Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day gift ideas and what to write in the card

Mother's Day is the one where flowers feel like a default and a card feels like the bare minimum. The gifts on this page do a bit more work: hand-poured candles, prints and pin badges with lines that sound like the way you actually talk to her, rather than the way greeting cards think you do.

There's a tone here for every kind of mum. Rude and affectionate for the one who'd be suspicious of anything sincere, warmer designs for a nan or a stepmum, and gentler options if this year is a harder one. Everything is made in the UK, boxed and ready to give, or you can post it straight to her with your message inside.

Funny Mother's Day messages

  • Happy Mother's Day to the woman who made me and still takes the credit.
  • Thanks for the genes, the lifts and the emotional support texts at 11pm.
  • Happy Mother's Day. I turned out great, so clearly you did something right.
  • You've put up with me for years and never once changed the locks. Thank you.

Heartfelt Mother's Day messages

  • Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for everything you did that I only noticed years later.
  • You've always made things feel manageable, even when they weren't. Thank you.
  • For the person who's always in my corner. Have a lovely day.

Short Mother's Day card messages

  • Happy Mother's Day. Put your feet up.
  • Thanks for everything, always.
  • Have a proper rest today, you've earned it.

Mother's Day cards

Designed in house and printed in the UK, sent with a kraft envelope.

A cheeky Mother's Day card featuring the text 'Thanks for the good genes' in a playful, clean font. Happy Mothers Day Card (Thanks For The Good Genes) £3.87 A cheeky Mother's Day card featuring the text 'Thanks For The Booty' in a colourful design, displayed with its envelope. Happy Mothers Day Card (Thanks For The Booty) £3.87 Illustration of a pint of Guinness with the text 'Cool Mums Drink Guinness' on a funny Mother's Day card. Cool Mums Drink Guinness (Funny Mothers Day Card) £3.87 Best Nan Ever Banner (Mothers Day Card) Best Nan Ever Banner (Mothers Day Card) £3.87 One In A Million Mum From Son Or Daughter (Mothers Day Card) One In A Million Mum From Son Or Daughter (Mothers Day Card) £3.87 Mother's Day greeting card featuring the TikTok-inspired text 'Ask Me On A Deeper Level' in a stylish font. Mother's Day Card (Ask Me On A Deeper Level) £3.87 Funny Mother's Day card featuring an illustration of a mum doing laundry with text about pushing a wash on. Happy Mothers Day To An Amazing Mum (Funny Mothers Day Card) £3.87 5 Star Nan - Would Recommend (Mothers Day Card) 5 Star Nan - Would Recommend (Mothers Day Card) £3.87

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good Mother's Day gift that isn't flowers?

A hand-poured soy candle is the usual answer here. It lasts weeks rather than days, it's boxed and ready to give, and the label can carry the joke or the sentiment for you.

Can I send a Mother's Day card straight to her?

Yes. Add your message at checkout and we'll post the card directly to her address, so it arrives whether or not you can be there.