Mother's Day Gift Guide 2023

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and if you're like me, you want to find the perfect gift for a very special person. Whether you're shopping for your own mum, your mother-in-law, step-mum, your wife or partner on behalf of the kids, or a woman who has had a signifciant impact on your formative years, from spa days to jewellery to flowers, there are so many great options out there that it can be hard to know where to start.

So I've put together my annual Mother's Day gift guide to help you find the perfect present that will show your love and appreciation for all the hard work and sacrifices she's made. From sentimental keepsakes to practical items she'll use every day, there's something for every type of  "mum" on this list. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into some amazing gift ideas that will make this Mother's Day one to remember!

Slow Stitching Craft Kits

Perfect for crafty mums or mums who need to slow the pace down, these Slow Stitch craft kits by Helen Round are designed to give mum a little time out to enjoy the meditive process of making something, and of course enjoy the beauitful end result. You don't need to have any experience of sewing and the kits contain all the materials she'll need. You can chose from a mini quilt or a set of four coasters. Each kit costs £36 and is available from helenround.com

Humming Bird Pendant Necklace by Jana Reinhardt

My Mum loves jewellery and this stunning hummingbird necklace would make a very special gift. All Jana Reinhardt products are handcrafted in the UK and made from 100% recycled precious metals - so this is an ethical and sustainable gift. The delicate and intricately designed hummingbird is made from 925 Sterling Silver and has a flat back so it sits perfectly against your skin or clothing. You can also add engraving to the back too for an additional charge. Classy and elegant. £95 from janareinhardt.com

Mash Direct Brunch Hamper

I spend a lot of time in my kitchen so it is always lovely to be surprised with delicous food I haven't had to prepare! This fabulous Brunch Hamper from Mash Direct is the perfect way to impress mum with a delicious home-cooked Mother's Day brunch. The best bit is that even if you are not usually a natural chef, you will have a hot brunch spread ready in a matter of minutes that tastes just like home-cooked food as all of Mash Direct’s products are produced on their family farm in Northern Ireland. The hamper contains carrot and parsnip fries, chilli baby bakes, crispy vegatable bakes, poatato cakes, potato rosti and sweet potato fries. You can purchase the hamper for £20 online from booths.co.uk

The Gin Bar Grow Bar

Growbars are cleverly curated seed collections presented in a coir bar ready to unwrap, water and grow! There are loads of different themes availble from flowers to edibles and I love the idea of the gin bar which grows edibles to garnish mum's G&T. Growbar is 100% eco-friendly and carefully handmade and beautifully packaged by a small team in South London. £12.50 available from The Gluttonous Gardner

Apron and Recipe Book Gift Set

Being a bit of a baker myself I have recorded lots of my favourite recipes in a recipe book to pass down to my girls (they will have to fight over who gets it). This pretty Mother's Day Recipe Book and Apron Gift set would make a fab gift for mums who enjoy cooking up a storm in the kitchen - and it is an absolute steal at just £6 from Poundland

​The Floral Collection - Customisable Portrait 

In all honesty if somone gifted me one of these amazing silhouette prints of my girls I would cry. Each portrait is hand-drawn from individual photographs supplied by you, and captures the detailed characteristics that make your favourite people so unique. Available in a variety of sizes and number of silhouettes, and with five stunning vintage painted backgrounds to choose from, there is something here to suit every taste. Prices start at £79 (unframed) from burntpeach.co.uk

The Logos Prophecy – Fall of Ancients Book 1 by Martin Treanor

If your mum is a fan of escaping into fast paced Da Vinci Code style fiction then this book will be right up her street. Ary Long is a conspiracy theorist, Jordan Burke is a science guy – and never the twain shall meet… until, through chance encounter and a bizarre symbol, their lives take an extraordinary turn. Available on Kindle, paperback and hardback from Amazon and local bookshops.

The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson

And if your mum prefers a macabre, serial killer thriller then Nadine Matheson's latest book features the return of DI Angelica Henley and the Serial Crimes Unit to investigate the murder of a local pastor. As DI Henley assesses the crime scene, she discovers a hidden door that conceals a room set up for torture - and bound to the bed in the middle of the room is the body of a man. When another body is found, also tied down, Henley realises there's someone out there torturing innocent people and leaving them for dead. But why? There's nothing that connects the victims. They didn't know each other. Their paths never crossed. But someone has targeted them, and it's up to Henley and the SCU to stop them before they find another binding room... Available on Kindle or in hardback from Amazon and local bookshops.

Aery Dream Catcher Sleep Set

If you asked me what I want to do on Mother's Day then having a long lie in would be high on the list! Yes, us mums just want a good night's sleep! Enter the Aery Dream Catcher 3-piece sleep set containing pillow mist, scented candle and essential oils of Lavender, Patchouli and Orange. The perfect gift for a mum who just wants to relax and get some sleep! Plus it's vegan too... £45 from thortful.com and ​you can order up until the day before for next-day delivery straight to your door.

Plant a tree with Treedom

If you are looking for a completely eco-friendly, sustainable gift this year then Treedom, the sustainable tree planting platform, could be your answer. Like a mother, the trees planted by Treedom are resilient and provide for and nurture their communities. Gifting a remote tree through Treedom, allows you to follow the positive impact of the tree planting on the local community and track the growth of your tree. Treedom has grown over 3 million trees worldwide and is on a mission to plant 10 million trees in the next 3 years to help combat the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and empower local farming communities. With over 45 trees to choose from, you can personalise it to Mum’s favourites—an Avocado tree planted in Tanzania (£19.90) or the Cacao tree planted in Cameroon (£17.90). Find our more at treedom.net

Secret Saviours Stetch Mark Prevention Kit

The journey into parenting begins as soon as you get that positive pregnancy test. Why not spoil mums-to-be this Mother’s Day with the ultimate pregnancy stretchmark prevention system from Secret Saviours.  To date this clinically proven system has helped over 24,600 women from pregnancy stretchmarks – the three-step system includes a natural and beautifully scented cream and gel that are packed with collagen-boosting Centella Asiatica and a joy to use as you rub and connect with your growing bump.  The Secret Saviours support band provides reassuring under bump and back support.  Described like visiting a spa daily, mum’s and bumps will love this thoughtful and practical gift. £90 per kit (currently on sale for £70!) from www.secretsaviours.com  

Some of the products in this gift guide were sent to me for review purposes. All opinions are my own.