5 thoughtful last-minute Mother’s Day gifts that aren’t just flowers

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, offering the perfect opportunity to demonstrate extra affection and gratitude towards someone special – whether that’s your mum, grandmother, or another maternal figure who holds significance in your life.

While some might lavish their mothers with presents, cards and days out, occasionally the notion of gift-giving simply becomes lost amid the hustle and bustle of daily routines. If you’ve only just realised Mother’s Day is imminent – there’s no need to worry!

A woman called Bella has compiled a selection of five straightforward last minute gift suggestions that any mother would be delighted to receive.

“Five last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas that you can get for your mum this Mother’s Day,” she introduced the TikTok video, before she jumped into her list of suggestions.

DIY charcuterie board

“First, you are gonna go to the grocery store and pick out meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, snacks, nuts, candies – little things you can use to make a charcuterie board for your mum,” Bella said.

She went on to explain this would require some sort of board, such as a cutting board or cheese board to places all the different food items on. She also suggested watching videos online on how you can ‘fold the meat fun’, or decorate the board to look more professional.

“She will love knowing that you took the time to put it together for her,” Bella said.

Self care basket

Her next recommendation was to visit a department store, such as T. K. Maxx, Marks & Spencer or even Primark, and select items including a dressing gown, fresh pyjamas and a pair of slippers.

You might also consider adding beauty products such as face masks, cosmetics she’d appreciate or items she needs to restock as her supplies are running low.

“And give this to her in a basket as a self care basket,” Bella suggested, adding that alongside the basket, you should also treat her to an evening to herself with her self care goodies, free from any expectations or questions from others.

Spa gift card

For her third idea, Bella recommended visiting a spa or salon near where the mother in question lives and purchasing a gift card so she can enjoy a proper pampering session.

“Now, after you give her this gift, make sure she actually books an appointment, because half the time, if you give mum a gift card for a massage, she will leave it in her wallet for years and forget about it until she absolutely needs to, or it has expired,” Bella said.

She added: “So make sure she actually books the appointment after you get her this gift.”

Family photos

Bella’s next suggestion was to browse Instagram or contact an acquaintance who works as a professional photographer, and arrange a session to capture professional family portraits together.

Bella’s next suggestion was to browse Instagram or contact an acquaintance who works as a professional photographer, and arrange a session to capture professional family portraits together.

“With either you and your mum, or you and your entire family, and get these photos taken,” Bella said, noting the majority of people won’t have had professional photographs taken since childhood, and your mother will truly cherish them.

Once the photographs are returned, Bella advised purchasing picture frames that would complement your mum’s home, before having the images printed and framed as a gift for her.

Appreciation video

Finally, for those working with a tighter budget, the last recommendation won’t cost a penny — only your time. Bella suggested reaching out to your mum’s relatives, friends, colleagues, or anyone else who holds significance in her life, and asking them to record a 15 second clip of themselves explaining why they love and appreciate her.

“Put these videos all together into one long video that your mum can hold forever, and know that these people are thinking about her and love her as much as you do,” Bella said.