Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas

With March just around the corner, you’re likely deliberating over what to get your mum for Mother’s Day. No matter if your mother-figure likes to bake, is a keen gardener or loves a DIY project, we have everything you need to make this Mother’s Day one to remember. 

Whether you’re celebrating your mum or just want to thank someone who’s been there for you this year, at Homebase we believe in celebrating parenthood in all forms. Show them how much you care and find the perfect special gift with the help of our Top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas.

10 Marvellous Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

1. A Gift That Keeps on Growing

While fresh flowers are always a beautiful gift, consider switching it up this year by giving your mum a house plant or two. They’re a great alternative Mother’s Day gift and, if looked after properly, can last a lifetime and will be a constant reminder of how much you appreciate your mum.

For a beautiful flowering plant, a peace lily, guzmania. or citrus plant all sport beautiful foliage, while sculptural devil’s ivy, dragon tree and yucca are great conversation pieces for an interior design-lover.

Top tip: Our guide on how to not kill your house plant will ensure that your mum’s new gift grows from strength to strength

2. Garden Gifts for Mum

Is your mother a green-fingered gardener? Then she’ll be sure to love some new bulbs or vegetable seeds. Paired with a new plant pot or set of pruners, you can create the perfect gift bundle for an outdoor lover. Not only will this make for an ideal gift, but it will also make for a fun activity to do together on Mother’s Day.

Top tip: If your mum misses getting out in the garden over the colder months, a collection of house plants is a great way to keep green fingers busy all year round.

3. Brilliant Baking Gifts

For the mum who loves to bake, kit her out with a new bakeware set, scales and measuring cups. Pick up the baking ingredients for your favourite recipe that you love to make together and create a personalised gift basket for an extra special touch.

4. Arts and Crafts

Whether your mother-figure paints to unwind, or often gets stuck into DIY projects on the weekend, we’ve got you covered. Refresh her paint brush supply, pick up some furniture paint for her next upcycling project or encourage her DIY desires with a new tool box. If you’re treating your mum with some new house plants this Mother’s Day, why not get creative with these plant pot decorating ideas? It’s a fun activity for all the family to get involved in.

Top tip: Help your mum with her next upcycling endeavour using this guide.

5. Help Her Unwind

Being a mum can be hard work, and sometimes the best Mother’s Day gift you can give is a relaxing environment for some well-deserved pampering. Why not run your mum a hot bath and light some candles so that she can relax in a home-spa set up?

The bathroom is also a great environment for house plant species that like warm, damp surroundings. For an extra special touch, consider gifting your mum a few bathroom-friendly houseplants to add some soothing greenery to the backdrop of her pampering routine. Spider plants and a peace lily will thrive in a bathroom environment so are a good place to start! Take a look at our guide on how to create a hanging bathroom garden for some inspiration.

Top tip: Discover the best houseplants for your bathroom here.

6. Gadget Gifts

Does your mum love keeping up with the latest tech trends? If so, set her up with her own smart home system. Colour changing LED strip lights are perfecting for creating an immersive lighting scene in any room, while a 2-in-1 portable heater and cooler will keep her comfortable whatever the weather.

7. For the wildlife lover

If your mother-figure enjoys sustainable gardening and being eco-friendly, then we’ve got plenty of gift ideas for you. Surprise your mum with a beautiful bird box, bird table or bird bath. Or, if you’re into DIY, make her a handmade bird table by following this guide. If you want to get into the sustainable spirit with her, you could even create a wildlife friendly garden or build a bug hotel together.

Top tip: If you want to find out more about sustainable gardening practices, check out this guide.

8. Gifts for Foodies

Now spring has sprung, take advantage of the sunnier days to plan an outdoor Mother’s Day feast. If your mum loves to cook, put together a BBQ starter kit or treat her to a new BBQ. Make sure she’s got the cookware she needs and set up a table outdoors with gorgeous table linen, her favourite dinner set and stunning serve ware.

Top tip: If you need a little help with organising, discover how to host the perfect garden party and don’t forget the BBQ party checklist.

9. Create a WFH space with Wow-Factor

Working 9-5, what a way to make a living! Being a mother doesn’t mean you can’t also be a strong career woman. If your mum’s home office needs an upgrade, we’ve got plenty of desk organisers, office storage and desks to transform her workspace.

Perfect for livening up an office, a house plant will also provide a lovely burst of greenery. As it’s a space where your mum spends a lot of time, consider an air-purifying plant, such as a dragon tree, snake plant or fern. A beautiful butterfly palm will also make for a great Zoom backdrop.

Top tip: Check out this guide to discover how to create a unique home office feature wall to spruce up her work area.

10. Sentimental DIY Gifts for Mum

Last but not least, there truly is no better way to show your mother-figure how much you care than with a sentimental gift. For a personalised gift for Mother’s Day, fill a photo frame with memories so she has something to remind her of the fun times you’ve shared. With plenty of frames to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits her style.

Top tip: If you want to go all out, create a photo frame wall for her using this handy guide.

And that’s our top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas! How ever you choose to celebrate Mother’s Day, do so with love. Don’t forget to tag us in your Mother’s Day pictures with @Homebase_UK on Instagram – we can’t wait to see your thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts.