Mother’s Day gifts: luxe, low-priced picks for the GOAT.
Mother’s Day is coming in hot (14 May, FYI). It’s time to dust off those subpar cooking skills, whip up some brekkie in bed and look on as Mum stages an EGOT-worthy performance of enjoyment trying to eat it.
@millie happy mother’s day 🥰🥰 #mothersday #mum #breakfast ♬ original sound - Millie Ford
Just kidding. We’ve levelled up from sad breakfasts in bed. These days, we’re about giving Mother’s Day gifts she’ll actually like. After all, think of everything these magnificent humans have done for us!
The good news? You can treat Mum like the queen she is without blowing all your pocket money. Our Mother’s Day gift ideas guide is here to help. With picks for every budget and every type of mum, you can give her some luxe she’s guaranteed to love.
Mother’s Day gifts under $30: ballin’ on a budget.
Avoid the you-shouldn’t-haves with a budget-friendly gift that makes Mum feel like a superstar. From the fabulous home cook to the mum who likes things a little extra, we’ve found Mother’s Day gifts under $30 that can do it all.
POV: you go to Kmart and leave with only one item. Imagine. But if you do happen to visit the big K for the third time this week, why not get Mum a gift? Kmart’s boujee-on-a-budget Textured Gown is just $17 and is the perfect way to say you love her. The striped blue and white kimono robe makes a statement with a wrap front, letting everyone know that mother has arrived.
Some mums love to cook. Others don’t. The RecipeTin Eats cookbook by beloved Aussie food blogger Nagi Maehashi is perfect for both. Nagi shares some of her most popular recipes that are easy for every level of home cook. And when Mum whips up these delicious meals, who’ll just so happen to be around to try them out? *Insert guy tapping his head meme*
You don’t need to go broke buying Mother’s Day presents. These gifts still show Mum what a big deal she is. But if you’re hoping for something a little flashier, we have more presents that fit the bill.
Mother’s Day gifts under $50: fancy and frugal.
Unlike the great Tom Haverford, many mums struggle to follow the ‘treat yo self’ mantra. So, sometimes, we have to do it for them. These Mother’s Day presents fall under the $50 mark and still deliver luxury and lavishness. After all, doesn’t Mum deserve to feel like a boss?
We all love a bit of pampering. But sometimes, all the skincare Mum has time for is a quick steam facial from the dishwasher. So why not show her how amazing she is by splurging on some indulgent beauty products?
Aesop has a collection of luxury skincare that won’t break the bank, like the Primrose Facial Cleansing Masque that feels just as good as it sounds. Or check out the Australia-made brand by anastasia’s organic clarity aromatherapy candle. It promises ambience and concentration – things every mum could use.
GOOP is the wellness brand brainchild of Gwyneth Paltrow and makes some of the best Mother’s Day gift options out there, like the G-TOX Ultimate Dry Brush. This skincare gamechanger boosts circulation and removes dry skin like nobody’s business. Plus, it’ll help Mum live her best life with smooth, soft skin.
We’re all about giving mums a bit of peace now we’ve flown the coop. The Swatch Mug from Robert Gordon is perfect for Mum to sip her morning coffee carefree. This beautiful, speckled mug is hand-dipped, Australian-made and gift-wrapped in a calico bag, so you don’t have to lift a finger. You little nepo baby, you.
Our mums are already priceless gems. But if you want to splash a little more cash to show them, that’s okay too. We’ve found some next-level gifts for Mum that won’t totally blow your budget.
Mother’s Day gifts under $100: for the CEO of mumming.
Looking to get bumped up the favourite child list this Mother’s Day? Australia, we feel you. These gifts are so much better than some of the treasures you used to give mum (the sad dried pasta art you made in kindy has entered the chat).
Has Mum been dropping hints that she wants to get into yoga? Listen up. lululemon’s The Mat is a 5mm, high-quality yoga mat that comes in a bunch of stylish designs, so she can feel herself in her new hobby. Whether she’s taking it to the studio or hanging at home with Adrienne, this baby will go the distance. Plus, Mum will get the me-time she deserves and a bum that high-key puts yours to shame.
And let’s face it. There’s nothing we can do about our mums’ obsessions with wallet phone cases. Their dedication to practicality, above all else, is a force that can’t be reckoned with. As their loving children, though, it’s our duty to inject a little bit of cool.
The Personal Print’s Nappa leather wallet phone cases are just the thing. You choose up to three lines of text, and they’ll monogram them stylishly on the front. Choose from options like gold or silver foil if she’s a little extra or blind embossing for a classic look. MUM-4-LYF.
Get in the good books with these gifts for mum.
Your mum is a peach. And it’s up to you to show her. Even when you can’t afford the flashiest stuff for Mother’s Day, Afterpay makes it easy to get her something she’ll love. Favourite child status: achieved.
