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Are you on the lookout for last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day? When it comes to gift shopping, the lockdown has really made it all a bit of pain. For many of us, the days and weeks tend to get a little bit blurred, what with homeschooling and home working. And if we’re honest, they’re all ending up blending in together.

Important dates seem far away one moment, but right upon us, the next - and Mother’s Day is no different. It’s always on the fourth Sunday of Lent, making it the 14th of March this year. But if it totally slipped your mind, don’t be too hard on yourself - we’re in a pandemic right now!

So if you’re looking for some ideas on what to buy your mum this year, here are a few last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day that will help make mum feel special and appreciated - no matter how near or far away she may be from you at the moment.

Personalised Love You Mini Charm Necklace

This gorgeous sterling silver charm necklace comes with three disc charms. The charms are exclusive to us here at Bella & Bow and are approximately 10mm in size. Each charm can also be personalised with either a number, letter or symbol - choose from a heart, lucky clover, or you can contact us if you have other requests. The delicate sterling silver trace chain is adjustable to 16” and 18”, and it all comes presented in a gift box and bag. Click here to check out the Personalised Love you Mini Charm Necklace.

Mum Disc Necklace

Another personalised option, this sterling silver disc necklace comes engraved with special words on the front of the disc. But that doesn’t stop it from offering a variety of additional personalisation options. For starters, you can add up to four mini charms - choices are between a heart, star or disc - each is approximately 1cm in size and can be engraved with an initial or a name of up to 8 characters. Next, there’s a choice of an additional gold accent charm (choose from a star or a heart). And lastly, you can also have a personal message engraved on the back of the central 2cm disc. Click here to check out the Mum Disc Necklace.

Instant Gift Card

Of course, if you’d much rather give your mum the freedom to pick something special herself, why not opt for an instant gift card? Our instant gift cards can be delivered instantly via email, and are available in various denominations to suit any budget. Alternatively, you can have it emailed to you so you can print it off and give it to your mum in person. You can find out more about our instant gift card, here.

Last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day don’t have to be dull or late! The above necklaces can be dispatched within 5 working days of your order, but both also have expedited shipping available too. And if you’re really short on time, the instant gift card is the one to go for. But in our opinion, they’re all perfect last-minute gifts for Mother’s Day!

We all need to be looking after ourselves and upping the self-care at the moment, due to this latest COVID-based lockdown. It’s causing a lot of stress and anxiety, with many households getting a little frazzled by yet more restrictions and unintended extra time under one roof together. 

But mums in particular, are feeling it even more this time, as homeschooling is taking its toll on them and the kids. It can feel like you’re getting a double-whammy of stress and frustration as you navigate your own feelings and those of your kids!

It’s so important that you take a little time out for yourself. Self-care isn’t a ‘nice-to-have’, it’s an essential part of your mental and physical wellbeing. But I appreciate your nerves may be a little fried, your time a little short and your motivation even shorter. So here are some simple self-care tips for mums to recharge their batteries and calm those frazzled nerves.

Get outdoors for your wellbeing

Fresh air and natural light can really help blow away the cobwebs and increase those feel good hormones. It works for your and the kids, so make it possible for you all to get outside. However, also reserve some time for you to go it alone - even if it’s a quick walk around the block.

Plug into some good music 

Whether it’s some soothing mindfulness and meditation tunes or the latest pop song, music can do some good things for your mood. Remember, self-care can be fun too - so if you want to really benefit from it, throw in a few dance moves and have a little sing along too! 

Ask for help

You’re not a superhero, so stop trying to do everything solo. You may not be able to visit your friends and family at the moment, but that doesn't stop them from helping out. Zoom makes it a lot easier for them to get involved in homeschooling. Your kids can spend a little time reading to nan or grandad, or doing a little coworking session with a friend, as they both work through their maths homework together. This helps free up your time for a quick break.

Take 10 minutes for yourself

Go have a cup of tea, grab a slice of cake or simply put your feet up. When you’re cooped up at home with the kids, it’s crucial that you’re giving yourself time to switch off and unwind, even if it is just for 10 minutes. If you’re really struggling to find time for yourself, stash a book in the bathroom and lock yourself in there for 10 minutes!

Start a journal

It doesn’t have to be anything deep or fancy, but the act of writing your thoughts and feelings  down can be quite liberating. It helps free your mind of all the clutter it accumulates, whilst also giving you a little space to reflect and ponder. It’s a great way of also getting into the habit of writing down some things you’re grateful for too - as this helps keep you positive.

We all need to be looking after ourselves more, especially at the moment. So if you’re looking for a few simple ideas, try the ones above and see how many you can fit into each day. They’ll help your mental and physical wellbeing and may just make this latest lockdown a little less stressful for you.

The past 12 months or so have been tough for everybody. Covid and lockdown haven’t made it easy for us, with limited contact with the outside world and many people finding themselves needing to work from home. But with Mothers Day fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to give mum a little something special this year to thank her for her love and support - especially during this difficult period of time.

Because in particular, mums deserve a little special something this year. Many are having to juggle their own workload, being a parent and having to learn how to be a home teacher. Homeschooling is essential at the moment, so mums all over the country are having to give themselves a crash course in home education, as well as a refresher course in time and stress management! 

And let’s face it, your mum is probably doing it all with a smile on her face, so you can’t see how hard it really is. That's why we think it's a really great idea to buy mum something special, to thank her for all of her hard work. 

Perfect Mothers Day treats for this year

So on Sunday March 14th, why not give her one of these personalised, gorgeous gifts, to show how much you love and appreciate her!

Sterling Silver Handprint Heart Charm Bead

This gorgeous silver engraved Pandora style bead makes a perfect gift for mum. It’s compatible with most charm bracelets and has room for you to engrave a name or initial, as well as a hand or footprint. You can choose whether you want to engrave on both sides or not and you can also go in with your brother or sister, to share the cost - as it has room for two names/initials. Oh, and it’s also available in rose gold or yellow gold plating too, so will match whatever bracelet your mum already owns!

Handprint Sterling Silver Charm Necklace

A beautiful sterling silver charm on a dainty sterling silver trace chain that’s adjustable to 16” and 18”. The charm can be engraved on the front with either a name or a hand/footprint, whilst the back can be used to engrave a short message or date.

Personalised Heart Mum Keyring

So show your love and make your mum smile, every time she reaches for her keys, with this mirror finish, chunky, personalised heart keyring. The front has a word cloud of special words about mum, whilst the reverse side can be engraved with a special message, names or dates of your choice.

It’s been a tough year for everyone, but I think mums, in particular, could do with having a little extra love and thanks. Mothers Day is the perfect time to express your gratitude and thanks for the homeschooling, love and support your mum has given you throughout this difficult year.