Out of ideas on what to get for your mum this Mother’s Day on 12 May? Hunting down that perfect gift for our mums is never easy, even in our shopping haven nation. Why not look beyond our borders?
To help you with finding the perfect gift, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best gift ideas available from US online stores, and categorised the items according to the type of mum you need to shop for.
THE DIGITAL MATRIARCH
Let’s face it; the days of the technology clueless mums are coming to an end! Mums these days are likely to be connected, wired and plugged into the latest gadgets out there. Here is a list of the best gadgets that you can get to satisfy your mother’s digital cravings.
Jawbone Remix (Colours customisable)
Give your mum the gift of music! This iconic speaker can be customised to suit the décor of any room.
Price: USD$179.99 (approximately SGD$223)
Estimated weight: 2kg
Available at Jawbone.
Grid-It Ultimate Organizer
The number of gadgets mums carry around these days are fast multiplying, contributing to the chaos that usually resides in most handbags. Help her stay organised with a Grid-It Ultimate Organizer, which will help keep things exactly where she left them in her bag.
Price: USD$9.99 - $14.99 (approximately SGD$13 - $19)
Estimated weight: 0.5kg
Available at Think Geek.
THE DOMESTIC GODDESS
Some mums rule the home with an iron fist in a hand-sewn, monogrammed velvet glove. Honour the Domestic Goddess in her with this selection of gifts for the home!
Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaner and DVD Cleaner
Tired of seeing your mum working so hard at cleaning the house? This cleaner is perfect for any number of small household items that require special care.
Price: USD$49.99 (approximately SGD$62)
Estimated weight: 2.5kg
Available at Brookstone.
Lotion Soap Combination
Seen calluses develop on your mum’s hands after all the housework she does? This lotion soap combination will revitalise and beautify her hands.
Price: USD$22.00 on sale for a limited time (approximately SGD$28)
Estimated weight: 0.5kg
Available at Thistle Farms.
THE RUNNING MOM
Some mums multi-task, keeping the home in order, while holding down a job and making sure the kids get to their cello class at 5pm. Help keep the mums in your life in good shape with this range of gifts for the health-conscious mum.
Timex Ironman 50 LP Sleek Mid Size Watch
Help your mum stay ahead of the pack with a Timex watch that can log workouts by dare and comes with two interval alarms.
Price: USD$69.99 (approximately SGD$87)
Estimated weight: 1kg
Available at Dick's Sporting Goods.
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Wee Yirong is the Business Development Director at comGateway. She is also a passionate e-huntress of the latest and best products available on the web.