Friday, April 19, 2024

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide (Or For Anyone Who Deserves a Treat!)

Trying to figure out what to get the mum in your life can be TRICKY, but we’ve done our best to round up an eclectic mix of Mother’s Day gifts for next Sunday!

P.S. If you’re shopping for a new mum, make sure you take a look at this list too.

A Lunch Date, Fit For a Princess

Take Mum to one of NZ’s most luxurious hideaway’s – Wharekauhau – for a very memorable lunch. Boasting the royal seal of approval from Princess Kate (who stayed there with Prince William and Prince George on a visit to New Zealand) Wharekauhau is the perfect place to celebrate mum this Mother’s Day with a special long lunch or rejuvenating spa day.

On Sunday 14th May, for $145 per person, you can escape to the wildly beautiful Palliser Bay, where you’ll be greeted with a glass of pink bubbles before sitting down to a sumptuous three-course lunch curated by Wharekauhau’s award-winning chefs. Complete with petits-fours, tea and coffee to round out the afternoon, it’ll be an experience fit for royalty

Wharekauhau Country Estate, $145 per person

Keep Her Warm Through Winter

With winter on the way, it’s the perfect time to get Mum cosy, with one of these ultra-soft (and cuddly) blankets, which are an absolute steal! They come in three different colours to make sure you get the right fit for your special mum!

Living & Co Cord Plush and Sherpa Reverse Blanket in Cream, $39

Give her a Good Cuppa

Our pick of T2’s Mother’s Day range is their deeelish Rosy Rhubarb Custard Loose Leaf in Feature Tin. It’s a beautiful soft green tea and a romantic mix of subtle rose and sweet rhubarb.

T2 Rosy Rhubarb Custard Loose Leaf in Feature Tin, $36

Ensure She Only Has Good Hair Days

A Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer is the perfect way to express your gratitude for Mum! 

Using a fast and focused airflow, the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer is engineered for balance in the hand, and uses intelligent heat control to help protect hair from extreme heat damage.

Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer in Vinca Blue & Rosé, RRP$649

Treat her to Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast in bed is always such a treat, so turn up at your mum’s nice and early (but not too early – let the woman have a sleep in for once!) and present her with breakfast in bed set up on one of these cute bamboo trays. Made from bamboo veneer and an MDF base for durability, this tray features handles for mobility, while the foldable legs help in easy storage – perfect for hanging on to for future meals with her feet up!

Living & Co Fold Out Wooden Tray in Natural, $20

Give her Some Time Out

Lush’s special Mother’s Day offering is one HECK of a bath bomb called Time to Relax Bombshell and is guaranteed to help her unwind and have a wonderful night’s sleep. Relax in mineral-rich water to help unwind the mind and encourage restorative sleep. Magnesium sulphate will help to deeply soothe muscles and prepare the body for a more restful fulfilling sleep.

Time to Relax Bombshell, $20.50

For the Crafty Mum…

Bring some joy to your world this Mother’s Day with the Cricut Joy! It is a Smart Cutting Machine that works with a simple app called Design Space – simply create your design, send it to the Joy and watch it go! Perfect for that person in your life that loves to label absolutely everything – we all have one!

Cricut Joy, $375

Give her a Little Pick-me-up!

Nourish skin with the ultimate hydrating facial – it’s perfect for all skin types, and is just the ticket to give your mum a little pep in her step! Vouchers are packaged and delivered to your nominated address, and are valid for 12 months and can be redeemed at all 80+ Caci clinics nationwide.

Hydrating Facial + Lash, Brow Tint and Shape $135

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