Mother’s Day Gift Guide
This year’s Mother’s Day gift guide has a little bit of everything. If you’re stuck on what to buy, hopefully the gifts below help you think outside the box this year! With some more traditional favourites thrown in for good measure. A nice candle is not to be sniffed at, metaphorically, obviously….
CleanCo – Non-alcoholic gin – £16
CleanCo is the premium non-alcoholic spirit brand founded by Spencer Matthews, offering a selection of premium non-alcoholic spirits that taste just like the real thing across gin, rum, tequila, vodka and whiskey, allowing consumers an alcohol-free alternative without compromising on taste or social interaction.
Choose from Clean G Rhubarb (like Rhubarb Gin, but without the alcohol. Celebrating the classic flavours of juniper and citrus, with punchy rhubarb and undertones of coriander, mint and cinnamon) or the Clean W (like Bourbon Whiskey, but without the alcohol. A characteristic Bourbon nose with classic notes, oak and sweet vanilla, underpinned by rich spice, apple and figs, with a smooth finish.). Other flavours include Clean G Pink, Clean G, Clean T (Agave Spirit), Clean R (Rum alternative).
Kelly Loves – Ultimate Sushi Kit – £29.99
The amazing Ultimate Sushi Kit, from Japanese snacks and drinks brand Kelly Loves, makes the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.
The kit contains everything you need to create a whole range of exciting and flavour-packed sushi rolls and maki, including toppings such as fried onions, ginger and wasabi. Kelly Loves provides authentic, delicious cuisine for recipes that can be made in the comfort of your home.
The sushi kit is perfect for for mums looking to change up their weekly menu options or so you can try something new together!
Try Kelly Loves Ultimate Sushi Kit, Kimchi, Ramune Drinks and Classic Soy Sauce.
www.skates.co.uk – Rollerblades – £79.95
Okay – so maybe not your average gift for Mother’s Day… If you’re wanting to be a bit different this year, what could be better than a pair of rollerblades for Mum to whizz about on? This pair from www.skates.co.uk are great quality. I was so excited to receive a pair in the post to try for myself! Haven’t convinced my mum to have a go yet but stranger things have happened…
Badminton HQ – Family Badminton Set– £39.95
March is the perfect time to start thinking about the warmer months, and hobbies you can suggest to do as a family.
The Yonex GR303 is a badminton set complete with 4 durable steel framed rackets, 2 nylon shuttles, net and net posts. Not only was my mum so excited when this arrived, my stepdad was too!
Nothing beats a present that the whole family can actually enjoy together.
The Remedy Rainbow Pack – £31.49
Brighten someone’s Mother’s Day with the Remedy Rainbow Pack – a delicious and colourful multipack containing 24 fizzy and refreshing drinks that are sugar-free and great for your gut! These are such lovely drinks to have ready for when people come over, or to have with dinner.
Including eight stunning flavours of Remedy Kombucha, Switchel and Coconut Water Kefir, these drinks are created using an old-school production process that delivers unrivalled quality and depth of taste, and which are naturally free of sugar and artificial sweeteners, and packed full of live cultures, antioxidants and organic acids that support gut health.
The flavours are perfect to share with family and friends too, with options including Apple Crisp, Cherry Plum, Raspberry Lemonade, Peach, Mango Passion and Ginger Lemon Kombucha; Switchel Blood Orange; and Coconut Water Kefir Passion Fruit.
Book: The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson – £7.49
Nadine Matheson was born and raised in Deptford (one of the murders in The Jigsaw Man takes place five minutes from her front door) and is a criminal solicitor. Nadine is also a winner of the City University Crime Writing competition and you can follow her on Twitter @nadinematheson.
Praise for The Jigsaw Man:
‘This book is gruesomely good’ Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour and Who Did You Tell?
‘Crime fiction has a significant new star’ Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else’s Skin
‘So tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me
‘Move over, Hannibal Lecter, there’s a new serial killer on the block in this awesome debut from Nadine Matheson. The Jigsaw Man will have you in pieces. Literally’ David Jackson, author of The Resident
‘Pacy and gripping. If you love early Val McDermid and Fiona Cummins then you’ll love The Jigsaw Man’ Nina Pottell, Prima
‘With a wit that complements her dark subject matter, Matheson writes superbly . . . A book to make you think, feel – and jump out of your chair’ Daily Mirror
Arran Sense of Scotland – After The Rain Shea Body Butter – £25.00
This luxurious moisturising butter has been in development for three years, to ensure the perfect nourishing and hydrating formula. Formulated with Scottish sea kelp, to help nourish and hydrate dry skin. With extracts of lichen, peat moss & fern to create unique rejuvenating and moisture boosting properties. Providing lasting hydration, it helps to soften and comfort the skin without leaving a greasy film. Check out @ARRANSenseofScotland on Instagram.
Ramsbury Single Estate Gin & Glassware Gift Set – Now £34.99 (Save £15 this Mother’s Day!)
Introducing the new luxury Ramsbury Single Estate Gin and Copa de Balón glassware gift set, which celebrates this award-winning gin and signature G&T, served with a slice of green apple and a slice of lime. The perfect gift for gin connoisseurs!
The gift box is fully recyclable, made of rigid 100% recyclable high-spec cardboard and has a book style opening with a discrete magnet closure, complete with a matt finish and embossed details for a luxury look and feel.
Contents:
One award-winning Ramsbury Single Estate Gin 70cl
Two Ramsbury Copa de Balón glasses made of green tinted recyclable glass to match the gin
Absolute Aromas – Relaxation Himalayan Salt Scrub – £17.50
This Relaxation Himalayan Salt Scrub contains a soothing aromatherapy blend of essential oils and rich carrier oils including Jojoba & Evening Primrose oil, to deep cleanse, exfoliate and nourish the skin, whilst helping to also relax and soothe the mind. Vegan, GMO-free, cruelty-free and sustainably sourced.
Absolute Aromas is one of the leading aromatherapy brands in the UK and is known worldwide for its quality essential oils and products.
Set up in 1994 by husband and wife David and Kay Tominson in Hampshire (UK), Absolute Aromas offers a wide range of essential oils, carrier oils and blends that are perfect for professional spa therapists as well as for those who like using essential oil products in the comfort of their own home.
David and Kay only opt for oils from controlled, sustainable sources that have little or no negative impact on the environment.
PiQi Kefir Selection Case (8 x 250ml) – £28.50
PiQi Life has created a delicious range of vegan, gut-friendly Water Kefir now available in large 750ml format. PiQi Water Kefir is available in four delicious flavours: Original Fig; Grapefruit and Cardamom; Butterfly Pea Flower; and Ginger and Lemon.
Kefir is usually associated with a probiotic gut-friendly drink based on milk. However, there is another kefir that it completely dairy free. And with many people choosing to avoid dairy for health reasons, PiQi has created sparkling fermented Water Kefir. It has all the great gut health benefits of traditional Kefir but without the dairy, making it perfect for those who want to look after their health. It is estimated that around 80% of the immune system is housed in the gut, and a healthy gut is believed to contribute to a stronger immune system.
PiQi’s Water Kefir is a living fermented drink made from water, kefir culture (mixture of bacteria and yeast known as ‘water kefir grains’), and organic sugar. The fermentation process gives Water Kefir its distinctive light tangy taste and probiotic qualities.
Teeming with vegan lactic acid bacteria, it is a great way to add naturally occurring probiotics to your diet and support a healthy gut and overall well-being.
Parfums Grés Madame Grés Eau De Parfum 100ml – £14.97
Because perfume for Mother’s Day is always a good idea. Also now on sale,
This scent itself is a combination of refinement and elegance: delightful citrus grapefruit and pineapple chords mingle with beguiling peppery cardamom in the head notes. An incredibly floral bouquet – consisting of magnolia, white peony and powdery freesias – gives the heart of the scent its opulence and aesthetic appeal.
A hint of sandalwood, fine vanilla, oriental patchouli and charismatic leather complete the scent, giving it an unmistakeable signature. The strikingly modern, oriental floral scent observes all classic perfume codes, creating a bridge between timeless elegance and minimalist modernity.
SRP £19.95 (RRP £63.00) / 100ml / Available at Sephora, Debenhams and Superdrug.
Laura Biagiotti Forever Touche D’Argent – £32.29
The new Eau de Parfum dedicated to the most mysterious side of femininity. FOREVER TOUCHE D’ARGENT, the new fragrance for woman that reveals the intriguing aura that every woman secretly cultivates within herself.
The perfume’s bottle reminds of the symbol of infinity: a tribute to women’s unlimited ability to love.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Pear, Blackcurrant, Algae, Pepper.
Heart Notes: Iris, Caramel, Lily of the valley, Peony, Tuberose.
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla.
RRP £80.00 / 100ml / Available at Sephora
SEAMS – COUTURIERS HAND CREAM 75ML (Gifted bag with every purchase) – £16.00
Crafted with 10 natural ingredients to help Mend, Moisturise, Nourish, Soften & Soothe hands and condition nails, fast! A Biomimetic Lipid Complex helps to lock in moisture and enhances the skin barrier. Addressing all of your hand care needs.
Originally created for seamstresses to care for their dry, pinpricked hands without leaving any marks on fabrics. Now for anyone who needs soft, supple hands.
“Whilst working behind-the-scenes in fashion my hands got destroyed! Cut, burnt, sore and so very dry, I couldn’t find a hand cream that helped to heal, moisturise and protect that wasn’t greasy so I created SEAMS – Luxury Hand Care for daily use.” Karen J. Founder
