Mothers.

They’ve put up with our terrible twos, our teenage moods, and our questionable fashion phases. So when Mother’s Day rolls around, it feels only right to return the favour — preferably with something more imaginative than a last-minute petrol station bouquet.

If you’re looking to properly spoil your lovely Mam this year, we’ve rounded up some delightful ideas guaranteed to earn you “favourite child” status (at least until next Sunday).

Turn up with a box of Diva Boutique Bakery goodies 

If you really want to win Mother’s Day this year, the answer may well be a box tied up with a ribbon from Diva Boutique Bakery Cafe & Deli.

Their specially curated Mother’s Day Cake Box is packed with the kind of treats most mums would secretly prefer over breakfast in bed: two zesty lemon meringue tarts, two rich chocolate cakes filled with raspberry and enrobed in dark chocolate ganache, two lemon coconut cake squares, two classic carrot cake slices and four all-butter shortbread biscuits.

Available for collection on Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, it’s a ready-made centrepiece for your family gathering — or a very generous personal gift. Newsletter subscribers should also check their inbox (and yes, the spam folder) for a limited 72-hour discount code, with full details available on the bakery’s website.

Treat her to a serum that works in just two weeks

Not many products promise to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in a fortnight, but Phyto Nature E2 (E Squared) Dermalogica’s new exosome serum, is clinically proven to do just that.

Phyto Nature E2 is a silky, leave-on exfoliation formula that feels weightless yet nourishing as it gently resurfaces and rejuvenates for glowing skin .It has teamed exosomes with pumpkin enzymes to gently break down dead, dull surface cells, clearing the way for exosomes to penetrate and perform.

The result is smoother, brighter skin that looks six years younger in just eight weeks. Lightweight, layerable and clinically proven, it works a treat when applied twice daily before your regular skincare routine. We saw impressive improvements in forehead lines with regular use.

Buy it: €176 from dermalogica.ie and Dermalogica salons and spas. 

Frost cupcakes together (over bubbles) 

If you’re looking for a sweet Mother’s Day gift that feels a little more thoughtful than a box of Tesco choccies, this hands-on cupcake decorating workshop is a perfect solution.

Taking place on Sunday, March 15th from 2pm to 3.30pm at Aye on Anglesea Street, in the heart of the city, the session will see pastry chef Sophie of Sophisticake guide guests step-by-step through creating beautiful floral cupcakes. Each ticket includes a glass of prosecco (or nonsecco), four cupcakes to decorate and take home, a piping guide and recipes to recreate the magic later, and all materials provided on the day — so all you have to do is show up and enjoy a relaxed, creative afternoon together.

Book it: €70 here. 

A little everyday luxury 

Guaranteed to please, luxe botanical skincare brand Yon-Ka Paris just launched a Limited-Edition Hydrating Boost Gift Set​, a trio of hydration essentials designed to comfort, nourish and restore for Mother’s Day.

Rooted in aromatherapy and plant science, Yon-Ka’s formulas combine essential oils, botanical extracts and advanced hydration technology to deliver visible results with a sensorial spa-like experience at home.

This delicious trio includes the brand’s Hydra No1 Creme and Masque with a free Lait Nettoyant – a silky, milky cleanser that gently removes makeup and impurities while respecting the skin’s natural balance – beautifully presented in a box.

Buy it: The Yon-Ka Paris Limited Edition Gift Set is €112.50 here.