That time of year is fast approaching where we commemorate our nearest and dearest with presents – Mother’s Day (otherwise known as ‘Mothering Sunday’) is on the 27th of March in the UK and on 8th May in the US for 2022.
Stuck on ideas? Well, CRISP. is here to help with a veritable treasure trove of unique brands, many with sustainable and organic items to suit all tastes.
Not only that, but here’s a set of handy jump links to get straight to whatever you’re looking for!
Update for 18th March – new products in the tech and luxury sections!
JUMP TO: Health + Wellness Gifts | Luxury | Technology | Food and Drink | Something Unique | Gifts for New Mums
Health and Wellness Gifts
NOORAA SCENTED CANDLES – £26
Give the give of peace and tranquility with a selection of soothing scented candles from Nooraa.
Familiar floral combinations such as lavender with vanilla and cinnamon with orange are complemented by unique efforts like ‘Refresh’ – a blend of lime and black pepper.
Nooraa’s goal is homeware with a minimal impact on the environment, so their British-made candles contain soy wax and all things vegan, with packaging fully recyclable – so they’re lovely and thoughtful for the planet!
Available directly from Nooraa and Etsy
SKINLABO ANTI-AGE COLLAGEN SERUM – £37 (30ml)
This online-only dermatological brand offers a wealth of products to keep skin looking youthful.
Reducing lines, evening out skin tones and with a hint of citrus, Skinlabo’s anti-age collagen serum proves to be a popular choice.
It’s the concentrate of hyaluronic acid, collagen and Goji Berry extract working together which combats and effectively prevents the signs of ageing.
Available directly from Skinlabo
PERSONALISED GIFT BOX FROM WELLBEING SISTERS – £25 – £100
This is a perfect solution for those who are a bit stumped…
Simply select your budget, share a few preferences of the lady in question as well as your note, and the Wellbeing Sisters whisk away and craft a personalised gift box just for them!
Continuing with the theme of being toxin-free, this bundle is all wrapped up and sent complete with a handwritten gift note.
Few things beat the personal touch…and it’s not cheating to seek help from those in the know!
Available directly from the Wellbeing Sisters
COLUMBIA CARE PLATINUM CBD SOFTGEL CAPSULES – £39.95
For the uninitiated, CBD oil is officially A Good Thing!
Cannabis-based therapies are an incredibly popular – and effective – trade, with Columbia Care one of the best in the business.
Through a process that removes the THC to offer unadulterated therapeutic solutions, these premium CBD capsules can aid everything from pain relief, to contributing to a more restful night’s sleep.
Vegan and verified by experts, these 10% strength capsules have 30% of CBD in each one and can work effectively as part of almost any health and wellness program.
Available directly from Columbia Care
OLIVIA’S HAVEN ‘TO APRIL’ SCENTS SET – £65
Olivia’s Haven is a Northern Irish lifestyle brand that celebrates luxury fragrances for the home, each featuring a dedicated story.
For ‘To April’, this is a scent created in memory of her granny Avril (who was born in April), and as such is associated with the springtime floral notes common to the season – including the April blossom.
The scents set combines a soy candle with a wax melt and reed diffuser to make for a touching and thoughtful gift this Mother’s Day.
Available directly from Olivia’s Haven
RAMER SKINCARE SPONGES – from £2.99
The affordable cornerstone of any skincare regime – a range of sponges from Ramer.
Ramer Sponges is the UK’s leading manufacturer of super-absorbent, and super soft, sponge products for beauty and body care with them all being manufactured in the UK at its factory in Devon.
Another unique attribute is that all Ramer Sponges harden as they dry, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria, and will instantly soften when soaked in warm water, ready to re-use again.
Super-soft, non-scratchy, hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin, Ramer Sponges are machine washable at 40 o C, durable and long-lasting.
For those watching their wallets, they could do little better than this small dose of care for Mother’s Day.
ADUNA BAOBAB AND MORINGA OILS – £14.99
A pair of ‘superfood’ beauty oils from wellness brand Aduna make the CRISP. list, directly made from the cold-pressed seeds of renowned African ingredients: baobab and moringa.
100% pure, organic and used in traditional remedies for centuries, baobab and moringa seed oils are the active botanic ingredients behind some of the western world’s leading cosmetic products.
Abundant in emollients and antioxidants, they seal in moisture to the skin, hair and nails, repair cell structure and reduce signs of ageing.
Better yet, Aduna’s purpose is to improve lives by harnessing the value stored within Africa’s natural resources. Having already created sustainable incomes for more than 3,000 women in Upper East Ghana and Southern Burkina Faso – this brand not only lets you be part of a force of change but helps you look beautiful doing it.
COLGATE LINK TOOTHBRUSH – £20
A toothbrush for a Mother’s Day gift may sound like a cruel joke…but hear us out!
This manual effort combines looks, ergonomics and sustainability (there’s that word again!) to offer a reusable toothbrush that can last a lifetime.
Using 80% less plastic due to its aluminium body, and with a variety of heads available, this is one way to get a deep and thorough clean that doesn’t cost the Earth – literally.
Available with 50% off (£10) at Amazon UK
ST. MORIZ ADVANCED MIRACLE GLOW FACE TAN SERUM – £12.99
Give your loved one the gift of bronzed skin with the St. Moriz face tan serum. The perfect way to maintain one’s healthy skin amid a tanning regime, the serum features Q10 to help increase collagen in the skin, to improve skin elasticity and firmness, whilst Hyaluronic Acid hydrates skin and helps to combat the signs of ageing.
Daily use is suggested to build up a natural-looking and radiant glow.
Available from Boots (save £2, £10.99)
Luxury Gifts
SERENGETI EYEWEAR – from £140
The Serengeti Main Line Collection are arguably the world’s most luxurious sunglasses.
Recognised as the best for driving in the world, these hand-crafted pieces of eyewear marry pioneering technology and exquisite design that delivers a novel 3-in-1 lens technology – including photochromic (darkening in reaction to sunlight).
Housed in exquisite frames, the sunglasses are meticulously crafted to adapt, manage and control the light, guaranteeing the best quality and protection whatever the season.
The range is directed at those seeking to express their uniqueness, authenticity and style and consists of 3 capsule collections.
From the bold stylings of the ‘Vinita‘ to the vintage glamour of the timeless ‘Bacall‘, Serengeti sunglasses boast cutting edge lens technology – and a fashion pedigree – few brands can match.
Available directly from Serengeti
ANDEN CAMEO MIRROR – £109
Clean, stylish, attractive – ANDEN’s vanity mirror is a perfect accompaniment to any dressing table.
Hewn from two pieces of beech wood and hand-finished in the UK, the buttery ball-and-socket joint makes for an item that is equal parts practical and objet d’art.
Available in a naked finish or matte black, the mirror can also be removed from the base for portable use, making for a sleek and attractive gift.
INUIKII SHEARLING SLIPPERS – £117
Give your mum the gift of cosy style with these luxurious slippers from Swiss footwear mavens INUIKII.
With 100% shearling through the upper, lining and insole and a fetching soft pink colourway, this is a perfect touch of class for those chilly Sunday mornings.
A brand priding itself on European handcrafting and exacting design straight out of Zurich, Inuikii is staking a claim for leader at the intersection of style and sustainability.
With its men’s and women’s ranges spanning from sliders to hardy-soled boots made with a fabric created from banana plants (Bananatex, it’s a thing), Inuikii is certainly one to watch – now Mum will love them too!
OLVERUM PILLOW MIST – £25 (50ml)
A luxurious brand with a royal heritage, Olverum offers only the best in health and wellness products, spanning oils to body washes.
Our choice, however, is their renowned pillow mist – a natural fragrance which promotes restful slumber and all-around tranquility.
A vegan and cruelty-free concoction of bergamot, amyris and lavender, these scents combine to deliver a perfect accompaniment to any nighttime ritual.
Available directly from Olverum
LITTLE BUTTERFLY LONDON PAMPER GIFT BOX – £85
Lending a touch of elegance to the new mum gift box is this sumptuous effort from Little Butterfly London.
Containing three skincare products that exemplify the brand’s ethos of organic, luxurious effectiveness and safety, it’s the flourishes that make this a great choice to spoil a new mum.
The pamper gift box has stretch mark butter, toning body serum as well as cooling leg gel to give time, care and attention to those places which may need it most.
Finishing off the – all showcased in an intricate presentation box. Certainly, a gift to be remembered.
Available directly from Little Butterfly London
FARHI RED LUXURY CHOCOLATE GIFT HAMPER – £100
The Rolls Royce of chocolates, this Farhi gift box is the epitome of decadence.
A hand-picked selection of their finest wares, this includes dark and milk chocolates, sugared almonds, chocolate pistachios, chocolate-coated papayas and more to make for a sumptuous Mother’s Day gift.
Topped off with an elegant presentation box, this is certainly an attractive – and edible – display of affection.
A premium confectioner for close to two decades, Rita Farhi’s boxed chocolate gifts are nothing less than the best.
Available directly from Rita Farhi
ARRAN ‘AFTER THE RAIN’ WASH BAG SET – £60
Infused with the spirit of the Scottish wilds on the Isle of Arran, this beauty brand lends the connection of nature to its many premium products.
The After the Rain Women’s Wash Bag is expertly crafted, containing a full-sized Bath & Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Hydrating Hand Cream and Eau De Parfum, all in their bestselling fragrance infused with lime, sandalwood and rose.
Technology Gifts
ACER ASPIRE VERO LAPTOP – from £649
The perfect eco-laptop, the Acer Aspire Vero marries productivity and sustainability in an attractive package.
The Windows 11-powered Aspire Vero comes equipped with 16GB of RAM, a gorgeous 15.6-inch full HD display, a 512GB solid-state drive and an Intel i5 processor – all a long way of saying that it packs the right stuff for a future-proof machine.
From the 30% PCR plastic body to a pledge to carbon offset every device purchased, as well as a device recycling scheme to cart off your mum’s current workhorse, the Aspire Vero is just as affordable as it is a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift.
Available from Acer directly, Amazon and Currys.
EDIFIER 330NB WIRELESS EARBUDS – £38 / $50
An affordable gift of silence here, with Edifier’s noise-cancelling earbuds.
The TWS330 NB are wireless stereo earbuds with IP54 ratings for both dust and water resistance, an ambient sound mode and around 20 hours of continuous playback – more than enough to drown out the din.
Aesthetically inspired by the humble egg, Edifier’s earbuds are simple and comfortable without breaking the bank.
Available directly from Edifier and Amazon US
FACEBOOK PORTAL GO – £129 (until 28th March)
Doing away with awkwardly angled video calls, the Portal Go from Meta (née Facebook) enables you to keep connected with loved ones quickly and easily.
This clever Alexa-enabled camera also delivers innovation to the Portal range by being portable, with the battery-powered Go sporting a 10-inch display and crystal-clear visuals, with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera to capture precious moments.
When it’s not a sterling personal – or professional, thanks to Zoom and Microsoft Teams integration – communication device, Portal Go can act as a digital photo frame, able to beam in photos from Facebook and Instagram.
Not content with that, it’s also a great streaming audio device, leveraging its awesome speakers to play tunes from your favourite online services.
A perfect way to bring families stuck even half a world apart that bit closer together this Mother’s Day.
Available directly from Meta, with a £70 discount until the 28th of March.
BANG AND OLUFSEN BEOSOUND A1 BLUETOOTH SPEAKER – £239
Beosound A1 is the world’s first Bluetooth only portable speaker with fully integrated Alexa, from luxury purveyors of audio Bang and Olufsen.
Beosound A1 comes with a refined, slimmer design that is fully dust and waterproof and has a significantly improved battery life with up to 18 hours of playtime.
Now using Far Field technology, Alexa can be activated from up to 5m away depending on the room conditions and remain responsive for up to 3 hours after being turned off.
The addition of three microphones also means the speaker has incredible call clarity when used as a speakerphone – making Beosound A1 the perfect tech accessory for a Mother’s Day vacation.
Available in Gold, Anthracite (Black), Grey Mist, Pink & Green, directly from B+O.
Food and Drink Gifts
RAMSBURY SINGLE ESTATE GIN HAMPER – £65
One of the most sustainable – and delicious – spirits available in the UK, Ramsbury combines local ingredients and expertise to create a unique and luxurious gift in a gin hamper.
The ‘single estate’ speaks to the entire process occurring on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire itself.
Everything from the wheat grown on the grounds, to the quince that it’s infused with to the citrus, angelica and cinnamon – this is a London Dry Gin which is a cut above.
The gift hamper itself contains two Ramsbury branded copa glasses, as well as the eponymous gin itself.
Available directly from Ramsbury
T2 TEA AND TEAWARE GIFT PACK – £32
A classic selection of teas paired with gorgeous bone china in this lovely gift pack from Australian outfit T2.
Swathes of pink and red accompany ten sachets of everything from Earl Grey to Chai, along with a fine mug and matching tin in this ‘Coming Up Roses’ set.
With a reverence for tea and flavours in all its forms, T2 offers everything surrounding the experience from strainers to flasks as well as a dizzying array of both loose leaf and bags to suit all taste buds.
PRO-YOUTH PROTEIN NUTRITION BARS – from £4 (twin pack)
Nutrition is just as important for the young-at-heart, and these protein bars have all a fitness fan needs to keep on the right track.
Perhaps not a gift in and of itself, but part of a fitness care package – thankfully they have packs of twelve, as well as a mega bundle containing all manner of merch…never too late to be healthy!
Available directly from ProYouth
WICKEDLY WELSH GIFT ‘FOR MUM ALL YEAR ROUND’ CHOCOLATES – £34.99
A selection of weird and wonderful chocs from Wickedly Welsh for that special person in your life – whether it’s Mother’s Day or not.
This ‘gift for mum all year round’ box is a fantastic assortment of chocolates infused with the flavours of gin, Eton Mess, raspberries and more.
Available directly from Wickedly Welsh
HAWKSBILL CARIBBEAN SPICED RUM – £23
Not content with being a great rum, Hawksbill also donates 10% of profits from every bottle sold to support turtle conservation projects in Barbados – protecting the Hawksbill turtle’s natural habitat and safeguarding its future.
Maintaining the sustainability theme, the bottle is made with recyclable materials, the cork made from waste material and even its label (created with sugarcane fibre) is printed with plant-based inks.
Hawksbill’s vanilla accents are swiftly complimented by nutmeg, cinnamon and raisins, allowing a hint of cardamom and sea salt to make for a wonderful beverage for that special someone.
Available directly from its website, Master of Malt (£26.45) and Spirit of Harrogate
MOCKTAILS – ALCOHOL FREE COCKTAILS – £26.99 (12 pack)
A fun Mother’s Day doesn’t need to involve alcohol, making Mocktails a fantastic option.
The premium, alcohol-free cocktails (now available in nitro cans in addition to their original bottles) offer flavoursome alternatives to some of your favourite tipples, whilst also being filled with natural, sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients.
They’re designed to be served as one would a classic cocktail, shaken with ice, in proper glassware.
As such the flavours prove familiar, with ‘sansgria’, ‘mockapolitan’, mockscow mule’ and ‘mockarita’ currently available.
Available directly from Mocktails
Something Unique
BLISSBOX SELF CARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE – from £56
Why limit your gift to a one-off when Blissbox can send multiple tokens of affection?
Whilst the core option is a single hamper filled with lovely pampering gifts, Blissbox can also send multiple gift hampers over several months, each containing many items as well as inspirational quotes and tips to keep them feeling great well past March.
Lastly, the top-tier Mother’s Day giftbox (£120) contains 5-6 gifts per month over 90 days, complete with a hand-tied parcel and home delivery.
A phenomenal idea, and certainly something unique for that special person in your life.
Available directly from Blissbox
SOME ALONE TIME – £PRICELESS
As much as all of these gifts might make Mum happy, some interesting research from British skincare brand Sudocrem noted that they’d be even happier with just some time to themselves…
Of 1,000 mums surveyed:
- 94% said that they’d appreciate 8 hours of sleep for Mother’s Day
- 80% said they’d appreciate a long soothing bath
- 66% said a personalised gift would mean a great deal
- 47% said they’d enjoy not having to share their things for a day
So whilst the grand gestures are welcome, let’s spare a thought and give them the appreciation they deserve – whether a mother or a mother figure in your life – this year.
It’s one thing that needn’t cost the Earth and is potentially even more valuable.
MUDDY TROWEL BUILD YOUR OWN FLOWER POT KIT – from £25
Rather than buying a bunch of flowers, why not something which lasts a lot longer?
These kits from Muddy Trowel contain an array of plants, peat-free compost, gravel, clear step-by-step instructions and a choice of flower pot – letting your mum flex her green fingers!
It makes for a long-lasting display as well as long memories as a wonderful gift.
Available directly from Muddy Trowel
TIGER PYJAMA SET FROM CRITICALLY ENDANGERED – £75
In collaboration with WWF UK, these Tiger pyjamas from sustainable clothing brand Critically Endangered not only look the part but help to save them too.
This pyjama set is made from luxurious lightweight and eco-friendly 100% GOTS certified organic cotton.
By purchasing these pyjamas, you’re helping WWF recover these iconic big cat populations – working with local communities, governments and other organisations to maintain and reconnect their habitats, monitor their populations and protect tigers against poaching.
A great gift, and a great cause.
Available directly from Critically Endangered
DROPLESS WATERLESS CAR WASH SERVICE – from £22
Dropless has the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the eco-conscious car lover in your life – a mobile, waterless car wash service that doesn’t cost the Earth.
Book via the app and a Dropless technician arrives at your location of choice, using a signature, waterless, eco-friendly cleaning technique which effortlessly removes dirt and grime without the need for copious amounts of water.
Mothers can love their car and love the planet, saving their own time and saving water, and still end up with a beautifully clean and well-maintained car.
Available from £22 for an outside clean, to £88 for a full valet
CONTIGO BYRON 2.0 TRAVEL MUG AND HJ HALL CASHMERE SOCKS – £12.50 / £14
A bit of a ‘great outdoors’ Mum combo with this travel mug and socks set we’ve paired together.
Whilst the Contigo keeps drinks warm for up to seven hours, the turn-over top cashmere socks from HJ Hall can do something similar for your feet!
Contigo Travel Mug available from Tesco
Socks available directly from HJ Hall
Gifts For New Mums
MUMMY’S ORGANICS NEW MUM GIFT BOX – £60
THERMODR PAIN RELIEF EYE MASK AND BODY WRAP – £8.99 / £11.99
Effective for new mums as much as those that have a few aches and pains…ThermoDR offers a range of products that naturally relieve pain – as well as provide relaxation – without the need for drugs.
Their simple to use body wraps (£11.99, right) are microwavable and can be scented with French lavender to aid relaxation further; and their eye masks naturally relieve tension and support naturally induced sleep.
All the things that can aid rest and recovery, as well as remaining affordable.
Available directly from ThermoDR
LANSINOH BIRTH PREP AND RECOVERY RANGE – from £9.99
Recognising the huge number of new mums feeling they lacked preparation to recover following birth, Lansinoh has a new selection of organic products to help reduce discomfort both before and after.
From pre-partum oils to moisturise and nourish the skin (£12.99, left), to wash bottles for cleaning difficult-to-reach areas and relief sprays and pads to minimise post-delivery pains, this award-winning suite of products have been thoughtfully created to help ease the transition into motherhood as much as possible.
Available directly from Lansinoh
