Thoughtful Mother❜s Day Gift Ideas for 2025

By: Flora James, 10 April 2025

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and, naturally, the subject on everyone's lips is the best Mother's Day gift ideas so we can make sure the most important women in our lives feel loved and celebrated!

Mother's Day in Australia lands on Sunday 11 May 2025 and it's time to start planning! We've rounded up some of our top picks for Mother's Day gift ideas this year, ranging from the sentimental to the practical and everything in between. 

Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift Ideas for 2025

1. made by Fressko Boobie Cup

made by Fressko
made by Fressko


The Boobie Cup 2.0 from Melbourne-based reusable drinkware brand Fressko is the perfect feel-good gift this Mother's Day.

Featuring a playful and empowering abstract design that celebrates all kinds of breasts, this limited-edition cup is both stylish and meaningful. Even better, $2.50 from every cup sold goes directly to the Mother’s Day Classic Foundation, helping fund vital breast and ovarian cancer research.

Not only is it a sustainable swap for single-use cups, but it's also a beautiful way to honour the strength and individuality of women—making it a thoughtful gift that truly gives back.

2. UGG Express Slippers

UGG Express Slippers
UGG Express Slippers make the perfect Mother's Day gift


Personally, we are here for a slipper moment. What's not to love? If you're craving ultimate softness and warmth for Mum this Mother's Day, you've found your perfect match with the EVERAU Maeve Platform Slingback Slippers from Ugg Express.

These cosy-chic slip-ons are the ultimate blend of comfort and trend, perfect for elevating any outfit in seconds. Designed with a platform and crafted from luxe sheepskin, they’ll keep your feet toasty on cooler days while delivering serious style points. Whatever your vibe, there's a pair of slippers to match it at Ugg Express! 

3. Garden Street Gin Club

Mother's Day gifts ideas 2024
Garden Street Gin Club


Garden Street Gin Club is an exclusive online club that allows you to indulge in the world of artisanal gin like never before! With this subscription service, you'll receive a curated selection of small-batch gins delivered right to your doorstep every one or two months. It's the ideal way to discover new flavours and elevate your gin experience.

Each delivery comes in a beautifully presented box, complete with perfectly matched tonics, garnishes, snacks, and other treats, making it a complete gin lover's package. So whether Mum is a seasoned gin enthusiast or just dipping her toes into the world of gin, Garden Street Gin Club offers the perfect journey of exploration and indulgence. 

4. Pyrex® Colours Sculpted Mixing Bowl Set 

Mother's Day gifts ideas
For the Mum who mixes style with substance!


Looking to treat Mum to something both fancy and functional this Mother’s Day? Enter the Pyrex® Colours Sculpted Mixing Bowls. These chic, on-trend kitchen companions boast an elegant fluted design and dreamy tinted hues, transforming luxe glass mixing bowls into statement pieces that can go straight to the table!

Whether Mum's whipping up her signature cake, hosting her famous afternoon teas, or simply adding a dash of colour to the benchtop, these bowls have her covered. They’re microwave- and dishwasher-safe (because Mum needs convenience), stain-resistant, and come with BPA-free lids for stylish storage on the go. Functional, fabulous, and full of charm to make everyday cooking a little more beautiful. If you really want to splurge, get the matching Pyrex® Colours Sculpted Bakeware Set too!

5. Pantalones Tequila Organico Blanco + Reposado

Tequila Mother's Day
Pantalones Tequila Organico Blanco + Reposado


For the mum who deserves more than lukewarm tea and cold toast, treat her to the refined indulgence of Pantalones Tequila this Mother’s Day. Whether it’s the crisp, citrusy notes of the Organico Blanco or the smooth, caramel and toasted oak richness of the Reposado Organico, these 100% organic Blue Weber Agave tequilas offer a well-earned upgrade to her “me time.”

Perfect neat, on the rocks, or in her favourite cocktail, it’s a delicious way to raise a glass to everything she does.

6. Orbitkey

Orbitkey Mother's Day
Orbitkey


Looking for a stylish yet practical Mother’s Day gift? Orbitkey’s new Saffiano leather Key Organiser blends luxury and function, making it the perfect pick. Crafted from the same scratch-resistant leather used by Prada and Louis Vuitton, it keeps keys organised and your bag contents protected.

With features like a Quick Flip Tool for easy access, micro-adjustable hardware for a custom fit, and a D-ring for holding car keys or fobs, it’s sleek, secure, and designed to simplify everyday life—without sacrificing style.

7. Moroccan Oil Shower Gel

Mother's Day gifts ideas 2024
Moroccan Oil Shower Gel


Experience the ultimate in skin hydration with the ultra-luxe Moroccan Oil Shower Gel—meticulously crafted to maintain your skin's perfect moisture balance. Infused with nourishing ingredients, it revitalises and nourishes your skin while cleansing, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

This hydrating shower gel will well and truly transform your mum's daily shower routine into the spa-like experience she deserves. 

8. Cricut Maker 3 & Cricut Mug Press

Cricut Mother's Day
Take crafting to the next level this Mother's Day with Cricut

 

If you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift this Mother’s Day, Cricut’s creative tools are a DIY-loving mum’s dream. The Cricut Maker 3 is a powerhouse crafting machine that can cut, draw, engrave and more across 300+ materials—from vinyl to fabric and even wood—making it perfect for hobbyists, upcyclers or mums looking to kick off a creative side hustle. Even better? It's currently on sale for up to 21% off! 

Our other top pick would have to be the Cricut Mug Press is the perfect way to add a personal touch to everyday items, transforming blank mugs into custom, dishwasher-safe masterpieces using clever heat-transfer technology. You can get up to 40% off this one if you act quickly!

9. Scent Australia Home

Scent Australia
A little luxury that makes the perfect gift, this Scent Australia gift pack is a sure-fire winner.


With over 300 scents across a range of oils, diffusers, room sprays and gift packs, Scent Australia Home prides itself on creating scents that can catapult you to a past experience, or spark an instantaneous flash of nostalgia.

We love the 'For Her' Gift Pack—bursting with five scent diffuser fragrance oils that make the perfect gift for showing your appreciation to the special women in your life!

10. Pressman's Cider

Pressman's Apple Cider
Pressman's Apple Cider


Because not every mum likes wine, why not add a splash of sweetness to your Mother’s Day celebrations with Pressman’s Cider. Made from 100% pressed Australian apples, this crisp and perfectly balanced cider is the ideal companion for a long lunch, a relaxed afternoon in the garden, or a homemade feast with Mum.

It’s the ultimate sip to toast the special women in your life this Mother's Day.

11. SodaStream ART Sparkling Water Maker Pack

SodaStream
A SodaStream is perfect for Mother's Day gifting


If Mum likes her beverages sparkling, this is the perfect Mother's Day gift for her! The all-new SodaStream ART™ Sparkling Water Maker is your ticket to crafting fresh, fizzy drinks right in the comfort of your home. 

With its sleek retro design, stainless-steel accents, and innovative lever, the SodaStream ART™ adds a touch of style to your everyday hydration routine. Plus, enjoy the convenience of Quick Connect technology, making CO2 cylinder insertion a breeze. We love to see it! 

12. Selkia Skin Luminosité Dry Face Oil

Selkia Skin Luminosité Dry Face Oil
Selkia Skin Luminosité Dry Face Oil


Selkia Skin has curated a special blend of lightweight oils, like jojoba and rosehip, known for their abundance of essential fatty acids and vitamins to create the luxurious Luminosité Dry Face Oil. These powerful elements dive deep into your skin, flooding it with moisture that restores and nourishes, even for the most parched skin.

The star ingredient is Kakadu Plum, sourced sustainably and locally, and packs a punch of antioxidants. Meadowfoam is loaded with Vitamin E and Omega-9 fatty acids, shielding your skin from free-radical harm, while Jojoba and Rosehip oils work wonders, hydrating your skin deeply while leaving it feeling light as air and grease-free. If Mum struggles with dry skin—this is the product for her! 

13. Catering Project Mother's Day High Tea 

Catering Project Mother's Day High Tea
Catering Project Mother's Day High Tea


Give the gift of a mouth-watering high tea with the Catering Project's Mother's Day High Tea. Featuring delicious delights like sandwiches, tarts, sliders, profiteroles, macarons, scones, profiteroles and more—this high tea for four promises to create Mother's Day memories to cherish. Why not take the high tea to a park or beach to soak up some views while you devour the food? 

14. A Beautiful Bottle of Wine

Paddington Lane Rose
Wine makes a great Mother's Day gift


For the mums that do enjoy a glass or three of wine, it can make for a great Mother's Day gift option. We love Paddington Lane No.1 Dry Rosé as an elegant choice to share with Mum, bursting with bright and zesty flavour. For the red-lovers, the Single Vineyard Montepulciano from Marnong Estate is a luxurious choice; full-bodied and perfect for entertaining. 

If she loves her bubbles, Rewild Sustainably Made Prosecco is both a total crowd-pleaser and shockingly affordable!

15. DeLonghi Eclettica 

DeLonghi Eclettica
The DeLonghi Eclettica range makes for wonderful Mother's Day gifting


If mum's due for an appliance upgrade, look no further than the DeLonghi Eclettica range. Coming in a range of aesthetically pleasing tones, the Eclettica collection includes a kettle, a two slice and a four-slice toaster. For the ultimate Mother's Day gift idea that'll add a dash of flair to any kitchen—why not get a matching set? 

16. Restaurant Vouchers

Restaurant Vouchers
If the way to her heart is through her stomach, restaurant vouchers are a surefire hit this Mother's Day.


Make sure your Mum doesn't get stuck with the cooking on her special day with another one of our favourite Mother's Day gift ideas: a restaurant voucher!

Why not buy vouchers for one of her favourite cafes or restaurants, giving the gift of great food and quality time with her favourite people in one fell swoop? 

17. Experience Gift Vouchers

Experience Gift Vouchers
Spend quality time together trying something new or indulge in an old pastime with an experience gift voucher.


A great way to insist on some one-on-one bonding time with your mum is to book the activity yourself!

Red Balloon has something for every type of mum with every type of interest—from hot air ballooning and a champagne breakfast in the Hunter Valley to dolphin cruises, city staycation deals, and a range of culinary masterclasses. 

18. Subscription Boxes

Subscription boxes
Spoil her every month or every few months with a subscription box!


The gift that keeps on giving, there are so many subscription boxes that are awesome Mother's Day gift ideas.

We love beauty boxes like 'tis the box or Club Candle for scent and candle lovers! There's also Goodness Me Box which brims with healthy goodies, or Cocktail Porter for a gift that will keep you stocked up on the cocktail front.

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