With only 4 days to Mother’s Day, you’re probably scouring the internet on the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. But we suggest stepping away from the QWERTY keyboard and having a read through our ultimate gifting guide instead.

1. Put on your thinking caps

As the saying goes, ‘it’s the thought that counts’. And it does! While showers of love in the form of gifts are good and all — you can’t put a price on love. However, you can put in some thought. So think about her personality, what she truly values, or something that she always wanted but never allowed herself to have. You’ll be surprised to know that even a little bonding time could mean the world.

2. Budget, budget, budget 

It’s quite easy to reach for the most expensive item on the self, putting a pretty bow on it and calling it a gift well shopped. But this is not always the best idea financially (you don’t want to regret the spend). So be realistic, and stick to a budget. It will force you to think outside the proverbial box, and be a little more creative. It may even encourage you to get out that hot glue gun.

3. Handmade for the win

This is not to invalidate the time and effort put into searching for and buying a thoughtful gift. It ultimately doesn’t matter, because in most cases just showing appreciation is the most special gift of all. But if you can’t find exactly what you’re searching for, or it doesn’t fit in with your budget, you could just make her a homemade tasty treat or make mom a thoughtful card (tip, if you have siblings or kids of your own get them involved too). 

4.  Present-ation

Yes, we went there. If you’re concerned about how your gift will be received, make sure you put the ‘present’ in presentation. Think, cute gift bags, glittery wrapping paper, biscuit tins, or sweet boxes, or even newspaper — there are so many options to choose from, each adding to the special moment your mom will cherish forever in its own unique way. 

5. Don’t stress 

Remember, this isn’t a race or competition. So don’t get caught up by what your siblings are gifting mom — we all don’t have the budget to buy a Kitchen Aid. It’s often the most simple and heartfelt gifts or actions that your mom will value the most.

Words: Thuveshnie Govender and Dylon Phillips | Images: Unsplash