Mother’s Day is a special time of year where we celebrate everything that our mothers have done for us over the years. From changing your nappy to helping you put money into your children’s savings account and, these days, listening to all your worries and woes, your mum has been there for you through it all, so she deserves something special to remind her just how important she is. We suggest you read this list and avoid these items at all costs or you can expect to have one disappointed mum on your hands this Mother’s Day.
‘#No.1 Mum’ Mug
Firstly, how many mugs does your mum actually need? You already bought her that colour-changing one for her birthday and she still hasn’t used that mug with a picture of your face on it that you got her for Christmas. Secondly your mum’s only going to get upset when she bumps into someone at work with the same mug and realises that she is not the sole owner of the title ‘Number 1 Mum.’
Socks
This is a present that should be reserved for Father’s Day only and even then it’s a pretty lame gift. That fake smile you’re dad put on is going to look even more unbelievable when your mum tries it out. And for heaven’s sake if you do opt for this gift, take note from above and don’t buy a pair that declares your mum as the ‘Best Mum in the World.’ It’s not OK on socks either.
Anti-Ageing Cream
Yes your mum has been talking about how she’s run out of her anti-ageing cream or she’s been going on about that new product she saw on the TV that claims to take 10 years off your face. No, that wasn’t a hint. Any gift that suggests your mother isn’t the youthful, beautiful young mum she once was is asking for the silent treatment or possibly even tears. This also applies to hair dye to get rid of those pesky grey hairs, cellulite cream, weightwatcher membership, gym membership …
A Tattoo
Nothing says Happy Mother’s Day like a tattoo of your mother’s face slapped across your arm or the picture of a heart with the word ‘Mum’ scrawled across it plastered on your chest. It’ll really help you bag that special someone and help you out with next year’s Mother’s Day gift of a grandchild for sure.
Bath Stuff
This can actually be quite a nice present. Your mum can have some much needed ‘me’ time whilst she relaxes in the bath making use of your present. Where you most likely sourced this present from however is probably what makes this present one of the worst. It’s pretty likely that your mum remembers seeing you unwrap the present that your auntie gave you just a few months ago at Christmas and probably feels a little cheated now it seems to have made its way into her collection of Mother’s Day presents.
A Book on Parenting
If it’s her first Mother’s Day as a parent, she’s probably going to appreciate all the help she can get. On her 10th Mother’s Day as a mum she’s probably not.
Cath Kidston Giveaway – What is on your wish-list this Mother’s Day?
To stand a chance to win this lovely Cath Kidston Sewing Kit with the twin travel pack tell us what your most desirable Mother’s Day present is. Whether the kids bring you breakfast in bed, make you a card, give you a weekend away (with the collaboration of Daddy’s credit card) or they promise you they will to go to bed on-time, we want to hear what you are wishing for this Mother’s Day!
Breakfast in bed and to be able to put my feet up.. Ahh xx
there are a few craft courses id like to do
My favorite part of Mothers Day has been a tradition in my family for three generations! Now I’m lucky enough to be able to do the same with our little girl. We picnic together. Play ball. Hike. Feed the ducks. Fish. Croquet. Laugh. And enjoy.
A lovely long lie in
I would love new slippers!
A nice cup of tea in bed would be a real treat 🙂
Some peace and quiet! 😉
A family trip to the beach for a walk followed by fish & chips!
A lovely day out where the children don’t bicker/snipe at each other!
I would love my baby girl (due 26th march) to arrive on time and in time for mothers day
To Make My Mum Smile Would Be My Present To Me
I would just love to spend the day with my Mum!
A charm for my charm bracelet or some spring flowers.
Your CommenSome new perfume
flowers
some books would be nice
A bunch of daffs
For Mother’s Day, my daughter and I go through our cookbooks, we choose a recipe and she bakes it for me. She does the same with her dad for fathers day
A nice family day out!
A LONG SOAK IN THE BATH
A weekend away
A day out with my babies 🙂
Anything homemade by my children would be lovely.
A nice lie in, no housework to do and breakfast in bed .
A nice lie in and breakfast in bed.
A day off 🙂
breakfast in bed
i would love a locket with my little girls photo in so she can be close to my heart allways <3
I want to spend the day with my hubby and the kids
Time with my children
a homemade card
As long as I have card and kiss of my daughter I will be so happy x
a lie-in and a bunch of flowers would be lovely
A lay in, coffee in bed and maybe some flowers! I’m not fussy 🙂
breakfast in bed
I would love to be treated for a nice meal by my partner and our son, a girl can dream hey lol!
I would love to be treated for a nice meal by my partner and our son, a girl can dream hey lol.
A day to myself!
My kitchen painted.
breakfast in bed 😀
To spend a lovely relaxing day with my beautiful children :o)
for Mother’s day I want to have a lie in, then stay in my onesie all day, have a day off the diet so a full english for brekkie and a takeway for tea!
An empty ironing basket, a lie in and a bath on my own!
Prefect for Mother’s Day!
Some flowers
This would be perfect for Mother’s Day!
a day away with my mum and my girls x
A lie in x
I’d like peace between my husband and my kids for mothers day 🙁
anything made or bought by my sons means the world to me
A lie-in or my hubby to do the night feed would be fantastic!
With kids at Uni/away I’ll be happy just to speak to them over Skype.
I want to be able to put my feet up for the day!
To not have to cook or think what to cook would be great.
spend time together as a family with my mum x
A cup of tea and a lie in please.x
A nice day out with my daughters
Bubble bath, glass of wine and my kindle, bliss!
My mum is in Australia, so to see her would be nice.
For mothers day I would just love an extra hour in bed
Oooo breakfast in bed 🙂 would be heaven and maybe an extra hour in bed and a day off of housework and cooking (wishful thinking) xx
I’d love a drama free, tantrum free, fight free day. Not too much to ask, is it? Really though, I’d live nothing more than a picnic in the park with my kids in good form, playing football or flying kites.
Hugs. And a good sleep.
Just to have my man off work for the day to assist the kiddywinks in making me a morning cuppa and all putting our feet up infront of DVDs all day!!
Sleeping in; brunch with my kids, my mom, & my nana; flowers; handmade cards from the kids; and a nice dinner out with my hubby!
A lie in and a meal out in the afternoon, a nice bunch of flowers and of course lots of hugs from my kids
I would love to not have to make any decisions, what to wear, what we’re going to eat, etc,,
A nice glass of wine 😉
Anything my daughter makes me!!! 🙂
I would treat my mum to a bunch of flowers and a lovely day out
a rest a lie in and a bath
I just want a sleep in 🙂
Anything – it will be my very first one as a mam
I’d love the house cleaned from top to bottom!
To have my family around me
The day off!
a day off work
A spa day would be great, but this is not going to happen so a nice handmade card from my son and a kiss from my baby daughter would be lovely.
A sunday girl apron
A nice quiet day just doing nothing, curled up on the sofa with (hopefully) a nice box of chocs x
I would love “someone” to cook dinner for me. I don’t mind what it is… beans on toast is fine, as long as I haven’t had to cook it!
I’m a big fan of home made items from our little boy 😀
A spa day would fit the bill!
A kitten…
I always get spoilt on Mothers day and get lots of surprises but the best gift in breakfast & cuddles in bed with my 2 daughters
Peace and Quiet! 😉
would love time with my family and chocolates
All my meals cooked for me
Nothing!
A couple of hours peace and quiet with a good book 🙂
Some nice Lindt praline chocolates
My favourite gifts are the handmade surprises they smuggle in from school. We’ve had some crackers over the years. Cx
I would love a handmade card from my 4 children x
someone to do the basic chores and a very very large bunch of daffodils
A card and my dinner out.
a pamper day
A day of rest 🙂
George Michael’s new CD.
Cup of tea in bed and a hug!
To spend time with my mum 🙂
I would be happy & love anything my children bought me 🙂
Your CommentsFor mothers day all I want is to have lots of cuddles with my little boy and be well and healthy and happy. xx
A cup of tea in bed!
Dinner!
Peace and quiet
A lie in
Morning off from mum duties
Flowers!
Family breakfast 🙂
This year I’d like tickets for me & my mum to see Charlie & the chocolate factory in the west end!
I’d love a snuggly day with my boys.
Believe it or not I would love a mug with Mum on it because I don’t have a single one and almost 4 years after being a mum it’s time!
emma bridgewater or cath kidston mug/cup! faye xx
A card of my eldest son (18yrs) would be nice as he “forgot” my birthday and Christmas cards
A homemade card and some flowers is always a nice gesture 🙂
Your CommentsFor my 3 sons to remember and at least send me a card lol
all i want is my mum to have a great time
Flowers!
Flowers & breakfast in bed….and uninterrupted sleep!
Flowers
Tea, toasted teacakes and twenty minutes to enjoy them 🙂
A family holiday would be nice
for mothersday i want my wife and all other mums to have a great day
Afternoon tea!
Some chocolate 🙂
Brekkie in bed ♥
I would just love it if my boys didnt argue for one full day.
breakfast in bed
Breakfast in bed with my family 🙂
A lie in! That means at least 6am, not3-4am start to day 🙂
A cup of tea and some time to myself!
As my kids are young my oldest 1st mothers day card x
peace and quiet lol
8 hours sleep
a lovely big box of chocolates
A day of peace and quiet!!
To actually remember to get my mum a present! Haha
I’m not too fussed about a present or a gift, anything would be lovely.
And As I so politely told my husband I would rather have a nice bottle of red than that food mixer! Thanks
Not to be woken up at 5am!
A long lie in
Breakfast would be great, even if it’s just toast.
A homemade card and hugs.
A morning in bed with my feet up!
I’ve dropped not very subtle hints that I would like a new notebook.
i would love a kindle paperwhite
A new car
A charm for my Pandora bracelet from my 2 little kiddies and for us to spend the day together having fun 🙂 x
Going out for a meal with my children.
I would be happy with a home cooked meal (not cooked by me!)
My favourite meal and a cuddle from my son
@CompyVix
flowers
Your Coma nice bunch of flowers to brighten up the dreary daysments
A lie in and a perfect cup of coffee in bed
A lovely lie in
A day of rest would be nice
A nice cuppa upon waking up and to relax for a day.
A voucher for a luxury pedicure
a pamper day
A tidied living room would be nice 🙂
my kids not to bicker for just one day. wishful thinking me thinks. lol.
Peace, quiet and tranquility would be nice for a change 🙂
nothing but a nice home made card a kiss and a hug!
I would be happy with a ‘thanks’ and a card. and no jobs to do all day!
A day without tears!
A night off from cooking/washing up!
A homemade card and a lie in would be lovely
Some flowers would be nice.
Box of chocolates
breakfast in bed would be great
a home baked cake 🙂
Fun and laughter with my rabble 🙂
Your Comments just seeing all the children together that’s what I love on the same day
Would like a lie in followed by a nice breakfast, roast dinner and a candlelit bath.
Hiking Boots
Compost to grow fruit , veg and flowers in : )
For my mum to have the most relaxingday ever – she deserves it! x
A lay in!!! Breakfast in bed and big smiles!!!
i like the homemade gifts from my little ones
Always flowers preferably daffodils, and maybe some chocolate
Spa day
Your Breakfast in bed and to be able to put my feet up.. Ahh xx
Just to see my family would be nice
my kids to get along and the housework fairy to pay a visit , too much ? lol 🙂
Sunny day out with my mother and my children
I would like to get an adult scooter to be faster home from work as I just become a full time working mother.
Breakfast in bed would be lovely!! 🙂
I would love to get some nice flowers and chocolate – or a lie in!! haha
a relaxing day
A hunky gardener
I would like a new manicure set
A nice day out in the sun
A lovely day with the little ones 🙂
I would like a nice meal with all the family… Not cooked by me!
Just a lovely lunch with my baby and fiance, without anyone being grumpy or rushing anywhere..
I just want a bog cuddle and to spend the day doing something nice with my little boy 🙂
Unfortunately I’m not a mother, but I will be giving my mum a new handbag for mother’s day. 🙂
a lie in, lunch out or takeaway in evening
A full nights sleep would be good… failing that a hot bath without the children joining me (my 2 year old has a habit of stripping and climing ninto the bath with you…she has done on several different occasions it to me, her daddy and baby sister)
I would love a homemade card & breakfast in bed 🙂
Lunch out and a relaxing day
a lie in
a spa day out
I would love a new pandora charm but will be just as happy with kisses and cuddles 🙂
flowers
I would be happy with a small bunch of daffodils however I have seen a really beautiful necklace with childrens names engraved on it. I have shared the link and hinted but don’t think anyone has picked up on it.
something home-made
An ikea voucher I’m saving up for a storage unit 🙂
would love my kids to take me for afternoon tea xx
Breakfast in bed, a lie in and a clean house.
just a bunch of flowers.
A nice home made card and a cuddle, that would be perfect.
something handmade would be nice and maybe some nice flowers
I would love a family meal all sat around the table x
A nice relaxing day!
Some good quality moisturizer would be lovelyYour Comments
I don’t qualify as I’m not a mother … but if I was chocolates would be good 🙂
5 minutes to myself whould be lovely x
My wife just wants a day off!
Just a card and spending time with my family is enough for me 🙂
A card and breakfast in bed would be perfect
A card with some names written in it !!
Not to be made a fuss of
I’d love a nice quiet peaceful day 🙂
A handmade card.
Dinner cooked and served for me
A lie in – and no stress!
a lovely lay in but as that never happens i would be happy with a home made card 🙂 Xx
I’d love a nice day out with my mum and my baby girl
A beautiful framed picture of my son
I would settle for cuddles and a smooch from each of my boys 🙂
You can’t beat a bit of pure fun time (without thinking about the washing and other chores) for Mothers Day.
Something home made is always means so much more xxx
A holiday would be amazing!
a nice lie in and breastfast in bed
A day out to a National Trust property with my mum
I would to be able to see my Mum up in Essex (we’re in Cornwall) and take her out for a lovely meal and put some flowers down for my Dad x
Some peace and quiet
nice meal
A bit of time to spend on my allotment.
A lie in and a bubble bath x
to be a mother
cuddles from my children
I wont be receiving a mothers day present but I will be getting a big present for my mother as she is wonderful and deserves some pampering!
I would like to win this giveaway
A nice walk in the sunshine
I’d love a new handbag 🙂
Time with my Mum
A day of rest with a book and silence. With a ready breakfast, lunch, dinner.
chocolates and flowers