Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Mum

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Mother's Day in Ukraine is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. It's a day to thank mum for her love, care and support. The gift needn't be expensive: what matters most is attention, warm words and time together. Here are Mother's Day gift ideas from grown-up and young children, self-care and relaxation gifts, experiences, flowers and card messages.

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Mother's Day in Ukraine

• In Ukraine, Mother's Day is officially celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Children congratulate mothers and grandmothers, give flowers and spend time with family. We covered the holiday's history and traditions in Mother's Day in Ukraine.

Gift ideas for mum

• From grown-up children, self-care and relaxation gifts work well: a spa or massage voucher, a skincare set, a soft robe, a throw or a reed diffuser. Keepsakes are lovely too: a family photo book, jewellery with the children's names or a digital frame with photos of the grandchildren. More ideas in birthday gifts for mum.
• Little ones can delight mum with a drawing, a card, handmade jewellery or a breakfast made with dad. And the best gift for any mother is a day spent together: a family dinner, a picnic, the theatre or a trip.

Gifts for Mum from young children

Nothing touches a mum more than a gift made by small hands: a handprint card, a “my mum” drawing, paper or clay flowers, bead jewellery, breakfast in bed made with Dad. Help your child prepare everything the day before and give it in the morning — with a small bouquet of tulips or peonies.

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From grown-up children: care and time

Grown-up children can give Mum what she rarely spends time or money on herself: a spa or salon day, a stay at a health resort, a kitchen or appliance upgrade, a course she’s dreamed of, a photo shoot with the grandchildren. But a visit means most: bring flowers, cook dinner or simply spend the day together.

Mother's Day flowers

• May is the season of tulips, peonies and lilac, so a Mother's Day bouquet can be especially soft. Mums love pink and peony roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus and spring mixes. A bouquet or boxed arrangement graces the day, while a flowering pot plant will bring joy for a long time.

What to write in the card

• Mum, thank you for every day filled with your love. You're the dearest person in the world. Or: Thank you for teaching me, supporting me and always believing in me. Happy Mother's Day! Gift ideas for dad are in Father's Day gift ideas.For warm words for the card, see quotes about mothers.

Mother's Day flowers delivered in Kyiv

Congratulate mum even if you can't visit: we deliver a gentle rose bouquet, peony roses or a boxed arrangement across Kyiv.

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See flowers for mum and peony roses.

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FAQ

When is Mother's Day in Ukraine?

On the second Sunday of May.

What should I give mum for Mother's Day?

Flowers, a spa voucher, a skincare set, a family photo book, jewellery with the children's names or a dinner together.

What can little ones give mum?

A drawing, a card, handmade jewellery or breakfast made with dad.

Which flowers suit Mother's Day?

Pink and peony roses, tulips, hydrangeas, lisianthus or a flowering pot plant.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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