Let’s be honest: getting the perfect Mother’s Day gift is no easy feat. However, with the auspicious day fast approaching (it falls on Sunday, May 12 this year), it is important to start thinking about what you will be gifting the special woman in your life. This year, we are encouraging you to skip the last-minute bunch of flowers or the chocolate box and really put some time and thought into your gift selection instead. After all, our moms (or mother figures) do an awful lot for us, so it’s a no-brainer that we would want to give a little back.
Whether it’s getting her that luxury bag she’s been coveting, but would never buy herself, or a chic, yet practical gift that will make her life on-the-go a little easier, it is important to get your mom a Mother’s Day gift that deeply resonates with her.
If you feel like you’re running out of time but can’t seem to decide on a suitable present for more, do not fret. Ahead, we have rounded up a list of our handpicked edit of Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2024, ranging from the latest in wellness and beauty picks to exceptional fashion and home accessories. From the latest tech gadgets, luxury skin-care products, and modern home decor essentials, our gift guide caters to every mother’s taste and needs.
And remember: The best Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be over-the-top indulgences that take up space in their homes or closets. Happy shopping!
The Mom with an Enviable Wardrobe Collection
We all know her: the stylish mom whose closet comprises an enviable collection of chic pieces from luxury bags to never-going-out-of-style gowns. If this your more, see ahead for some fashion pieces that she’s guaranteed to love this Mother’s Day.
Arwen Quilted Braided-Strap Top Handle Bag – Multi
VERSACE Barocco Silk Scarf Tie
R 4,700
R 4,915.00
GUCCI MARMONT CONTINENTAL WALLET
The Self-Care Connoisseur
CHRISTIAN DIOR Discovery Set of 3 Scented Candles
R 3,405.00 
Sanctuary Spa Sandton – Bubbles & Mud (80 minutes)
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R 890.00
R 2,750.00
The Working Mom
Being a working mom is like having two full-time jobs, which means you’re always juggling one thing or another. Between kids, deadlines, and work tasks, anything that makes a working mom’s life easier is more than welcome. Ahead, a few gift ideas for the mom who does it all!
MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Voyager Medium Crossgrain Leather Tote Bag
R 7,435.00
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler 40oz (Rose Quartz)
R 1, 099.00
Moov 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charger – White
R 1, 299.00
DANIEL WELLINGTON PETITE MELROSE
R 3, 290.00
MacBook Air 13-inch | Apple M1 chip | 256GB – Gold
R 16, 999.00
The Beauty Queen Mom
If your mom is an aesthete, getting her a gift that resonates with her love for beauty is your safest bet. From MAC’s best seller set to a modish LED mirror for when she’s doing her makeup – the options are limitless.
LOreal Professionnel Steampod Styler 3.0 – Hair Straightener & Styling Tool
R1,999.00
MAC Thermo-Status Best Sellers Kit
R 1, 100.00
R610.00
Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Perfume
R 1, 149 – R 2, 199
LED Mirror with Acrylic Detail
R 595.00
The Gym Mom
If getting up at 4AM for a pilattes session is your mom’s cup of tea, we recommend something that matches her fitness vibe. A cute gym set or maybe even a chic pair of running shoes. See below for our curated suggestions.
R 399.00
Women’s adidas Runfalcon 3.0 Purple Running Shoes
R 1, 099.95
Nike Gym Club Duffel Bag (24L)
R 749.95
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm Pink Aluminium
R 10, 499.00
Women’s Nike Dri-Fit Pacer Long Sleeve 1/4 Zip Mauve Colour
R 800.00
