100+ Gift Ideas for Mum

Need some thoughtful gift ideas for Mum for all budgets? Whether it is for Mother’s Day, Christmas, Mum’s birthday or just to say ‘you’re special’, here are our suggestions for all price ranges in mind.

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest Gift Giving days of the year for that special lady in our lives that wiped our butt and boogers, and still rings to check and see if we are okay, even though we are now all grown up. That lady, she is special. She is always there for us. But Mum’s can also be notoriously hard to buy for. My Mum isn’t really into anything which makes her really hard to shop for, I usually end up getting her flowers and earrings every year which is a bit snoozefest.
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Not this year, I’m going to shop around. She has had a big year, and I want to thank her for all the times she picked up my kids from school or did my food shopping because I just didn’t have time. Thanks Mum.
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1. Buy Mum some beautiful new linen from Bedloves

Bedloves has some great 100% pure flax linen bed sheets and doona covers at reasonable prices if you want to give your mum some understated luxury in the bedroom. These sheets are environmentally and socially sustainable (GOTS) and come with size labels in the bottom right-hand corner and a labeled storage bag so you will never lose a sheet in that linen closet again!

2. Fluffy Dressing Gown and Slippers

All Mum’s love a beautifully soft dressing gown to snuggle into in the Winter.

We love these Mercer + Reid Ultra Soft Bathrobes. Stockist: Adairs

3. A Diner’s Delight Gift Hamper

A delicious hamper from Byron Bay Gifts.

4. A New Coffee Machine

If Mum loves her coffee in the morning, why not upgrade her coffee machine. Don’t forget to include some coffee beans or pods!

The ultimate in coffee machines is ‘The Oracle’ from Breville. Cheapest at Kogan

5. A Coffee Bean Subscription

Buy Mum a coffee bean subscription! There are loads of different stockists now that will post your Mum a monthly supply of her favourite coffee beans.

Beanhunter Coffee Subscription (3 boxes from $58.50)
Rumble Coffee Roasters Subscription Box (From $66)

6. A Breakfast Tray

Mum can have breakfast in bed every day without getting crumbs in the sheets with this breakfast tray!!

Stockist: Adairs

7. A Embossed Leather Jewellery Box

This gorgeous leather embossed jewellery box is lockable (to keep little hands away) and features a mirror, lift-out tray and sections for rings and earrings.

Stockist: Pottery Barn

8. A Magazine Subscription

Does Mum have a favourite magazine that she loves? Why not get her a six or twelve month subscription. It is the gift that does keep on giving!

Grab magazine subscriptions from iSubscribe

9. A Cheese Making Kit

If Mum has always talked about making her own cheese, now she can. This is a soft cheese kit – but there are also Hard Cheese Kits, Feta Kits and Camembert Kits.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

Stockist: Green Living Australia

10. Silk Sleeping Mask

If Mum travels a lot or just has trouble sleeping, this luxurious silk sleeping mask will pamper her skim and keep out the light. Made of 100% Mulberry Silk, it is an item she will have forever.

Stockist: Pottery Barn

11. A Foodie Subscription Box

Subscription Boxes are all the rage at the moment and there are some beautiful ones available. This is a Foodies Collective Discovery Box with all Australian artisan food. For a comprehensive list of Subscription Boxes, check out our article, The Ultimate List of All Australian Subscription Boxes.

Stockist: iSubscribe

A Giant Coffee Mug

Stockist: Far Kew Emporium

12. The Gigi Ete Lounge PJ Set

All Mum’s wish we can stay in our pyjamas all day. But if the jammy jams are ‘decent’ enough like this set, you can wear them all day and they don’t look so ‘I just got out of bed’. Lounge wear is a thang!

Stockist: Hard to Find

13. A Twin Set of Silk Pillowcases

Silk Pillowcases are brilliant as they don’t ‘fluff’ up your hair when you are sleeping (so less breakage) – and silk is also very gentle on your skin. These pillowcases are 100% Mulberry Silk and are naturally hypoallergenic and breathable.

Stockist: Hard to Find

14. A Bellabox Subscription

All girls love their pretties. Bellabox sends out a beauty box to your Mum’s door every month, filled with 5+ beauty samples to try at home. You get to try the latest and greatest skincare, makeup and beauty items before everyone else – and it is a really affordable and thoughtful gift.

Stockist: Bellabox

15. A Pair of Mermaid Yoga Pants

I love these! Activewear can be so boring, but there are now cute and nerdy ones for every personality! These suck in your tummy, support every move and smooth over any imperfections.

Stockist: Booty Sculpted

16. A Home Made Ice Cream Kit

If Mum loves ice cream – this is the ultimate gift to make her favorite recipes at home! The kit includes a Cuisinart Frozen Dessert Maker, Dessert sauce pack with four different flavours, a professional non-sick ice cream scoop, three tubs of confectionery to top the ice cream – all bundled in a gift box with a ribbon.

Stockist: Adrenaline

17. A Wine Glass Bottle

If Mum loves her wine, why not get her a real glass!!!

Stockist: Yellow Octopus

18. Friends Trivial Pursuit

600 questions on Mum’s favourite TV show of all time!

Stockist: Yellow Octopus

19. A Silk Scarf

A silk scarf is a beautiful and thoughtful gift for Mum – because it is a luxurious item that she can wear forever. Our pick is this Italian Luxury 100% Pure Silk Twill Satin 90cm square scarf that can also be worn as a shawl.

Stockist: Dreamer Sydney

20. The Big Book of Kombucha

Learn how to brew your own Kombucha at home. This book has over 400 recipes for a fraction of the store bought price.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

21. An Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm in silver) is perfect for all woman who want the convenience of a phone without having to carry one with you. Just snap on the watch and off you go. Has a built in activity tracker so you can achieve your fitness goals, and even speak to Siri with the built-in speaker.

Stockist: Kogan

22. StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner

Make sure that Mum’s makeup brushes are impeccably clean with this Brush Cleaner. It uses centrifugal spin so that brushes are literally ready to re-use immediately.

Stockist: The Shaver Shop

23. A Personalised Mother and Daughter Star Chart

Have a star chart that shows the sky at the exact moment both Mum and Daughter were born.

Stockist: Print Inspired

24. Momma and Me Shirts

Perfect for the Mum with a little one – these Momma and Me shirts are super adorable!!!!

Stockist: Baby K Designs

25. It’s Been a Rough Day Wine Glass

Mum will love this wine glass – it has been professionally laser engraved on a crystal glass that holds 350ml.

Stockist: Giftware Direct

26. Welcome to Wellness Subscription Box

If Mum doesn’t get a whole lot of time to herself, maybe get her a ‘Welcome to Wellness’ Subscription Box which gives her a some luxury and pamper time.

Stockist: iSubscribe

27. Make a Homemade Coupon Book to Do Chore Around the House

This is a great (and free) one for kids to make at home. A booklet of chores that Mum can give you at any time – and you have to obey!

28. A Google Home

Play podcasts whilst you are cooking dinner, ask Google what the weather will be like today without having to get up from the lounge chair! Plus a Google Home will keep the kids entertained for hours asking it jokes!

Stockist: Kogan

29. Pink Marble Effect Acrylic Bangle Pack

This bangle pack from Lovisa is simply darling – and extremely inexpensive! The bangles can be worn all together, or separate – it is up to Mum.

Stockist: Lovisa for $17.99

30. Dyson Hair Dryer

The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is engineered for fast dryer and precision styling at the same time.

Stockist: The Shaver Shop

31. A Life Assistant for the Busy Mum!

Give someone the gift of time this Christmas. What better way to show someone how much you care than by getting them time with their very own Life Assistant. Whatever they need, a gift voucher for a little extra help will go a long way to easing the mental load.

32. A Dinnerly Subscription

Give Mum the gift of gourmet. Dinnerly provide all the ingredients and step by step instructions on how to cook a quick and tasty masterpiece! Dinnerly has meals from $5.75 per person.

Use this code to get $15 off your first box and $15 off the second box.

Get simple recipes and fresh ingredients delivered to your door.

33. It’s Wine Time Gift Box

Wine and Chocolate in a beautiful box! Perfect for Mumma Bear. There are four different types of wines in this gift box – in CANS!!!!

Stockist: Brewquets

Beer Bouquet - Brewquets - Delivery - Gift for Him

34. A Louis Vuitton Phone Case

Make Mum feel like she’s from Beverly Hills with a Louis Vuitton iPhone Case. Available in different iPhone models.

Stockist: Octop USA

Shipped from The United States

35. A Sewing Machine

Most ladies would love to try a sewing machine at some time or another – I know I’ve always wanted one even though I have no idea how to use them. This one is cute in pink!!!

Stockist: Spotlight

36. A Bottle of Dom Perignon

What can tell Mum you love her more than a fancy bottle of French wine!

Stockist: Wine.com

37. An Outdoor Resort Hammock

Let Mum relax by reclining on a stylish resort style hammock. Holds up to 220kg.

Stockist: Zanui

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38. A Cheese and Wine Hamper

This hamper looks just delicious – the best thing is that you can choose which wine and cheese that you want – so it is fully customisable!

Stockist: Gourmet Baskets

Price: $149.00

39. A Soda Stream Machine

Make all your favourite sparkling drinks at home with your own Soda Stream!

Stockist: Kogan

40. A Gurney

Every gal loves to gurney – we probably love it more than the men-folk…. So satisfying….

Our Pick: The K’A’Rcher Premium Full Control Plus

41. A HoMedics Pedi Luxe Foot Spa

Did foot spa’s ever really go out of fashion? This one has a built in heater, has double the bubbles, 4 massage rollers and an easy pour water spout.

Stockist: Kogan

Price: $85.00 + delivery

41. A Mystery Box of 12 Wines (Mixed Red and White)

If you aren’t sure what brands of wine you would like or just want an element of surprise with your bottles of wine, grab this Mystery Box. 12 bottles of wine, mixed white wine and red wine.

Stockist: Kogan for $59

42. A Gourmet Gift Hamper

A gift basket full of tasty gourmet goodies. All Australian fine foods and wine.

Stockist: Macarthur Baskets

43. Get Mum a Personal Stylist

Many Mum’s lose their sense of style after having babies… because every item we own ends up covered in vomit.. If Mum is in a rut as to what to wear, why not get her a Stylist to help her style her wardrobe and help her choose pieces that are right for her!

We recommend Threadicated

44. Put Money Towards Getting The Surgery Mum is Wanting

If Mum has always wanted to have her teeth fixed, a new set of boobs or lap band surgery – why not help contribute to her ‘Surgery Fund’ I seriously need a nose job!

Get funding through MacCredit

46. A Weaving Starter Kit

Weaving is extremely therapeutic – this is a small solid timber weaving loom together with yarn.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

47. A GHD Platinum White Styler

The latest and greatest in hair straighteners. The GHD Platinum adapts the heat to ensure your hair doesn’t burn!

Stockist: GHD

48. A Kate Spade Ring Holder

Have a safe and pretty place for Mum to keep all of her rings. I love this gorgeous ring holder by Kate Spade – all of her stuff is so girly!

Stockist: Macy’s

49. A Bunch of Flowers

Flowers are always very traditional for Mother’s Day. I love this Mother’s Day bunch of flowers with soft pink roses, purple alstroemeria and white daisies.

Stockist: Petals Network

50. A Face Shaping Palette by Sephora

An all-in-one palette packed with 12 silky-smooth, Amazonian clay-powered shades that play with light and shadow to #slaywithclay. It’s your can’t-live-without-it beauty wardrobe – whether you’re feeling the low-key or high-key look. *Benefits* These essential, universally flattering shades sculpt, define and highlight your features. Nine neutral-to-smoky shadows (6 matte, 3 lustre) create unlimited wearable looks, while three face powders (including blush, bronzer and highlighter) add definition and make the skin glow. Each creamy, microfine powder is infused with Amazonian clay, so it offers rich payoff that blends to a natural, long-wearing finish without creasing, caking or flaking.

Stockist: Sephora

51. A Chanel Peony Art Print

This premium quality giclee art print has been produced on German made heavy weight (230gsm/matte finish) fine art stock using using archival quality inks resulting in a superior print suitable for museum or gallery display.

Stockist: Hard to Find

Free but Thoughtful Gifts for Mum:

52. Clean the house for Mum

And then make her dinner!

53. Painted Hand-prints of the kids in a frame

A gift that you can keep forever. Grab some water based paint and paint your child’s hands and press them onto a piece of cardboard and allow to dry. Then cut the cardboard to fit into a frame. A simple, inexpensive and beautiful gift for Mother’s Day.

Leave a Handprint

54. A Pair of Custom Converse

Connies are perhaps THE most comfy and practical pair of shoes for Mumma Bears that there is (I have 16 pairs…. OMG I’m a hoarder…). But now you can get custom connies – so have your Mum’s favourite singer or actor front and centre on a pair of her favourite Converse.

Stockist: Bump Shoes

55. Take Mum to a country market

Here is a list of where to find all the best country markets:

56. Historical Walks or Heritage Trails

These are free and self guided walks – here is just a few that I could find:

Gympie Heritage Trails
Toowoomba

57. Cemetery walk or ghost tour

These are fantastic fun – and there are many all over the world. Here are just a few that we have found:

Pentridge Prison Ghost Tour - Melbourne

58. Organise a Progressive Dinner with the family.

Take Mum on a food journey at all her favourite people’s homes – particularly good for all the kids to host a entree, main or dinner at each of their houses. Progressive Dinners have fallen out of favour in the last few years, but they are a super fun way to enjoy a dinner!

59. Have a Board Game Marathon

Board Games make for a tremendously fun night with the family! Just steer clear of the games that end up in shouting matches (cough cough Monopoly). Here are some of the most fun board games to play:

60. Organise a fancy Breakfast in Bed

61. Watch her favourite movie without complaining (supply popcorn and a foot rub)

Here are some suggestions!

62. Salt Dough Gifts from the Kids

63. Give the Gift of Cookies in a Jar

Cookie in a Jar is a great inexpensive gift idea for Mum!

64. Buy her a Double pass to the cinema so she can watch any movie she wants!

65. Rock N Roll Dancing Lessons

66. Have drinks and dinner on a Tall Ship!

Twilight Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
The Tall Ship Enterprize Williamstown (Melbourne)

67. A Beauty voucher for a manicure, pedicure or facial

68. A Hair voucher for a Cut and Colour

69. A massage voucher

70. Swim with the dolphins

There are actually loads of places within Australia where you can go and swim with a dolphin – what an amazing experience that Mum will just love!

Click on the locations below for information and pricing.

If Mum doesn’t want to actually get in the water, there are also many dolphin watching tours!

71. Ballroom Dancing Lessons

72. Hot Air Balloon Experience

They are all over the place – but Mum will remember the experience forever!

Hot Air Balloon Flight Cairns - 60 Minutes

73. Computer lessons (if a wannabe techno savvyMum)

74. Go Ten Pin Bowling as a family

75. Jewellery Making Workshop

76. Book a Bed & Breakfast weekend

77. Learn the Flying Trapeze

If Mum is a bit of a daredevil – look at booking her a lesson on learning the Flying Trapeze!!!!!!

Trapeze Lesson for 2, Learn The Flying Trapeze, Outdoors - Brisbane

78. Wine Tasting Course or a Winery Tour

If your Mum loves wine, there is a variety of wine tasting courses or wine tours she can attend depending on where she is!!!!

Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour

79. Invest in an educational Course for Mum

80. Tickets to a theatre show, festival or concert

2019 is a huge year for theatre shows and concerts. Here are just a few that you can purchase tickets for right now!

Metallica

Metallica is touring Australia in October. Grab tickets here

Coachella 2019

Probably the biggest festival in the world. Grab tickets here

Justin Timberlake

Jussy is touring the United States in March 2019. Grab tickets here

Other Tours:

Ariana Grande
The Beach Boys
Norah Jones
Offspring
Tim McGraw
Rob Thomas
Ben Kweller

81. Enjoy a High Tea

A High Tea is a fun and fancy day out with the girls. Many of the fancier hotels do them – here are some that I know about:

High Tea in the United States:

82. Go for a drive in the countryside

And have lunch in a small country pub!

83. A Chocolate Making Workshop

Everyone loves eating chocolate, now you can make your own gourmet chocolates in the comfort of your own kitchen! The Ultimate Chocolate Workshop will show you how to:

Make ganache
Melt chocolate
Temper chocolate
Mould chocolate
Hand dipping
Chocolate decorating

You will learn a variety of tricks and techniques allowing you to create a number of different sweet, chocolate treats to impress your friends and family.

Discover how to make a ganache for truffles, for cake and as a dessert, the key to melting chocolate and how to temper dark, white and milk chocolate using a household bowl.

Locations:

Sydney $150
Melbourne $150

84. Lunch at the local Pub

85. Visit the set of Neighbours – The TV Show

86. A trip to the beach

87. A trip to the zoo

Some of the best zoo’s to visit include:

Perth Zoo Entry and Scenic Cruise

88. Soap Making Course

89. Lunch or dinner cruise

90. Belly Dancing Lessons

91. Weekend on a houseboat

Gift Ideas for the Active and Outdoorsy Mum:

92. A beautiful herb growing kit

If Mum loves the garden, perhaps growing herbs for the kitchen would make a great gift.

Herb Growing Kit by Sow Grow Eat for $38.00 (free shipping in Australia)

Ships from Australia

93. Take your Mum SKYDIVING!!!!!!

If Mum is a bit of a daredevil or has everything already – what about a Skydiving Experience! If Mum won’t jump out of a plane (and can I just say – hell no!) – then there are also Indoor Skydiving Centres which sounds a lot less scary!

Indoor Skydiving Centres:

For those that want to jump out of a plane:

Indoor Skydiving Gold Coast, iFLY Intro Package (2 Flights) - NOW FLYING!

94. Gardening Gloves and Tools

Gardening gloves don’t need to be boring – you can now buy pretty ones. We love these from Hard to Find.

95. Do the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

96. A potted plant in a fancy pot

97. Picnic at the local park

98. Electric Bicycle ride

99. A day out on a bike with the family

100. Organise a Deep Sea Fishing trip

101. Go White Water Rafting

An experience that will get the blood pumping! Perfect for the adrenaline junkie Mumma Bear.

Here are some of the best locations to go White Water Rafting:

White Water Rafting - Kaituna River, Rotorua, New Zealand White Water Rafting, 1 Day Mitta Mitta River - Omeo

102. A New Gym Bag

The Midway Weekender by Po Campo has a spacious interior with lots of pockets and a separate shoe compartment, making it the ideal travel bag. Doubles as a gym bag. Our Mosaic fabric gives a beautiful stylish texture to the Midway range. The Midway is made with vegan, weatherproof fabric and has reflective accents. Includes a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap to carry across the body or by hand.

Stockist: Hard to Find

103. New Yoga Mat

104. Outdoors gear, tops, shorts

105. Latest sports shoes

106. New sleeping bag or Swag

Our Pick: The Wanderer Extreme Heavy Duty Single Swag

Stockist: BCF

Wanderer Extreme Heavy Duty Single Swag, , bcf_hi-res

107. Water purifier

108. Waterproof/ life proof camera (Go Pro)

109. Trendy outdoors rain jacket

110. Outdoors hat or cap

111. Headlamp/ Headtorch for hiking, camping or riding at night

112. Outdoors bag/backpack to pack all accessories for any outdoors activity

Gift Ideas for the Book Loving Mum:

113. Check out the most popular novels trending at the moment!

114. Cheese Making Books

Cheese Making is becoming a very popular past-time – and it is easier than you think to make delicious cheeses at home! Here are some how-to books on Cheese Making.

115. A Romance Novel

116. Latest Crime or Thriller

117. Books on Mind, Body and Spirit

118. History or Military Book

119. Crossword Puzzle or Suduko Book

120. Biography

121. New Trendy or homemade Book markers

122. Book bag or library bag

123. Online Book Discount or library card

124. A new Book reading nook

125. Relaxing book reading candles

126. A Matching Book set

127. Meet and Greet with her favourite author

128. New Stylish Reading Glasses

Gifts Ideas for the Online Shopping Crazy Mum:

Online Shopping | Stay At Home Mum

129. Warehouse Outlet Shopping Day

There are loads of bus tours that go out to all the warehouse shopping days to get a great deal, without having to drive. They are tremendous fun.

130. Gift Cards

Gift Cards are perfect if Mum is really hard to buy for or lives a really long way away!!! You can order most Gifts Cards online from Woolworths.

Gift Ideas for the Mum that Likes to Travel:

131. A new set of luggage

132. A pair of noise-cancelling headphones for the plane.

133. A Crossbody Handbag

134. Packing Cubes

Packing Cubes are a great way to ‘segment’ all of your packing needs in a suitcase. Mum can pack a suitcase like a pro with these packing cubes that are less than $20!

Stockist: Groupon

135. Deposit on the Holiday of a Lifetime

Gift Ideas for the Foodie Mum:

136. A fancy bottle of Olive Oil (you can get different flavours now too – get a whole set!)

137. A hot cooked champagne breakfast

138. A good bottle of wine and a set of wine glasses

139 A tin of Homemade Shortbread

140. A home cooked baked dinner – by you!

141. A Chocolate Fountain

Okay totally impractical – but heaps of fun!

Stockist: Groupon for $229.00

142. A platter of her favourite nibbles like sundried tomatoes, gooey cheese and water crackers

143. A wine and cheese appreciation course

144. A yoghurt making kit

145. A New saucepan set

146. Cookbooks

147. Gift pack of spices

148. Cooking Classes

149. New chopping board and knife

150. Knife sharpener

151. A Juicer

152. Food Dehydrator

153. Stick Blender

154. Selection of fancy tea’s and a teacup

155. A Bench Top Pizza Oven

I have one of the old Pete Evans Pizza Ovens. Before he got all anti-vax and all. It is still going strong. Bench top pizza ovens aren’t just for pizza – I use it for Toasted Cheesies, garlic bread or just to brown the top of dishes without using the oven!