Mothers are the hearts of the household that beat love and kindness day in and day out. They are their kids’ number one fans who support them through bitter and sweet times. Their goal is to keep the children happy even if it means they lose their sleep or pleasure; their aim is to provide the children with the best kind of life.
Arab News lists below some gift ideas to celebrate your mother’s love. Surprise her and make her happy!
1) Baked goods: We all love some freshly baked goods early in the morning with a warm cup of freshly brewed coffee. You have two amazing options, either bake your own cake and design it the way you want, or head to a bakery and buy something delicious. We suggest you pass by Jeddah’s famous pastry boutique Pink Camel and choose any dessert and we’re sure your mother would love to share it with you.
2) Pearls and jewelry: Nothing says love more than jewelry. After all diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Fret not if you cannot afford designer necklaces exclusively made for Mother’s Day. If you are looking for exclusive designs in high-end accessories, pass my Sara Collection by Saudi designer Sara Bahdelah and choose from her beautiful and colorful variety of trendy and classic accessories.
3) Scent of luxury: Amouage’s ‘Interlude’ is a collection of Fragrance, Candle and Bath & Body products, which evoke an air of disorder while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility. Its floral chypre reveals sweet Bergamot and bitter Grapefruit while Rose, Frankincense and Sandalwood are masqueraded with an unconventional combination of nut, coffee, kiwi, honey and agarwood. Warmth is injected to the fragrance’s contradicting accords with an opulent base of sumptuous amber and Vanilla.
4) Leather goods: You know what this means? This means you should do your homework and know exactly what are the different leathers, brands, colors and items out there in the market. Shopping centers are filled with internationally celebrated brands that will wow your mother. Our personal favorite collection is CH by Carolina Herrera.
5) Handmade: Make her something, be creative and think of something she would love and keep. Think about your hobby and what you are good at. If it is music, then compose her a piece and record it for her. If it is sewing and knitting, then design her a small pillow cover that she can decorate her bed with or maybe search online on how to make her a body scrub for her to pamper herself with. Think of something, there is always a way.
6) Spa relaxation: Pampering is the best gift you can give your mother. Almost every spa offers a special treatment for Mother’s Day. With such a package, mothers can spend up to a whole day relaxing. They can unwind and leave the spa feeling relaxed and pampered. Jeddah’s Spa to Go comes to your home and turns it into a bubble of complete relaxation.
7) Travel and explore: It’s always an occasion to take your mother on a holiday of her life. Lately Saudi mothers have been obsessing with Turkey, thanks to all the drama series they have been watching. Book your ticket and allow her to live the moment in scenes she saw on the big screen. Let her learn about the culture. This is the best weather to visit the big city of Istanbul, it will be a trip of a lifetime.
8) Mommy and me videos: Walk through memory lane with your loved ones by spending the night watching old videos of your family. Your mother would love to relive the memories and you too would love it when you see the smile on her face.
9) Dinner celebration: It is always great seeing the people you love and break bread with. Book a table at her favorite restaurant and invite the people she loves the most and enjoy a quiet meal. Now she can enjoy both her favorite people and her favorite dishes. In Jeddah, we suggest you take her to Chinese restaurant Toki, Indian restaurant Bharat or Lebanese restaurant Byblos.
10) Flower power: You can never go wrong with a beautiful flower arrangement from your local flower shop. Women in general are visually oriented and love colorful and beautiful blooms. Mother’s Day has always been associated with pink flowers because they represent love and femininity. We highly recommend you select a tasteful arrangement from Abdulaziz Al-Noman, famous flower designer in Jeddah. This year, Al-Noman collaborated with Basma ElKheriji catering and Charmaleena jewelry to present the perfect gift for mother's day, a combination of flowers, chocolate cake and jewelry.
