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It’s a shame that Mother’s Day only comes once a year, especially because mums never get a break and work all year round.
With Mother’s Day coming up on May 14, you may be racking your brain on what to get the woman who raised you, especially in South Africa where the number of single mother-headed homes is far greater than in many other places around the world. Showing our appreciation to the women who raised us is therefore incredibly important.
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This Mother’s Day, we are giving our single mothers a standing ovation for all the hard work they put into raising their children; for all the sacrifices that come with being a single parent; and for all the wonderful members of society they have raised and are still raising.
Here is the perfect guide for gifts for your devoted single mum:
After working the entire week and being responsible for her children and all their needs, every mother deserves to relax in a hot bath, a glass of her favourite beverage and some well-deserved quiet time at the end of the week.
Here’s something that will help her get into the weekend mood. The bathtub caddy is a wonderful contraption that comes complete with a cup holder for a crisp glass of wine and even a stand for an iPad or cellphone so that she can relax while watching her favourite series, or finally catch up on her favourite reads.
FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT
Mothers can be rather sentimental, and rightfully so, as many of them have dedicated their lives to taking care of and raising their children selflessly.
For single mums, however, there are many things which they may dream of doing, but inevitably have to wait until their finances can align to make it happen. So, this Mother’s Day, why not gift your mum with a well-deserved family photo shoot. Take it a step further by planning the entire day, complete with a colour scheme and a theme.
I don’t know if I speak for everyone when I say this, but my mother loves to cook and she loves her spices even more. If your mum loves to show her love in the kitchen, then the one thing she may be missing to take her sacred space to the next level is a Ferris wheel spice rack.
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Not only does it look fancy, but this spice organiser is efficient for saving kitchen space. With space for 18 spice jars, the practical design will allow mum to find all her spices faster than if they’re stuffed in the cupboard.
SCENTED CANDLES
If you are looking for something simple that will make your mother smile from ear to ear, then this is the perfect gift. There’s something so relaxing about the smell of a scented candle. This and a lighter or box of matches is all she’ll need to take her from stressed to zen in just a few minutes.
In the true spirit of relaxation, nothing trumps a good spa day. The tranquil sounds of water in the background of a massage room, bottomless champagne that helps loosen up the nerves, and treatments that unwind and loosen up the mind, body and soul ... Trust me when I say that nothing beats a spa day.
Cleaning can be one of the more mundane and time-consuming elements of being a mum, so it’s always nice when there are handy gadgets which make the job just a little bit easier. The Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner allows mum to get some of the other house chores out of the way while her floors are being cleaned for her, getting her one step closer to putting her feet up for much-needed respite.
Memories are a mum’s best friend; trust me, I know. On every outing, family vacation or even a simple trip to the store, my mother wastes no time in pulling out her camera and asking for snaps of the family. It’s something I’ve grown to love about her though.
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If your mother is anything like mine, then a digital photo frame is the perfect gift. Fitted with a port for a USB stick or memory card, the digital photo frame is perfect for some high-quality nostalgia.
This extravagant gift does a two-in-one job – it delivers pretty feet and a relaxed mum. Not only that, but its makers claim that using it helps reduce insomnia, reduces blood pressure, improves the immune system, and helps with blood circulation and weight loss.
We can’t speak for the other benefit claims, but who could say no to a foot massage and spa in their own living room?
After a soothing foot bath and massage, what better way for mum to relax than in a snug sleeping kit? Make it your own with a blackout or weighted eye mask, a weighted blanket that feels like a warm hug, some soft and fuzzy bedroom slippers and a cute pyjama set that fits her personality.
This last gift will definitely get the tears going. If you are looking for something a bit more personal, something that mirrors a childhood where you would curl up with your mum at bedtime as she read you your favourite book, then a personalised book may be the perfect option.
This book can be long or short, and filled with as many pictures you want.
