Mother's Day Hamper & Sending Guide
27 February 2025 | Editor's Pick | Tips And Guides | Parcel Deliveries
Author: Parcel2Go.com
This Mother’s Day, why not pamper your mum with a DIY hamper packed full of her favourite gifts?
The perfect way to spoil her, read on discover our top tips on the best way to send a hamper, as well as loads of Mother’s Day hamper ideas.
How to Create the Perfect Mother’s Day Hamper
You can’t beat a hamper when it comes to Mother’s Day gifting with wow-factor.
A super personal gift, the best Mother’s Day hamper ideas are full of all mum’s favourite things and will let her know how much thought and care you’ve put into her present.
The first thing to think about is what kind of hamper you’re going to use to display your gifts.
For a luxurious treat that’s great for sending heavier or delicate items, you could use a traditional wicker basket.
Other options include pretty gift bags filled with shredded tissue paper (in mum’s favourite colour, of course!), or hamper style boxes. The benefit of these options is that they are light and easy to post and will help to keep Mother’s Day delivery costs down.
Mother’s Day Hamper Ideas
You can put whatever you like in your Mother’s Day hamper—the only thing that might stop your imagination running wild is our list of prohibited items.
We always recommend checking what items you can or can’t send before going on a shopping spree to buy your gifts.
Once you’ve checked what items are prohibited, think about what gifts will make your mum smile. Themed hampers are a great idea and are a brilliant way of creating a really special and unique gift. Top themes include pamper boxes, afternoon tea, chocolate heaven, tea and biscuits, sweet treats, and gardening hampers.
Top 5 Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Luxurious and indulgent, these top five Mother’s Day gift ideas will go a long a long way towards showing mum how much you love her.
1. Chocolate Flowers
The perfect addition to a chocolate themed hamper, chocolate flowers add something different this Mother's day and look (almost) too good to eat.
Take a look at our guide to sending chocolates by post. As long as you don’t need to keep your chocolate refrigerated and it has a long shelf life (generally 6 months or longer), you can ship chocolates and other food items.
2. Tea Collection
You can't beat a cuppa. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a little moment of calm.
One of our favourites is Suki Tea. Available in lots of different flavours, including the beautiful apple loves mint which is packed with colourful pieces of apple, papaya, and cute baby rose buds - you can't go wrong! They sell lovely teapots too.
3. Kitchen Garden
Ideal for any green-fingered mum, this cute grow box includes seeds to help her create the perfect kitchen garden.
Add some pretty gardening gloves and some luxury hand cream and you’ll have a hamper that will let her know you think she’s the best.
4. Mother’s Day Biscuits
If your mum loves a biscuit with her cup of tea, why not treat her to a hamper full of sweet afternoon treats? You could fill a hamper with her all favourites, or really spoil her with a box of these luxury biscuits from Harvey Nichols.
5. Pamper Box
Just right for encouraging mum to take a well-earned break, help her relax with a hamper full of some lovely pampering goodies.
This Silent Night Sleep Aid Kit from Temple Spa is ideal for mums who love to relax.
Packaging Tips for Your Mother’s Day Hamper
Once you’ve picked the items you want to include in your Mother’s Day hamper, it’s time to pack it. These are our top three packaging tips for hampers:
Use some filling material in your hamper to help you arrange your items nicely and give them some extra protection on their journey. Things like shredded paper, shredded wood, or crumpled tissue paper are all good options. Don’t forget to put the heaviest things in the bottom of the hamper, and if there’s anything fragile, consider adding another layer of wrapping to keep them safe.
Wrap your hamper in cellophane once you’ve finished adding the items. This will keep everything together in transit. You can also add a bow to make it look even more professional.
Choose a sturdy cardboard box that’s slightly bigger than your hamper. Ideally the box should be big enough that hamper doesn’t touch the sides. Wrap your hamper in bubble wrap and then pack the surrounding space with crumpled up bubble wrap or newspaper. Don’t forget to seal the top and bottom of the box with strong packing tape and then add your shipping label. If you don’t have a printer at home, you can choose from our range of no printer couriers who’ll either bring your shipping label with them when they collect, or print it for you at the drop-off shop.
How to Safely Pack Fragile Items
If the items you’re sending are delicate, you’ll want to make sure they’re well wrapped to help prevent damage.
Our top tip is to wrap each item individually in bubble wrap or corrugated paper before you put them in your hamper. Use plenty of scrunched up paper or shredded wood between each gift and ensure everything is tightly packed so that it doesn’t move around during transit.
You can check out our blog on how to package fragile items for more top tips for tricky items like glass.
We can help you find a courier for fragile items when you enter your details in our quick quote tool. We only compare prices from the UK’s most trusted parcel couriers, so you can be confident your Mother’s Day hamper will be in good hands.
Sending Your Mother’s Day Hamper with Parcel2Go
At Parcel2Go, we’ll help you find the best way to send a hamper at a price you’ll love.
Once you’ve worked out the size and weight of your parcel, you can use our quick quote tool to find a service that suits your budget.
Courier Options for Mother’s Day Deliveries
We work with trusted couriers such as DPD, Evri and DHL to offer you low-cost shipping with the best possible service.
Big parcels
If you’re sending a big package—no worries! Our large parcel deliveries allow parcels up to 2.5m long and weighing up to 65kg. Choose from couriers such as Evri Light and Large, DX, Parcelforce, UPS, and DPD.
Last minute delivery
If you’ve left your Mother’s Day shopping to the last minute, our next day delivery options can help you save the day. And if you want your hamper to be delivered by a certain time, you can select our Parcelforce Super-Fast delivery services which guarantee delivery by 9am, 10am or 12pm the next day.
Drop Off and Collection Services
Posting your parcel is easy with Parcel2Go. Not only do we offer drop off services at thousands of convenient locations across the country, we also have collection services which are great for when you’re sending big or heavy parcels.
Whatever service you choose, they all come with free parcel tracking so you can keep an eye on your parcel’s progress—ideal for letting mum know when her present will arrive.
Use Parcel Protection for Added Peace of Mind
Send with extra care this Mother’s Day with our Parcel Protection.
Our couriers always handle your parcels with care, but even with the most careful carriers, loss or damage will occasionally happen. Parcel Protection will insure you against those unexpected situations, giving you peace of mind when you're sending sentimental or valuable packages.
At Parcel2Go, we’ll protect the full value of your parcel up to £5,000.
To add Parcel Protection to your delivery, all you need to do is get a quote. We’ll show you the quote results with and without Parcel Protection so you can make your choice.