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41 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Mums from a Doting Daughter
By Sophie Carter - 22nd January 2025
A bond between a daughter and her mother is like no other. Quite often they're more than parent and child; they're best friends, at times even like sisters, and this unbreakable connection truly deserves to be celebrated. When Mother's Day rolls around, doting daughters everywhere are given the opportunity to give thanks to their wonderful mumma, and to celebrate their close relationship over the years, with many more to come.
Why do we celebrate Mother's Day?
It can feel compulsory to celebrate a day all about magic mothers when you have a mum in a million, but like a lot of big gifting occasions, it can be easy to forget the true meaning of Mother's Day. Sure, it's an occasion to shower a special mum with gifts, cards, and words of thanks for everything she's done for you, but it's also about celebrating the bond between a mother figure and the child they have nurtured. Celebrated for centuries all over the world, Mother's Day is a valued national holiday, and if you're the daughter of a mum worth shouting about, you'll likely be looking for something sweet, sentimental, and standout to show your mum that you'd be truly lost without her.
From beautiful bouquets to exciting experiences, we've put together 41 glorious gift ideas so you can celebrate your mother-daughter bond in the most memorable way this Mother's Day.
What do mums want most from their daughters for Mother's Day?
Like with most gifting occasions, there are more traditional routes to deciding on a Mother's Day gift for your mum. While there is nothing wrong with the usual more ‘simple’ choices such as flowers, chocolates, booze, or tasty treats, you may be finding it tough to think of a way to add some sentiment to these options. The great news is, there is always a way you can jazz up a generic gift to ensure your choice packs a bit more of a punch when she tears off the paper. If she adores filling her home with beautiful bouquets but you want something that might last a bit longer than a bunch of fresh flowers, consider Dried Flowers to elevate her space for longer. Dried flower arrangements such as our Luxury Pastel Dried Flower Bouquet add colour, texture, and vibrancy to a room, and if properly cared for can last for years longer than fresh florals. They also come carefully arranged and wrapped by our talented in-house team, so you can save on paper, too!
Here are some more traditional gifts with a sentimental spin:
Her favourite wine carefully paired with some sweet (or savoury) snacks
Delicious chocolate from a sustainable and ethical brand such as Tony's Chocolonely
A bottle of gin with a fun label such as our Love You As Much As You Love Gin or I Was Going To Buy You Flowers Gin
What's a good Mother's Day gift from a young daughter?
If you know a little one preparing to gift their mum something super special but they need a bit of help, remind them of the fun mother-daughter bond they have by suggesting gifts with a novelty element. Most children like to gift their mums something for Mother's Day they also find fun, as they'll be bubbling with excitement to watch her open it on the day. A Jellycat toy is a great place to start, as they're cute, cuddly, and can be carefully chosen to reflect her favourite animal or hobby. If she loves bunnies or baking (or both!), the Dainty Dessert Bunny Cupcake Soft Toy is a fab choice. Jellycat toys are collectible, too, so gifting this cute critter could mark the beginning of a fun collection between a young daughter and her mummy.
These other smaller, more affordable pieces vibrant enough to make her smile also make great gifts from a child daughter to her mum:
She can travel with her daughter in style with this pretty Under the Sea Floral Wash Bag
A Mummy Mug gives her the opportunity to enjoy her morning coffee in her very own cup
Tiny tokens like our Tiny Ceramic Dog Matchbox are purse-friendly pick-me-ups she can treasure
Personalised pendants like our Double Heart Necklace allow you to put your names together so she can wear your bond close to her heart
What makes a great Mother's Day gift from a teenage daughter?
Teenagers can be tricky both to buy for and when they are doing the gift buying. She may need a little guidance, and pointing her in the direction of sweet gifts that won't break the bank is the best place to start. Our Mother's Day gifts for mum edit is packed with pieces perfect for token gifting, but with fun elements included. A card is always a great place to begin with sentimental gifting, as she can write any words for her mum inside that she might be a too shy to say out loud. Our Dried Flower Card displays a real dried floral, making a sweet Mother's Day decoration that she can treasure long after the day is over. It also comes personalised, so she can add a meaningful message to mum on the front of the card, as well as inside.
More fun but thoughtful gift ideas from a teenage daughter to her mum could include:
A novelty hanging decoration such as our You're Tea-rific Ceramic Decoration, perfect for tea-loving mamas
Gift her a daily dose of calm with a Daily Mindfulness Flip Chart - for a teenage daughter and mum to practice positivity together
Give her a place to pop her cuppa with this cute Always My Friend Forever My Mum Coaster
If she's a puzzle fan, this Florette Jigsaw is perfect for completing together
A pretty Pink Posy will never go amiss with a home-loving mum
Does jewellery make a good Mother's Day gift from a daughter?
For a lot of mums, jewellery is a fool-proof gift option. If she accessorises often, or she's mentioned that she'd love a special piece she can style up everyday, consider matching pieces, so you and her can have connectable jewellery that carefully displays your close bond. Our Mother & Child Set of 2 Heart Puzzle Necklaces features two necklaces, one with a larger pendant, and one smaller, which fit together like puzzle pieces, showing you're always connected, even if you're apart.
Jewellery makes a great Mother's Day gift option from an adult daughter, so why not consider gifting her more pieces to add to her collection?
Birth flower jewellery is another great way to match each other, and these sweet studs come in silver or gold
Our 'Always My Mum' Meaningful Word Bangle serves as a great reminder of her importance to you
She can wear your initial with pride with this Personalised Sunbeam Square Pendant Necklace
What is a useful Mother's Day gift a daughter can get for their mum?
If she's a practical parent with a penchant for organisation or home décor, she'll likely much prefer a gift with a useful element. Practical presents don't have to be boring, however, and there are many great ways you can gift her something useful while also injecting some sentimentality. A sweet teapot such as our Dusky Pink Floral Bee Ceramic Teapot and Mug Set is ideal for enjoying a spot of afternoon tea when you pop over to see her. You can crack out the biscuits, brew the tea, and have a good catch-up to ensure your close connection never wavers.
Here are some other handy homeware gifts she can enjoy with or without you:
A fragranced candle such as our Smoked Fig, Honey & Amber Jar Candle is perfect for calming her environment
This sweet Mum Mug is ideal for reminding her she needs to stop and take a teabreak every now and again
If she's an avid cook, she can fill this Papier Recipe Journal with her favourite dishes for the next time you're round for dinner
Add a sweet splash of colour to her space with this Wonderful Mum Vase, which can even be paired with a dried flower posy
If she's a sucker for getting organised, this Personalised Jewellery Case is great for keeping her jewellery clean and tidy
How can a daughter gift a mum a sentimental experience for Mother's Day?
After many a Mother's Day celebration and gift exchange, you may have exhausted all options for great gifts she can treasure. If you're done with gifting physical presents and are stuck for ideas on how you can switch it up, consider an experience gift so she can treasure memories instead of belongings. After all, quality time spent with you will be more important to her than any item (no matter how lovingly it's wrapped).
These experience gifts give the opportunity for quality time spent together, and will create a Mother's Day she'll never forget:
Dinner out together in a restaurant you both adore
Afternoon tea with cakes and scones galore
A candle or perfume-making experience day
Paint pottery at a nearby studio or café
A day spent shopping together
Wanting to save your pennies but still gift something special and from the heart? Consider something homemade such as:
Bake her favourite cake or cookies for a sweet treat pick-me-up
Wine and dine her with a home-cooked meal and her favourite wine in our Personalised Wine Glass
Make a card from scratch (with help from any little ones you may have) that she can treasure forever
What are some great token gifts a daughter on a budget can get for Mother's Day?
Great gifts for mum don't have to push your pennies. You can still gift something sweet and sentimental while sticking to a budget. Our Gifts Under £20 and Gifts Under £10 edits are perfect for finding a standout piece that is both purse-friendly and personal to her. Consider treasurable pieces such as our Matchbox Tokens or Trinket Tray, so she can decorate her home with special pieces that will always remind her of you.
Other great budget-friendly gifts for mum could include:
A Personalised Compact Mirror complete with her title of ‘Mum’ or 'Mummy, allowing for on-the-go mirror checks with added sentiment
Filling a card such as this Happy Mother's Day Card with your words of thanks for being such a wonderful mum
For bee-loving mums, this sweet Ceramic Bumblebee Mug is the perfect addition to her collection
This cute Daisy Keyring is perfect for showing that she's a little ray of sunshine in your everyday
A pocket-sized posy makes a small gesture of thanks for everything she does for you
Whether you're kindred spirits or you have your own individual style, a bond between a mother and daughter is worth celebrating. Life can be hectic and before you know it you could be spending more time apart than together, which makes it all the more important to make a special effort to commemorate your relationship on 30th March. If she's said she doesn't want anything other than your time and attention, it'll be because you mean more to her than any physical gift, but that doesn't mean she doesn't deserve a little something, too!
Hopefully this handy guide has a great gift for every daughter to gift their wonderful mum. but if you're still looking for ideas, explore our Mother's Day shop for gifting inspo aplenty.
