Mother's Day Gift Guide 2025

Harley Young 5 March 2025

Show Mum your appreciation with these thoughtful gifts

From teaching you your times tables and driving you to school when you inevitably missed the bus, to ironing your shirt for your first day at work and being at the other end of the phone to lend an ear when life gets tough, the mother figures in our lives help us in so many little ways that its important to say a big 'thank you' every now and then.

Not sure where to start? This gift guide should give you a few ideas.

From handmade candles to cosy slippers, industry-leading beauty favourites to beautiful blooms and carefully curated afternoon teas delivered straight to her door, these gorgeous gifts are sure to make her smile.

Looking for things to do and where to go this Mother's Day? Check out Confidential Guides' list:

Food & Drink

This limited edition vegan treat bundle from Cake or Death features brownie bites in a trio of flavours (coffee & walnut, candied orange, and almond) alongside three decadent chocolate caramel cake pops, a tin of Darjeeling tea from Hope and Mercy in the Jungle, and a funky pink leopard print Cake or Death mug.

£50 from cakeordeath.co.uk

This adorable handbag-shaped gift box is the perfect present for mums with a sweet tooth. Each handcrafted box is filled with 16 delightfully fluffy macarons in four different flavours, decorated with a touch of shimmering gold for extra pizazz. Use code bag40off for a 40% discount.

£42 from cakerywonderland.com

These colourful handmade cookies are the perfect letterbox gift to brighten up mum's day. One cookie is sprinkled for added crunch whilst the other cookie is stamped with the Mother's Day quote of your choice, before being wrapped in clear compostable bags and placed atop of a fun rainbow tissue bed for safe shipping.

£9.95 from gardnerscookies.co.uk

Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate it than with a honey infused rum from The Salford Rum Company. This smooth-as-silk spirit has natural sweet and floral notes which, when paired with the deep intensity of rum, creates a well-balanced blend of honeycomb, caramel and butterscotch flavours.

£42 from salfordrum.com

Not sure what to gift? Why not treat her to a little bit of everything with this thoughtful selection from leading luxury retailer Selfridges. Each box includes: Selfridges Selection Milk Chocolate & Aromatic Rose Caramels; Selfridges Selection Prosecco Rosé (75cl); Neom Bliss Scented Candle; Selfridges Selection Rose & Elderflower Tea Bags; Selfridges Selection Chocolate Chip Shortbread; and Selfridges Selection White Chocolate-Covered Raspberries.

£100 from selfridges.com

This refreshing, non-alcoholic sparkling drink is made with hand-picked elderflowers and pure spring water to create a delicately floral, refreshingly sweet taste. It's great on its own or used as a mixer. Pair with mum's favourite cake for an affordable and thoughtful sweet treat.

£3.40 from waitrose.com

This gift hamper by multi-Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan is the ultimate Mother's Day indulgence. Filled with homemade treats, a bottle of Everflyht English sparkling wine, a luxurious hand cream from Bath House and more - it’s the perfect gift for mums who like the finer things in life.

From £99 from simonrogan.co.uk

This Italian spirit blends bergamot peel, Cedro lemons, chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses and Melissa balm to create an aromatic and lightly spicy liqueur - its the perfect aperitivo on those beautiful upcoming spring and summer afternoons.

£32.25 from thewhiskyexchange.com

Luxury Afternoon Tea Hamper

Let The British Hamper Company do what they do best and take the hard work out of crafting the perfect Afternoon Tea hamper. This gift set contains Ruggeri Prosecco Argeo, buttery shortbread, crumbly cheddar biscuits, and zingy stem ginger cookies as well as rich sea salt caramel chocolates, British breakfast tea and artisan coffee complete the experience. Finished with a hand-tied ribbon and your very own personalised message, all thats left to do is place your order.

£80 from britishhamper.com

Home & Gadgets

Pink Handmade Vase

Bought mum some beautiful flowers? Amazing, but now she needs something equally as beautiful to display them in. Thankfully these thick rimmed, pink glazed, stoneware pottery vases made by local ceramicist Sam Andrew are just the ticket, enhancing any room with a statement of pink.

£34-52 from samandrew.uk

Stanley cups have become something of a statement over the recent years, and this limited edition Mother's Day Quencher is following suit with its stand-out floral design. It has all the pros of the 1.2L Stanley® Quencher® h2.o Flowstate™, keeping your drink ice-cold for hours and fitting in any cup holder.

£50 (1.2L) from uk.stanley1913.com

Give the gift of a tranquil, relaxing home this Mother's Day with one of Airy Aroma's luxury reed diffusers. This Japanese home fragrance brand uses an alcohol-free base paired with carefully considered scents to create a calming effect on the mind. Each kit contains one minimalist round glass bottle, 180ml of fragrance oil and five reed diffuser sticks.

£42.99 from airyaroma.co.uk

Great wine deserves to be savoured and enjoyed properly. Help mum experience her favourite vino in the best way possible with Kairos' contactless wine aerator, providing perfectly aerated wine in seconds using patented EM wave technology. This gadget can aerate up to four glasses at once, making it a must-have for wine-lovers.

£199 from kairosaerator.com

The right scent can make such a difference to your home environment and mood, and this luxury wellbeing candle from Urban Apothecary London is great for creating a calming, tranquil atmosphere. Featuring ylang ylang and neroli blossom, this exotic fragrant candle makes you feel like you're on a wellness retreat in the depths of a tropical jungle.

£45 from urbanapothecarylondon.com

Who says gifts have to be brand new? Pre-loved, thrifted items like these elegant shrunken champagne coupe glasses are just as special, if not more-so, as they have their own story to tell. If you love these, be quick - once they're gone, they're gone. Thankfully, Sunshine Thrift have a whole host of other beautiful second-hand trinkets to explore on their website.

£29.99 from sunshinethrift.co.uk

Playful, funny and bound to put a smile on her face, these adorable coasters designed by Sarah Westwood feature Sprocket the dog; a Weimeraner with a whole lot of personality. Available in a range of quirky designs, one of these coasters under a lovingly made cuppa will kick Mother's Day off on the right foot.

£4.50 from sarahwestwood.co.uk

This candle comes in a beautiful rustic jar and embodies the very foundations of the OKA brand; the English countryside, white-fronted townhouses, bountiful spring blooms and fresh air. It's a light scent with heart notes of magnolia and neroli that conjure thoughts of green and pleasant lands.

£80 from oka.com

Skincare, Hair & Beauty

The ultimate portable beauty companion, this functional luxury cosmetics case has three customisable lighting modes, a magnetic mirror and stylish accents which make it flawlessly easy to access all your beauty essentials.

£149 from beautifect.com

The 'Lady in Charge' palette is designed with the special lady in your life in mind; whether it be mother, grandmother, auntie, guardian or role model, muted mauve and soft floral tones making this the perfect palette to add a pop of flattering colour to their day.

£17 from plouise.co.uk

Transform your skin in four-to-six weeks with just 10-minutes of daily use. This LED face mask uses four proven wavelengths of light to help support your skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production cells and to improve blood flow and tissue oxygenation through a process called photobiomodulation.

Reduce signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles, collagen production, acne and breakouts, inflammation, skin texture, hyperpigmentation and dull skin, all with one handy tool you can use from the comfort of your own home.

£199 from mykibeauty.com

The Spa At Home Ritual

This curated collection of luxury products brings the enjoyment of a full spa treatment to your bathroom, transforming your daily routine into a rejuvenating and restorative ritual. Featuring five powerhouse products designed to cleanse, invigorate, nourish, and energise, this bundle offers everything you need to pamper your skin and lift your spirits.

£55 from theretreatengland.com

The AirStyle PRO hair dryer is the ultimate styling companion. Sleek and lightweight, this hair-styling marvel combines advanced infrared and ionic technology with a touch of glamour to produce salon-worthy looks at home. Plus, its less damaging to your hair than traditional hair drying and styling tools.

£299.99 from nickyclarke.com

The viral sustainable skincare brand Wild has released a limited edition, planet-friendly, refillable aluminium deodorant case to mark the occasion, and it's absolutely adorable. In collaboration with Emma Bridgewater, an artist known for her beautiful statement designs, you can purchase the case on its own or as part of a pack (priced below) that includes a Wild refill of your choice.

£12 from wearewild.com

Swoon over a dreamy, sun-kissed glow with the Hoola bronzer. Then, fall head over heels for three minis of Dandelion, Willa and PomPom blushes for blendable, buildable, softfocus color that’ll make your cheeks blush.

£41 from benefitcosmetics.com

Jo Loves Rose A Fragrance Trio
Elevate mum's fragrance wardrobe with this limited-edition fragrance trio from Jo Loves. Featuring the brand's iconic 'White Rose & Lemon Leaves' and 'Rose Petal', as well as an exclusive new scent 'Rosé & Dates', it's a great way to trial and introduce scents to find a new favourite fragrance.

£75 from joloves.com

JOONBYRD Little Love Body Lotion

This decadent and deeply replenishing body lotion is enriched with over a dozen performance-driven active and botanical ingredients including beta-carotene, amino acids, niacinamide and ashwagandha to help achieve supple, smooth skin. Delicately scented with milky vanilla, caramel and roasted coffee bean, it doesn't only feel great but smells great too.

£56 from joonbyrd.com

The perfect products for busy mums on the go, MERIT's 'The Weekday' set has everything you need to enhance your natural beauty so you can get compliments on your skin, not your makeup. Made to be lightweight and hydrating, these premium beauty products last throughout the day without settling into fine lines and have a buildable light-to-medium coverage that stays breathable.

£166 from meritbeauty.com

This skin firming, anti-ageing cream delivers intense moisture and deep detoxification to visibly sculpt and plump the skin. This next-generation product has been created with a multi-active formula designed to boost lymphatic drainage and transform your skin with visible results in 28 days.

£118 from irayeskincare.com

Get salon-worthy lashes in the comfort of your home with this beginner-proof essentials kit. Inside, you'll find everything you need to create beautiful at-home lash extensions in a few simple steps. Each pair can be worn for up to seven days.

£34.90 from answr.uk

Jacovèus Treatment Set

Treat mum to a Jacovèus hair care experience at home with this luxurious gift set, featuring the Jacovèus Treatment Mask, a soothing head massage brush, and a soft bespoke micro-fiber hair wrap - everything you could need for a revitalising at-home head spa treatment.

£39.95 from jacoveusbotanicals.com

Natural Beauty Hamper

This fragrant selection of plastic free and vegan-friendly body care is the perfect sustainable self-care treat. These eco-conscious products are made by hand in North Wales using effective plant-based ingredients. Each hamper contains dry shampoo powder, natural soap, lip balm, natural deodorant balm, a clay face mask and a sisal soap saver bag.

£36.95 from battlegreen.co.uk

Yves Saint Laurent Libre (30ml)

The French word for 'free', Libre is an unmistakably bold and unapologetic scent. Its a grand floral fragrance combining orange blossom flowers and lavender to create an androgynous Eau de Parfum that's full of attitude.

£65 from theperfumeshop.com

Carmex Lip Tin Duo

Lip care isn't just for winter, you know. Carmex keeps lips from getting dry and cracking all year round, making lipstick application a breeze. This adorable lip-shaped tin has a retro feel to it and contains the classic Carmex tube and a strawberry-flavoured chapstick with SPF for good measure.

£9.99 from carmex.co.uk

Bright and colourful, this gift box contains an uplifting mix of exclusive and best-selling bath bombs (Blooming Beautiful Orange Blossom, Avobath, Atom Heart Mother, Blackcurrant) filled with all the joys of spring.

£23 from lush.com

This thoughtfully curated gift set is perfect for taking care of busy hands. With the comforting scents of orange and rose geranium, this set gives off an aroma that's reminiscent of a rose-filled garden.

£29 from castleapothecaryscotland.com

Clothes & Accessories

Spun by Genevieve herself in the softest bright pink merino wool twisted with natural alpaca, these colourful socks are incredibly soft and comfortable, making them perfect for everyday wear. Add a pop of colour to any outfit or wear under boots during winter months to keep your feet extra toasty.

£25 from genevievesweeney.com

Chelsea Peers x NEOM: The Mother's Day Gift Set

Give mum the gift of a great night's sleep with this luxury relaxation and wellbeing gift set that pairs Chelsea Peers' best-selling lace-trimmed navy satin short pyjamas with NEOM's Pillow Mist and Scented Candle in the 'Perfect Night's Sleep' fragrance.

£85 from chelseapeers.com

It's the go-to layer for all things active. Whether mum's into yoga, pilates, running, or a bit of all three, this fitted zip up jacket is comfortable and flattering with extended cuffs and thumb holes to keep it in place whilst working out.

£58 from atiaactive.com

These stylish, rimless sunglasses are timeless and fit any summer mood. They're the perfect accompaniment to those beach holidays and city breaks, combining comfort and eye protection with head-turning sleek and sophisticated style.

£65 from miowne.co.uk

Citizen L Silhouette Watch

This elegant addition to the Citizen L collection features a rose-gold toned stainless steel case and matching bracelet. Petite yet striking and enough to make a statement, this beautiful watch can be worn for every occasion and is water resistant up to 50 metres.

£249 from citizenwatch.co.uk

Comfort and style rolled into one, these fawn mule sheepskin slippers are made from the finest quality sheepskin available in the UK. Gift with some cosy pyjamas and a box of chocolates for the ultimate Mother's Day night in.

£32 from jacobsanddalton.com

Hailey Crossbody Phone Case

No need to worry about misplacing your phone with this stylish crossbody phone case made from 100% genuine leather. With an adjustable and detachable strap, choose how you want to wear it. It's great for quick access when you want to snap a pic of those spontaneous moments.

£115 from bandolierstyle.com

Show your love and appreciation with this beautifully dainty necklace from Bohomoon. Featuring adorable love hearts and layered chains, this necklace can be worn as an everyday accessory or a statement piece on special occasions.

£24 from bohomoon.com

Treating mum to a surprise spa weekend? Make sure she has the perfect weekend bag to complete the package. Ideal for city breaks or taking to the gym, this sustainable bag is available in a variety of colours and has plenty of space for all your bits and bobs.

£110 from horizn-studios.co.uk

Just Because

Rose & Lily Hand-tied Bouquet

This beautiful bouquet is the perfect floral arrangement for Mother's Day. Featuring long-stemmed pink roses, sweet smelling palm and oriental pink lilies, it will make a beautiful centrepiece in any home. It's available for next day flower delivery, too.

From £24.99 from prestigeflowers.co.uk

Give the gift of a professional massage, physio or beauty treatment performed right in the comfort of their home. Urban gift cards can be loaded with any value of your choice (starting at £20) and be redeemed towards treatments starting at as little as £43. It's the perfect gift for anyone who might struggle to leave the home due to mobility issues or for anyone looking for a spa-quality treatment without breaking the bank.

Various prices from urban.co

Sunset Bloom Pop-up Card

Give the gift of flowers (without the need to worry about them wilting after a few days) with this playful pop-up card bouquet. It'll be a real talking point on the fireplace and can be saved and brought out again year after year.

£7 from lumibop.com

Carden Park Voucher

For a thoughtful and stress-free gift, Carden Park’s luxury gift vouchers offer a variety of experiences. Offering something for every mum, gift vouchers include spa days and overnight spa stays plus golf, dining, and accommodation packages. Whether mum loves relaxation, fine dining, or a touch of adventure, there's plenty of options available.

Various prices from cardenpark.co.uk

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