift sets for a complete self-care ritual.
For other beautiful buys from The Body Shop, explore ranges such as the Ginger and Vitamin E lineups – which are also available in Mother’s Day bundles. The nourishing Vitamin E product offerings include day cream, moisturising toner, eye cream and face wash – all ideal for some mum me-time. Or, Ginger goodies we adore cover scalp serum, shampoo and conditioner, all formulated with soothing and rebalancing ingredients.
Gift her a moment of escape with The White Company’s Seychelles Candle
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A luxurious candle is the ideal gift for any mum, and The White Company’s popular Seychelles scent offers classic indulgence aplenty. With fragrances carefully curated to make a home feel welcoming, The White Company expertly creates gifts to suit every mood and space. This Mother’s Day, mums can light their new candle during those much-appreciated moments of calm. She can enjoy her quiet morning coffee, an hour with a favourite book, or a relaxing bubble bath – all with the warmth, light and gentle sense of escape this candle offers.
The signature candle burns for around 28 hours – offering plenty of time for her to enjoy its delicious, uplifting aroma and the ambience it creates. The scent captures the peacefulness of an Indian Ocean breeze, blending citrus, coconut and soft jasmine, with warming amber and buttery vanilla. If you’re going all out, take a look at the Seychelles Icons Hamper, filled with a candle, bath foam, body butter, home spray and more – all tucked inside a beautiful seagrass hamper. Meanwhile, for a smaller taste of the range, the Seychelles Mini Home Scenting Gift Set is the perfect place to start.
Save on an unforgettable experience with Virgin Balloon Flights
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Present her with an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience by booking with Virgin Balloon Flights or buying her a special voucher. The UK’s leading hot air balloon experience provider, Virgin Balloon Flights offers incredible flights from over 100 launch sites nationwide – so you can choose a destination suiting her location. This is a shared memory to make together in peaceful surroundings and open skies.
This thoughtful gesture means the treasured mum in your life can enjoy breathtaking sunrise or sunset views over the British countryside, with highly experienced pilots at the helm throughout. She’ll sip a glass of fizz after landing to complete the experience. You can book it for her as a surprise or buy flexible gift vouchers that are valid for 12 months. Plus, this Mother’s Day, you can save £30 on weekday morning vouchers and give a mum a meaningful experience she’ll remember forever.
