Notonthehighstreet.com is a fantastic idea, the site brings togther thousands of small designers and gives them a platform to show off their items on one very easy to navigate website. You order and pay through the site and them the designer sends you their item directly.

I recently bought this Personalised Silver Union Jack Plectrum for my brothers birthday.  He’s a musician so I thought he would get a kick out of the plectrum shape and I was right he loved it!

I was given the option to personalise the necklace so I has the designer add his date of birth. In fact a lot of the items on Not On the High Street have the option to personalise in some way which  I find people really appreciate when they receive something bespoke, it shows you have put some thought into the gift and you care.

There are a few similar sites to Not On The High Street around but I think what sets them apart is they seem to have a good quality control as to the items they carry and its all very well organised and easy to find something for that special someone or even yourself!

www.notonthehighstreet.com

Mothers Day is coming up on Sunday the 18th March and there we have put together some ideas on what to get the person that brought you into this world

Thea Skin Cares Home Spa Range

Thea Skin Care have a wonderful Spa range, moisturiers , exfoliants, scrubs ,  face masks and more. Elegantly packages and perfect as a gift for Mothers Day. Prices start from £9.95  and www.theaskincare.com

Not On The High Street

If you are looking for something a little different Notonthehighstreet.com would be an excellent place to start, each item on the site is made by small business and are the sort of items you would find at craft fairs and similar.  In fact     Not on the High Street have made things very easy for us men and created a whole Mothers Day Section,  head over to :

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/mothers-day

The Body Shop

The Body Shop have put together a fantastic selection of bundled gifts for Mothers Day, taking the hard work of picking through all the products is something I approve of massively!

www.thebodyshop.co.uk

Of course if all else Fails Flowers are always a winner….

Interflora have you covered,  they will write the card, organise delivery on the day and even have a special selection to choose from

http://www.interflora.co.uk/category/mothers-day-flowers/

They gave us life, the least we can do is give them something with a little thought behind it. That means this year, not a leftover card and a bunch of flowers picked up at a petrol station on Sunday morning, right?  here’s my pick of what’s out there to help you along

Pamper

Boo Boo Shop have come up with the Luxury Mummy Spa kit.  They say the luxurious home spa kit will leave your mums skin glowing, firm and stretch mark free. The kit includes  three of their best selling products.

Bosom Buddy - Which contains Ginkgo Biloba to firm and tighten.

A lightweight cream that tones, lifts and tightens thanks to natural wonder ingredients – centella and ginkgo biloba which help to firm and improve elasticity and argan oil to soften, smooth and tighten.

Super Stretchy Miracle Oil

A special blend of luxurious oils. Argan oil, rich in Omega 6 and 9 nourishes, firms and helps put the elasticity back in your skin while passion-flower and sweet almond oils gently soothe and soften. Also great at reducing the appearance of healed scars and damaged, uneven skin tone.

Silky Soft Body Wash

A special blend of white water lily, chamomile and avocado oil helps keep skin supple and moisturised while mallow soothes and replenishes. Natural fragrance with lemon and ginger leaving your skin happy and silky soft!

£37.99 from www.boobooshop.com , also if you use the code GG20 Boo Boo are offering 20% off to all our readers until Sunday 3rd of april

Flowers

John Lewis’ flower service Blossom & Bloom have put together some special Mothers Day inspired selections and are offering free delivery on Mothers Day itself, this is my pick of the bunch:

Mothers Day Scented Jug £39 (delivered )

A scented bloom  presented in a metal jug with a gift card

Take Her Out

Its not often you get to say thanks to your mum so why not do it in style with afternoon tea at The Ritz?

Everyone should experience this great British institution at least once and Last Minute.com have a great deal for Mothers Day.  Take your seats in the opulent surroundings of the Palm Court and enjoy an unrivaled selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, pastries and a variety of teas and coffee. This unique present is delivered as a gift voucher valid for one year – and remember, this is The Ritz, so a jacket and tie is compulsory.

Tea for Two is £90.00 from Last Minute.com

On A Budget….

Of course if you are on a budget you could always buy your mum a mug for a tea ….

This First Class Mum mug forms part of the Stamp Collection, an exclusive range of gifts officially licensed by Royal Mail Ltd and the British Postal Museum & Archive.

First Class Mum mug is available from Amazon for £8.99