Mother’s Day gift guide: good vs bad

You’ve always said that no one’s perfect, but let’s face it, mums are. Who else can cook a nourishing meal using only the end pieces of a loaf and an onion? Who do you think glared at the bullies at school when no one was looking, making you untouchable at lunch time? That’s right honey child, it’s yo mama.Seriously though, there are very few people in the world that dedicate their lives to making yours happy. So this Mother’s Day I’m going to help you step up your game, no matter what mum is into.

Pamper Perfect
Bad idea: Home foot spa
Good idea: Pamper voucher

Tell mum to put down the sorbolene cream because you’ve got some big news! The laundry hamper CAN actually wait, mum’s getting a puuurrrrfect pamper package. DIY pampering doesn’t cut it. It’s like buying bricks, but not the house. Or like buying an engine, but not the car. Mum deserves a professional treatment to tease out those knots, scrub those feet and shape those nails. Take mum back to a time when she spent hours grooming herself. For one day she can ditch her wash, brush & rush routine for some well-deserved rejuvenation.

The Domestic Goddess
Bad idea: Kitchen appliance
Good idea: A fun cooking class

Even if mum swears she loves slaving away in the kitchen for you, it doesn’t mean a contraption to help her do so is a thoughtful gift. It’s all about her here, so if mum’s a real MKR fan, grab her a fun cooking class to really put the sauce in her chocolate fondant. From one off cooking classes to foodie retreats, mum can master the art of sushi, tempting tapas or perfecto pastas. Just quietly, perhaps the next time you’re over at mum’s for dinner, you’ll reap the benefits with an extra special treat – it’s win win!

The Foodie Fortress
Bad idea: Brekkie in bed
Good idea: A dinner date to remember

Brekkie in bed sounds nice, but what it really means for mum is a bed full of crumbs and a kitchen turned on its head for a crumpet & cold coffee (we know you mean well). Don’t give mum extra chores! Take her out to a fancy pants restaurant where she can delight her tastebuds without the clean-up. You’ll both be glad you did it. Did you know you can book restaurants online with lastminute.com.au? Get searching here. Our flash specials give you 50% off your food bill. Plus you can get free food by booking and reviewing 4 times! Sweeeet.

Regal Relaxation
Bad idea: PJs & slippers
Good idea: A night away in a luxe hotel

So you’re thinking of popping out to Kmart & grabbing a mum a nighty or a bathrobe & slippers. You might even go all out and get a fancier robe with her name embroidered on the front. “Cute” mum will say…if she was born pre WWII. Every other mum will wish you did the right thing and booked her a night away in a swish hotel. It’s not as expensive as you think, Secret Hotels are the same chic four or five star hotels but with a discount. Think about it, mum could even don the hotel’s complimentary robe whilst ordering room service. Now that’s an idea!

Honey Cake Hankering
Bad idea: Choccies from a servo
Good idea: Artisan sweets made by the experts

Nothing says ‘I don’t care’ like servo choccies. But carefully selected pralines by the master chocolatier Max Brenner, now that says ‘I love you’.

If it’s delicate cookies that mum craves, then grab her a beautifully gift wrapped selection of Fiona Wall cookies. Plus don’t forget the expertly blended organic teas & bold coffees to wash it all down. Now that’s a gift to excite a mother of a palate.

Whatever you choose for mum, make sure it says ‘you are special’. If your gift was a miss last year, make amends with a hit this year. Yes it’s true that mums will love whatever you get them, but for the most special lady in the world, whatever won’t do.

Happy Mother’s day from the lastminute lovelies!