Mother’s Day in Australia is just over a month away, and we can already sense millions of kids nationwide scouring the internet, trying to work out what makes a good present. Guys, we’re not messing with you — Mother’s Day gift shopping is hard. Buying the perfect gift for your mum can feel borderline impossible. The woman owns everything she wants, and if she doesn’t, she’ll go out and buy it for herself before you even get the chance. We love ’em, but, mum, would ya leave some Mother’s Day gift ideas for the rest of us?!
So in the spirit of helping out our fellow favourite children, we’ve created a definitive list of Mother’s Day gift ideas that simply don’t suck. From a voucher to everyone’s favourite place on Earth (Bunnings) to candles that don’t smell like car air fresheners and cult-famous hair tools, we’ve got something here that mum will actually love. You’re welcome!
When is Mother’s Day in Australia?
Oh, before we get to the goods, it probably helps to know when Mother’s Day actually is in Australia. Traditionally, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May, meaning this year, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11.
Now, for the Mother’s Day gift ideas that’ll surely blow her hair back, some quite literally.
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Some New Yoga Pants
Who doesn’t love new activewear? The minute I saw these Lululemon Foldover Flared Pants, I added them to the basket for my mum. Not only are they perfect for low-impact movement like Pilates and Yoga, but they’re also the pants I can see mum coming to brunch in on Sundays so we can go for a light stroll after.
Cute Gardening Boots
Whether your mum loves gardening or just needs a really versatile pair of boots, the Merry People is where you’ll find ’em. They make these super chic gumboots that perfectly blend playfulness and practicality.
A Dyson Supersonic
C’mon, if she’s been asking for a Supersonic hair dryer for the last three years to no avail, don’t you think this is the perfect time to surprise her? There’s also this new Jasper Plum colourway that’s perfect for mum.
Some Nice Pyjamas
I feel like Mother’s Day is the perfect time for mum’s pyjamas to get a bit of a refresh. Treat her to a nice pair of jammies, not just some cheapies you picked up at the local mall.
And make sure they’re the kind she likes — if she likes nighties, get her something cute and soft. If she likes sets, make sure you get one that matches her uggs. Speak of Uggs; if she needs a fresh set of slippers to sashay around the house in, that’s a bloody good gift idea, too.
Some Cute Kitchen Goodies
As you get older, you understand why mum loves the little touches around her home. She’ll adore this aesthetically pleasing kitchen trio from Al.ive Body.
It’s a beautiful set of lemon myrtle and honeydew dishwashing liquid, bench spray and hand wash.
A Luxury Massage
As someone who was gifted a massage recently, I forgot how nice it was just to be treated. I had one of the massages at Endota and can confirm it was one of the nicest experiences I’ve had in a long time.
Plus, they had a fair few locations around Australia, so if you and mum are long-distance besties, this is an easy gift idea.
For A New Mum
Maybe you’re looking to celebrate a new mum in your life, if so, getting her something practical that helps make her new adventure that little bit easier is always a good idea.
We love this changing backpack from Bugaboo. It converts from a handy backpack to a change mat and holds everything you need while you’re on the go. It is water-repellent on the outside, wipe-clean on the inside, has multiple pockets and has an insulated bottle holder. Plus, it can be used as a normal backpack when diaper changes are over.
A Yummy Cookbook
For the mum who fancies herself a bit of a Masterchef, this Bake With Brooki cookbook is a fun gift idea — and one that has the potential to end with you scoring treats. How good?!
A Luxury Towel Set
If anyone appreciates a good set of towels, it’s mum. We’re not talking about the kind you buy for your sharehouse; we’re talking about the bougie sets you find at places like Myer and David Jones.
Be smart, shop the sales, and you can find a set like this one from Vue that has towels, hand towels and a bathmat for just $60. Bargain!
A Cosy Bath Robe
Speaking of baths, what mum doesn’t love sashaying around the house in a fluffy bathrobe? These ones from Hommey are so lush and come in various fun colourways.
Some Buttery Soft Sheets
Everyone loves fresh sheets, including mum, so why not gift her a buttery soft set like this one from Bed Threads?
GOOD Candles and accessories
Read this very, very carefully. There are good candles, and then there are horrible cheap nasty candles that smell like absolute ass. You should not spend less than $30 on the candle, and you should probably just follow our brand list here — The Commonfolk Collective, Ecoya, any candle from Mecca, Glasshouse, Lumira and Voluspa.
I’ve probably forgotten some, but if you’re stuck — that list will be your guiding light. Oh, and if mum’s already got waaaay too many candles, you can always get her something candle adjacent like this cute Wick Trimmer and Candle Snuffer.
A Bouquet of Silk Flowers
We know we said, “So you don’t just give her flowers again”, and we meant it! If mum loves going to the farmer’s markets on a Saturday to pick up a fresh batch of blooms, she’ll appreciate these silk flower bouquets that’ll never die. They look so real, and they’re so vibrant and beautiful!
Some Sort Of Family-Related Framed Photo
This is ALWAYS A WIN. Mums love photos of their kids — they will happily have 4,503 photos of their kids and family adorning the walls, floors, and other hard surfaces of their home. You can’t pull this one out every year, but if you didn’t gift this in 2023 – now’s your time to shine, baby!
A few notes — get a frame that matches your mum’s decor (do not — I repeat, do not — get one of those “love forever” tacky dollar shop things) and choose a pic that involves you and your fam actually looking like you like each other. And don’t be an asshole — make sure everyone in the photo looks good, not just yourself, yeah?
A Snazzy Skincare Device
Mum absolutely deserves a little skin treat, especially one she can use time and time again to enjoy some downtime. Depending on your budget, there is a range of different beauty tools and devices you can gift mum.
If you’re looking to really knock the Mother’s Day gift outta the park, we recommend an LED Face Mask like this one from CurrentBody. Otherwise, if you’re sticking to more of a budget, a nice gua sha or facial roller is still a beautiful gift.
Something Creative
If mum has been complaining that she’s been a little bored over the weekend, why not help her find a new hobby? These adult paint-by-numbers kits from Paint Like Frida are such a good gift idea. Mum doesn’t have to be a good painter to enjoy creating a work of art, especially when everything she needs comes in the kit.
A Gift For The Entertainer
If mum loves nothing more than hosting big dinners with family and friends, she’s going to think this eclectic dinner set is the bee’s knees.
Timeless Jewellery
Treating mum to a timeless piece of jewellery is always a good idea. We’d recommend a piece like this pearl one from Mejuri because of the clasp design; you can purchase cute charms to attach to the necklace, like letters (you could add all the siblings initials) or the Mama charm.
Some Fancy Makeup
We think mum would be pretty chuffed with this Merit Beauty set. The full five-minute morning routine (‘cos that’s likely all the time mum has) includes the Perfecting Complexion Stick, the Flush Balm, Tinted Lip Oil, Blending Brush, Highlighting Balm, Lengthening Mascara, and Brow Volumising Pomade.
A Sweet Makeup Bag
Naturally, mum’s going to need a makeup bag to put it all in. We love these beautiful quilted ones from Spell. You’d never know it because of how beautiful they are, but they’re crafted from deadstock fabric. How good?!
A Little Massage Gun
Speaking of massages, everyone knows how handy a massage gun is, so if mum’s yet to purchase herself one, you’ve got yourself a damn good gift idea.
Frank Green Bottle & Holder Bundle
If you gifted mum an emotional support water bottle last year, this year, why not get her the perfect accessory — a leather bottle holder? These ones frame Frank Green as super cute and come in four different colours — orange, pink, forest green, and pastel purple.
Some Pilates Socks
If mum’s preferred choice of movement is Pilates, she’ll appreciate this gift box of grippy socks.
A Bunnings Voucher
I kid you not, every mum in Australia will froth a Bunnings voucher. Why? Because that damn store has everything mums actually like in life — stuff to do up the house with, plants, and tools to fix things your father keeps forgetting to fix, the useless piece of shit.
My mum, for example, is definitely the Tim The Tool Man of our household — she’s always finding creaky hinges and dripping taps to fix. So my Mother’s Day gift idea will probably go towards the new electric secateurs she’s been eyeing.
A Phone Call
Okay, if nothing else — call your mum, yeah? mums, they love phone calls. If you don’t live in the same city as your mum (or country) and also managed to forget it was Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, in Australia, here’s your reminder to CALL THE WOMAN WHO RAISED YOU, IT’S FREE.
More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Still not convinced? Check out our other Mother’s Day gift ideas below.
Creative (and Inexpensive) Ways to Surprise Mum this Mother’s Day
On a bit of a tight budget this year? No dramas, we’ve got you sorted with our roundup of these inexpensive personalised gifts for mum that will cement your golden child status.
Creative Ways To Wrap Mother’s Day Presents
Now you’ve got mum the perfect Mother’s Day present (ya welcome, btw), you’re probably thinking, how the bloody hell do you wrap it? Good news, folks! We’ve created a pretty handy guide on how to do just that.
Mother’s Day Cards
Last but certainly not least, you need to top off your Mother’s Day gift with a nice handwritten card. You can go full grade one and do it yourself, or you can shop some pretty cute ones via places like Etsy or Typo.
Image Credit: Spell / Merit Beauty / No.22 Home / Dyson / Move Active / Brooki Bakehouse
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