25 Unique and Sustainable Mother's Day Gift Ideas For Every Type of Mum
I love the month of March. Mother Nature has kick started Spring and Winter is but a distant memory. This year Mother’s Day falls on the 27th March. If you’re wondering what to buy for a Mother’s Day gift, look no further. I’ve put together a little gift guide to help you find the perfect ethical and sustainable Mother’s Day gifts. There’s something for every kind of mum here. Discover best gifts for stylish mums, gifts for chocoholics, stressed out mums, gift experiences and more. Plus, I’ve covered all bases with affordable gifts right through to indulgent luxury gifts. Perhaps you’re a mum reading this. If so, by the time you’ve read this blog, you’ll be dropping some serious gift hints!
25 Unique, Ethical and Sustainable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Organic Cotton Linear Floral Freedom Shift Dress by Jenerous
Stylish Mother’s Day Gift From A Daughter -£80 Organic Cotton Linear Floral Freedom Shift Dress by Jenerous
For mum’s who love classic style, you can’t go wrong with a timeless shift dress. Jenerous have a gorgeous range of Fair Trade clothing that combines Indian artisan block printing with contemporary style. This organic cotton shift dress is no exception. Beautifully hand block printed in eco-friendly dyes, this knee length dress features a deep v back and a pretty floral design. I love that this dress is versatile enough to wear both day and night. Simply swap the sandals for some heels and jewellery and celebrate Mother’s Day with a cocktail or two! Founder Jenny, started her business after witnessing extreme poverty whilst teaching in a village school on the outskirts of Delhi. Using her experience as a fashion designer, Jenny works with a WFTO production house in India to produce her clothing in a sustainable and ethical way. Guaranteed Fair Trade, every purchase supports communities in India.
Cross-Body Vegan Handbag by GSK
Vegan Handbags For Busy Mums - £149 Cross Body Vegan Handbag in Blue and Grey by The Morphbag by GSK
This award winning vegan handbag brand is one of my favourites. I’m the proud owner of one of these beautiful bags and I can tell you it does exactly what it says on the tin. Not only is it timeless and practical, it adapts to every scenario of my life to the point where I’ve never needed to buy another bag. It’s also the perfect cross-body bag for anyone who, like me, wants to be hands free. Made from ethical, recycled PU Leather and PETA certified, it’s the classic companion for shopping trips, travelling and everyday use. You can go from a cross-body to shoulder bag by simply adjusting the straps. The convenient pockets both inside and out, offer quick access to your mobile phone, keys, purse or passport. If you’re going all out for an extra-special gift for Mother’s Day, you can add a reversible tote and clutch for a luxurious gift that’ll last a lifetime. The impeccably stylish Giovanna Sessi-Knott is the founder, and created the Morphbag as a solution for multi-tasking women who wanted ethical style and practicality in one bag.
Heritage Tea Gift Box by Hot Elephant
Speciality Teas That Go Down A Treat -From £25 Heritage Tea Gift Box - Large by Hot Elephant
I have fond memories of drinking chai with my mum throughout my childhood. If I wasn’t well she’d make me fennel tea. If i had a cold, a cup of steaming ginger tea would miraculously appear. Now my mum is in her eighties, I always return the gesture and make her a cup of fragrant sweet chai with whole spices. It’s like returning a hug. So i’ve included one of my favourite teas by Hot Elephant. Their Heritage Tea Gift Box is an exciting and deliciously moreish collection of Chai and Infused Heritage Tea in a beautiful keepsake box that can be personalised to make it extra special.
Gift Box contains 50g each of our Amazing Assam Chai, Exceptional Earl Grey , Mildly Minty and Tranquil Afternoon Teas. Nisha is the founder of Hot Elephant and like me grew up in a kitchen filled with the aroma of fragrant spices. Her Chai recipe has been passed down over generations to her mother and now to Nisha. Their Brilliant Breakfast Chai Tea, tastes amazing. What with its magical blend of Assam and black tea with warming spices of cinnamon, cloves and cardoman, and a refreshing hit of ginger. It’s a must and it’s good to know that all their teas are ethically sourced and the packaging environmentally friendly.
Damla Peshtemal and Candle Cosy Care Gift Set By Lukslinen
Handwoven Delights for Slow Living Mums - £66.50 - Damla Peshtemal & Candle Cosy Care Gift Set
When it comes to style, sustainability and indulgent home textiles, Luks Linen is always at the top of my list. Originally known for their gorgeous peshtemals or turkish towels, you’ll now find everything from throws to loungewear to cushions to kitchenware. As an owner of many a peshtemal from Luks, their Sefa Peshtemal and Candle Gift Set makes an ideal gift for mums who love artisanal touches to their home. Endlessly versatile, Luks Peshtemals are loomed by master weavers and family run ateliers in Turkey. Versatile and multi-purpose, their GOTS certified organic cotton peshtemal can be used as a towel, throw or scarf. Choose one of 3 colours in the peshtemal and 1 of 3 scents in the soy wax candles for a personalised gift that mum will love. Founder Rachel started the brand after a family holiday in Turkey, where she noticed the locals using beautiful hammam towels in all aspects of their lives. She completely fell in love with the history and craftsmanship and came home with a suitcase of samples and a napkin of a plan! The rest is history as they say and today Luks is lead by it’s values and ethics and driven by artisanal design.
Dim Sum classes by the Cookery School
Cookery School at Little Portland Street, London - Cookery Class Gift Vouchers
You can’t beat a home cooked meal made by mum. It’s a beautiful expression of love and one of the things I’m still privileged to experience. So why not spend some quality time together, have fun and learn how to make something new. I stumbled on these great classes from the Cookery School, based in Little Portland Street, London. They do a whole host of cookery classes, seven days a week. You’ll find everything from Indian, French, Chinese and Thai cuisines to afternoon tea, dim sum, pasta and chocolate making classes. Plus they take sustainability seriously too, by embracing initiatives like renewable energy, using local and sustainably sourced produce and recycling. Why not treat mum and yourself to a cookery class? The classes are informal and relaxed and you can enjoy the food you cooked at the end. Prices start from £75. This is going on list of things to do in London.
Barcelona Handmade Virtual Workshop
For Mum’s Who Love Shoes - The Espadrilles Experience
If your mum loves wearing espadrilles in the Spring and Summer, this has to be hands down the best gift. Described as one of the top things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona Handmade, handcraft stylish shoes that are ethically made and locally sourced. Championing the tradition of family-owned workshops, they offer several workshops that allow you make your own shoes online, virtually or in person. That’s right, you don’t have to be in Barcelona, but maybe it’s a good enough excuse to catch a cheeky flight! Instead a DIY package will deliver all the materials to your door, along with a video that will guide you through the whole process of making your very own shoes. Alternatively choose an interactive online experience where you design your shoes, they make them live and ship them to you. Finally there’s an in person workshop where you can immerse yourself in the history of Catalan espadrilles and make your own shoes. How amazing is that? Want to keep it simple? They do gift vouchers too for their online shop.
Tivoli Pearl Choker by Raw Copenhagen
Scandi Style Jewellery For Chic Mums - £139 - Tivoli Pearl Choker - Freshwater Pearl Necklace
One of my favourite ethical jewellery brands, I always add Raw Copenhagen into my gift guides. Their collections are so beautifully handmade, combining rough stones, hammered textures and smooth pearls that delight the senses and lift the spirits. Effortlessly chic with a boho beach vibe, they’re a lovely expression of founder Karina’s Danish upbringing. Growing up by the sea, Karina brings together the textures of the beach and the water elements in her jewellery. I’m head over heels in love with her latest creation - the Tivoli Pearl Choker. Combining smooth tourmaline gemstones with freshwater pearls, this choker mixes classic chic elegance with a fun loving and free spirited vibe. The necklace can also be customised to fit and features gold plated sterling silver. It’s so timeless I think it makes a beautiful heirloom that’ll be cherished for years to come. With a background in international human rights and sustainable development, Karina uses recycled sterling silver and fair mined gold in her collections. A percentage of every purchase also goes to various charities such as the NGO Women for Women, which helps women survivors of war. A lovely jewellery brand with a heart.
Indulgent Chocolates With a Healthy Twist - £21.95 NEW Vegan Dream Collection by Simsante
If a box of Thorntons or Milk Tray has been your go to gift for Mother’s Day, stop right there! It’s time to change things up. I’m excited to share this independent chocolate brand, probably because i’ve just bought a box myself (well someone has to do the taste testing!) Simsante is the first ever superfood chocolate that’s handcrafted, organic and has more nutritional value than any other dark chocolate brand on the market. That’s right, chocolate that’s good for you! Packed with protein rich nuts, gut strengthening spices and natural essential oils, this is a chocolate treat without the guilt. Nutritionist, Simrin Singh created Simsante when her love of chocolate and healthy eating lead her to discover that guilt-free options on the market were very limited. With her knowledge of spices and Ayurveda, she created “super chocolate” made from organic, plant-based ingredients, bursting with antioxidants. The Vegan Dream Collection looks scrumptious and contains three bars each of the Date and Nut, Protein crunch, Nutri-nourish and Fruit and Nut. I can’t wait to try to mine!
Paper Quilled Mother’s Day Gifts
Creative Quilling Gifts For Crafty Mums - Prices from £75 - Handmade paper Quilled Wall Art by Vishwart
For mums who love crafty gifts, paper quilled wall art is the ideal way to create a gorgeous personalised gift that shows mum just how much she’s loved. But what’s paper quilling? Well, it’s the art of rolling and manipulating strips of paper into intricate coils to make detailed designs. Vishwart make the most beautiful bespoke gifts. Founded by Tina Gajjar, a self taught quilling artist, Tina’s passion lead her from a corporate background into the artistic world of making everything from quilled wall frames and gift boxes to family photo collages and even jewellery. Browse the website and you’ll also discover Quill ‘n’ Chill workshops. Here you can learn the art of quilling, connect with other creatives and enjoy the relaxing and therapeutic effects of quilling. Prices for fully framed wall art start from £75 and monthly memberships for online classes start from £15. The sky is the limit when it comes to customised requests so if you have a show-stopping idea for Mother’s Day, Tina will work with you to create a cherished piece of art.
Pink Floral Lounge Trousers by Spirited Clothes
Lounge Wear For The Laid Back Mum - £22 - Pink Floral Lounge Trousers by Spirited Clothes
If your mum loves supporting fashion with a cause, especially when it comes to empowering women, then you’ll love this brand. Spirited Clothes work with women in Asia who have been directly rescued from human trafficking or extreme poverty. Co-Founders Nicola and Kate started the brand after witnessing a need for the ethical employment of women in countries like India and the Philippines. By providing sustainable employment, they enable vulnerable women to escape the poverty to sex-trade cycle - an important step in helping to rebuild lives. Their super cute selection of loungewear, tops and accessories come in all sorts of lovely designs. I love their gorgeous collection of floral loungewear trousers that are versatile, easy to wear staples that make a winning gift that mum will be genuinely excited to open.
The Perfect Pot and Always Pan by Our Place
For the Stylish Cook - Home Cook Duo - From Our Place
Family dinners are full of great memories past and present. Mum bringing over a pot of your favourite meal, sharing stories, cheesy jokes and being told off for eating with your mouth full. Which is why I’ve fallen head over heels with this brand - Our Place. They make stunning heirloom cookware that connects people over home-cooking with cultural collections and places that make up the fabric of the modern kitchen. Ethically made, they use responsible materials and invest in communities. If your mum loves to cook, she’ll adore The Perfect Pot and Always Pan. Designed to replace 16 pieces of traditional cookware (hello cupboard space), these thoughtfully made, stylish pots effortlessly elevate your interiors and help mum boil, bake, steam, roast and more. The Always Pan is £125 and the Perfect Pot is £140. They can also be bought together for £220. Definitely an investment piece that will last a lifetime and be passed down as a pot full of memories.
For Busy Mum’s Who Love Vegetables - Hardcover £26 From Know The Origin
Mum’s know a thing or two about using up left overs and getting things done quickly, which is why this cook book gift is so great. A Sunday Times bestseller, this award winning book by Anna Jones, manages to knock out flavoursome, one-pot vegetarian meals that are quick, sustainable and stylish. Packed full of practical advice on how to plan, shop and reduce food waste, there’s also 100 recipes that help you make use of food that’s usually thrown away. If your mum is still trying to get you to eat your greens, this is a great book that celebrates eating healthy and the planet.
Eco-Friendly Gin, Forager Edition - The Apiarist
Eco-Friendly Gin for Mum’s Who Love a Tipple - £39 - Forager Edition - The Apiarist
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a tipple that’s not only locally produced in the UK but eco-friendly. The Apiarist is a family owned Apiary business run by Alex and Natalie Conti. Through a passion for bee’s and a desire to create biodiversity in the community, their projects have evolved into a bee forest and using their surplus honey to create some exciting gins. I’ve got the Forager Edition Gin on my list as i love the idea that it’s infused with honey and inspired by hedgerows: blackberries, elderberries and wild strawberry. With botanicals like Lemon peel, Juniper and Orris root, it would make a cracking G&T. Browsing their online shop you’ll also find beer, whiskey and rum, all made with their delicious honey, which can also be bought separately. Hi honey - I’m home!
Mother’s Day Style Gifts - £135 - Wool Cape Poncho By Jewelled Buddha
Women are born multi taskers navigating their way through days where busy schedules, families, appointments and social events leave them little time for themselves. For busy mum’s who love effortless dressing, why not gift one our gorgeous wool capes. Easy throw on’s, these multi-functional capes are for every kind of mum. Whether she’s a work from home, stay at home or hardly at home mum, our capes are designed to fit in with her lifestyle in one easy move. Handmade by artisans in the foothills of the Himalayas, our colourful capes can be worn as a long cover up or poncho or simply flipped upside down to be worn as a short jacket or wrap. They make great lightweight coats for special occasions when you’'re all dressed up but don’t want to cramp your style when the weather’s misbehaving. Available in 7 colours in lightweight and heavier wool style options, mum can multi-task and stay stylish.
Tranquility - Eco Luxury Reed Diffuser
Evocative Scents To Lift Her Spirits - £35 - Tranquility Eco-Luxury Reed Diffuser By Amaura London
Smells can evoke powerful memories, so why not give the gift of a mood-lifting scent with this lovely Eco-Luxury Reed Diffuser by Amaura London. Discover a beautiful collection of eco-friendly home fragrances, all infused with therapeutic essential oils. With a passion for wellness, founder Sejal Assi started the brand after her mum suffered a life-changing stroke. Focussing on caring for her family and their well-being, Sejal started to create non-toxic, eco-friendly candles of her own that enhanced well-being and mood. The Tranquility Reed Diffuser makes the ideal gift that calms and relaxes with its enchanting blend of frankincense, patchouli and warm amber. Hand-blended using a sustainable base that's enriched with natural fragrances, they’re also alcohol and glycol free. Choose the gold, rose gold, or chrome finish cap and the fragrance is also available as a candle.
Ethically Organic Floral Body Gift Set
A body brush to refresh and revive mum’s skin - £17.90 - ELYTRUM Revive Body Brush
I always think gifting body care is a great way to encourage mums to slow down and take time out for self care and relaxation. Body brushing is something we all rarely do, but it has some great benefits for the skin, by stimulating blood flow, removing dead skin cells and smoothing the skin. I came across this lovely body brush that does just that. The Elytrum Revive Body Brush is handmade, plastic free and ethically sourced. Made from Sisal fibres of Sisal plants of the agave cactus family, this brush is biodegradable and made from sustainable and renewable sources. Gentle on the skin, it’s suitable for dry and wet use and is guaranteed to transform mum’s skin rituals. Founder and mum of 2 Gayathrie, started Origins of Beauty from her passion for natural and ethically produced skincare, derived from nature's own ingredients. Head over to the website where you’ll be met with a vast apothecary of guilt-free beauty and well-being products. Pairing the body brush with one of the many gorgeous potions and lotions on the website will make it a decadent gift for mum.
Knitting Kits by Wool and The Gang
The Coolest Knitting Kits Your Mum Will Actually Love - Wool And The Gang
Looking for DIY gifts that’ll delight even the hardest to buy mums? Wool And The Gang have managed to not only make knitting sexy, they’ve turned it on its head by cutting out the entire production process and empowering makers with their own knitting kits to make their own clothes. Peruse their website and you’ll be nothing short of inspired, if not excited by what they offer. In short you simply choose your design, select the colour of yarn, get knitting by following the video tutorials and wear what you lovingly made. A simple concept that has a big impact on the planet. Their yarns are sustainably sourced, recycled, vegan, upcycled and 100% mulesing free. By offering knitting kits instead of ready made clothing, they eliminate one of the biggest contributors to pollution in the fashion industry - the production process. All design is done in-house, reducing their carbon footprint and their size inclusive policy means all are welcome all the way up to size 28. An inspiring brand for and 100% guaranteed to bring a smile to mum’s face.
Keep memories safe with this Kiko Photo Box by Nkuku
Quirky Mother’s Day Gifts - From £42.50 - Kiko Photo Box - Antique Brass by Nkuku
If you’re looking for quirky gifts for Mother’s Day, check out these unusual photo boxes by Nkuku. Handmade by skilled craftsmen using traditional tools, these brass Kiko photo boxes provide a lovely framework in which to display photos and keepsakes. I think they’re the perfect way to display all the memories of good times as well as memorabilia of mum’s who may have passed. I’m thinking dried flowers, sentimental pictures and little trinkets to remind you of loved ones. It’s deeply personal to you so it’s a beautiful way to display those special moments. Nkuku is a beautiful home and lifestyle store founded by Ali and Alex, who after a trip around the world, were inspired to start a business working with artisans, mixing timeless design with traditional skills and natural materials. They’ve got a gorgeous lifestyle store in Totnes, so do pop in if you’re every around that neck of the woods.
Sustainable Gift Boxes and Hampers - By Social Stories
Who can resist a food hamper. But what if I told you that simply snacking on apple cinnamon crisps was helping to fight food waste, or munching on honey spiced nuts was educating girls in Africa. Takes on a new meaning doesn’t it. If you’re looking for meaningful gifts for Mother’s Day, then check out Social Stories. Co-founders Karis and Aayush met at Edinburgh University and discovered they shared passion for social impact. So they created a unique gifting experience that offered customers high quality luxury products made by social ventures that positively impact people and the planet. You’ll find a wonderful range of sustainable hampers and gift boxes - from curated gift boxes, build your own and luxury gift boxes. Every gift box contains a story booklet detailing the impact of your purchase and the amazing stories of the social enterprises they support. Prices start from £29.
Weighted Blank Throw by Baloo Living UK
Stress - Relieving Gifts For Mother’s Day - Weighted Blankets By Baloo Living
If you’ve noticed mum needs to relax, unwind and de-stress, why not consider a weighted blanket? Designed to add gentle pressure to the body, it’s therapeutic benefits have been known to help insomnia, reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Baloo Living have a gorgeous collection of eco-friendly, weighted blankets made with lead-free micro-beads. These create a hug-like sensation that calms and soothes the nervous system. Check out their best seller throw which is 5.4kg and apparently feels like a gentle hug. Who doesn’t need that once in a while! I think this makes a thoughtful gift for mum’s in need of some serious pampering. Do however, reach out to them if mum has any health conditions just to make sure she can use them.
For Period Drama Loving Mums Who Love Iconic Style - £24.95 - Storage Boxes Set in William Morris Snakeshead by Green & Heath
As you can see this is not a box set of Downton Abbey but instead a homage to the classic styling of a bygone age. These gorgeous stacking boxes are made in a Snakeshead William Morris design and beautifully capture the romanticism, charm and heritage of days gone by. Great for storing toiletries and anything else you don’t want cluttering your home, these set of 3 storage boxes add a beautiful style accent to refresh any interior space. Founded by Ellen Green whose passion for indulgent textiles and period dramas lead her to set up the brand. Green & Heath pride themselves on slowly made products that combine craftsmanship with timeless style. All their products are made in the UK in small batches using earth friendly materials and methods. I guarantee you’ll be captivated by their stunning designs and products.
Mother’s Day Garden Gifts - At Home Eco-Gardening Essentials Gift Set - £38 - Know The Origin
For green-fingered mum’s who love pottering in the garden, this ethical gardening gift set will ensure blooms, butterflies and bees. The set includes; 'The Joy of Gardening' Book By Ellen Mary, 2 x Wildflower Seed Mixes by Kabloom, and a Grow Your Own Peppermint Herbal Tea By So. Seed Kit. Comes presented in a Know The Origin Organic Cotton Drawstring Gift bag. The wildflower seed mixes come in quirky, biodegradable grenades packed with organic peat-free compost and native wildflower or herb seeds. Available from Know The Origin - a curated marketplace of sustainable, ethical, vegan and cruelty-free brands.
Discover your ancestry with DNA Kits by Living DNA
For mum’s who want to celebrate their past and present - £79 - DNA Ancestry Kit by Living DNA
Okay so this doesn’t quite fall into the sustainable gift guide, but you have to admit it is a completely unique gift. This DNA Kit will enable mum to trace her recent ancestry going back 8 generations as well as her global line of ancestors from thousands of years ago. Plus she uncover lots of weird and wonderful traits about what makers her unique. Be prepared for lots of aha moments as a family. Results are usually available within 5 weeks.
Superfood Snacks Set Skincare Gift - The Glowcery
Supercharge mum’s skincare with this delicious Superfood Snacks Set - by The Glowcery
Black-owned brand The Glowcery know a thing or two about healthy, glowing skin. Roshanne Dorsett launched the brand after switching to a plant based diet. On a mission to nourish her body, she soon discovered there was a gap in the market for skincare that was, like her diet, highly nutritious and packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Vegan, cruelty-free and 100% natural, this gorgeous skin care brand is basically superfood for your skin with a moreish range of face, body and wellbeing products. Using cold pressed oils and plant - based ingredients, all their products are handmade in small batches using ethically sourced ingredients. If you’re looking to sample this range, the Superfood Snacks Set contains all 7 of their skincare products in snackable sizes!
Sunflower Pop Eau De Parfum - Floral Street
Sustainable Scents For The Perfume Lover - £25 - £100 - Sunflower Pop By Floral Street
Award-winning and eco-friendly, Floral Street takes sustainability pretty seriously in a way that’s inspiring and joyous. Browse the website and you’ll soon be enamoured by a beautiful array of fragrances for you and your home. Founded by Michelle Feeney, their fragrances are vegan and cruelty-free with musk-free blends and candles that don’t contain beeswax. They’ve modernised the world of fragrance in their approach to sustainability. With re-usable, recyclable and biodegradable packaging, you’ll find each fragrance bottle comes in a ground-breaking wood pulp box that’s ever so chic. If you’re ever in Covent Garden, pop into the Floral Street Shop. It’s an insta-worthy journey into the world of fragrance, where you’ll be enticed into a delightful experience that’s both sensual and visual. Oh and you can refill your fragrance bottles here too. There are so many affordable gifts to choose from, but I thought their Sunflower Pop is the perfect Spring gift for Mother’s Day.
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