Mother’s Day is March 27, so there’s still a week or two to get your mum the perfect Mother’s Day gift, whether you’re planning a visit or you want to send her something in the post. If you aim to make a real difference, you might want to consider supporting a Black-owned business this year. We’ve scoured our favourite retailers and gone through the Strategist archives to find gift suggestions for every type of mum — from those who are partial to a gin cocktail to those who are in need of a night in. To make sure that your gift will arrive on time, we’ve added last shipping dates on each item.
For the mum who has tried everything Beauty Pie has to offer
For the mum who drizzles and dunks
For the mum who always says yes to a livener
Consider this Scotch bonnet tequila rum, which she could also mix in a cocktail or drink over ice.
Last date to purchase: March 21.
For the mum who doesn’t drink like she used to
A far less obvious alternative to a Chilly’s.
Last date to purchase: March 22.
Instead of wrapping either bottle, you could bundle it in this print bag from Bespoke Binny.
Last date to purchase: March 21.
For the mum who always wears her hair up
We think she’d love this DIY kit that lets her make her own scrunchie.
Last date to purchase: March 21.
For the mum who wears her hair natural
For the mum who can never find her keys
How about a minimalist trinket bowl she can keep in the hall?
Last date to purchase: March 23.
For the mum who can spend at least an hour in the bath
For the mum who has a lipstick for every occasion
Can’t go wrong with a classic red.
Last date to purchase: March 25.
For the mum with an eight-cups-a-day habit
This green-tea trio from Thés Lac Rose will take pride of place on her counter (and the tins are eminently reusable).
Last date to purchase: March 20.
For the mum who still writes out her shopping list
A handsome notebook she can easily fit in her bag.
Last date to purchase: March 21.
For the mum who can never say no to a Lindor
Some cardamom-and-orange truffles from Dark Sugars would be just the thing.
Last date to purchase: March 25.
For the mum who appreciates ambience
This candle is a collaboration between cactus shop Prick and Our Lovely Goods (which makes several Strategist-approved candles). This one features notes of bergamot, patchouli, and oak moss.
Last date to purchase: March 23.
For the mum who just bought her first ficus
If she’s getting into houseplants, she’ll love these woven baskets from online store Mawusi Plants.
Last date to purchase: March 21.
For the mum who can’t even keep a snake plant alive
For the mum who doesn’t want much
And finally … something to wrap their gift in
We like this penny-sweets wrapping from Kazvare Made It.
Last date to purchase: March 22.
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