It’s almost time for Mother’s Day. If you’ve ever been in an aisle with no idea what you want, and looking at the same old lines of gifts, then you’re not the only one. We’ve all been there. The good news? There’s no need to go out on a limb and spend a lot of money for Mum to feel special. It’s a matter of being creative with your thinking.
The right gift box conveys a message. It demonstrates your focus. It shows you care. It also makes it clear that What She Needs on Mothers’ Day, and not what was convenient for you to pick up.
From budget-conscious to going all out, here are some gift box ideas that will definitely make her day.
Under $30 |Thoughtful Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
No matter what the cost, a boring gift is not acceptable. The type of boxes that will never be forgotten are the ones that are personal and not expensive.
Cosy Morning Box Fill with a quality tea or coffee, some locally made shortbread or chocolate and a small scented candle in a simple basket or reusable box. Write a handwritten note to her that contains exactly what you mean to her. Keep it simple. Keep it warm. She’ll love it.
Take a face mask or two, a small bottle of hand cream and bath soaks from a chemist or market stall. Place in tissue paper and tie with ribbon. It’s inexpensive, but looks like you put your thoughts into it which you did.
The Bookworm Box If your mum enjoys reading, choose a novel you think she would enjoy, put a bookmark in it, add a small block of chocolate and wrap it up in brown paper. Simple, personal, and something that she’ll use.
$30-$80 | Sweet Spot for Most Budgets
This is where you can begin to create something special without breaking the bank. There’s more space, so there’s more room for creativity.
Fill a pretty box with a jar of native honey, a bag of bush tucker spice mix, some Tim Tams or local biscuits and a bottle of Australian olive oil or hot sauce. It’s about Australian produce and something that she can enjoy all week long.
The Wellness Box Think magnesium bath salts and jade roller, a small pack of essential oil mix and a good quality facial serum. Put a card with a commitment to giving her the whole afternoon to herself, to no one else, just to her. It could be the golden ticket that makes the difference in the box.
The Garden Lover’s Box For the mum who loves to sow in the garden, assemble a good pair of gardening gloves, a pack of local wildflower seeds, a small trowel and your favourite biscuit bag to enjoy a tea break while working in the garden. Useful, practical and one she will utilize each week.
Tip: It’s not always a luxury that she’s looking for on Mother’s Day. It’s sometimes those things that are true to her life, the things she loves to do, the things she enjoys, her hobbies. The answer to that is that a gift box lands.
$80–$150 | Stepping It Up
Here, you can opt for quality over quantity and truly make a statement.
At Home Box Source, the Spa includes a beautiful set of products, a good quality body scrub, a rich body butter, a linen face cloth, a candle from an Australian company and a bottle of something fizzy. Display in a wooden crate or a lovely keepsake box that she can use again. It’s indulgent but not excessive.
Visit A Gourmet Box To a local deli or farmers market, and design a box around her tastes. Savoury slice of good cheese, sourdough crackers, jar of fig jam, small selection of charcuterie and a bottle from a small Australian winery. Wrap it correctly and you have an impressive gift!
Order a Personalised Keepsake Box – a jewellery box, a monogrammed notebook or a personalised illustration of her home or family. Serve with some of her favorite treats and an extra card of love. Giving personal gifts at this level are thoughtfully given and meaningful – just what she deserves.
$150 — or more — is where you want to go all out!
So, if you’re feeling like you want to make a statement, but don’t want to lose the personal touch that makes a gift box complete, here’s the best way to do it.
A full luxury skincare kit (from an Australian brand such as Aesop or Jurlique) is the Ultimate Pampering Box Think. Include a silk eye mask, bottle of her favourite wine or champagne and a box of hand-made chocolates. Complete with a card asking her to book an appointment at the spa for the next day. It’s all the money.
The Experience Plus Box is pairing a gorgeous product, such as a cashmere wrap, a customisable piece of jewellery or an incredible coffee table book, with an experience. A cooking class, a wine tasting, and a weekend getaway. This type of gift has two purposes: to provide her with an object to grasp and to look forward to.
The Family Memory Box Commission is a custom-made illustration of the family, a photo book of favourite memories made together, and a couple of her favourite things: her favourite perfume, a bottle of good wine, and some handwritten letters from the kids. This one will get her tears flowing. As best as possible.
The Golden Rule of Gift Boxes
Presentation matters. A nicely assembled, well designed box will always beat an expensive collection of items tossed into a shopping bag. Use tissue paper. Add a ribbon. Make a nice card.
Keep in mind, however, that she does more than any other thing want to feel “appreciated” on Mother’s Day. Not only does she say she’s loved but she has been proven it. Crafted with care, a gift box does just that.
She gives all year round. This is the opportunity to contribute to something!