Mother’s Day is around the corner, just a mere four sleeps away. Some of us are organised and have had Mom’s gifts wrapped April already, but the rest of us are scrambling for ways to show her love. Here is a curated Mother’s Day Gift Guide that will leave your mom feeling spoilt and pampered rotten.
If your mom is a wine-lover like us, you simply have to gift her a bottle of Luc Belaire’s bubbly. For a rich red fruit flavour with an elegant touch of strawberry and blackcurrant, the Belaire Rare Rosé is perfect. Another option is the Belaire Gold – a refined brut sparkling wine with a crisp finish. Either wine is perfect for a brunch, picnic or evening get-together, celebrating Mom.
Price: R479 – R529
Chanel’s new Chance fragrance dazzles in a lilac bottle, epitomising elegance and class. Chance Splendide Eau De Parfum has a fruity, floral fragrance that lingers where you’ve left. If your mother is into smelling like fresh flowers and the essence of spring, then this is for her.
Price: R2625
Swarovski has outdone themselves once again with their Flower Collection. Each petal, leaf or branch is curated from an elegant coloured crystal. Their collection includes earrings, bracelets and necklaces, ensuring there is something for all nature-lovers. Pictured below are the Idyllia necklace and bangle.
Price: R1850 – R18000
The sun always shines when Mom is around, so gift her some stylish Sunglass Hut sunglasses to protect her from her own glow. We recommend the Michael Kors Rose Gold Gradient Mirror Sunglasses – the perfect blend of feminine and fun.
Price: R2170
Designed and approved by dentists, give the gift of a pearly smile this Mother’s Day. The Ordo Sonic+ Electric Toothbrush is stylish and elegantly designed to offer a deeper, bespoke cleaning experience. With 40 000 sonic pulses per minute and four brushing modes with a smart two-minute timer, it screams ease and convenience. Furthermore, it comes in all sorts of fun colours like Pearl Violet, Rose Gold or Mint Green.
Price: R1199
Redefine the latte Mom wants this Mother’s Day with Revive’s Moon Mylk Collagen Latte. This decadent, dairy-free drink is scientifically formulated to promote restful sleep and enhance your well-being. In essence, it is infused with key ingredients that promote healthy sleep cycles and beauty aspects whilst snoozing. It comes in a French Lavender or Red Velvet flavour.
Price: R600
Gift your mother silky smooth hair for Mother’s Day with Morrocanoil. Their Hair Treatment Oil, suitable for all hair types, is infused with argan oil to hydrate and tame frizz whilst protecting hair from damage.
Price: R960 for 100ml
If your mom isn’t a big shopper, why not adopt instead? This Mother’s Day, you can gift her something that gives back to the planet through the World Wide Fund for Nature. On her behalf, adopt her favourite animal – whether it be an elephant, giraffe, penguin, rhino or whale. Part of this gift is a cuddly plush toy, an official WWF Adoption Certificate and nationwide delivery to her door. Isn’t this is the wildest way to say: “I love you?”
Price: Adoptions start at R300 per month, or R1150 once off.
Spoil your mom with some homemade, organic love this Mother’s Day. This nourishing body scrub uses SOiL Organic Aromatherapy ingredients to leave your mom smelling like fresh citrus. If your mother is a DIY queen, gift her the ingredients she needs to make yet another creation at home.
The Recipe
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons SOiL Jojoba Oil [R85 for 30ml]
5 Drops SOiL Orange Essential Oil [R38 for 10ml]
5 Drops SOiL Bergamot Essential Oil [R190 for 10ml]
10 Drops SOiL Frankincense Essential Oil [R105 for 5ml]
The Method
Put the brown sugar into a medium-sized bowl. Add the Jojoba and Essential Oils. Mix thoroughly until blended. Store in an airtight glass container.
Price: R418
And there you have it! A complete Mother’s Day Gift Guide with many options that will leave your mother smiling.
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