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Knowing what to get your mum on Mother’s Day is never easy. You could play it safe with chocolates or flowers, or try something a bit different. We’ve rounded up some a handful of gifts that fall into the latter category. They might not be for everyone, but but they’ll definitely surprise and, hopefully, delight. Remember, Mother’s Day 2019 falls on March, 31, so you’ve still got a bit of time to please that special woman in your life.
The Perfect Gift for a Mother That Loves LEGO
This is exclusive LEGO set is hard to find and is a real showpiece. The set comprises of 4,080 pieces, and includes five minifies: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Tinker Bell.
- See it at LEGO UK store
Amazon Prime Subscription (Including Amazon Prime Video)
At only £7.99 per month, Amazon Prime Video is perfect for the mum who loves to binge-watch. Not only do you get access to thousands of films and TV shows, but you also get free, unlimited one-day delivery on millions of items sold by Amazon, plus free eBooks and Amazon Prime Music.
- Get an Amazon Prime subscription for £7.99 p/m (or £79 p/y)
Star Wars Lightsaber Sweatshirt
Never underestimate the power of a cool sweatshirt, and there’s nothing cool that wielding the power of The Force. This Lightsaber-themed sweatshirt is guaranteed to make any mum feel like a Jedi Master.
- See it at IWOOT
Amazon Echo
The Echo is more than just a wireless speaker. It’s a brilliant way of keeping up with the news, or checking what the weather is going to be like, thanks to Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. It can also be used to control your smart home, or hooked up to Spotify to access thousands of music tracks.
- See it at Amazon
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
This is a gift for mums who enjoy playing games, and the Switch means they can do that any time, anywhere. If you really want to earn some brownie points, get a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and play with (or against!) her and enjoy some much-needed bonding time.
- See it at Amazon
Nintendo Controller Messenger Bag
This Nintendo Messenger Bag has a reversible front panel, so can switch between a classic NES controller or mini controller design. It has a large storage compartment to fit everything from a Nintendo Switch to a Laptop.
- See it at Amazon
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP – 100ml
Perfume is a pretty safe bet when it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, and Viktor & Rolf is guaranteed hit.
- See it at Amazon
£5 Off Lovely Scarlett Pimpernel Roses, Carnations and a Lily
Every mum loves to get flowers. SerentataFlowers has reduced the price of this bouquet – which includes 4 Carnations, 6 Roses and a Lily – by £5 for Mother’s Day and also provides free UK delivery.
- See it at SerntataFlowers
Carbonnel et Walker Milk and Pink Champagne Truffles
Created by London’s oldest chocolate shop, these lightly-dusted milk and pink chocolate Champagne truffles have a meltingly smooth Marc de Champagne centre, so every bite will put a smile on her face.
- See it at John Lewis
Unimi Lavender Weighted Eye Mask
This weighted eye mask is made up of premium compression beads scented with lavender scent, which you can either heat up in the microwave or put in a refrigerator, to soothe eyes in any circumstance.
- See it at Amazon