What to Buy Mums on Mothers Day? 5 Ideas that she will love.
It snowed on the 1st March and we all got distracted by the childhood pleasure of seeing white stuff fall from the sky and devastated by the hellish traffic jams and general chaos from a nation ill-prepared for these sorts of annual events.
This distracted us from the advancing weekend of mothers day that is falling earlier this year than last. So without further ado, as mothers are very busy people, let’s write a list of ideas of gifts for the very important people in our lives.
And I’m sorry that this may also be one of those horribly sad days for those to remember mums that are no longer walking with us. Maybe you need to send a warm hug to close friends that are missing their mums especially on this day.
Or if you are a Mum, like me, this could be an ideas list to nod in the direction of children…
Gift ideas for mothers day
Satin pyjamas with her name embroidered on them. These will make her feel like a movie star. Try these from Make It Personal in a range of colours and sizes.
Make It Personal Ireland, Personalised Long Satin Pyjamas, 48 euros
2. A potted bowl of Spring blooms. It’s just the right time of year to bring a little colour to the front doorstep to wave hello at passers by and make the days cheery. Try something like these DIY pots from Pergola Nurseries so that you can personalise it with her favourite flowers or colours.
DIY Pot Combos - Create a colourful container yourself, Pergola Nurseries, Co. Cavan, 38 euros
3. Support your local arts centre and offer your Mum tickets to see an upcoming show so that you can join her for the evening and share a glass of Rioja at the interval. Try this Monte Real Rioja Reserva for a fine wine choice.
Monte Real Reserva 2019, O’Briens wine, 22.95 euros
4. A garden trug for collecting flowers or apples. These old fashioned wooden baskets are designed to carry long stemmed blooms as well as dozens of apples for a pie. Your mum will look glamorous as well as be practical. Try this from Russborough House garden centre.
Trug , Russborough House garden centre, 26.95 euros
5. A beautiful sleep care gift set for calming evenings of pampering. This Works (available at Avoca and elsewhere) have lovely gift sets that include bath soaks, candles, pillow spray and scented balm.
This Works With Sleep comes Beauty from Avoca, 68 euros
6. Half Light Half Dark by Jennie Ritchie. A celebration of the seasons captured in words and photos - a treat book that your Mum can enjoy month after month and personalise with her own notes for years to come.
Half Light Half Dark by Jennie Ritchie, 22.50 euros.