Mother's Day is coming soon again (on 8th May, y'all!), and before you get into a frenzy nail-biting situation over what to get your momma, here's some ideas you can take with you to the shopping malls to begin your shopping! Hope you'll find some of these useful.
For the Classy English Mom:
A classy mom deserves to eat from classy crockery. Doulton's classic tablewares will spruce up the table with elegance and style. We love Gordon Ramsay's Union Street Blue series, a full 16-piece set. For other sleek designs, check it out on the Royal Doulton website.
For the Housewife Mom:
Cleaning toilets, scrubbing sinks, all because she loves the family. Now, give her beautiful hands a well-deserved break and get them moisturised to smoothness with Bon Bon Shea's moisturizers from Tokyo-Milk. We love these non-sticky, yet moisturizing creams that also smell good. Choose from 8 types of scents from the TokyoMilk website.
Also consider buying her a week off or two with ad-hoc part-time maid engagement services, from top cleaning agencies like Domestic One, Amahs & Cleaners or NTUC Income Cleaning Services, so she'll know that she can take a short vacation off her cleaning chores without having to worry about the dust bunnies piling up at home.
For the Fun Loving Moms:
Think your mom can take a joke? Why not gift her this interesting present that might make her eyes sparkle a little after she realises she no longer has to withstand your (or her own) smelly business? Leave the crappy jokes to the team at Poo-Pourri, as they can not only mask your toilet scents, but also actually make you laugh at a shitty pun! Ships from US. Find out more about Poo-Pourri here. Our favourite toilet scents include the Poo La La and the Original Citrus.
For the Skincare Lover Mom:
They're probably gonna be looking at anti-aging products, with power moisturizing properties. Yet, in our humid weather, we would hate on products which get too oily for the skin to handle. I love Vecua Honey's Honey Dew Essence series, which is moisturizing and also not too oily. It also sports a lovely mild flower honey scent, which is going to be pleasantly delicious smelling for the older crowd. This brand is also available for testing at Tokyu Hands outlets.
For the Stylish Mom:
Who could resist a lovely, unique scarf, which brings out the beauty of the most important woman in your life? We are lovin' the gorgeous scarves from Not On The High Street, a UK online marketplace which gathers more than 100 creative sellers, bringing you many items which are fashionable and unique. Ships worldwide!
If the stylish mom wants a bag instead, consider the Furoshiki Bag. Furoshiki is a type of Japanese wrapping cloth, widely used in Japan to wrap all sorts of stuff for easy travelling around. Taking it a step further, they provided a strap to make it a legit bag, easy to strap, string and carry around. It is a gift which will definitely make her stand out from the crowd. Available from the Link Collective.
For the Foodie Mom:
The recently renovated Four Seasons's Jiang-Nan Chun boosts not only a lovely interior, but also extremely delectable dishes. The foodie mom will definitely enjoy the brand's dining ideology '享乐' very well, as it focuses on the little happy things in life that's truly worth dwelling on. They are currently having a 25% promotion off Peking Duck (just call Jiang-Nan Chun and quote "25% off Peking Duck" to book the promotions), and a special wine-pairing promotion @ $65++ for 3 glasses of wine curated by their in-house wine experts!
If the mom likes seafood, I also recommend a quieter, chill-out location in Kallang. Yes, you got it right. Kallang! It's the Gills & Shells, a modern European styled seafood restaurant & bar. Affordable and delicious. We totally loved the food here. Enjoy the fresh oysters and delectable mains, and pair the Mother's day celebration with a drink or two!
For the Zen Mom:
For the Classy English Mom:
A classy mom deserves to eat from classy crockery. Doulton's classic tablewares will spruce up the table with elegance and style. We love Gordon Ramsay's Union Street Blue series, a full 16-piece set. For other sleek designs, check it out on the Royal Doulton website.
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| Photo Credits: Royal Doulton |
For the Housewife Mom:
Cleaning toilets, scrubbing sinks, all because she loves the family. Now, give her beautiful hands a well-deserved break and get them moisturised to smoothness with Bon Bon Shea's moisturizers from Tokyo-Milk. We love these non-sticky, yet moisturizing creams that also smell good. Choose from 8 types of scents from the TokyoMilk website.
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| Photo Credits: TokyoMilk |
For the Fun Loving Moms:
Think your mom can take a joke? Why not gift her this interesting present that might make her eyes sparkle a little after she realises she no longer has to withstand your (or her own) smelly business? Leave the crappy jokes to the team at Poo-Pourri, as they can not only mask your toilet scents, but also actually make you laugh at a shitty pun! Ships from US. Find out more about Poo-Pourri here. Our favourite toilet scents include the Poo La La and the Original Citrus.
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| Photo credits: Poo-Pourri |
For the Skincare Lover Mom:
They're probably gonna be looking at anti-aging products, with power moisturizing properties. Yet, in our humid weather, we would hate on products which get too oily for the skin to handle. I love Vecua Honey's Honey Dew Essence series, which is moisturizing and also not too oily. It also sports a lovely mild flower honey scent, which is going to be pleasantly delicious smelling for the older crowd. This brand is also available for testing at Tokyu Hands outlets.
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| Photo credits: Vecua Honey |
For the Stylish Mom:
Who could resist a lovely, unique scarf, which brings out the beauty of the most important woman in your life? We are lovin' the gorgeous scarves from Not On The High Street, a UK online marketplace which gathers more than 100 creative sellers, bringing you many items which are fashionable and unique. Ships worldwide!
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| Photo Credits: Not on the high street |
If the stylish mom wants a bag instead, consider the Furoshiki Bag. Furoshiki is a type of Japanese wrapping cloth, widely used in Japan to wrap all sorts of stuff for easy travelling around. Taking it a step further, they provided a strap to make it a legit bag, easy to strap, string and carry around. It is a gift which will definitely make her stand out from the crowd. Available from the Link Collective.
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| Photo Credits: Link Collective |
For the Foodie Mom:
The recently renovated Four Seasons's Jiang-Nan Chun boosts not only a lovely interior, but also extremely delectable dishes. The foodie mom will definitely enjoy the brand's dining ideology '享乐' very well, as it focuses on the little happy things in life that's truly worth dwelling on. They are currently having a 25% promotion off Peking Duck (just call Jiang-Nan Chun and quote "25% off Peking Duck" to book the promotions), and a special wine-pairing promotion @ $65++ for 3 glasses of wine curated by their in-house wine experts!
For the Zen Mom:
She'd love to chill with a nice tea, and relax as she listens to her favourite classical tunes. Why not let her enjoy a lovely cuppa from Lupicia? Born in 1994, this Japanese tea shop has over 400 specially crafted teas for you to choose from, all of them are specially packaged pretty! Not sure which one's good? Go get a sniffin' at their Great World City or Vivocity outlet and decide for yourselves before getting it!
For the Health conscious Mom:
Using all natural ingredients, and a natural beauty booster, the Snow Hashima is a good choice besides the usual bird's nest gift. Hashima is also known as the dried fatty tissue from the fallopian tubes of frogs. Don't be shocked by the mere sound of it, these jelly like substances are great for the complexion of the skin. It also helps to nourish the lungs! Available from Eu Yan Sang.
For moms who loves a good, healthy snack, get her some nuts from Garden Picks. They offer many types of snacks which will not pack on more on the waistline!
For the Drama Mommas:
See what I did there? Drama Mamas? Okay, never mind. If you've a mom who loves dramas (like mine), consider getting her a monthly Netflix subscription. Home to many movies and western drama series, monthly prices range from $10.98 to $16.98 in Singapore. To unlock the full range of what they're enjoying on the US Netflix, you will need to get a VPN though! With the additional VPN, your mom will also be able to enjoy her favourite South Korean dramas through the US version.
For the Straightforward Mom:
She's probably one who isn't into frills or expensive stuff. It doesn't excite her, probably might even earn you some nagging. So why not keep it simple by just being straightforward with her, telling her why she's the best mother in the world? Pen it down with all your sincerity, along with photos and present it to her. She'll probably appreciate this more than anything else in the world: your heartfelt thanks. To start off easy, get this 'What I Love about Mom' journal, all you have to do is to fill in the blanks! Available from Knock Knock Stuff.
If you're looking for something that allows you to convey more of your thoughts, consider getting the 'Mom, I've always wanted to tell you' journal. Available from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
On a side note, if you do decide to purchase from US sites, I personally recommend using Comgateway to ship your purchases, I normally use them and they are a-ok!
Any other gift ideas? Leave me a note!
Wishing your lovely mothers a very happy mother's day! :)
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| Photo Credits: Lupicia |
For the Health conscious Mom:
Using all natural ingredients, and a natural beauty booster, the Snow Hashima is a good choice besides the usual bird's nest gift. Hashima is also known as the dried fatty tissue from the fallopian tubes of frogs. Don't be shocked by the mere sound of it, these jelly like substances are great for the complexion of the skin. It also helps to nourish the lungs! Available from Eu Yan Sang.
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| Photo credits: Eu Yan Sang Singapore |
For the Drama Mommas:
See what I did there? Drama Mamas? Okay, never mind. If you've a mom who loves dramas (like mine), consider getting her a monthly Netflix subscription. Home to many movies and western drama series, monthly prices range from $10.98 to $16.98 in Singapore. To unlock the full range of what they're enjoying on the US Netflix, you will need to get a VPN though! With the additional VPN, your mom will also be able to enjoy her favourite South Korean dramas through the US version.
For the Straightforward Mom:
She's probably one who isn't into frills or expensive stuff. It doesn't excite her, probably might even earn you some nagging. So why not keep it simple by just being straightforward with her, telling her why she's the best mother in the world? Pen it down with all your sincerity, along with photos and present it to her. She'll probably appreciate this more than anything else in the world: your heartfelt thanks. To start off easy, get this 'What I Love about Mom' journal, all you have to do is to fill in the blanks! Available from Knock Knock Stuff.
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| Photo Credits: Knock Knock Stuff |
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| Photo Credits: Amazon |
On a side note, if you do decide to purchase from US sites, I personally recommend using Comgateway to ship your purchases, I normally use them and they are a-ok!
Any other gift ideas? Leave me a note!
Wishing your lovely mothers a very happy mother's day! :)
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