Mother’s Day gifts we actually want

OK, so we couldn't compile this without a smidgen of chocolate. And if you're going to do chocolate, then Hotel Chocolat is a sure-fire win. This selection is packed with caramel deliciousness, including salted caramel hot chocolate – perfect for a bit of me-time. Check out our shortlist of the Best Gifts For Chocoholics here.

Time for your mum to relax, with a reed diffuser, candle, and pillow spray. All designed to bring Mum a sense of calm that you probably haven't for many years (not that she minds). They all smell gorgeous.

A hamper full of wonderfulness. We love Don't Buy Her Flowers and fully agree with the sentiment that mums deserve more than just a bunch of daffs this Mother's Day. This box comes filled with gin (or you can substitute for tea), de-stress balm, an eye mask, tealights, chocolate, and hand cream. Divine.

Nothing says pure luxury like a decent pair of slippers. Get your hands on the UGG Scuffette Slippers that everyone wants and really treat your mumma this Mother's Day. Also available in a Dark Brown.

All mummas deserve (and **require) a special pair of pyjamas. Soft and comfortable, she won't even notice they're on, Chelsea Peers has just the one. Also available as a long set.

I'm later, I'm late for a very important date. Take your mum on a trip to Mad Hatter's Tea Party this Mother's Day. A playful, exciting, immersive experience that'll elevate your plating skills to the next level. With exciting courses like Carrot Panna Cotta, Black Garlic Pasta and a White Chocolate Mousse Heart and Raspberry Sherbet your mum will love all the quirky treats Wonderland has to offer.

Cookie lovers - this one's for you. BakedIn is doing a super cute cookie heart kit that you can make with your mum this Mother's Day. Just decorate with the most lovely message to make her smile. Then she can eat it all up.

If you're going to do flowers, then DO flowers. Order your mum a flower subscription so she receives a wonderful bunch of blooms every month. Bloom & Wild flowers are simply gorgeous; modern designs, bright colours and excellent quality – and they can be posted through your postbox too for ease. Choose from three, six or 12 months; or even weekly or fortnightly.

Surely a visit to a spa is the ultimate Mother's Day gift – especially after the past year. Ragdale Hall is an exclusive spa location, where you can wear your dressing gown all day – even for mealtimes. There's a beautiful thermal spa with a candle pool, a rooftop pool, various treatment rooms and loads of beautifying treatments to enjoy. Buy vouchers from £25, although we'd recommend treating mum to an overnight stay for the full experience.

OK, it's not a hamper, but it is a box of loveliness; she probably doesn't treat herself to new cosmetics very often these days, but a beauty box subscription means she gets new pampering products every month – this box comes with five products – the February box was worth more than £95. You can choose a rolling subscription or to pay monthly. Find more beauty boxes in our feature on the Best Beauty Subscription Boxes here.

An investment in Mum, great if she's a fitness fan or wants to improve her self-care routine – but she probably won't buy one for herself because the kids need new shoes.

Every mum loves a silky, healthy head of hair! The Hair Boss had just launched its Conditioning Lotion which helps to restore softness and shine through a cocktail of vitamin E and natural oils. The Hair Boss even offers personal hair consultations with owner Lisa Shepherd, where mum could be treated to her very own bespoke Hair Boss 4 Step Prescription.

With a motivational 'You got this' on the front, this journal is a place for Mum to write notes, thoughts, and ideas, and even keep photos to cheer her up on those not-so-bright days we all have.

Give Mum a gift she will never forget (literally) with Tile's Bluetooth trackers. With designs from Midnight Oasis to Bloom Field to simple black, it's a game-changing set that will make your Mum's life a whole lot easier. The Pro tracker for the keys, and the Slim tracker for the wallet, it's time to give Mum a good old break.

If your mum has a bag addiction, you should defo invest in a little designer bag to treat her to this Mother's Day. Shoeaholics have loads of designer bags you can get your hands on - including this Steve Madden choice.

Comfy and cosy, and so on-trend with velvet and hand-written message, this is a perfect addition to Mum's reading chair - which, if she doesn't have, you should sort out. She needs somewhere comfy to sit for at least five minutes a day.

If you've bought your mum some jewellery lately, this is the perfect little dish to keep those trinkets safe. If you haven't, then maybe you ought to... We love this dish from Amazon's Handmade department, which is a treasure trove of individual products.

If you're not seeing your mum this year due to lockdown restrictions, nothing much can make up for it – but, a fancy hamper will go a long way to making that afternoon a bit more cheery. And what better than an iconic F&M hamper? This one is full of tea, jam, wine, biscuits, and chocolates. Plus, that amazing hamper to keep forever.

Another one where I'm stretching 'hamper' to mean 'box of greatness'. Not just delicious but also beautiful – Grape & Fig offer a range of luxurious platters but this one ticks our cheese-loving box. The box feeds two, with three pieces of cheese (usually brie, stilton and goats but can vary), cured meats, antipasti, sweet potato pakora, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, garnishes, pure British honeycomb, crackers and chutney. Divine.

If your mum is spiritual, she'll adore this crystal kit for mums. It includes Amethyst, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, and Bloodstone, plus explanations of how each crystal can help you.

Let's be honest, your mum probably needs a gin most days of the week since she had you – and, after the year that was 2020, this is even more vital now. Treat her to a personalised gin glass that she'll treasure and make a lot of use of.

A personalised necklace is a wonderful present for mums; a way to keep her children close to her heart even when they're not around. You can choose from Sterling silver, rose gold plate or yellow gold plate (an extra £20 for the latter two designs).

If your mum is a big music fan, likes to have a chat while she's on a walk with the dogs or works out regularly, a great pair of wireless headphones is a really thoughtful gift. These ones from HONOR are reasonably priced for all that's on offer. Great look and sound, smooth connectability and a handy charging case, she'll love you for upgrading her tech game.

Coffee is, no doubt, any mum's kryptonite. This 12-coffee gift pack comes with blends from all over the world and caters to a wide variety of preferences; from strong Indonesian coffee originating in Sumatra, to a sweet and mellow Italian blend for that perfect afternoon treat.

If your mum is a get-up-and-go kind of person, check out this make-up bag. It lays flat so you can access all your goodies in seconds. Never again does your mum need to rummage around trying to find her favourite lipstick. The bag can also be fastened to give it more structure, by putting the Velcro from the outer pockets together to create a barrel-shaped purse. Most importantly, we love the funky colours.

This heavenly pair of Mahabis slippers is sure to keep your mum's feet warm and cosy all day long. No matter what she's up to, the curve design ensures these slippers stay firmly on and the limited-edition animal print design will keep her on-trend.

For mums who like DIY. It's tiny but powerful – great for assembling flatpack furniture, tightening door hinges, and other little jobs. It can be fitted with a number of attachments too which can turn it into an electric corkscrew or even a little saw. Don't worry, it also comes in green.

Raising a child requires a hefty amount of coffee if our childhoods are anything to go by. Treat your mum this Mother's Day with these fabulous espresso mugs from Habitat. Finished in a warm orange colour they are sure to be appreciated. They're also dishwasher safe and made of stoneware meaning they'll be hard-wearing. Just let Mum finish a cuppa before it goes cold, OK?

Think only teenagers can skate? Think again! If your mum loves being active, she'll adore jumping on a pair of skates and reliving her youth. These Floral ones from Impala are way better than a bunch of flowers - just saying.

For mums who love a quirky statement piece, these earrings from Tatty Devine will be her new favourite. Versatile for dressing up or down, they'll be a little reminder of your love every time she wears them.

Expand your mum's horizons beyond her usual G&Ts with this fabulous gin-tasting set. With 12 premium gins from the best producers all over, you can deliver the best boozy Mother's Day - with a twist.

If your mum needs a pick me up or you just want to tell her how amazing she is then this is perfect. Add a personal touch this Mother's Day and tell her all the reasons she's the best Mum in the world. You can personalise up to 10 messages that are the neatly tucked into glass tubes that will come in a luxury box. You can even pick the colour of the paper to really match your mum's style.

There's something very special about this keepsake gift that warms our hearts. Designed to allow mums to reflect on all those special moments you want to remember forever, this journal has 128 pages filled with 60 personal questions for mum to answer as well as space to put treasured photographs. Plus, this is a lovely project for you both to work on together.

We can't think of anyone who needs a session of calmness and relaxation more than our mums. This Wellbeing Bundle includes a six-month journal and a pack of LSW Mind Cards to help promote feelings of wellbeing and bliss during those stressful days (or weeks, or months).