In Mauritius, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the last Sunday of May. This special day is celebrated among every families from different background or religion. On this occasion, most of us usually opt for flowers and perfumes for our mothers but why not try something different this year? Here are some gift ideas for your mom;
DIY Gift
Some examples are; personalized candles, decorated photo frames, personalized cushions, jewelry, cards, self-care jar, terrarium plant (various tutorials are available on YouTube), personalized family tree or cakes that you made yourself.
You could never go wrong with a DIY gift as the person will appreciate the time and effort you have put into their gift and this will make the person feel special! Perfect for Mother’s Day, right?
Baskets of goodies
Another amazing idea is to create a basket full of things that your mother usually loves for e.g., basket full of cosmetics, chocolate or clothes. I would recommend to start thinking of the item you will put in the basket at least 2 weeks before Mother’s Day to avoid being in a rush the day before. Then, you will have time to focus on how you will decorate the basket, which color theme you will choose and so on.
Treat her with a well-prepared dish or take her out to a five-star restaurant
If this is usually your mother who cook for everyone and if you are good at cooking, you could prepare dinner with a starter, a main course and dessert. Maybe you could try a new recipe on this occasion, a special dish that your mother usually doesn’t prepare for the family. This will surely surprise everyone! We will need to start preparing everything in advance for the perfect dinner, look for all the required ingredients at least 3 days before! Don’t forget the table setting! A well-decorated table will certainly make the difference and will show that you care and wanted her to be happy. Again, look for the decorations in advance! You will need a nice tablecloth, candles, napkins, beautiful dinner plate, ribbon or serving tray. You can even decorate the table with a flower bouquet/arrangement that you made yourself or even photo centerpiece. if you have the budget, inviting her for dinner in a five-star restaurant could also be an excellent choice! For e.g., Le Chamarel Restaurant, Stars Restaurant or Savinia Bistrot are some of the best restaurants in Mauritius. Also tell her to put on her best outfit! This could definitely make her feel special on Mother’s Day!
For the mom who loves her kitchens as much as her daughter: get her some kitchen gadgets she can use
This is perfect for the mothers who spent half of her journey in the kitchen! opt for kitchen gadgets that could make her life easier! Personally, my mom loves coffee and a coffee machine would be a great choice! Other useful kitchen gadgets examples could be; a smoothie maker, juicer, peeler, electric whisk, salad spinner, bag vacuum sealer, a jar opening gadget or waffle maker. Choose something useful and based what your mother needs or has always asked for.