Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to help little ones show just how much they love Mum. Whilst your little ones may not be able to buy gifts, they can still give something special! With a little help, they can create heartfelt, homemade surprises that Mum will treasure forever. Here are 12 free and thoughtful gift ideas that little hands can help with this Mother’s Day.
1. Make a Homemade Card
Forget a shop-bought card—make a DIY card for mum. Cut up egg boxes to make daffodils, dip those squishy fingers in paint for a handprint card or let them go wild with glitter and glue.
2. Make a DIY Photo Album
Gather your favourite family photos and put together a homemade photo album or scrapbook. You could write little notes alongside each picture, sharing what makes that moment special. My husband did this with our children and it was just the loveliest present!
3. Record a Video Message
Ask the whole family to record a short message sharing why they love Mum. You can include heartfelt words, funny stories, or even a song dedicated to her.
4. Give Her a Day Off
Take over Mum’s usual responsibilities—whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or looking after the kids—so she can truly relax and enjoy her day.
5. Breakfast in Bed
Treat Mum to a homemade breakfast in bed. Even a simple cup of tea and toast with a handwritten note and a flower picked from the garden will make her feel loved.
6. Make Her Favourite Dinner
Let the children help to make Mums favourite dish. You could even go a step further an create a homemade restaurant and enlist the kids as the front of house staff!
7. Plan a Walk or Picnic in Nature
Take Mum to a scenic park, the countryside, or even just a peaceful garden walk. Fresh air, quality time, and a homemade picnic make for a perfect Mother’s Day treat.
8. Make a Memory Jar
Write down your favourite memories with Mum on little slips of paper and put them in a jar. She can pick one out whenever she needs a smile.
9. A Homemade Crown
Let Mum be Queen for the day! Make a paper crown decorated with stickers, drawings, or glitter and present it to her with a royal ceremony.
10. A ‘Mummy & Me’ Drawing
Ask your child to draw a picture of them with Mum. It’s a simple but heartfelt gift that she’ll love—and it could even be framed!
11. A Paper Flower Bouquet
Create a bouquet using coloured paper, scissors, and a little tape or glue. Your child can help cut out flowers and decorate them however they like—Mum will love this sweet handmade bouquet.
12. A ‘Mum’s Relaxation Kit’
Gather items from around the house that Mum loves for relaxation (like a favourite book, a blanket, or a nice cup for tea). Present it to Mum as her own ‘relaxation kit’ for the day.
A Little Extra (Not Free, But Worth It!):
Lastly, If you want to give Mum something truly special this year, why not book a Mother’s Day Mini Photography Session? A professional family photoshoot is a gift she’ll cherish forever. Spaces are limited, so book your session here!
