If you’re running low on cash this is the perfect way to say thanks mum and show her how much you care by doing it yourself. All you need is some massage oil, warm soapy water and nail polish in one of the season’s hottest colours. Check out our how to guide here.
Gift idea: Mums The Word Gift Set by Napoleon Perdis
Complete with Napoleon cult favourites, this limited edition set includes the beauty wardrobe required to pamper mum. It includes an eye shadow and blush palette, a full size mascara, deluxe sample sizes of two DeVine Goddess Lipstick and a sample of the famous Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer. It all comes packaged in a gorgeous little set imprinted with a floral watercolor, and bundled together with a matching greeting card.
A facial - at a salon OR at home
There is nothing nicer than having a beautician work their relaxing magic and you emerge an hour later with glorious glowing younger looking skin so if you have the dosh book Mum in for an hour of relaxation and give her the gift of great skin -I LOVE Michelle's facials at Dermalogica on the shore, they are amazing and only $100 or get her a voucher for a facial at Senses Spa, the whole experience will make for a very special day.
Otherwise you can get out all your best skincare products and give Mum an at-home facial - guarantee you she won't be awake by the end.
Gift idea: Pretty by Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Refillable Purse Spray
Now mum can feel pretty wherever she goes with this adorable pink metallic purse spray. Small and sleek, it slips into any bag perfectly. It comes in a set with three Eau de Parfum refills and makes the prettiest gift. Win Pretty by Elizabeth Arden with Beauty Bible.
A voucher for a blow-dry
As we all know there is nothing better than having your hair professionally styled, it just looks that much better. The great thing about a voucher is that she doesn’t have to use it straight away so she could wait for a special occasion or a night out to get glamorous.
Gift idea: Ecoya French Pear Candle
Made from natural soy waxes, rather than paraffin produced by the petroleum industry, natural wax has a longer burn time and emits less carbon soot into our precious atmosphere. These hand-poured candles make the perfect gift for mum this Mother’s Day and to mark the occasion Ecoya & Farmers are offering a complimentary velvet gift bag and matches valued at $19.95 with every candle purchased.
At home: a spa style experience
The perfect way for any mum to relax and distress. Go OTT on the bubbles, fill the bathroom with candles, add a few drops of lavender oil to the water, throw in a handful of rose petals and have relaxing music playing softly in the background. Champagne on ice and chocolates are also a very nice touch that any mum will adore. Or check out Methvens new Spa shower experience, this cool gadget screws onto any normal shower and infuses the water with delicous scents and makes her smell devine.
You can win a Methven Spa Shower Experience here.
Gift idea: Trelise Cooper for L'Oreal Over Night Bag
The gorgeous bag has been created by Trelise Cooper especially for L’Oréal Professionnel as a Mother’s Day gift with the purchase of L’Oréal Professionnel série expert hair care products.To get mum her very own limited edition Trelise Cooper overnight bag, simply purchase any three L’Oréal Professionnel série expert hair care products from any L’Oréal Professionnel stockist nationwide. This exclusive bag is valued at $100 and is available while stock last.
Check out: Options Living Online Store
Options Living have just launched their online store in time for Mothers Day. They have some fabulous skin care products that mum will LOVE.
Cook for her
Remember - the key to a beautiful you starts from within. Why not cook mum a fabulous lunch or dinner that is full of skincare superfoods? This way she gets to relax while you do the cooking and her skin will thank you for it later. Don’t forget to accompany the meal with red wine which is full of antioxidants. You can see a selection of our favourite skincare superfoods here.
Gift idea: Luxury Bella Bloom from Edible Blooms
This pastel pink chocolate bouquet features a bottle of Bella Pink Sparkling Wine surrounded by Ferrero Rocher and Belgian Milk chocolates - YUM!
Take her out
For a walk followed by coffee and cupcakes - quality time is sometimes the best gift you can give (this is what my Mummy suggested!)
Makeup gift voucher
Whether she is after a makeover or just some new products, a makeup voucher is the perfect gift for any mum that, like us, is a little makeup obsessed. You could get makeovers together on Mothers Day and then head out to lunch or she could save it for a special occasion.
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