Mother's Day Gifts: The Complete Guide

Mother's Day gifts: what to buy and what to write

Mother's Day gifts go wrong in one of two ways: something she'd never have chosen, or something she already has three of. The fix is to buy for the person rather than the day, and to put a decent message in the card that comes with it.

This page sorts gifts by budget, covers what to write, and links to every Mother's Day guide we've written. UK Mother's Day is the fourth Sunday of Lent, which usually falls in March.

Mother's Day gifts, boxed and ready

Candles, badges and prints made in the UK, posted with a card in the same parcel.

Small Knitted Floral Bouquet Small Knitted Floral Bouquet £5.99 Mum, You'll always Be My Best-tea Drinks Coaster Mum, You'll always Be My Best-tea Drinks Coaster £3.99 Best Mummy in the World Drinks Coaster Best Mummy in the World Drinks Coaster £3.99

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Mother's Day gifts by budget

  • Under £10: a pin badge or a print, posted with the card so it all arrives together.
  • £10 to £25: a hand-poured candle, which is the safest gift on this list.
  • £25 to £50: a framed print plus a candle, wrapped as one thing.
  • Nothing to spend: a written letter about one specific memory. It outlasts every gift here.
  • Buying with siblings: one good gift together beats three small ones.

What to write in a Mother's Day card

  • Thanks for everything, especially the bits I didn't notice at the time.
  • Happy Mother's Day. Still your favourite, still not admitting it publicly.
  • For all the lifts, the lunches and the listening. Thank you.
  • You made it look easy. I know now that it wasn't.
  • Happy Mother's Day. Put your feet up, we'll do the washing up.

Candles and keepsakes for mum

Hand-poured in the UK and boxed ready to give.

Small Knitted Floral Bouquet Small Knitted Floral Bouquet £5.99 Best Mummy in the World Drinks Coaster Best Mummy in the World Drinks Coaster £3.99 Mum, You'll always Be My Best-tea Drinks Coaster Mum, You'll always Be My Best-tea Drinks Coaster £3.99

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mother's Day in the UK?

The fourth Sunday of Lent, which usually falls in March. It's a different date to Mother's Day in the US.

What's a good Mother's Day gift under £20?

A hand-poured candle with a card is the reliable one. It gets used, it doesn't clutter a shelf, and it posts in one parcel.

What do you write in a Mother's Day card?

Thank her for one specific thing rather than everything. One real memory beats a page of general praise.

What if Mother's Day is difficult this year?

Keep it short and honest. 'Thinking of you today' is enough, and it's better than sending nothing.

When should I order?

By the Tuesday before. First Class is usually next working day; Second Class is meant to be two working days but can take up to five.