Show some love for your mom this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift that suits her personality and lifestyle. We’ve rounded up twelve of our favourites (including ones from Taobao and Lazada) for you, all under $80. And now’s a good time to order — if you purchase now, they could make it to your doorstep in time for the second Sunday of May.
Give your mom a good night’s sleep with these luxurious 19-momme silk pillowcases that come in a rainbow of colours. Silk is hypoallergenic and breathable, so it won’t trigger allergies, plus it’s gentler to the skin and hair. For a complete set, the shop sells silk duvet covers too.
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For the stylish, organised mom who likes having her outfit laid out the night before. This modern take on the valet stand is slim enough that it takes up barely any floor space, but has enough room to hang up at least two outfits, with a tray for trinkets and accessories. We love the gold version, which adds a touch of luxe to the room.
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For the active mum, the new Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 of her fitness and lifestyle habits, including heart rate and sleep monitoring (including REM), breathing quality, and
It’s also got 30 fitness modes, to help her track exercise duration, heart rate and calories burned more efficiently, be it the new Zumba class she’s signed up for or during nature trail hikes – it’s water-resistant (up to 5ATM) and can be worn for swims, too.
You’ll get up to 14 days of battery life and there are six coloured straps to choose from.
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If your mom loves reading newspapers and magazines, this stylish rack for the living room or bedroom will help her corral them in place. The leather-and-chrome design fits easily into most aesthetics, and you can choose from three sizes.
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Treat your mom to this new mirror for her dresser. The mirror lights up at the touch of a button, giving her plenty of light to do her makeup and skincare routine comfortably. We love its generous size and the sleek Scandi aesthetic, too.
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Does your mom need her coffee every day? If she uses a coffee machine, this organiser will help her get her capsules in order — and display them beautifully. Suitable for Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, Illy Coffee, and Keurig capsules, this organiser sits right under the coffee machine and features a pull-out drawer, so she won’t even have to find extra space in the kitchen for it.
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This whimsical trinket stand comes in the shape of a Christmas tree, except instead of baubles, you decorate it with jewellery and accessories. A fun, playful gift for mom — even better if you buy some jewellery for her to go with it.
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Lower back and hip pain is a common ailment as we get older, but this portable massager can help alleviate some of it. It uses EMS therapy and five massage modes to stimulate blood circulation, and can be heated up to 40C. It’s operated via a small handheld remote, so your mom won’t have to fiddle with a phone app, and it’s rechargeable via USB — what could be easier?
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Make her morning routine easier with an ionic hairdryer that doesn’t just dry her locks, but reduces damage and frizz, and smoothes hair cuticles, too.
Ionic hair dryers transfer negative ions to the hair, which attracts the positive ions in water to help the hair dry faster. This Phillips model comes with a ThermoProtect temperature setting that offers the optimal drying temperature so you don’t fry your hair, as well as powerful airflow.
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Add to her jewellery collection with this pretty iolite bracelet that’ll pair well with any outfit. Plus, it’s nickel-free and safe for sensitive skin, too.
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Rice cookers aren’t generally the sexiest gifts but this digital one in a sleek exterior will make for a stylish addition to her countertop.
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