Show your Mum the love and appreciation she deserves this Mother’s Day with thoughtful, meaningful gifts.
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to let Mum know how much you appreciate everything she does for you. It’s a day to say thank you for cutting the crusts off my sandwiches and sorry for always losing my lunchbox; thank you for the unconditional love and sorry for the teenage years; thank you for all the sacrifices you made and sorry if I didn’t always appreciate them.
Make it a day to remember with these heartfelt DIY gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile (and maybe even a tear) to her face.
Surprise picnic at a childhood landmark
Mums can’t resist a trip down memory lane; think back to those times you’ve winced through an unflattering childhood story that she decided your significant other just had to hear. Surprise her with a picnic that holds a beautiful memory. It could be anything: the park you two loved to visit, the lake where you fed ducks, the marina where you used to watch the boats come in.
Recreate childhood photos
Odds are, your mum has a framed photo or a wallet snap of a treasured moment of your childhood. For a memorable present that’ll tug at the heartstrings, recreate that photo as adults! It’ll make for a hearty laugh — and maybe even a happy welling of the eyes.
Mother’s Day DIY photoshoot
Take things up a notch with a DIY family photoshoot starring Mum! What better gift can you give than lovely photos of a mother and her kids? Capture the love with a camera on a self-timer and an aesthetic background. No access to a camera? No worries – enlist the help of Dad or even passersby to get the shot. Don’t forget to print and frame your beautiful photos with Mum as soon as possible to keep the warm fuzzies alive!
Coffee table photobook or album
In this digital age, it can be easy to forget how special it is to have printed photos. Growing up with film cameras means there are probably loads of gorgeous snaps hidden away. Give old photos new life and create a treasure trove of memories! Have a photo book made express, go vintage with a beautiful photo album or even get crafty with a scrapbook. Many photo labs also convert hard-copy photos into digital files, which is perfect for a digital photo frame.
Plan a tea party…or afternoon drinks
Did your mum spend hours pretending to eat and drink the ‘food’ or ‘tea’ that 3-year-old you made for her? This year, let her enjoy a real tea party! Fill the table with scones, muffins, biscuits and a hot cuppa.
Not your Mum’s style? Perhaps she’d enjoy a cheese platter and a nice bottle of wine. Queue up a nostalgic playlist from her heyday and enjoy some heart-to-heart conversations.
Personalised flowers
All flowers have traditional meanings; create a personal message amongst the petals!
- Bluebells signify everlasting love,
- Camellias represent perfection and gratitude, and
- Sunflowers are a symbol of adoration.
For roses, light pink usually signifies admiration, while dark pink roses say, ‘thank you for your love’. Once you’ve chosen your flowers, consider how to personalise the bouquet. Maybe present them in a vintage vase or use wooden skewers to add her favourite chocolates amongst the flowers.
The gift that keeps on giving
Your mum deserves to enjoy her favourite flower every day. If she has a nurturing spirit, give her a potted version of her favourite bloom! Then, the present can last for years — and so will her smile. If your mother is a bit of a green thumb, get out in the fresh air and make a day of planting it in her garden. That way, whenever she tends to her flowers, it’ll bring back lovely memories.
Discover this delightful ModularWalls garden bed project
Make Mother’s Day one to remember
This Mother’s Day, it’s all about celebrating the love, sacrifices, and memories that make your mum so special. Remember, the simplest gestures often mean the most, so choose something that shows Mum just how much she means to you.
