Stuck for Mother’s Day gift ideas with less than a week to go? We’ve got you covered

This is not a drill! You’ve officially got less than a week until Mother’s Day (March 30th).

The usual “No.1 Mum” teddies, yellow sticker petrol station flowers and classic chocolate boxes will defo still make you mum’s favourite. But, if you’re looking to push the boat out and surprise her more than when you first said you were going to uni, we may have just the solution.

So, if you’re stuck for the perfect gift to show how much you appreciate your mum, or a prominent figure in your life, this year we’ve got you covered. Even better, you’ll be supporting local businesses.

For the active mum

If your mum is seriously into keeping active, why not join her for the day and do something a bit different? Puppy Yoga is a fabulous choice if your mum is a dog-lover and could do with a few moments of mindfulness.

Or, if you want to brave the cold Yorkshire weather, get her a voucher to go Wild Swimming at Pool Bridge Farm in York. Since it’s just a half an hour train journey from Leeds you can make a whole day of it.

For the home interiors obsessed mum

Forever receiving messages from your mum about the Feng Shui of your damp, mould ridden uni house? Some new home interiors could be the perfect present. Head to The Plant Point for some greenery, or if your mum isn’t so green-fingered, Attic in Bloom is a great choice for some dried flowers (impossible to kill)! Since they’re both located in the Corn Exchange, you’ll also be bringing a little bit of Leeds back home.

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Or, if your mum is more into decor with vintage charm, Goods In could be the place for you. It’s a treasure trove of vintage pieces, so if you can’t decide, take your mum with you and let her pick out her favourite followed by a coffee at Bruschetta.

For the foodie mum

Afternoon Tea is a go-to for celebrating Mother’s Day, and there’s plenty of options to choose from in Leeds from the classic menu of The Ivy to a fun Italian twist at LIVIN’ Italy. If you yourself are a fellow foodie, plan a DIY food tour route including your favourite spots in Leeds.

Struggling for ideas? We suggest Underground Bakery on Call Lane in the city centre or Boroughgate in Otley for some next level pastries (sweet and savoury), Doh’hut for a decadent bagel (the savoury “Dagel” is a personal fave) and Pollini’s Pizza Slice in Kirkgate Market for a taste of New York in Leeds.

For the glamorous mum

If your mum is a fiend for pretty, shiny things, kick things up a notch and take her to get matching permanent bracelets. The “forever” bracelet is one of the biggest jewellery trends at the moment with the choice of a range of chains to be welded into various types of jewellery (not just bracelets).

There are numerous places to get them in Leeds including independent spots Rude Studios and Blanc Studio. Plus, Zapped By Elleise will be at Urban Outfitters on Mother’s Day weekend for a pop-up! Otherwise, pop into Sour Cherry or Fabrikk in The Corn Exchange for some fun jewels.

Whatever you end up going with, we hope you have a great time celebrating your loved one.

Featured image via @puppyyogaleeds, @undergroundbakery88 and @sourcherrycouk on Instagram