Mother’s Day is one of those beautiful days each year that celebrates the women that truly should be celebrated every day – mother’s – this year this ever so special day falls on Sunday 27th March. 

I feel like it’s incredibly important to show our immense gratitude for Mother’s even if it’s simply breakfast in bed or a card signed with all the love in the world. 

Mother’s Day is one of my favourite celebrations; as my girls have gotten older they have begun to put in so much effort with gifts and sentiments. Last year they collected rocks from my favourite beach (all in secrecy) and decorated them with doodles and quotes. They drew pawprints to represent our dogs and wrote a few lines of appreciation on each – these rocks are one of my favourite gifts and even now they are displayed proudly on the fireplace. The sentiment these rocks hold to me is unmatched and of course they cost virtually nothing. 

If you are looking for sentimental Mother’s Day gift ideas for a loved one, or are hoping to send this page as a hint to your partner, then you are in luck: below I’ve included a few links to some wonderful gift ideas that hold a lot of sentiment and can be treasured forever. 

Belly or Baby Casts

The first Mother’s Day gift idea I have for you is perfect for expectant mums to be. A belly cast is a beautiful sentiment that can be loved for a lifetime. There is no better way to capture the wonder that is pregnancy than to create a lasting reminder of just how perfect mumma’s beautiful baby bump is. This belly casting kit is just perfect to set up at home and create a wonderful memory from mums growing bump: https://www.rockthebumpbellycasting.co.uk/store/p30/Rock_the_Bump_DIY_Belly_Casting_Kit.html

If belly casting is not an option, how perfect does the idea of hand or foot casting sound – just dreamy? I thought so. Imagine a forever, lasting memory in your home – the hand or footprints of your entire family (or just your little ones). This stunning gift will serve as a forever reminder of just how much your babies will grow over the year, but in some way it preserves their innocent nature as well. The stage of sleepless nights and toddler tantrums seems to fly by far too fast and yet this gift will forever remind you of that fleeting time in your life. Cast in time in Peterborough (https://www.castintime.co.uk) provides these beautiful casts and has an inclusive range of sculptures and colours to choose from. How amazing? 

Jewellery

Maybe casting just isn’t for you, but the idea of preserving the memory of your tiny human’s tiny fingers seems just perfect to remember this time forever – if so fingerprint jewellery may be the best option for you. Keeping a sacred reminder of the innocence and beauty of your baby’s first years close to your chest is simply the most heavenly way to preserve the memory of that time in your life. The amazing Jocelyn at Lasting Impressions Liverpool (https://m.facebook.com/lasting.impressions.Liverpool/) is a natural at creating jewellery that symbolises what makes your baby so beautifully unique – their fingerprints. As a baby grows so much about them changes – their face, their hair colour, but one thing will always remain: the distinctive nature of their fingerprints. Doesn’t treasuring the innocence of your little one’s fingerprints sound just mesmerising? 

Photography

There is of course the possibility that your ‘little’ ones aren’t so little anymore, or maybe the idea of jewellery or casting isn’t for you – in that case a family portrait session may be the perfect option for a Mother’s Day gift. Imagine your walls filled with the most divine images of you and your greatest gifts. With my collection of stunning dresses and gorgeous props I can create timeless images capturing the beauty of your family in a relaxed family session. Please see the page on my website https://www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk/family-photography/

Perhaps this is your (or your loved ones) first Mother’s Day – and your baby is still cooking. If so, how dreamy does a maternity session sound? This shoot is perfect for mumma’s 30-34 weeks pregnant, not quite ready to pop, but with a beautifully prominent bump that can be showcased in a stunning session perfectly created to highlight the wonder of pregnancy. I have a collection of truly beautiful dresses curated specifically to showcase mum’s beautiful bump and the undeniable connection between mum and her soon to be baby.  httpshttps://www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk/pregnancy-photoshoot///www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk/pregnancy-photoshoot/

Perhaps mum is ready to pop and so the optimal window has passed – not to worry. A beautiful newborn shoot is just as perfect to capture that timeless love between mum and baby. With my beautiful collection of outfits, hats and headbands there is no better way to show love for a mum in your life than with a newborn shoot optimised for mum and baby. Of course siblings are always welcome to these shootsand parent pictures are always a joy to create as well. Do not hesitate to have a look at my website for booking information and more details of this stunning shoot.  (https://www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk/newborn-photographyhttps://www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk/newborn-photography/   

If you do not wish to book the session for your loved one, then I have gift vouchers available on my website that can be used to gift to loved ones this Mother’s Day.   https://www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk/photoshoot-gift-vouchers/

For more personal gifts, specifically crafted by your little ones I would recommend having a look at these websites:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/mothers-day/g32126629/mothers-day-crafts-for- kids/

https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids/ 

In my opinion there is no gift more sentimental than one created with love, laughter and tiny hands.  https://www.paintapotplacebourne.co.uk

I really hope you found this blog useful, I’d love to see how you spend your Mother’s day. Tag me in your celebrations! Remember, if your partner needs some inspiration, send them the link to this blog!