If you’re planning a gift for the mother-figure in your life this Mother’s Day, take a look at these alternative ideas
Ask any mother what they would like for Mother’s Day this year and her response isn’t likely a product or material gift of something she doesn’t necessarily need or want. Instead, most women are interested in gifts that mean something. From giving her the opportunity to take some time out for herself to simply spending quality time together, here are alternative Mother’s Day gifts the women in your life actually want.
A night away
A 2021 survey by Motherly found that 93% of mothers reporting feeling burnt out. While of course one night away can’t erase the pressure placed on mothers on a day-to-day basis, giving them the permission to switch off as often as possible is key. For those wanting to treat the women in their life, the Go Anywhere Gift Card is the perfect gift for them to enjoy some downtime. Now is the best time to buy one too as you can enjoy extra luxuries when booking, including a free room upgrade, complimentary signature cocktail or a luxurious late checkout.
Homemade dinner
Instead of spending your money on a meal out, why not cook for the women in your life. You could rustle up their favourite meal or take things a step further and gift them a meal kit delivery service from Gousto, Drop Chef or Hello Fresh to take the pressure off organising dinner on busy weeknights.
Irish Country Magazine subscription
If your mam is a reader, gift her a subscription of her favourite magazine so it always arrives on her doorstep. Irish Country Magazine is currently offering a year-long print and digital subscription for €40. With it, your mam can read the digital edition on her devices, seven issues delivered to her doorstep, archive access for past editions plus exclusive subscriber newsletters. Sign up here.
An experience of her choosing
If your mam loves a massage but never makes time for herself to do it, why not treat her to a spa voucher from Spas.ie. A recent survey conducted by Spas.ie found that 70% of Irish women would rather enjoy a solo pampering day than go for a romantic dinner with their partner. If your mam isn’t one for spa treatments, you could book tickets for an upcoming show in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, take her to a dancing or cooking class, or spend a day perusing a museum of her choice. An experience is much more likely to stick in her memories than a bunch of flowers that will ultimately end up in the bin a few days later.
Time spent with you
Ultimately, the majority of women will always choose quality time spent with their loved-ones over any material gift. Simply making the effort of a visit, lunch, or walk together can be enough. Instead of organising gifts this Mother’s Day, you could organise a special itinerary for you both to enjoy together, tailoring it to your mam’s interests to make it a day you won’t forget.
