5 Ideas to treat mum on Mother’s Day

We all know it can be difficult in our busy, mass-produced world to find something unique, yet affordable and thoughtful - especially when time is running short…

But never fear - this year can be different! Being able to bring the local little guys into your planning with the help of Passmebuy, means a gift that mum will love is within convenient reach. 

We’ve summarised a few ideas below to get the creative juices flowing and your hunt for the perfect gift started. 

A beauty treatment or skincare products

Treat your mum to a day of pampering and relaxation, allowing her to unwind and rejuvenate. Whether it's a soothing massage, a revitalising facial, or a glamorous manicure and pedicure session, there are plenty of options to choose from to give her a little “me-time”. A beauty treatment not only offers physical benefits but also provides a serene escape from the daily grind. 

We have plenty of home-based and mobile beauty salons on Passmebuy, here’s a few of them. 

Naturalis for Beauty is a professional skin health therapist from home in Ruakākā Northland. Her services cover technological treatment, facials, waxing, nails, eye & brow work.

Beauty on Wheels will bring her spa to your mum's doorstep in Auckland, so she doesn't have to move from her cosy house. Shri who is also a registered nurse, offers a range of services: waxing, nails, eyelash, tinting.

Stacey Carter Mobile Massage is located in Masterton, Wellington. She is a qualified massage & beauty therapist. Her mobile company will bring you a range of beauty and massage services that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

E’lan Beauty specialises in eye treatments, waxing and facials - located near the beautiful beach in Orewa - bliss! 

Skincare products are another option..

Mumma J’s in Auckland, specialising in natural healing. As a cancer survivor, Julie decided to create a wide range of home-made face and body care products that your mum will love. 

Christine Cook at Christine’s Beauty Trove distributes SeneGence products on the West Coast. 

A Coffee and/or Treat Date

Have you considered inviting your mum out for a delightful coffee & kai date? Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, taking the time to sit down with her, or take a stroll with a steaming cup of soothing caffeine, or delectable treat in hand, can be a simple yet meaningful way to show your appreciation. Local coffee & food trucks provide a wonderful ambience for a catch-up in the open air - what could be better!

Mug N Bean, a brand-spanking-new Mobile Coffee Van often on the generous “green” opposite Challenge in Darfield, serves country coffee and treats at their finest.

Looking for a French touch? Samuel and Severine will welcome you to Croque Me, a food truck recently relocated to Titirangi, Auckland. Their menu is based on the famous Croque Monsieur, a French version of a cheese toasty.

The Wetherston Creek Food Truck is located at the Goldpark Campgrounds in historic Lawrence, Otago. It’s a great spot to stop, eat, drink, relax and unwind! This Food Truck serves gourmet burgers, craft beers & other yummy treats within their glorious backdrop.

Other options to consider include Dolce Pizza overlooking Lake Tekapo, The Coffee Bomb serving paddock to plate options in Garston (just beyond Queenstown), scrummy Southern Charm Beanz in Greymouth, tantalising Tag Burger in Tauranga, loaded goodies at The Wallow in Whangamata, ice-cream & coffee at Zippy’s Cafe overlooking Lang’s Beach in Northland - and what about the aptly named Yum AF Donuts in Invercargill?! 

Jewellery

Whether it's a delicate necklace that shines as brightly as her smile or elegant earrings that frame her face with elegance, jewellery is always a heartfelt way to express gratitude and affection. 

Woven stone jade is a jade and hard stone jewellery carver based in Greymouth. All stones are ethically and locally sourced and designs listen to the stone's voice, following its natural grain and contours.

Are you looking for something with a modern touch? Go for Art by Jo. You will find stainless jewellery made with glass Cabochon. Her designs are abstract and colourful. Jo is part of our giveaway on our Passmebuy Facebook page and Passmebuy Instagram account, offering a $50 voucher (closes Sunday May 5th 2024).

Flowers & plants

Flowers are probably the most common present for Mother’s Day - they brighten any room and are guaranteed to put a smile on Mum's face.

We wrote a special article about where to buy flowers for Mother's Day in Canterbury, but in addition, here are a few extra places to keep an eye out for. 

Farm the calm is a small lavender and flower farm producing pure organic essential oils and STUNNING dried flowers in Brightwater, Nelson.

Maeve’s Garden in Waikato sells gorgeous, colourful flower bouquets. You can order directly from Kirsten online or shop at her roadside stall - she also offers “bloom buckets”.

If your mum loves nature but is not too much into flowers, Always Alive in Rolleston sells a unique collection of beautiful terrariums, kokedamas, uncommon planter pots, and plant arrangements that are meticulously designed and incredibly thoughtful. 

Jenny from Flowers on Hawthornden has fragrant Lilies in pink & white and special small bouquets for kids' hands, available at Challenge Kirwee. 

Candles

Candles are more than just wax and wick; they symbolise comfort, tranquillity, and the gentle embrace of home. Imagine her delight as she unwraps a beautifully crafted candle, its scent evoking memories of spring blossoms or cosy evenings by the fireplace. Whether she prefers floral fragrances, soothing aromatherapy blends, or simply the ambiance of soft candlelight, we have you covered.

Living Light Candles have been hand-crafting candles for over 20 years using the finest ingredients they can source. They have 2 boutiques, one in Nelson and one in Golden Bay. While visiting you can find some other Mother's Day gift ideas as well.

Natural Aromas NZ is a home-based candle company located in Springfield. They craft home-made candles from coconut wax (which is known to be a superior-scent throw and to be less toxic for your home) and pour them into home-designed and made concrete and limestone vessels.

Serenity Candles & Gifts in Green Bay, Auckland, has a fun selection of delicious soy candles, wax metals, soaps and personalised mugs and keep cups! 

There you go! Easy as - no excuse for not treating your mum with a special gift that she deserves. Remember, at the end of the day, she will not remember the gift itself, but the intention behind it - what better intention than shopping local for her, and if you choose one of the options above, in many of the cases you’ll be shopping from a mum, too. 

You can find all of the businesses mentioned above and so much more, directly on our map.