With Mother’s Day around the corner, you may be wondering what to get the mother figure in your life.
Whether it’s a grandparent, your dad, a guardian or your biological mother, treat them to something they’ll really appreciate.
And what better than a Mother’s Day hamper, packed with wellness goodies? Discover seven of the best Mother’s Day presents below.
In this article, we’ll explore:
- What to put in a mum’s self-care basket
- What to give yourself on Mother’s Day
- 7 of the best mother’s day gifts
What do you put in a mum’s self-care basket?
If you’re planning on creating a self-care hamper this Mother’s Day, you might need some inspiration on what to put in it. Let’s start by delving into what self-care actually means.
According to the 1998 WHO definition, self-care is “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.
It is a broad concept encompassing hygiene (general and personal), nutrition (type and quality of food eaten), lifestyle (sporting activities, leisure etc.), environmental factors (living conditions, social habits, etc.), socio-economic factors (income-level, cultural beliefs etc.) and self-medication.1
Obviously, you can’t cover all of those bases in a hamper, but you can include thoughtful gifts that will help them work towards those factors.
Think relaxing products for bath time, tasty treats, aromatherapy gifts and lotions to help nourish their skin.
What do you give yourself for Mother’s Day?
Now the same goes if you’re going to get yourself a gift for mother’s day this year.
You can go down the self-care route to give your body a treat for all the nurturing you’ve done over the past twelve months – or you could tick off one of those items on your wish list…
What do you put in a self-care pack?
So what should you put in a self-care pack? Let’s go through the basics so you can refer to this list for inspiration in the future.
Here’s a rough idea of things to include:
- Skincare
- Bodycare
- Haircare
- Aromatherapy
- Uplifting quotes
- Protein snacks
- Sweet treats
- Luxury tea or coffee
What’s Mother’s Day without a few chocolates? Pop these Dark Chocolate Truffles from Doisy & Dam into the hamper for a rich treat – perfect with a cuppa.
Made from natural ingredients, these spheres of happiness contain no palm oil and are ethically crafted, as Doisy & Dam are committed to paying cocoa farmers fairly.
Key features:
- Individually wrapped truffles
- Ethically made
- Suitable for vegans
- No palm oil
- Made from natural ingredients
What our customers think:
SJTGGD - Chocolate heaven. – 5/5 stars
“These are absolutely fantastic! I hope Holland and Barrett stock them forever. The combination of dark chocolate, smooth truffle and just a hint of sea salt is sheer perfection.”
DeeBae1 - BETTER THAN ANYTHING I'VE EVER TRIED – 5/5 stars
“I've never been so delighted. I was searching for a chocolate that would taste great and also be a force for good in this world - and i've finally found it. Cannot recommend D&D enough”
Help them to a fresh start with the Peppermint Daily Cleanser from Q+A.
Formulated with coconut-derived cleansers for a gentle, soft finish and peppermint oil to help fight blemishes – what’s not to love?
Key features:
- Coconut derived cleanser
- Fragrance free
- Contains peppermint oil
- Suitable for all skin types
- Helps with hydration, skin firmness and sensitivity
- Suitable for vegans
What our customers think:
Mark – Great Smell – 5/5 stars
“I bought this as part of a great value bundle and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The minute you get the hit of peppermint, it wakes up your senses and how smooth your face feels after the cleaning action- it’s amazing. Great product.”
GirlGlitch - My new everyday cleanser – 5/5 stars
“This is my new everyday cleanser: I love the smell, and it leaves my skin feeling clear and refreshed. It's quickly become a staple of my skincare routine!”
It goes without saying that sleep is one of the most important factors in our overall wellness. And that’s where Tisserand steps in.
This set is designed to help you sleep better, with 89% of their study participants saying that it helped them to fall asleep faster.
With a beautiful blend of lavender, jasmine and sandalwood, give the gift of sleep this Mother’s Day.
Key features:
- Contains massage & body oil, pillow mist and a pulse point rollerball
- Blend of lavender, jasmine and sandalwood
- All-natural properties
- 100% pure essential oils
- Suitable for vegans
There’s nothing like slathering on body lotion after a long soak.
And the product for the job? Skin Food Body Lotion by Weleda. Perfect for dry skin, this is a deeply nourishing and intensively moisturising product to add to a self-care hamper.
Key features:
- Sweet orange, lavender and vanilla scent
- Made with organic ingredients
- Botanical extracts of calendula, pansy and chamomile
- Quickly absorbed
- Suitable for vegans
What our customers think:
Fantasywithfaye – WOW – 5/5 stars
“I cant explain how much I love this cream! It smells amazing and it is so soft and lovely on your skin! leaves me feeling fresh and moisturised for the entire day! I would highly recommend.”
xKerry1989x – Really great moisture – 5/5 stars
“I really love this moisturiser. A little bit spreads out loads and covers quite a large area. It smells incredible and isn’t sticky like some other brands. I definitely recommend it to anyone suffering with dry skin. my skin is starting to feel so much better already”
Another great nourishing gift to add to your self-care box is the Certified Organic Rosehip Oil by Trilogy.
Super moisturising for all skin types, this product also works wonders on scars, stretchmarks, fine lines and wrinkles.
Key features:
- Suitable for all skin types
- Certified organic 100% rosehip seed oil
- No preservatives or petrochemicals
- Safe to use during pregnancy
- Suitable for vegans
What our customers think:
MiaL85 – Superb – 5/5 stars
“I have used many different serums and keep coming back to this one. Soaks into the skin and keeps it hydrated and helps immensely with fine lines.”
Saraswati – Best oil – 5/5 stars
"Beautiful oil to keep skin soft and supple"
What’s more comforting than a warming mug of tea?
The ideal Mother’s Day gift to help your loved one unwind after a long day, this selection box contains an array of tasty teas to try.
And with 45 teabags in the box, this is the gift that keeps on giving.
Key features:
- 100% organically grown
- Ethically sourced ingredients
- Recyclable packaging
- Nine herbal teas to choose from
- Suitable for vegetarians
What our customers think:
Nannikins - Gteat value – 5/5 stars
“Bought as part of a hamper gift great value for money and loads of flavours. Box made it more special”
SpiceDog - Pukka Selection Box was a hit ! 5 stars ! - 5/5 stars
"Made a beautiful small gift for someone who doesn’t eat chocolate or need more flowers. It was an alternative Easter gift. They loved it. Looked really lovely."
With three skincare gifts in one, this really is a triple threat.
The Discovery Box by Evolve Organic Beauty contains their Radiant Glow Mask, Hyaluronic Serum and the Daily Renew Face Cream, perfect for popping into a pampering basket.
Key features:
- Suitable for normal and dry skin
- Recyclable packaging
- Made with organic ingredients
- Suitable for vegans
What our customers say:
Meg – Excellent – 5/5 stars
“Wonderful discovery box, good size of samples (mine have lasted about a month) and packaging is all recyclable which is great. The products themselves smell and feel amazing, and I've had no issues with my sensitive skin. Would highly recommend either for yourself or as a gift set.”
Huxley3 – Natural products Evolve – 5/5 stars
“Great introduction to the range. Feel the difference straight away.”
The final say
Feeling inspired to put together a self-care package for the mother in your life?
From skincare to snacks, treat your loved one to something special this Mother’s Day.
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Last updated: 13 March 2022
