Gift Ideas for Different Types of Mums

For chic kitchen to table serving, you can’t go wrong with Le Creuset’s French oven, which can be used for stewing, braising, simmering or baking. The elongated oval shape is large enough for longer cuts of meat, making it ideal for family-style meals that mum cooks.

It’s never been easier to cook complicated dishes in the comfort of a home kitchen. This trio of pre-made chilli, black pepper and curry sauces can be used to whip up the popular Singaporean crab dishes at home in a jiffy. Or they can be cooked with other types of seafood, pasta or noodles to make delicious meals with minimal fuss.

Using quality equipment is one way to make kitchen prep more enjoyable. For a start, every home chef needs a good knife like this ergonomic chef’s knife features a large surface with a 20cm blade for safe and precise cutting of meats and vegetables.

Or if mum is a baker, gift her this 9 speed hand mixer, which comes with different attachments to knead, whip and blend all sorts of confectionary mixes effortlessly.

Between working and taking care of the family, mum often forgets about herself. Inspire her to spend some time on self-care with a thoughtful skincare gift. This silk mask contains 10 active ingredients to counter the ageing effects of stress around the eyes, while the V Code facial cream is formulated with high-end peptides to reduce the appearance of lines and crow’s feet.

Encourage mum to take some time to nourish herself with this delicious, fuss-free NestBloom bird’s nest, which has been freeze dried to retain all the goodness of this health food. To prepare it, simply add hot water and stir.

Send mum a thoughtful reminder to stay cool amidst her busy schedule with this facial mist made with pure Alaskan glacier water. It can be used any time of the day to perk up the skin which can get irritated from the heat and humid weather or to refresh make-up before a video call.

Savouring a glass of good tipple is one way for mum to decompress at the end of a busy day. With aromas of strawberry, blackberry and violet, this full-bodied French wine has a good structure and goes well with red meats, fishes in red sauce and strong cheeses.

A smart watch, which comes with fitness tracking functions, is an excellent way to motivate mum to keep up her active lifestyle. This Galaxy Watch Active2 is a sleek, lightweight model featuring a touch bezel for convenience of use and syncs easily to a smartphone via bluetooth.

This nifty cold press juicer not only churns out delicious and nutritious fruit and vegetable juices, it is also equipped with a smart body composition analyser that can suggest personalised juice recipes according to the recorded results. Plus, it connects to a health coaching app that provides customised exercise and stretching suggestions to enhance mum’s fitness journey.

Featuring a geometric mandala print, this ultra-absorbent mat towel is lined with skid-free gel dots on the underside to provide a non-slip hygienic layer over exercise mats. Large enough to cover most regular sized mats, it is suitable for use at home as well as at the gym or yoga studio. 

Pamper mother dearest this Mother’s Day with jewellery she will treasure and wear for years to come. This Choo Yilin Batik Jade Necklace, which features an exclusive Peranakan motif, or Lush Addiction's Pacific Opal Earrings, made with Swarovski crystals, are elegant picks for the most important woman in your life.

If mum already has a collection of watches and jewellery, gift her this lovely jewellery box so she has a space to store and admire her treasures. This three-tiered box contains multiple compartments to keep all types of accessories, including rings, earrings, bracelets and watches, well organised.

This hand etched leather envelope which features an intricate Xinjiang jade ingot, is just the right size for an outing like high tea or dinner with her friends - something mum can to look forward to.

Versatile and lightweight, scarves are the perfect accessory for mums who enjoy dressing up as they can be worn in a variety of ways to jazz up an outfit. This 100% silk scarves set is extra meaningful as they feature designs that depict the history of Singapore from multi-ethnic waterside settlements to landmark buildings.

A change in cushion covers is a fast and simple way to update the look of a living room, especially if mum is getting bored of spending so much time at home these days. These Onlewo cushion covers features symbols signifying wealth and good fortune that are common in Peranakan culture, making them a meaningful addition to the home. Keep the theme going with a decorative serving tray printed with a monochrome Peranakan tile-inspired motif.

Home fragrance is a simple way to enhance the living space. Give mum the opportunity to experiment with different scents with this trio of scented soy candles by homegrown brand Six, to see which works best for her. 

Brighten up mum’s dining table with this striking plate designed by local fashion brand Ong Shunmugam. Made in Japan, this glazed porcelain plate depicts the image of Rhinoceros Hornbills surrounded by a border of ginger flowers.