The best Mother's Day gift ideas (for every kind of mum)
Way better ideas than a bouquet of flowers.
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Leah Stodart
Senior Shopping Reporter
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
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Show your mum just how much you love her.
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This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
When is Mother's Day?
We're so glad you asked. Mother's Day falls on March 30 in the UK in 2025. Don't forget!
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Please don't forget again, because you'll make your mum sad, and no mum deserves to feel sad.
Your mother is a goddess. After all, she gave birth to you. And while finding a gift worthy of her can be hard, it's not impossible. This is mushy as hell, but you should know by now that it's not the money that goes into the gift. It's truly the thought that counts.
So, instead of giving her that same generic candle like always, take some time to find something that really represents your appreciation.
We've picked out some gifts that are as unique as she is, and they're sure to make her smile.
These are the best Mother's Day gifts for 2025.
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Long-distance touch lamps
For Mums Who Live Far Away
If you and your mum are separated by a lot of miles, let her know you're with her in spirit with these long distance touch lamps. After both lamps are connected via WiFi, a quick touch of the hand will let her know that you miss her. When one lamp is touched, the other gives off the same warm, relaxing glow. It's a quicker, cuter version of a goodnight text.
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Hotel Chocolat
Best For The Chocoholic Mum
What mum doesn't love a box of chocolates? That's why it's a staple of special days. But if you're going to go with a cliché, do it in style. This sleekster box from Hotel Chocolat has a little bit of everything. Don't get too excited though — mum won't want to share these.
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Echo Show
For The Tech Savvy Mum
Whether your mum is up on tech or still has that 2008 phone, the Amazon Echo Show is about to make her life a whole lot easier. It gives mum the gift of Alexa and hands-free control — plus video calls, family photos, access to streaming services such as Netflix and Prime, security features, and lots more.
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Self-chilling glasses
For Mums Who Keep It Chilled
She'll need a glass to go with that gin, and the only thing better than a nice set of glasses is a set of glasses that keep themselves chilled. She can just stick these glasses in the fridge and the gel inside the glass will freeze. That will keep her drink cold for up to two hours.
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Photo printed duvet cover
For Sentimental Mums
Aw, a homemade gift. Well, not really, but it has family pictures on it, so close enough. Slap a selfie of you and mum (or just a selfie of your beautiful face) on a duvet and she'll see it every morning and night. Because even when you think you're having an ugly day, mum thinks your face is the cutest thing to ever exist.
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Murder mystery game
For Mums Who Love A Mystery
If she's the kind of mum who can't get enough of mystery stories and true crime, this dinner party game will satisfy her inner detective. The idea is simple: There's a decades-old cold case that needs to be solved. She'll need to crack three mysteries to find the killer. Best of all, she can play the game alone, with a partner, or with a group of friends and family.
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Star map illustration
For Superstar Mums
Instead of that old school photo on her wall, how about an illustrations of what the stars looked like on a specific date — the day you were born (AKA the best day of her life). If you have siblings, you can add their birthdays, too, with three illustrations of what the sky looked like when each of you were born.
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'I hope this smells better...' candle
For Mums With A Sense Of Humour
The 'I hope this smells better than the shit I put you through' candle is the no-BS token of appreciation that is sure to make her laugh. Because mums deserve every award in the book for loving us, even when we're being bratty. It's made with 100% natural soy wax and has a lavender scent.
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Tea bag sample set
For Mums Who Prefer Tea
If you can't send your mum on holiday for Mother's Day, you can at least send her tastebuds on a trip with a tea gift set. This collection of tea bags lets you sample exotic varieties from far away locales. She'll enjoy flavours from all over the world, and may even find a new top tipple.
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Bath bomb gift set
For Mums Who Needs To Relax
Every mum loves a relaxing spa night — and this bath bomb set is sure to help her unwind. The set includes bath bombs with some wonderful and wacky designs. They're all made with essential oils and shea butter too.
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Clarisonic brush
Best For Pampered Mums
If she already uses a Clarisonic cleaning device, you should get her this makeup brush add-on. It can help cover blemishes, acne scars, and other imperfections. Best of all: It's made of detoxifying charcoal.
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Pink gin set
For Mums Who Need A Drink
If your mum is a "don't talk to me before I've had my G&T" person, this is the perfect gift — a selection of two flavoured pink gins, plus two fun mixers and an assortment of chocolates. Everything she needs to spoil herself rotten. All she needs to add is her own glass.
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
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Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable.
