If you’re still pondering the perfect Mother’s Day gift to show the person in your life who fulfils the ‘mother’ role your appreciation, we’ve put together a quick collection of gift ideas spanning everything from pampering self-care moments to beauty treats and encouraging creativity.
After Story Vegan Convertible Bags, from $129
Designed to accompany you through life’s adventures from playground, to work and everyday tasks, these innovative convertible handbags are cleverly designed to attach together for added storage as required. The ultimate in organisation, they combine stylish modern looks and can perform as a baby bag and/or work bag. And even better news – After Story is New Zealand-designed and crafted from premium vegan leather with 100% cruelty-free materials.
Amanda Alexander Heart Wheatbag, $35
This heart-shaped wheat warmer is made with love right here in New Zealand by Amanda Alexander and is the perfect expression of love for Mother’s Day. Perfect for helping ease tired muscles, or aches and pains, or just a little comforting warmth. Handmade in linen and cotton fabrics, the wheat is fragranced with essential oils and fragrance options include lavender and patchouli, and mint and eucalyptus.
Cricut Joy, $388
For the mum who wants to customise, organise, and personalise her life with absolute creative freedom, Cricut Joy is a smart cutting machine that can be harnessed to make anything from custom tees to personalised mugs, bespoke cards, wall art, organisation labels, vinyl decals, and so much more. Gift Mum with endless opportunities to create.
Available from Harvey Norman, Spotlight, Warehouse Stationery, and The Warehouse.
Glasshouse Fragrances interior collection, from $44.95
A candle is so much more than just a candle; it’s a moment of calm, of getting lost in the soft waves of fragrance, it’s a touch of aesthetic pleasure. The same applies to diffusers and room sprays, allowing the creation of evocative moments of delight. Glasshouse Fragrances’ stunning collection of fragrant treats is the perfect way to set a fresh scene for Mum in her favourite space. Choose from classic Glasshouse creations such as Lost in Amalfi (energy boosting and super fresh), Kyoto In Bloom (zen and tranquility), or A Tahaa Affair (luscious island vibe with coconut, vanilla and pineapple).
Forget Me Not Keepsake Journal, $55
Memories are the most precious gift and these beautifully curated Keepsake journals from Forget Me Not are a special way to capture memories to hand on through the generations. Ideal for Mother’s Day, the journals feature cover art and watercolour illustrated pages, which can be personalised with your mother’s initials or name. Beautiful thought-provoking glossy gold foil sticker prompts help bring memories to life to create a lasting legacy.
Kynn power contour bodysuit, $105
Like most people, mums love to feel supported and loved. The Kynn power contour bodysuit is the perfect supportive foundation piece for autumn and winter, under jeans, dresses and everyday wear. Signature Kynn panelling supports the waist, butt, torso, and bust for added comfort and confidence and offers the reassurance of full coverage for a cosy undergarment vibe. The range also includes mega comfy bodysuits and everyday briefs and bras.
Busy parents understand the challenge of keeping the family vehicle in any way fresh. From food and drink spills to damp sportswear, it can be a sensory overload. So this stylish car fragrance diffuser from New Zealand brand Nevé may just be the ultimate Mother’s Day prezzie. Now mum can take her favourite Nevé fragrance with her, wherever the road may lead. Each refillable fragrance stick lasts up to two months and fragrances include Pink Peony + Prosecco, Wild Pine + Juniper Berry, and Kpwhai Blossom + Lime.
Given the frequency with which most mums use their wallets, it’s a thoughtful gift to add a little luxury to the experience. The Saben Jow wallet is thoughtfully designed around functionality, as well as sleek good looks. With a funky colour-blocked interior, plenty of card slots, and an extra pull-out card and zip pockets, it’s sure to be received with extreme appreciation. Plus, an additional chain can be added for it to perform as a mini bag.
Intensive lip masks from Tatchu serve up mega hydration and nourishment for the delicate skin of lips. Formulated from Japanese Peach Extract (a traditional Japanese beauty secret used centuries ago to help repair damaged lips) and orange peel extract to help revitalise and calm irritation, it can be used anytime lips need a little added love.
There’s something dreamy about discovering absolute cloudlike comfort for your feet. These indoor/outdoor ReEmber slippers from Teva are the perfect go-anywhere solution for everything from office comfort to long-haul flights. The gender-free design is the perfect gift for whoever fills the Mother’s Day spot in your heart.
Weleda Skin Food Nourish and Glow Set, $29.60
Weleda is a much-loved brand renowned for its skin-nourishing properties. This gift set delivers everything Mum will need for some skin pampering and includes the iconic Weleda Skin Food and Skin Food Body Lotion. Easily absorbed and intensely moisturising, with ingredients such as sunflower and sweet almond oil, it helps create soft supple skin, with the extra beauty of being a HealthPost Mindful Brand.
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