53 better things than a Mother’s Day card and flowers

Nothing says Mother’s Day like slippers, but given the chance, some mums would sooner curl up on the lounge in stilettoes than be seen in a pair of ugg boots. No judgement on either side, whatever floats your boat, mama! If your mum errs on the side of glamour, this furry, sparkly pair of slides are her spirit slippers. Her tootsies and sense of style will be in relaxed harmony. $24.95

This is one of those presents that everyone will benefit from – even more than the beloved recipient, but shhh, we won’t tell if you don’t. Just hand over this 8-in-1 Multi Cooker with a smile. It roasts, slow cooks, steams, deep fries, grills, boils, casseroles and makes fondue. Just set it down on the dining table then unpop that top button! What could be easier? $169

Choosing fashion for mums can be challenging, but it’s hard to go wrong with this feminine printed tunic, which features universally-flattering ¾ sleeves, V-neck and front gathering details in a stylish floral print. Available in different colours, your mother will look and feel as special as you know her to be. $59.99

Let Mum take her Bridge, Solo or Canasta sessions to a whole new level with this nifty automatic card shuffler. Capable of shuffling up to three packs, nobody can blame their poor hand on your mum’s shuffling skills again. $24.95

Show your mum you appreciate the back-breaking burden you’ve bestowed on her since, well, pretty much conception (and she “wouldn’t have it any other way”), by gifting her this amazing massage mat. A generous 179 x 59 cm and padded for total comfort, it has five different massage functions, a lumbar heat zone and three levels of intensity, all powered by remote control. Just don’t expect much from Mum on Mother’s Day (and the weeks following) except for a blissful smile and a gentle hum. $129

You saw us there, one foot on the bathroom sink, hopping around like a fool. You saw us there, hunched over the edge of the bath, semi-strangled by both our knee and our bosom at the same time. You saw us, o’ Stedi Pedi Foot Surface inventor, and heard our prayers. Our prayers for a board that could simply be slid under any chair to give us the perfect angled surface for a DIY pedicure. You even gave us a light, a pull-out drip tray and (sob!) storage for our nail polish. Children, your mothers need this. They may not even know it exists, but they cannot do without it. $69

If there’s one thing Mums like more than a chilled white wine, it’s a chilled white wine that stays chilled even on a hot summer’s day! These double walled 330ml stainless steel tumblers, in a variety of hues, are perfect for keeping Mum’s drink chilled at any picnic or party – they even come with a lid for drinking mums on the go! $22.95

If your mum has a love for textiles, design and artistry, she’ll positively swoon over this beautiful gift box featuring 100 postcards from William Morris, one of the most imminent textile designers and literary figures of the nineteenth century. Featuring his stunning motifs including plants, birds and wild flowers, these postcards will capture the heart of the mum who secretly still wishes everything could be sent by snail mail. $29.95

A mum’s not a mum unless she’s toting around a handbag full of her own and everyone else’s cra, ahem, essentials, but that doesn’t mean she shouldn’t look like a style queen in the process. This tassel leather bag with detachable shoulder bag should do the job nicely, thank you. We’ll take ours in pewter, but your mum might prefer black, stone or even green. $99.99

In a perfect world, we would all be able to buy our mothers a tropical island trip for Mother’s Day. But, here we are. Nonetheless, with this refreshingly elegant Green Palms quilt cover, your precious mum will be transported to a tropical island every time she makes her bed. With no jetlag to worry about. From $99