Think beyond the usual bouquet of flowers and chocolates this year and give mum a beautiful, unexpected gift. A Mother’s Day hamper is the perfect reason to give her something she really wants that she normally wouldn’t buy for herself.
Spoiling mum should obviously be a regular occurrence, however Mother’s Day is a great excuse to up the ante. Following are our ideas to fill a Mother’s Day hamper with personalised gifts or treasures.
Mother’s Day Hamper Fillings
Since every mother has different likes and hobbies, there’s no definitive way to fill a hamper for Mum. That doesn’t mean there isn’t an option out there for her; instead, it means you’ll need to do a little thinking outside the box to create the hamper of her desires.
Drinks for Mum
No matter who they are, every mum has an affinity for a particular drink. Whether it’s non-alcoholic, like flavoured waters, tea, or coffee, or alcoholic, such as spirits, wine, or beer, you’re able to create a hamper based on what she enjoys. Simply purchase her drink of choice, add a personalised glass or mug, and place inside a personalised floral hamper or box.
Pamper Pack
Spoil mum with a spa day to herself. Include a magazine, reading, or colouring book, as well as an assortment of spa goodies. Some spa day items we love receiving include robes, slippers, bath fizzers and salts, gold eye masks, and a hair turban. Many of these items can be found at your local department store (we particularly love the range from Kmart). Don’t forget to include a little treat to eat or drink, e.g. chocolates, cookies, and tea. If you’re unsure what to add, do some online research prior to shopping, and consult with the staff in-store. The possibilities are endless.
Beauty Hamper
This type of Mother’s Day hamper requires a little pre-planning. As someone who wears cosmetics almost every day, I can, like most women, be quite reserved about using products I’ve never tried before. That’s why it’s important to carefully note down the products she regularly uses so you can replenish the products that are almost finished. Beauty items don’t necessarily have to be make-up related though. You can include everyday essentials such as a compact mirror, day and night cream, face and body cleansers and scrubs. Or better yet, add a gift card for her favourite cosmetics store into her Pamper Pack.
Image sources: Sephora, Gifts and Keepsakes, Book Box
Books and Stationery Pack
For the bookworm or studying mum, we have ideas for a pack she will love! A stationery pack with items like a diary, mug, candles, pens, cushion covers, and personalised water bottle will make her day. Combine this with something to read (if mum is a bookworm, book mystery boxes are available through a quick online search). You can often find these providers have a one-time purchase option, rather than subscribing to regular boxes. They will usually come pre-wrapped too, ready for you to place straight into her Mother’s Day Hamper. Some book boxes may even include extra goodies to take the guess work out of gifting for her. We adore the variety from Book Box!
Extra Pack Additions
Although these items usually wouldn’t be enough to create a pack all on their own, we love the thought of combining them with any of the above packs.
Her favourite snacks and treats:
- jams and chutneys to enjoy with a cheese platter,
- an assortment of chocolates or cookies,
- savoury snacks.
Items to assist with her hobbies:
- knitting or sewing materials,
- gardening items,
- workout gear,
- musical accessories,
- craft bits and bobs, etc.
An extra idea to add into any pack is vouchers:
- Give her more than just the usual store gift vouchers, though these are often still appreciated, by creating a homemade voucher book.
- Mum can redeem these coupons for a foot rub, massage, making dinner, cleaning the house, etc. Either draw it by hand or find a template online to create your own.
Packaging the perfect Mother’s Day Hamper
The final thing to take into consideration when gifting a Mother’s Day hamper is the size of the box. Be sure to measure the gifts you’ve purchased to ensure they fit inside the packaging. Further, creating hampers also requires you to think about the display. Will you be wrapping the gifts before you place them inside the hamper, or will they be carefully unpackaged and placed? Will your box have a lid or are you wrapping it with cellophane or gift wrap over the top?
Gifts and Keepsakes has a range of personalised gift boxes and keepsake boxes, ideal to turn into a Mother’s Day hamper. We recommend filling a personalised suitcase or white round gift box, personalised with their name or a short but sweet message.
Or if you prefer to take control of making it personal, a basket and cellophane from Kmart will do the trick. Fill and wrap, then finish with a stunning laser cut name tag.
Of course, there’s no limit to what you can fill your Mother’s Day hamper with. If you think Mum will love multiple ideas, there’s no reason they can’t be combined to create a hamper just as special as her!
We hope these ideas have helped to inspire you to start thinking about what Mum would really love this year. Find more personalised gifts for mum’s special day, and every other occasion, on our online store.