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

Treat mum with this exquisite life-like pearl set, consisting of necklace, earrings and bracelet in an elegant presentation box, and you have all but negated the grief you wreaked upon her during your teenage years. All but, we said. $89

Giving your mum a robe means many things – you want her to be comfortable and relaxed, you want her to be warm, you want to make sure she’s covered up when she comes out of the shower … Either way, robes are made for Mother’s Day and it’s hard to find one more striking and versatile than this Hawaiian jacquard robe, suitable for home, beach, pool – or tropical holiday! Hey, a mum can dream… $79

It’s estimated that in her lifetime, the average mum has to chop around… oh, who the heck has time to try to work that out? But trust us, it’s a LOT. But should you be so kind as to bestow your mum with the EZ multi slicer, she can step away from the knife and simply use the three interchangeable blades to effortlessly slice, shred and grate her way to culinary creations for all to enjoy. Bit selfish of you, really. $19.95

Regular puzzling does wonders for keeping our brains agile – and with one for every day of the year in these nifty desk blocks, Mum will stay sharp as a whip well into her dotage. Presented in a lovely gift box, take your pick from crossword puzzles or lateral thinking and logic puzzles. $19.95

As any mum who has wasted far too many precious minutes rifling through the depths of her makeup bag for the tweezers can attest, ‘ain’t nobody got time for dat.’ Give her the gift of easy stress-free makeup management with this clever makeup pouch, which lays out flat when you need it then does up with a drawstring for closure. $24.95

There’s a very strong chance that your mum has provided you with a towel or two over the years. Now’s the time to return the favour – nobody’s ever complained about having a brand new seven-piece set of beautiful terry towels to wrap themselves in – especially when they’re as soft, durable and absorbent as these ones. $79

If there’s one thing your mum would love more than a classic tan handbag that oozes class and goes with everything, it’s a handbag twin set, featuring two classic tan handbags – one larger for everyday use and a smaller crossover bag for special occasions. Added bonus: the price is amazing, so Mum will think you’ve spent a LOT more than you have. $49

Your mum might not have a big backyard anymore, but that’s not going to stop her from flexing her green fingers with this mobile urban greenhouse, which allows her to grow flowers, green plants and herbs all year, thanks to a detachable transparent PVC cover. The top shelf also doubles as a great place for potting, without having to bend down. $89

Crochet-loving mums (and grans) will enjoy hours of fun and from this craft book Grannies in Bloom, featuring six afghan flower garden throws to make using simple granny crochet patterns. You don’t have to know what that means, but if your mum loves crocheting, trust us, she’ll be hooked! (Sorry, that joke was so good we had to use it twice.) $15.95

Give your mum her glorious moment in the spotlight with this smart phone karaoke system, which allows her to belt out her favourite tunes, capture it all on camera and then share the recording. Get ready for the Facebook uploads! $19.95