Unique Mother’s Day gift ideas for the “wow factor” factor

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, 15th March – a chance to show the mums and grandmothers in our lives just how special they are. Sorted a present yet? You could stick with flowers and chocolates… or pick something so unique they’ll be talking about it for weeks, months, maybe even years. If you’re aiming to turn the “aww” factor into a proper “wow” this Mother’s Day, you’re in the right place.

Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

PlayOJO’s unique Mother’s Day gift list is full of ideas you can buy online, won’t break the bank, and will outlast those flowers that are drooping by the end of the week.

1. Name her a Star

Wishing upon a star might be closer to home than you think. For £19.99, you can name a star after someone and receive a gift folder with a digital and printed certificate, plus details about the star itself. Visible from the UK on clear nights, it’s a sweet way to show your mum she really is the star of your life.

2. Grow her own chilli plants

If your mum loves Curry Wednesdays, Curry Thursdays or simply ‘curry any day’, a Chilli Growing Kit might be the perfect gift. For £13.35, she can become the Charlie Dimmock of chilli growing, with her own home-grown chillies happily sprouting on the windowsill. Soon it’ll be “chilli in the mornin’, chilli in the evenin’, chilli at supper tiiime…”

3. Adopt her a penguin

If David Attenborough’s tales of endangered species bring a tear to your mum’s eye, she might just melt if you told her she’s adopted one. There’s a wide range of animals you can adopt these days, from donkeys and giraffes to owls and even whales. Adopting a penguin for example, costs around £5 a month and usually includes updates on your adopted animal – plus a cuddly penguin toy.

4. Plant a tree in her name

Yes, flowers are always a lovely gift, but they won’t last you as long as… say… a tree. Why not consider turning things around this Mother’s Day; instead of giving your mum cut flowers, why not have a tree planted in her name that’ll be around for years to come? For as little as £15 you can have your choice of tree planted in your mum’s name and even get a personalised certificate for the mantelpiece.

5. Tarot Reading

It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but a tarot card reading could make a fun and unusual gift for open-minded mums. The internet is full of experienced tarot readers offering online sessions, many with years in the business. A 30-minute reading usually starts around £30–£40 and could uncover a few mysteries from the unknown. Ooohhhhh.

6. Goat cuddles

Here’s a fun and quirky idea that’s sure to bring a smile – a Pygmy Goat Play for Two! If your mum loves animals or enjoys trying something a little different, this experience could be just the ticket. For £41, the two of you can spend quality time with adorable pygmy goats, playing, cuddling and watching their cheeky antics. It’s a lovely way to escape the hustle and bustle, enjoy the outdoors and, of course, fall in love with some bleating little goats.

7. Online Escape Room

Does your mum love a good murder mystery? Is she a whizz at the Sunday crossword? Then she might be the perfect teammate for an online escape room – a Mother’s Day gift that’ll really get her thinking, and one the whole family can join in on. From murder mysteries to CSI-style cases, there’s a wide range of themes available for teams of around six players, with prices averaging around the £20 mark.

8. At-home Ukulele Starter-kit

Did your mum ever dream of learning an instrument? Well, it’s never too late to start – especially with one of the easiest instruments to pick up: the humble ukulele. Imagine her feet up at the end of the day, strumming away to the melodic sounds of the Hawaiian Islands. A Ukulele Starter Kit costs around £34.99 and usually comes with a songbook, a carry bag and all the essentials to get started.