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My mother had her birthday during the running of the bulls, it was a little difficult to make it special.
He ended up with a Pears bar of soap, a slightly withered grocery planter, and a little Burt’s Bees stick. I also baked him a cake, but it was difficult when there was no way to buy him a gift.
Buying gifts is not the only way to celebrate our loved ones, obviously. But it sure doesn’t hurt.
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As with all gifts, it’s thought that counts for Mother’s Day, not the size of your budget.
In the spirit of helping, here is my guide to the sweetest decorating and home gifts for mom around $ 50 (and a couple of budget blowouts you can split with siblings if you like). Place your order soon and you will probably receive a delivery by Sunday.
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FLOWERS FOREVER
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The last gift of Mother’s Day.
Flowers are an unparalleled Mother’s Day classic. The florists are open and doing great business right now.
Get your orders now and mom will have fresh flowers for the weekend.
SHINE YOUR LIGHT
DOWNLIGHTS NZ
Can you ever have too many scented candles?
You can never have too many candles and that doubles for the scented variety.
Encased in this beloved diamond cut glass jar, the Downlights’ Diamond Cut Jar Candle in White Tea & Ginger ($ 52.95) is perfect for sitting by the bathroom, or in a bedroom vanity for a little charm from the Old World: You’ll also help a social business that provides a safe and welcoming work environment for adults with special needs.
I have a mini version of the beautiful white tea and the ginger candle from Downlights and the smell is divine. ($ 19.95)
TEA TIME
TRUE NORTH TES
You may not be able to take her to morning tea, but you can certainly send her morning tea …
Normally we would have morning tea at our home on Mother’s Day with the grandchildren and family around. That is going to be a little tricky this year.
Instead, how about sending boutique tea to your mother as True North’s bright and fresh organic English breakfast, loose leaf or in biodegradable pyramid bags? ($ 13.95 loose, $ 14.95 bio bags).
More coffee-drinking mom? How about some fresh roasted beans from the boutique steakhouse The Good Fortune Company in Petone Wellington? (From $ 10 per bag). Dr. Warren’s Sixth Sense Blend is a personal favorite.
CUTE KEEP CUP
Saskia Hendrikse POTTERY
How about a beautiful ceramic mug made by a kiwi potter for mom to go on her mandatory state walks?
She has the tea and can go for a walk … combine these things and she will need a reusable cup of coffee.
Kiwi potter Saskia Hendrikse makes one-of-a-kind one-of-a-kind ceramic travel mugs here in Aotearoa-NZ with bright and cheery designs and enamels that are perfect for Mom to bring her hot drink to the park or beach on her allowed walk the state. (Sm $ 40, Md and Lg $ 45)
Jungle style
Add a pinch of excitement and danger when washing with animal print tea towels from the Shut The Front Door decor store. ($ 14.95)
They may not be made in New Zealand, but the store makes free deliveries and you will be supporting a Kiwi business.
KITCHEN CULTURE
COUNTRY COMMERCIAL COMPANY
This kiwi designed and made homemade yogurt maker would look good in any kitchen.
Country Trading Company has put together a beautiful kit to make yogurt from items created by Kiwi Fermenting’s Culture Cupboard company that would look good in any kitchen. ($ 69.95)
Forget about those ugly yogurt machines from the ’80s, this kit is all glass, compostable cardboard, stainless steel, and simplicity. Perfect for any creative and health conscious mom.
WINE WITH SOUL
Does Mom enjoy a crisp glass wine? Why not send him a bottle of what he likes, with a little compassion?
Canterbury-based social enterprise 27 Seconds sends 100 percent of its profits to help fight slavery worldwide. The wine is NZ made from NZ grapes by Kiwi vine grower Pete Chapman of the Terrace Edge vineyard. (Bottles start at $ 18. Free delivery for 6 or more bottles.)
HOME SPA DAY
We have all taken the opportunity to go natural during the closing, but some of us might feel the need for a little personal pampering, perhaps more mothers than most, if they have also been addressing homeschooling during this time. .
How about sending you repairs for an indulgent home spa day?
Try a soothing white clay mask from Oona ($ 25.50), a bar of Queenie Luxury bath soap from Kerrs ($ 7), a solid shampoo from Ethique ($ 25), or hand-made reusable cotton facial wipes ( $ 20) from La Luna NZ.
Add a stylish copper rechargeable razor ($ 39.95) or a silk pillowcase ($ 69.95) from Shut The Front Door if you really want to go everywhere.
DINNER FOR TWO
MY NUTRITIONAL CUISINE
Order mom a restaurant-quality meal to have in the comfort of her own home.
Many restaurants across the country have responded to Level 3 by providing a takeaway or delivery menu, even if they haven’t before.
In Wellington, restaurants like Glass are delivering from their menu, while Logan Brown offers sets of their Logan Browns’ favorite dishes specially selected from their menu.
In Auckland, food boxes like My Nourish Kitchen let you play the chef with fully prepared kit sets for Euro, Soul, Jervois Steakhouse and Andiamo dishes. (Wellington options for Shed 5, Pravda, and The Crab Shack dishes will be coming this week.)
You can also take a look at the fat release options in your area for some simpler options.
Check with the restaurants in Mom’s area to see what they are delivering, or if Mom loves to cook, what fantasy kits are available for you to try.
GET STAFF
Many people in the creative community have had to swing during the Covid-19 outbreak; one group in particular has been very affected: our tattoo artists.
But the Christchurch-based tattoo artist didn’t allow social estrangement to keep him from doing a beautiful tattoo-inspired job during confinement – Kathy’s hand-burned bread plates and boards are works of art for the wall, instead made of your skin and are made to order. (From $ 80)
While it may be a little late to get one now for Mother’s Day, Kathy is still taking orders and says she will try to get new orders as close to the day as possible. Order through your Instagram @ tattoo_1nc or Facebook page, TattooInc.
GET COZY
While this latest gift is a great budget, it’s perfect for winter, 100% Kiwi-made, and has the potential to become a family heirloom.
A Mt Somers Station Ballantynes lambswool spears, in a cozy cream and blue color, also has a bit of nostalgia, an old world charm to keep chills at bay. ($ 249)
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