International Mother's Day is on Sunday 11th May. It is on a different date than the UK's Mother's Day. You can learn all about why that is here:
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Whether it's Mothering Sunday or International Mother's Day, it should be all about mums! Buying mum a gift is a wonderful way to mark Mother's Day and to show her what she means to you. So, let's explore our popular Mother's Day gifts and options.
Celebrating International Mother's Day
International Mother's Day is particularly important to many who may be away from their mums. Those mums who have moved to the UK. Celebrating without being there can be difficult, but it is also even more important to show your mum that you are thinking of her, even from a distance.
With International Mother's Day in May, you have a bit of time to think about what could be the perfect gift to really show her how much you care for her.
Choosing the perfect gift for mum on International Mother's Day
Choosing the perfect gift may seem difficult - whatever you choose, it never seems enough to really show her how you feel. Right?
However, we recommend that you are inspired by popular or traditional gifts, as well as activity and experiences.
And never forget that simply telling your mum how grateful you are and how wonderful she is in a gift message, over the phone or on a video call, should never be underestimated.
What's a popular Mother's Day gift?
Flowers and chocolates are still very popular Mother's Day gifts, both internationally, as well as in the UK.
But, perhaps, you are looking for something a bit different or more of a unique combination. Let the gifting experts, here at hampers.com, help you out.
Traditional Mother's Day gifts
We mentioned chocolate being a very popular Mother's Day gift...and we are sure this has to be true across the whole globe.
There are so many variety of chocolates these days. However, we are really passionate about chocolate that is produced using sustainable cocoa farms and using chocolatiers that are working ethically with cocoa farmers around the world.
This is why our popular chocolate hampers, feature artisan chocolate makers who care deeply about good quality, fair trade ingredients.
Explore our Classic Chocolate Hamper - which includes chocolates from artisan chocolatiers Gnaw, Monty Bojangles and The Cambridge Confectionary Co. There is also fudge, a Millionaires Slice flapjack and cocoa flavoured popcorn too.
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Pampering Mother's Day gifts
A popular Mother's day gift often involves an element of pampering. We all know mums often put themselves last - so it's a lovely opportunity to encourage a little self-care.
A home spa experience is a popular gift idea, and with our Mother's Day Pamper Hamper, you will find a box full of items that will supply everything she needs for a Mother's Day pamper session.
She will find a selection of sheet masks, a luxury hand cream, a relaxing bath bar and a calming scented candle. We can just imagine mum having a wonderfully relaxing afternoon with this hamper by her side. ...and showing off her brand new bamboo socks feeling calm and refreshed.
Impressive Mother's Day gifts
Are you looking for an International Mother's Day gift that is a little more expensive this year? Do you want to impress your mum with the arrival of a gift on her doorstep that will really shock and surprise?
Our Prestige Food and Wine Hamper is a great example of an impressive Mother's Day gift. It is actually incredible value because it packed full of such a wide range of foods, as well as bottle of Champagne and a decadent red wine too.
Go and explore the incredible range of sweet and savoury delights. Mum will feel absolutely spoilt!
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Luxury Mother's Day gifts
A bit like pampering, it's nice to add a bit of luxury to a mum's life on International Mother's Day. Luxurious gifts can be hard to find - we don't want to clutter up mum's house! So, what about an experience she can enjoy and will be memorable?
We highly recommend a decadent afternoon tea experience - quintessentially British.
If you can't be with your mum, here in the UK, then you can still send her a luxury cream tea direct to her door.
Our Afternoon Tea with Prosecco Hamper is filled with everything mum needs for an at-home afternoon tea (except the cucumber sandwiches!). It will also be sparkling with the exclusive bottle of our La Tenuta Sconta Prosecco from the vineyards of Italy.
Take a closer look now - the fluffy scone and clotted cream will really whet your apetite.
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Affordable Mother's Day gifts
We know that some times it is not all about the money. We also know that a physical gift might be a small part of your International Mother's Day celebrations. Perhaps, you are getting together for lunch or dinner, have a day out planned or a trip to see each other later in the year.
If you are looking for a 'little something', then our Sweet Treats For Her Gift Box is a delightful and affordable Mother's Day gift. It comprises of a whole selection of cake, biscuits, chocolates and a box of tea. It's a really cute gift.
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International Mother's Day gifts - sorted
We take pride in offering a range of hampers for all budgets, experiences and reasons for gifting. We even have done some research in to International Mother's Day experiences and traditions - take a read and be inspired by some of the diverse activities and celebrations!
Don't forget that you can order International Mother's Day hampers and gifts from anywhere in the world (pretty much!) and have them delivered to your mum's door, here in the UK. So, if you are abroad and live apart, it is simple to show her how much you care, even if you can't be there in person.