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  • 9 Meaningful Mother's Day Gifts That Will Make Your Mum Smile (Including Last Minute Ideas!)

    Eunis Ong
    Last updated 22 Apr 2024

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    "What would mum like?"

    Regardless of what day it is, mothers all around the world deserve the best of the best. There are many ways we can show them our appreciation, whether it be through small services like running errands for them or grand gestures like booking a whole holiday abroad. Mother's Day, however, is special as this is the time to show your mum how much she means to you by gifting her something, whether it's a physical item or a gift of an experience. We've compiled a list of 9 gifts that will allow your queen to have fun, get pampered, and feel loved this Mother's Day - start reading for gifting inspiration!

    9 Meaningful Gifts for Mother's Day

    1. A pampering staycation

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    Treat your queen to a break she deserves - while travelling and wild adventures remain out of the question, you can still help her leave her worries behind by planning a spontaneous staycation in the city. Book a night in a hotel with a nice bathtub and city views, and watch the sun go down with a wine glass in hand - how sweet does that sound?

    2. Treat her to a massage

    Just wanna relax away from crowded spaces? Allow mummy to unwind and destress by treating her to a pampering massage or spa - this one's a treat that's hard to resist. Urban Bliss Wellness in Putrajaya is one of our favourite spots to relax and rejuvenate, you can book a body massage, accupressure massage, relief treatment, or even body scrub package here for a relaxing experience without burning a hole in your wallet - vouchers are bookable easily on Klook.
    Urban Bliss Wellness also has a Mother's Day package that includes a facial, foot massage, aromatherapy massage, as well as a luxurious shampoo and blow dry for maximum relaxation!

    3. A personalised photoframe or a memorable photoshoot

    Preserve your favourite family photos with a special photo frame this Mother's Day! There's something nostalgic about printed photographs in this era where memories are mostly stored in digital form on cameras, phones, laptops, or social media as opposed to on film. Surprise your mum by framing your memorable moments with printed polaroids decorated with beautiful pressed and preserved flowers - you can even customize your gift with your preferred colours and patterns.
    Alternatively, you can also surprise mum with a self-photoshoot get your family photos taken! Not only can you take photos in the comfort of your own booth, you can also get them printed. Frame it, scrapbook it, or stick it on your fridge, photobooth strips are versatile and will evoke some nostalgic fun.

    4. Book a fun experience or workshop together

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    When was the last time you did something new and fun together with mum? This Mother's Day, set aside some hours to spend some precious, quality time together doing something fun. Sign up for a pottery class together, plan a day trip within Selangor, try out Sip & Paint, or learn to bake a cake at a DIY Baking Class!
    More inspiration on fun things to do with mum this Mother's Day weekend:

    5. A handmade terrarium

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    A terrarium is a beautiful and low-maintenance alternative to an actual potted plant, especially if you’re just testing out your green thumbs. These mini tabletop gardens are a great way to perk up your mum's desk space or add some green to your home!
    Gift your mum a terrarium you assembled yourself or get two kits so you guys can bond over a DIY session together this weekend. These kits can be delivered to your doorstep and come in complete sets inclusive of all materials required and a digital guide book to guide you through the steps of assembling your mini garden.

    6. A high tea treat

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    Let your mum live the tai tai life with a leisurely afternoon tea experience. This Mother's Day, pamper her to a memorable afternoon with good conversations over delicate sandwiches, scones, macaroons, and fine teas.
    There are many spots around Klang Valley and Penang that offer lovely afternoon tea with great views of the city and amazing atmosphere (with discounted vouchers bookable on Klook) - here are some of our favourites:

    7. A Klook E-Gift Card

    There's nothing like a gift of experience that promises full flexibility, fun, and endless possibilities. This Mother's Day, forget heading out to the crowded malls in search of the perfect gift high and low, we've got you covered with limited edition Klook E-Gift Cards that are perfect for all occasions. Our latest Mother's Day-themed gift cards are bound to bring a smile to the face of your mum and are perfect for showing her the appreciation she deserves. With the Klook E-Gift Card, your mum can redeem unique, fun experiences of her preference on Klook!
    Benefits of Klook E-Gift Cards:
    • No expiry date
    • Flexibility to book from 100,000 experiences
    • Customizable and suitable for all budgets
    • Limited-edition festive designs
    • Hassle-free booking and gifting

    8. DIY spa day at home

    Plan a special DIY spa day at home for your queen! All you need is soft music, candles, and some DIY products - in fact, there are many recipes online on how to make your own DIY masks, foot soaks, manicures, and more with really simple ingredients that you can easily find in your kitchen such as honey, lemon, and cucumber slices.

    9. Beauty Products

    Beauty products for your beautiful mother - it's your chance to pamper your mum's face with the best products or get her some make up so she can doll herself up whenever she's feeling like it. Do some stalking through her skincare stash and secretly stock up her favourite perfume, skincare, or makeup products to make her feel special. This way you'll get her something she really needs and loves.

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