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

Mums need to take their moments of quiet contemplation whenever they can get ‘em… and what better way to do it than by gazing dreamily into this vibrant wind spinner, the seven glass orbs catching and reflecting the sun as they twist in the breeze. Sigh. Ok, back to the laundry pile. $29.95

Any Sudoku-devotee knows the feeling – sometimes there are so many crossings out, smudges and teeny tiny numbers on the page that you can barely keep track of what you’re doing. This smart wooden board revolutionises Sudoku puzzling – simply fit one of the 100 printed puzzles beneath the removable grid and use the tiles to work out the solution – there are even 81 mini ‘thinking tiles’ to help solve it. Genius! (Just like your mum always said you were.) $39.95 http://www.innovations.com.au/p/electronics/craft-games/dsudk-deluxe-sudoku-game?utm_source=handyman&utm_campaign=GiftGuide&utm_medium=article

Crochet-loving mums (and grans) will enjoy hours of fun and from this craft book Grannies in Bloom, featuring six afghan flower garden throws to make using simple granny crochet patterns. You don’t have to know what that means, but if your mum loves crocheting, trust us, she’ll be hooked! (Sorry, that joke was so good we had to use it twice.) $15.95

If your mum has a love for textiles, design and artistry, she’ll positively swoon over this beautiful gift box featuring 100 postcards from William Morris, one of the most imminent textile designers and literary figures of the nineteenth century. Featuring his stunning motifs including plants, birds and wild flowers, these postcards will capture the heart of the mum who secretly still wishes everything could be sent by snail mail. $29.95

For the majority of mums, a stylish cushion is like a hug – you can never have too many. And cushions don’t get much more stylish than these faux fur babies, the neutral tones of which would suit the majority of décor styles. And did we mention the softness? Also available in matching throws so snug they’ll make mum start to purr. From $39.95