There’s no doubt about it: If there’s one person in our lives that deserves spoiling it’s our mums.
Mums, grandmas, aunties and mama figures should be treated like queens every single day but there’s one day in particular we need to step up our game and go all out.
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, so it’s time to pick out a gift and prepare to pamper mum.
While we’d love to adorn mum with a budget fit for royalty, we can’t always afford to do so.
But, don’t fret, because there are plenty of gorgeous gifts out there that scream luxury without the hefty price tag.
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The best Mother’s Day gifts under $100 in Australia
As we countdown to Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts under $100 below.
01
Lumira Tuscan Fig Candle
$80 at Adore Beauty
Can’t send Mum to Tuscany this Mother’s Day? We wish! Instead this luxurious, handcrafted scent will fill her home with the essence of ripe figs, fresh herbs and a touch of sweet florals as a thoughtful consolation.
Size: Large
Key features:
- Top notes: Fig Leaves, Fig Tree
- Middle notes: Blackcurrant, Cedarwood
- Base notes: Iris, Musk
02
Macy Glass Vase
$49.95 at Bed Bath N’ Table
Help make Mum’s room an oasis with this luxury vase that is still under $100, its sculptural shape makes a statement for any room.
Size: L 16 x W 16 x H 21.5 cm
Materials: Glass
Key features:
- Can be flipped and used as either a vase or a candle holder
- Wider ribbed opening on one end and a smaller opening on the other
03
Cleanse & Co Ceramic Chunky Reed Diffuser
$80 at The Iconic
These stunning ceramic diffusers not only smell delicious but are a chic addition to any room, they’re Australian-designed and come in a range of scents to choose from.
Size: 12 x 12 cm
Scents: Australian Natives, Kakadu Plum, Baccarat Rouge Type and Coconut, Lime & Elderflower
Key features:
- 300ml diffuser blend
- 3 x chunky diffuser sticks
- Ceramic diffuser vessel
04
SC Cap
$49.99 at Sportscraft
It may seem simple but a chic cap can make a world of difference to a simple outfit. This wardrobe essential is a great gift for a stylish mum who wants to level up her brunch, walk or casual ‘fits with a simple cap.
Colours: bright blue, forest, navy, red, tan and white
Key features:
- Tonal embroidered logo on side of the cap
- Adjustable buckle strap at back
05
Soft Glam Deluxe Trio Kit
$98 at Anastasia Beverly Hills
If Mum loves to get a bit glam, this is the perfect little kit to add to her beauty arsenal. It comes with a full-size Soft Glam palette full of matte and shimmer shadows as well as a Clear Brow gel and Lash Brag mascara.
Key features:
- 14 eyeshadow shades
- Dual-ended brush and a large mirror
06
Pearls for Girls Drop Yellow Gold Earrings
$69 at Hardtofind
Simple, timeless and elegant – these gold and pearl earrings will work for any outfit and occasion and can be dressed up or down.
Materials: sterling silver, gold plating, shell pearl ball
Key features:
- 8 mm shell pearl, 30mm drop plus the pearl
- Modern style of pearl earring
07
AncestryDNA Activation Kit
$99 at AncestryDNA
Looking for a meaningful and unique gift? AncestryDNA® offers more than just your places of origin; it pinpoints specific regions. You can trace your ancestors’ journeys over time and understand why your family moved. There might be more to Mum’s story—piece it together with Ancestry.
Key features:
- Origins & ethnicity estimates
- Insights about family’s origins and communities
- DNA matches – organise and connect with matches with ease. Flexibility to turn this feature off.
08
Tote Bag
$49 at Hommey
Surprise your mum with a versatile and practical gift that she will love this Mother’s Day – this classic tote is perfect for carrying groceries, and beach essentials or as a stylish accessory for any outing.
Colours: olive, latte, duke, berry and sunflower
Key features:
- Made from 100% structured cotton
- Designed in Melbourne
