14 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas

A beautiful cookbook is always a welcome gift.

Choose a book based on a specific cuisine like Italian or Indian, on recipes for entertaining or on healthy dinner ideas.

The options are endless!

Nothing says, I love you, more than a bunch of beautiful flowers.

Fresh flowers brighten up a home and add a refreshing scent to a room.

Cut a selection of blooms from the garden and arrange them in any way you see fit.

Learn how to give fresh cut flowers a longer lifespan here.

Summer-flowering bulbs can be planted in late autumn making them a great gift for flower enthusiasts.

Lillies are a popular option.

They can be planted in a garden bed or in pots so yard size is not an issue.

If you really want to make an impression, plant the bulbs yourself so Mum doesn’t have to lift a finger.

If you are really strapped for time, stop at the local bottle-o and buy an expensive bottle of champers. Mum can save it for a special occasion or open it and share it round with everyone on the day