20 Mother’s Day Gifts Under £20

In the lead up to Mother’s day, many of us are left scratching our heads about what to buy for mum – after all, how can we convey how grateful we are without taking out a small loan?

The reality is there are plenty of beautiful albeit small gifts that she’ll cherish. And, yes, it’s possible to spend less than 20 quid. These present ideas are equally great for kids who want to splurge their own pocket money on mum – see the £4 trinket dish and £8 necklace from Next if you don’t believe us.

Sisters Gulassa Floral Pot

A pretty pot to put pretty things in (15cm height x 13cm diameter). This forms part of Anthropologie’s artist collaboration with sisters Lise and Cyrille Gulassa.

Price: £20
Buy it here.Anthropologie

Kate Spade Initial Notebook

Every mum needs a notebook for jotting down her brilliant ideas. This hardback book features a pretty dipped colour effect with matching page edges and a silk ribbon bookmark.

Price: £16
Buy it here.John Lewis

Microwaveable Slippers

These vegan-friendly boots are not only microwaveable, but they’re lavender scented too. Chilling at home never felt (or smelt) so good.

Price: £18.99
Buy it here.PrezzyBox

Apple, Violet + Rosewood Candle

Inspired by New York, this best-selling soy candle combines the scent of ripe apples, floral violets and woody rosewood. It’s both vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Price: £18 (travel size)
Buy it here.Etsy

Printed Bandana Scarf

This polka dot-filled scarf (55cm x 55cm) from Zara is stylish and an absolute steal – she’ll love it. 

Price: £7.99
Buy it here.Zara

Palm Leaf Portable Charger

Perfect for the mum who’s always on-the-go. This portable charger can charge a battery from flat to over 90% capacity, plus it’s got a funky palm leaf design.

Price: £18.50
Buy it here.Paperchase

'I Love Pizza & Hugs' T-Shirt

The ‘I love pizza and hugs’ unisex tee comes in white, grey and black. She’ll (probably) want all three.

Price: £15.95
Buy it here.Etsy

Manicure Set

Rose gold plated tools including tweezers, nail scissors, nail clippers, cuticle pusher and a glass nail file sit neatly within this trendy pastel blue pouch.

Price: £18
Buy it here.Oliver Bonas

Gold Tone Love Necklace

Show her all the love with this delicate necklace from Next.

Price: £8
Buy it here.Next

Power Up Mug

A brilliant mug for mums powered by caffeine. 

Price: £12
Buy it here.Oliver Bonas

Gin Botanical Cocktail Garden Kit

This snazzy package contains everything she could possibly need to make gin cocktails including seeds, instructions on sowing and growing, a mini greenhouse, cocktail recipe book and two cocktail-infusion teabags.

Price: £16.95
Buy it here.Not On The High Street

Swan Makeup Bag

Quite possibly the most beautiful cotton makeup bag with its soft, blue watercolour print and metallic accents. It features two interior pockets for all her necessities.

Price: £16.50
Buy it here.Oliver Bonas

'World's Best Mum' Ring Dish

Every time she pops her rings on this cute ceramic dish, she’ll think of you.

Price: £4
Buy it here.Lisa Angel

Sony Headphones

For the mum who needs some peace and quiet – these headphones are well-rated, plus they’re within budget. Winner.

Price: £19.99
Buy it here.Currys PC World

Dual Foot Massager

This nifty little number has rotating nodes which give an invigorating massage and provide manual pressure to specific parts of the feet. Prepare to be her favourite child.

Price: £9.99
Buy it here.PrezzyBox

L'Occitane Shea Butter Discovery Collection

This set contains £29-worth of L’Occitane products from the shea butter family. A worthy investment and perfect for her next weekend break.

Price: £20
Buy it here.Feel Unique

Ring Chain Handbag

Matalan is bringing home the sartorial bacon with this bag. It features faux suede detailing and a gold ring chain to the front, together with an adjustable strap that can be worn across the body – perfect for day or evening-wear.

Price: £14
Buy it here.Matalan

Sloth Phone Case

A handmade phone case featuring the cutest sloth watercolour print – because who doesn’t love sloths? Opt for either a snap case or tough case, depending on how often she drops her phone.

Price: £13-£20
Buy it here.Etsy

Fluffy Bath Robe

This super soft dressing gown from New Look’s curve range is ideal for mums who wear a size 18 to 28. The dusky pink number comes with a tie waist and side pockets.

Price: £19.99
Buy it here.New Look

'Nutty Forest' Italian Confectionery

Toasted almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts with chocolate, encased in a crisp sugar shell and beautifully presented in a keepsake tin box. They taste absolutely delicious and it makes a nice change from a box of Thorntons.

Price: £12.50
Buy it here.Lavolio