Heads up kids! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while many people leave planning a Mother’s Day gift or gesture to the very last moment (often settling for a last-minute bouquet of flowers from the local petrol station!) there is much to be said for planning a little in advance and preparing a day of treats and relaxation for your lovely mother!

Heads up kids! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while many people leave planning a Mother’s Day gift or gesture to the very last moment (often settling for a last-minute bouquet of flowers from the local petrol station!) there is much to be said for planning a little in advance and preparing a day of treats and relaxation for your lovely mother!

That’s why we’ve put together this list of 5 great ways to treat and pamper your mum this coming Sunday!

1. Homemade Goodies

Nothing gives a gift that ‘personal touch’ quite like a homemade gift or card. This idea is great for kids, and is sure to produce a few interesting items that mum will cherish for years to come!

That said, there really is no limit on age here; kids of any age can craft something incredible for mum, from decorative pieces for her home to some fragrant homemade soap.

Here’s a handy resource from ParentMap, perfect for getting kids involved in crafting gifts for Mother’s Day!

2. Spa Pampering

Mums can often have a busy and hectic life, from running the young ones back and forth from school to regularly making delicious dinners for the whole family (not to say that Dad doesn’t play his part!), so what better treat is there than a day of complete relaxation and luxury?

Treat your mum to a luxurious spa experience and she will benefit from a soothing massage, manicure, pedicure and revitalising facial. There are many great spa centres around the UK to choose from, and a pampering day session would do a world of good for your lovely mother.

For an alternative and more affordable spa-themed treat for mum, consider running her a deep bath, treating her to a skincare gift pack and maybe a couple of scented bath bombs to allow her the peace an serenity available at health spas within the comfort of her own home.

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3. Family Video Compilation

What better way could there be to remind mum of all the fun times the family has had over the years than to collect all of those memorable family moments captured on video and compile them all into one collection, almost like a video ‘photo album’!

With some basic ‘cut and paste’ editing skills and a digital copy of your historic family moments (which you can have transferred from video tape, DVD and other formats at most photo development stores across the UK), you can create a personalised video clip compilation and message that is sure to put a smile on mum’s face!

Here’s a basic tutorial on Windows Movie Maker to get you started, for those who want to give it a shot!

4. Family Photos

If there’s one thing mums tend to love it’s seeing the whole family together and getting along. While many households are home to bickering siblings and elusive teenagers, one moment of bliss captured in a warm family photograph or portrait is a great gift idea for Mother’s Day.

A popular idea surfacing nowadays is to replicate a picture taken of the kids when they were younger, with the now fully-grown kids striking the same poses and wearing the same outfits! This is a cheerful and funny gift idea that’s sure to bring back memories and put a smile on mum’s face!

5. A Meal Fit For a Queen

Treating your mum to day of delicacies is the perfect way to repay mum for all of the tasty treats she cooked for the family over the years.

Collect some inspired ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner that your mother will simply love, and surprise her with three delicious meals that the family came together to cook for her. Dress the dining table, light a few candles and prepare a mouth-watering desert for dinner to make the finale extra special!

Check out this collection of Mother’s Day recipes from BBC Good Food for some great ideas!

So, here’s to all of the wonderful mum’s out there who put up with us crazy kids! We hope you enjoy our Mother’s Day treat ideas; be sure to send us your snaps of your Mother’s Day gifts and treats, we’d love to share them!