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HOME > THE EDIT > Mother's Day Gifting: Do You Know Your Mum's Love Language?

Mother's Day Gifting: Do You Know Your Mum's Love Language?

26 April 2022

Staycations, personalised perfumes and other thoughtful gift ideas that speak to Mum’s love language.

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be tough. While most would turn to classic gifts like flowers and jewellery, you can go the extra mile by considering what matters most to her.

A gift tailored to your mother's love language is a sure-fire way to bring a smile to her face. A concept first introduced by marriage counsellor Dr Gary Chapman, love languages explore how people express, receive, and communicate love in five different ways:

  • Quality Time
  • Words of Affirmation
  • Acts of Service
  • Receiving Gifts
  • Physical Touch

Once you’ve decoded your mother’s love language, the act of gift-giving will instantly become even more meaningful. Ahead, discover Mother’s Day gifts inspired by each love language to help you show your love and appreciation to the person in your life who deserves it most.

Quality Time

If Mum’s love language is quality time, she’ll feel happiest when she can have uninterrupted moments with her loved ones. Simply put: your undivided time and attention is the best present you can give this Mother’s Day.

So, why not spend the day together doing an activity you both enjoy? Bloomen’s Private Floral Design Workshop is the perfect bonding activity for mothers and daughters. Over the course of three hours, participants will learn the basics of floral arrangement and have the chance to create their very own hand-tied bouquet, table centrepiece or floral crown under the tutelage of experienced florists. 

Up the ante this Mother’s Day with an unforgettable hotel staycation for two. Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore’s Deluxe Laguna Couple Package isn’t just for romantic partners. Mum will surely enjoy the myriad perks of this all-in package that’s designed for pampering and relaxation. Activities you can enjoy together include a 45-minute massage, a three-course set dinner at the forest-themed Greenhouse restaurant, and to cap off the whole experience, a one-night stay in the Deluxe Laguna Pool View Room.

What better way to catch up with Mum than over a leisurely afternoon tea with a delectable spread? The Raffles Hotel Classic Afternoon Tea offers the perfect setting for Mother’s Day celebrations. Amidst the grandeur and elegance of The Grand Lobby, you and Mum can tuck into a spread of finger sandwiches, house-made scones, cakes, and seasonal delicacies presented on a classic three-tier silver stand – all complemented by a curated collection of teas.

Words of Affirmation

For mothers who relate to this love language, they’ll certainly cherish verbal and written acknowledgements of affection that convey how you really feel. This can come in the form of compliments, a short-but-sweet text message or best of all, “I love you, Mum.” 

Flowers for Mother’s Day are a failsafe option. What’s even better is Floral Mikelle’s four-week floral subscription so you can continue to surprise Mum with beautiful blooms even when Mother’s Day is over. To make it more meaningful, be sure to include a heartfelt hand-written message with the flowers to convey your love and gratitude to Mum.

Not good with words? Sometimes, it’s easier to turn to songs for the right touch of sentiment – especially if Mum is a music lover. Create a music playlist of her favourite tunes or better yet, put together a selection of soulful ballads, such as "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men or “Mama’s Song” by Carrie Underwood, that will set the scene for the most melodic Mother’s Day yet.

Acts of Service

Actions speak louder than words – that’s definitely the case for mothers who feel loved and appreciated through acts of service. Mothers are typically the backbone of every family, so kind gestures on Mother’s Day such as a massage or helping with household chores will go a long way to making them feel appreciated. It’s also a chance for them to get some much-deserved rest!

Household appliances are also great for Mother’s Day, even more so when these handy gadgets are designed to make Mum’s cooking and cleaning chores much easier. The Dyson Absolute+ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner will make cleaning a breeze. Equipped with an intelligently-designed performance monitoring system, this powerful vacuum cleaner also features three modes that are optimised to clean most surfaces.

Another practical gift idea for any Mum (or homeowner for that matter) is the Philips Airfryer will be a welcomed addition to any kitchen. With its Rapid Air Technology, the air fryer allows you to fry, bake, grill, roast, and reheat tastier and healthier meals with up to 90 percent less fat. In addition, its time-saving features and daily recipe recommendations mean that Mum will no longer need to slave over the stove for hours to whip up meals for the whole family. 

Nothing beats a good massage – and certainly when it’s in the comfort of your own home. Give Mum’s aching muscles some TLC with the OSIM uphoria Lite Leg Massager. It comes with three different massage modes (calf-gliding with Tui-na massage, wrap-around squeeze and knead massage, and roller reflexology massage) to deliver feel-good stimulation and relaxation, while alleviating muscle aches in the calves, ankles, and feet.

Receiving Gifts

Some individuals feel special when showered with gifts. Mothers who relate to gift-giving as a love language are often the trickiest to shop for – getting the perfect gift is no small feat. Bear in mind it’s not about the price tag; it’s the thought that counts. Gifts with sentimental value or that pay attention to her likes and dislikes are the best way to impress even the most hard-to-please mothers.

As we grow older, we tend to put off capturing important moments with our loved ones. So why not take this chance to give Mum a special photo that she can cherish forever? Hip Xiong’s Couple’s Portrait Session is a unique way to capture the special bond between family on a unique tintype plate photograph that’ll last a lifetime.

Perfume for Mother’s Day hardly seems the most unique gift idea. But a perfume creation session is a fun bonding activity you both can enjoy on Mother’s Day. At Maison 21G’s Perfume Creation Atelier, participants can learn about perfumery while discovering different scents and ingredients. Led by perfume experts, the experience will then guide you to create your own personalised scent, which you can take home afterwards.

Physical Touch

It’s easy to decipher what the love language of physical touch comprises. For mothers who enjoy the warmth, comfort and intimacy of affectionate actions, even a simple hug and kiss on the cheek can mean the world to her.

And if you haven’t hugged your mum in a while, the next time you see her, give her a warm hug – she’ll definitely appreciate it.


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