Thursday, March 19, 2020

FOR MUM-BER ONE Mother’s Day gift ideas to show her you love her even if coronavirus keeps you apart

MANY of us are thinking about our elderly relatives even more so than usual – and with Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are desperate to show our love.

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There are plenty of ways to show your mum just how much you care without visiting
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There are plenty of ways to show your mum just how much you care without visitingCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Sadly, it means that a family pub lunch or quick visit to our parents’ place on a Sunday might not be possible.
But there are plenty of other ways to show your mum just how much you care.
Look no further for inspiration – from subscription boxes to letterbox flowers and thoughtful acts, Rebecca Pascoe and Claire Dunwell show you how to make this Mother’s Day count.
CARE PACKAGE: Put together a selection of Mum’s favourite products and send them to her.
Try Ohmumma.com for a luxury beauty and lifestyle box delivered straight to her door.
And the Neal’s Yard Rehydrating Rose Skincare Kit can be delivered the next day. (nealsyardremedies.com)
The Neal’s Yard Rehydrating Rose Skincare Kit can be delivered the next day
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The Neal’s Yard Rehydrating Rose Skincare Kit can be delivered the next day
PLAYLIST: Create a Spotify playlist, including songs you and Mum listened to together, which hold memories from weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays through the years.
And let her know they remind you of her.
WATCH A FILM: A subscription to streaming services such as Netflix, Now TV, Amazon Prime Video or Britbox will give Mum an endless supply of TV series and films to keep her occupied.
You could watch the same shows simultaneously, with your mobiles on speakerphone, and chat as you do.
Website letsgaze.com lets you watch a film from a streaming site while video chatting.
SEE A SHOW: Cannot get to the theatre?
Bring performances to Mum’s computer or tablet with a subscription such as digitaltheatre.com which gives access to stage performances any­where at any time for £9.99 a month.
VIDEO CALL: Set up a group video call via WhatsApp, Skype or FaceTime and share moments during the day.
Call during breakfast-in-bed or a family meal.
Your mum could even read her grandkids a bedtime story over the phone.
If your mum enjoys a good read, she will love a book subscription or Amazon Kindle voucher
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If your mum enjoys a good read, she will love a book subscription or Amazon Kindle voucher
FINE DINE: Buy your mum a meal subscription, or a voucher for a delivery service.
Try simplycook.com or gousto.co.uk for fresh food and recipes delivered direct to the door.
DRINKS ON YOU: Some mums enjoy a tipple, especially on Mother’s Day, so why not treat her to a wine or beer subscription which she can enjoy at her leisure. (nakedwines.com)
FILL HER TIME: Encourage Mum to take up a new hobby or keep her busy with a monthly fix of her favourite pastime, thanks to a craft or knitting subscription. (craftiosity.co.uk)
MONTHLY BOOKS: If your mum enjoys a good read, she will love a book sub­scrip­tion or Amazon Kindle voucher. (thewillough­by­bookclub.co.uk)
Florist Bloom & Wild can send a bouquet in an envelope posted through her door
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Florist Bloom & Wild can send a bouquet in an envelope posted through her door
LETTERBOX BLOOMS: A classic Mother’s Day gift online, flowers need not be hand-delivered.
Florist Bloom & Wild can send a bouquet in an envelope posted through her door. (bloomandwild.com)
FLORAL FIXES: Or brighten your mum’s day, all year round, with a flower delivery subscription.
Prices start at £20 a month. (bunches.co.uk)

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