Neck and shoulder massager
For the woman who works long hours or carries everyone's stress on her shoulders.
Gifts for a mom who says she wants nothing
Your mom says she needs nothing. Here's how to choose a gift anyway — comfort, memories and rest, with ideas for every budget.
She means it, and she doesn't
When a mother says she wants nothing, she usually means she doesn't want you spending money on her. What she would love is to feel looked after for once. So skip anything for the kitchen or the house, and choose something that is only for her.
Give her comfort
Years of looking after everyone shows up in her shoulders and back. A neck massager, a soft pashmina stole or a knitted throw are gifts she will use every single day.
Pashmina-blend stole
Soft, warm and elegant. Goes over both ethnic and western outfits.
Give her memories
Old family photos are the closest thing to a guaranteed hit. Print them in a book, put them in a frame or load a digital frame and set it up before you hand it over.
Printed memory photo book
A year of photos in a hardbound book. Takes effort to make, which is exactly the point.
Digital photo frame
Load it with family photos before gifting. Grandparents adore these.
Personalised photo cushion
A soft reminder of family on her sofa. Grandmothers especially love these.
Personalised photo frame
A favourite memory, printed and framed with a short message of your own.
Give her something living
A plant gives her something gentle to look after that asks very little back. A peace lily or herb garden kit fits on a windowsill.
Peace lily
Glossy leaves and white blooms. Does well indoors and looks elegant on a side table.
Kitchen herb garden kit
Basil, mint and coriander she grows herself, right on the windowsill.
The part that costs nothing
Write her a letter. Name one specific thing she did for you that you never thanked her for. Whatever gift you choose, the letter is what she will keep in her cupboard.
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