What to buy for Mothers Day - Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes. Biological mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers and caregivers, all share a very special bond. On a very special Sunday in spring each year, we come together to celebrate these amazing women and role models in our lives, Mother's Day.

This special day originated in May 1907 in Philadelphia. Anna Maria Jarvis was the founder of Mother's Day in the United States. Her mother had frequently expressed a desire to establish such a holiday, and after her mother's death, Jarvis led the movement for the commemoration.

The concept of Mother's Day has been around in Ireland since the 16th century. It is celebrated in March rather than May in the USA. The history of Mother's Day in Ireland can be traced to medieval times when children from poor families were sent to work as servants and apprentices in rich homes. The Irish Mother's Day stems from the
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Top Tips For Mothers Day Gifts

Buying gifts for our Mothers can be tricky. Some like flowers, some don’t. Some like chocolates, some don’t. It doesn’t matter how we celebrate the day as long as they know how much we love and appreciate them.

That being said, we all like a little something on the day! So let’s have a look at some of the most popular gift ideas:


Flowers – Fun Fact: £1.6billion was spent on flowers in the USA last year! While this is a staggering amount, flowers are the No. 1 gift we buy on Mother's Day each year. Carnations are the most popular flower, then roses and orchids.


Cards – there’s a card for every occasion. For Mother's Day, choice is abundant. Depending on how sentimental you want to go!



Days out A spa day is a popular choice for mother-daughter gifts. Afternoon tea and breaks away also rank highly.


Handbags- Luxurious leather handbags make a wonderful gift and every Woman needs a handbag!


Jewellery- a piece of jewellery, whether it’s a precious metal or just a fab costume piece is always a hit with Mams.


Children's gifts are usually handmade in either school or crèche and these hold the biggest space in a Mother's heart. Keepsakes that are treasured forever.


While we live in a society where cash seems to be king, it is nice once in a while to put a little thought into buying gifts. What about a gift voucher for her favourite shoe store, beautician, hairdresser or restaurant? This can either give her a well-earned break or a special treat, either way, you will earn major brownie points!


So, as Mother's Day approaches, let us celebrate the incredible women in our lives with thoughtful gifts that reflect their love and devotion. Whether it's a heartfelt card, a bouquet, or a personalised keepsake, let us show our appreciation for all the selfless sacrifices and unwavering support our mothers have given us. We all understand the importance of honouring these extraordinary women and we wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there!