Give a Gift as Special as Mum this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is all about making the most important women and maternal figures in our lives feel as special and loved as they should feel every day of the year. 

I’m sure that when most of us think about Mother’s Day gifts, the same set of items come to mind: flowers, candles, perfume, spa vouchers… have I missed anything? 

Don’t get me wrong, these all make great gifts, but does this short, stereotypically feminine list really reflect the diversity, uniqueness, and strength of Australian mothers and mother figures? Can a mug bought from the same store where everyone will be shopping last-minute really represent how special and important our mums are to us? 

Now, imagine how special they would feel if you gifted them something one-of-a-kind that you carefully selected to match their personality. What if you could tell them that this gift was not only lovingly hand-picked, but also environmentally friendly and charitable?!
 

This is what you get when you choose to do your Mother’s Day shopping with Salvos.  

While it may seem unconventional, thrifting your Mother’s Day presents can be a great way to find something personalised and meaningful, yet also cost-effective. It’s all about considering what makes the person that you want to honour on Mother’s Day unique, what they like and what matters to them, and then making the effort to find something that speaks to that.  

For example, my mum loves vintage style and is super creative, so last Mother’s Day I went to a few of my local Salvos Stores and bought her a colourful selection of vintage printed fabrics that she could use in her next project. She loved it!  

For loved ones who already love all things op-shop, a preloved gift is a no-brainer. However, Salvos Stores also have lots of options for mums who aren’t quite as into vintage vibes as mine. Think a picture frame for your favourite photo together, a trinket dish for jewellery, or a personalised stack of reading material! 

 If you’re still not quite ready to try thrifted gifting or let go of the classic Mother’s Day gift idea list, Salvos Stores still have you covered with our curated Mother’s Day range. Get down to your local Salvos store in the lead-up to May 14th and you’ll find a great selection of the old faithfuls at budget-friendly prices, from comfy socks to candles. And while you’re there, maybe even have a quick look around the rest of the store, something preloved might just jump out at you!

Give a gift as special as Mum this Mother’s Day by heading into your nearest Salvos Store or shop online at salvosstores.com.au.