24 better things than a Mother’s Day card and flowers

If there’s one thing mums know how to do, it’s whip up a memorable salad or two. Don’t let her gourmet creations be diminished by the same lack-lustre salad servers she’s been trotting out year after year! Bring joy and pizzazz to the table with these wonderful melamine salad servers from Warlukurlangu Artist’ Aboriginal Corporation, a fully Aboriginal owned art centre famous for its art and fine limited-edition prints. The range also includes tea towels, teaspoon sets and mugs, with all royalties from the products benefitting the artist and their community. $14.95

Let’s face it, mum has made more hot dinners for the family than… you’ve had hot dinners. You know what we mean. This is for those nights when she just wants to whip up a simple delicious meal for herself with a minimum of fuss. With this copper pro double grill, she can just pop in her favourite food and close the lid to enjoy a tasty, tender and flavoursome meal of anything from steak and veggies to a delicious omelette. And no, you can’t have a bite. $49

Not enough time to exercise? Can’t afford gym membership? Dodgy knees? There are many reasons mums give for not exercising enough – many of them pretty legit. But most would be banished should she be presented with this strider. A heart-pumping exercise machine that won’t put pressure on her joints, in just a few minutes a day mum can tone her legs, lower abs and glutes as she works through exercises such as basic gliding, leg circles, skating and squats. $249

This is one of those presents that everyone will benefit from – even more than the beloved recipient, but shhh, we won’t tell if you don’t. Just hand over this 8-in-1 Multi Cooker with a smile. It roasts, slow cooks, steams, deep fries, grills, boils, casseroles and makes fondue. Just set it down on the dining table then unpop that top button! What could be easier? $169

Whether your mum is a fan of gardening, walking, camping – or just likes jumping in muddy puddles for kicks – she can now splash and squelch away to her heart’s content with these easy-to-slip-on rubber gummies, available in a number of fun shades. $49

Let Mum take her Bridge, Solo or Canasta sessions to a whole new level with this nifty automatic card shuffler. Capable of shuffling up to three packs, nobody can blame their poor hand on your mum’s shuffling skills again. $24.95

Don’t let your mama shrivel into wrinkly raisin status over the dry wintry months. With this smart Ultrasonic Aroma Humidifier with adjustable mist control, she can control the moisture in the air, add some essential oils to aid relaxation, and enjoying a colourful LED light display at the same time. And stay dewy and … grape-like. $59

There’s nothing like a bit of ambient lighting to set a warm and cosy mood, but these enchanting mood lanterns take it one step further, showing off gorgeous silhouettes of either birds or dragons and butterflies. Mum will be thrilled that her indoor or outdoor space has been beautifully enhanced by these traditional-style lanterns that can be placed on a table or suspended from a hook or tree. (Plus we all know that mood lighting is highly flattering!). $29.95

It’s estimated that in her lifetime, the average mum has to chop around… oh, who the heck has time to try to work that out? But trust us, it’s a LOT. But should you be so kind as to bestow your mum with the EZ multi slicer, she can step away from the knife and simply use the three interchangeable blades to effortlessly slice, shred and grate her way to culinary creations for all to enjoy. Bit selfish of you, really. $19.95