• Celebrate the special lady in your life this Mother’s Day with these 10 gifts for mom under R500.

    7 Mother's Day gifts under R500

    1. Warwick Wines First Lady 6 bottle mix: R476

    Norma Ratcliffe from Warwick Wines was the first woman to make wine in South Africa, and the farm continues to produce some of the world’s best wines. Combine the Warwick First Lady Unoaked Chardonnay, Warwick First Lady Rose and the Warwick First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon to make the perfect gift parcel for your mom.

    7 Mother's Day gifts under R500

    1. Black Betty: Brushed Studs: R390

    These classic studs are delicate enough to suit even the most understated style – but beautiful enough to show the mom in your life just how much you adore her.

    7 Mother's Day gifts under R500

    1. OXO Good Grips Chef’s Thermometer: R399

    Delight the foodie in your mom and choose this innovative kitchen tool for her this Mother’s Day. The thermometer provides quick, accurate measurements in large, easy to read numbers (°F and °C) for cooked meat by simply inserting the probe.

    1. Black Betty Gemini Ring: R490

    Two faceted gemstones meet at the end of a band – named Gemini which is Latin for twins. This beauty is crafted from double gold plated sterling silver and is the ideal gift. Choose from a selection of 5 stones including Blue Topaz, Moonstone, Citrine and Labradorite to say a big thank you to the special mom in your life.

    7 Mother's Day gifts under R500

    1. UCOOK Liam Tomlin Mother’s Day box: R315 per person

    UCOOK has identified chef Liam Tomlin (the creative mind behind the wildly popular Chef’s Warehouse and Thali restaurants) as their secret weapon for Mother’s Day this year. Tomlin has worked closely with UCOOK to create a spectacular three-course lunch exclusively for the Mother’s Day box. Give your mom a treat this Mother’s Day and prepare a gourmet lunch for her at home.

    7 Mother's Day gifts under R500

    1. Hop on over to mothers-day.co.za to get help with gifts, outings and meals for anyone

    Planning the perfect Mother’s Day on the 13th of May. The site offers giveaways each week as well as a massive prize draw on Mother’s Day itself. Hedge your bets and enter the giveaway – one entry means you’ll stand in line for the weekly prize and the big one at the end.

    1. Musgrave Pink Gin: R429

    Distilled with Musgrave’s signature 11 botanicals, and features top notes of cardamom, African ginger and Grains of Paradise this spectacular gin boasts an infusion of rosewater which adds a subtle perfume and exotic flavour. Plus, it’s pink!

    cowshed hand cream trio

    8. Cowshed Signature Hand Care Trio, R425

    A delightful compendium of travel size goodies for your hands. With hydrating Cow Pat, energising Cow Herb and nourishing Cow Slip, this set is all you need to keep hands presentation ready all day. This set contains: Cow Pat Hand Cream, Cow Slip Hand Cream, Cow Herb Hand Cream.

    Wild Cow Invigorating Room Diffuser

    9. Wild Cow Invigorating Room Diffuser, R795

    This room diffuser is fragranced with 30% wildcrafted essential oils plus organic botanicals. Because we like nature just as it is and shun nasty preservatives, the colour of our diffusers can vary and be darker than cheaper alternatives.

    10. Duralex Picardie Soft Touch Tumbler, Set of 6. R359

    The classic Picardie tumbler takes on a modern look in matt black. The tempering process means that each glass has been heated to around 700°C and then suddenly cooled by cold air ventilation, making them two and a half times stronger than normal glass.

    Imka Webb
    Author

    Imka Webb is a freelance digital marketing expert and the digital editor of Food & Home Entertaining magazine.  www.imkawebb.com