Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Under $150 From Team Bazaar
From cooking classes to aromatherapy, there's something for every mum
If you're reading this, you probably haven't gotten a gift for you mum. After all, what do you get the women who gave you life? Honestly, nothing will ever top that. But you can show your love to her this Mother's Day by showering her with thoughtful gifts that don't break the bank. Click through the gallery to see team BAZAAR's gift recommendations under $150.
"Mum loves her costume jewellery and this would be the perfect little pooch to wear on all her coats and jackets for the coming autumn in Sydney. With just the right touch of British irreverence, Butler & Wilson has been my go to for mum when we lived in London. It’s great to see this British brand that dressed royals and celebrities never lost their sense of humour." — EIC Kenneth Goh
"Mum loves cooking more than she does eating so a mum-daughter cooking class would be perfect - especially since it gives her a chance to scold me on my atrocious kitchen skills! She'll be spoilt for choice at Cookery Magic ($110/pax) and its an amazing assortment of Asian cuisine classes (Kristang and Peranakan included)." — Executive Editor, Charmaine Ho
"The mother of my 2 boys has unabashedly asked for a time-out from our toddlers’ tantrums this coming Mother’s Day. And I have found just the right answer to her request; a 90-minute Remedy Qi Star Blast Massage Session for $148 performed by Qi Mantra’s own Tuina specialist." — Associate Creative Director, Windy Aulia
"For a busy active mum who loves coffee (like mine), this little coffee gadget is perfect for her, because she can use her fav beans to brew and make her own coffee while she maybe has a lot of things to do in a day." — Associate Art Director, Stephanie Gracia
"I'm very fond of rose wine and I think I got that from my mum! So I know a bottle of Nyetimber Rosé Multi-Vintage will be the perfect way for us to celebrate this Mother's Day. Crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, it retails at Habitat by Honest Bee for $118." — Associate Editor, Charmaine Chan
"You know who loves Mmerci Encore's artisanal aromatherapy products just as much as I do? My mother. I knew when my Mint Crema Focus Roll-On went missing one day and I smelled peppermint and eucalyptus on her. So either from their e-store or Keepers/SPRMKT, I'd get a Roll-On, $37, and Hand & Body Cleanser, $55, in that same blend, plus Lotion in Nightshade, $49, totalling $141." — Beauty Editor, Dana Koh
"This Mother’s Day give your mum the gift of good hair with a silk pillow case from Slip, $92 via Sephora. The 100% pure mulberry silk helps to defy ageing, protect your skin and maintain your mane as you slumber. It really is the epitome of beauty sleep." — Senior Digital Writer, Gracie Stewart
"Sunglasses are a must to keep mum's eyes protected from harmful UV rays (and wrinkles). The cat eye shape is a classic that exudes femininity, while the neon orange and mirrored lens details of this Le Specs The Last Lolita Cat-eye Sunglasses, $78.62, via Net-a-Porter, make it modern and fresh." — Contributing Fashion Stylist, Debby Kwong
"My mum loves to cook and experiment with the freshest ingredients. I know the Click & Grow Smart Garden, $135.20 at Tangs—a self-watering system complete with a patented growth medium and LED lights that allows for quick and effortless growing of herbs and vegetables—will be the perfect sustainable food garden for her culinary needs. Get it whilst it's on sale!" — Digital Writer, Shermin Ng
"Our mums spent half or most of their lives raising us, taking care of everyone and everything in the family. Aromatherapy is known to promote our health and wellbeing, and one way to enjoy the benefits of the treatment at home is with an aroma diffuser, $89 from Muji. Pair it with lavender essential oil for relaxing and de-stressing effects." — Graphic Designer, Donovan Quek
"My mum loves going for spas and messages. Lighting a nice scented candle at home, will help her relax after a long day's work. Jo Malone scents are always perfect—not too intense yet still invigorating. Their Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Home Scented Candle, $165 for 200g, is my favourite." — Editorial Assistant, Jasmine Chua
"As the self-proclaimed worrier in the family, my mum often has trouble winding down and getting quality sleep. She wakes up feeling exhausted instead of well-rested, so a soothing bath and shower oil like this Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil, $72.87 for 55ml, via Net-a-Porter, will be the perfect gift to help her destress and relax at the end of a long day. With its special blend of sleep-inducing oils, it'll have my mum clocking her 8 hours in no time." — Editorial Assistant, Chandreyee Ray
"The Jabra Elite Active 65t, $149.99 via Amazon, is suitable for active mothers, which'll allow her to manage tracks and calls on the go. The earphones feature an incredible, customisable sound in a super-small lightweight package, delivering a secure comfort-fit with no worries." — Vanessa Yong, Graphic Design Intern
"If I know one thing about my mom, it's that she can never have enough tote bags. From running errands to something to keep her valuables in during a flight, a tote is my mom's bag of choice. This Opening Ceremony Red Corduroy Big Pocket Tote, $115, via Ssense, will be a perfect addition to her bag collection. It's big, red and has pockets. What's not to love?" — Editorial Assistant, Navin Pillay