Fantastic gift ideas for a special Mum

Guest post by Buy a Gift

Mother’s Day is a time to show our gratitude for the one lady who has always had our best interests at heart. But if you’re at a loss in finding the perfect gift for Mother’s day 2011, you needn’t fret, because we’ve compiled a list of five fantastic gift ideas for mum.

Treat her to tea for two

She’s probably spent years slaving over your tea, and now she can have a fantastic time unwinding with a different type of tea, scones, and a selection of scrumptious cakes on her tea for two experience. Whether you opt for afternoon tea at Harrods or you whisk her away to any of 20 elegant rural locations across the UK, she’ll simply love this traditional treat.

Take a picture, it’ll last longer!

What better way to cherish a memory than with a photo? Mums love family pictures and now you can spoil her with a complete family photo shoot. A study from experience days company Buyagift found that 41.5% of mums would like to spend Mother’s day 2012 doing something with the children and this is a great excuse to get everybody together on the day. What’s also good about this is that she’ll receive a complementary 10”x8” print for her troubles – fantastic!

Treat her to relaxing spa days

The research from the company who also offer experience gifts found that 40.1% of a sample of 550 UK mums would prefer to be pampered on Mother’s Day. So, get her some spa day vouchers, she’ll absolutely love you for it. You’ve a range of great places to choose from – from the famous banntayne spa to the illustrious Clarice House. She’ll be able to escape her everyday stresses and indulge in some relaxing treatments before splitting the rest of her day between the sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi – bliss.

Take the fast lane this Mother’s day

For mums with a need for speed, you’ve a selection of fantastic driving experience days in the UK. Let’s face it, you’ve driven her mad for years, so watch her beam ear-to-ear as she puts her foot to the floor in a supped up racing car. She’ll get to put any of 8 supercars including a Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, or an Aston Martin through its paces across a range of tracks in the UK.

Wine tasting

If your mum enjoys a glass of the finest, then give her the chance to sample some of the most delectable wines on a fantastic wine tasting day. Either pay a visit to some of the fine vineyards of the capital, or treat her to a combination of afternoon tea and wine tasting in serene locations in the UK.

Whatever you choose, make sure she has a fantastic day this Mother’s day 2012!