Gift ideas for Mothering Sunday: special, unique Mother’s Day presents for 2022
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A lovely bouquet of flowers, an afternoon tea, a gorgeous roast dinner - there are many tried and true ways of marking Mother’s Day.
But nowadays Mother’s Day - also known as Mothering Sunday - extends far beyond tradition, and offers the opportunity to show gratitude and love your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, mother-figure, or, if your partner has just given birth, to your other half, in new and personalised ways.
Some people decry it for it’s commercialism, but for us, it offers the ideal occasion to reflect on the love and kindness the important women in our lives have shown us - and to do something to say thank you.
When is Mother’s Day 2022?
In the UK, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 27 March this year.
‘Mothering Sunday’ always occurs in March, on the fourth Sunday in the festival of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.
What presents can I buy for my mum?
You’ve still got plenty of time to find that perfect gift for mum as Mother’s Day if you order ahead of Friday 25 March.
Struggling to think of anything good? We’re here to help.
We’ve rounded up some of the best presents around right now, and as always we’ve been mindful of every taste and budget.
If you’d like some more gift inspiration beyond what you find below, you’ll find plenty more on our Recommended section.
Keen on beautiful blooms? Consider a flower gift subscription - which will see your mum sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers every month.
If your mum loves nothing more than cooking, treat her to a top of the range Ninja appliance.
Beauty loving mums would be delighted to get any product from one of the top 16 vegan skincare brands or a nice bottle of perfume.
Jewellery is a perennial winner - you could choose something that also incorporates the gemstone for her birth month, one of these 12 gorgeous necklaces under £200, or the best earrings to gift
Where can I buy a card for my mum?
You can get some great cards, including personalised cards, that you can order online from sites such as Moonpig, Card Factory, Paperchase, Marks and Spencer, Clintons, Getting Personal and Not On the High Street.
The original, and still the best. The Sonos one is the smart speaker that started it all -offering intuitive, clever voice control (no choosing between Alexa and Google Assistant), and beautiful sound quality.
These days, thanks to consistent upgrading, it remains the gold standard for smart speakers on the UK market. Plug it in, and within moments you’ll be marvelling at how easily it integrates into your home sound system, and how beautiful the sound is. Hi-Res audio really rings deep and rich and true, tailoring itself to the room it is placed in for best acoustical results - and it really fills the space.
Look, it’s not a cheap option, but if you’re looking to push the boat out a little this mother’s day, Mum is going to adore it.
