Gifts for Mum

Gifts For Mums & Special Step Mums

What can we say about mums that hasn't already been said? Not much really. They're loving, they're caring, they're always there for us when we need them most, and with all that considered, there is only one day a year to celebrate their contribution to our lives?! We think that's a rip off. It should be Mother's Day every day! And with Yellow Octopus' expansive collection of gifts for mums, it can be!

Our collection of gifts for mums includes a little something for every kind of Aussie mum out there, ranging from mums that may as well moonlight as Michelin star chefs, to mums who take DIY home design to another level. Does your mum take pride in keeping an immaculate home and backyard space? How about some handy kitchenware gifts, or some cute plant pots for the garden? Or is your mum more of a LOLs person, who's more or less leaned into her new identity as an empty nester? Then why not get her something funny from our huge range of novelty gifts or her, perfect for mums who live for the weekend? Get your mum a sneaky pressie from Yellow Octopus by shopping our range of top gifts for mums today!

Top 30 Unique Gift Ideas For Mums

You don’t need an excuse to buy your mum a present. Don’t just wait until her birthday, or even Mother's Day! If you get your mum a present on any run of the mill day of the year, then you’ll be sure to surprise her. Show your mum how much you really care with any of our dozens of great gift ideas for mums who deserve the world.

And all mums deserve the world, simply because they’ve given the world to you! So what do you get someone who has given everything to you? Something from Yellow Octopus, of course!

We've got a huge range of the coolest gifts for mums from all walks of life, including plenty of quirky kitchenware, funky socks, cosy slippers, and a myriad of other novelty gifts that’ll be sure to put a smile on her face. Whether you're looking for a funny novelty gift to make her laugh, or a thoughtful token of your endless gratitude, the joymakers at Yellow Octopus are here to help. So, without further ado, here are Olli the Octopus’ top 30 unique gift ideas for mums:

1. Thanks For Putting Up With My Sh#t Milk Chocolate

One of our favourite gifts for mums with plenty of sass to dole out, the ‘Thanks For Putting Up With My Sh#t’ novelty milk chocolate block is a devilishly delicious delight that any mum would be more than happy to receive.

2. The Broadsheet Melbourne Cookbook

Is your mum an avid Melbourne foodie? Then Broadsheet Melbourne’s stunningly presented cookbook may be the perfect gift for your mum on her next birthday, anniversary, or any other major upcoming celebration. With over 80 recipes collected from the city of Melbourne’s most iconic restaurants, bars, and other eateries, the Broadsheet Melbourne cookbook is likely to be the pride of your mum’s personal library.

3. Where The Wild Mums Are Book

A beautifully illustrated book that’s bursting with character, ‘Where The Wild Mums Are’ is guaranteed to make the perfect gift for new mums, expectant mothers, and all other mums who just deserve a good, old-fashioned break.

4. Fred & Friends Wine Lives Cat Wine Markers

Cats come in a wide range of colours, so it’s only natural to have some cat wine markers to make your mum’s next evening playing host a veritable breeze. This particular gift idea for mum is guaranteed to bring a smile not only to any mum’s face, but also to any and all of her posse of fellow crazy cat ladies!

5. Persian Rug Cheese Serving Board

If your mum is a little extra, then she’ll be sure to love this stunning (and certifiably bougie) Persian Rug-esque cheese serving board. Made of high-quality, heat resistant, stain proof and scratch proof glass, this cheese serving board is definitely going to be a fun addition to your mum’s breakfast tray if you’ll be starting her special day off with a delectable breakfast in bed!

6. Vintage Style Gramophone Record Player

Is your mum a fan of antiquities or keepsakes from yesteryear? Is she a lover of all things rhythmic? Then our vintage style gramophone record player may just be the perfect gift for your mum this Mother’s Day, on her next milestone birthday, or for any other occasion that calls for a lively celebration. A fully functional gramophone record player that’s operated by crank for total authenticity, this gift idea is sure to bring a little joy and merriment to both mum and dad this year.

7. A Little Dirt Never Hurt Gardener Gumboot Mug

The fun and practical gift ideas that are quirky mugs and gardening themed goodies come together in this gorgeous, little mug! Fitted with a cute gumboot handle and bearing a quirky garden print, this mug is definitely poised to be your mum’s go-to coffee accessory on misty Sunday mornings.

8. Neuschwanstein Castle 3D Puzzle (121 pieces)

Sometimes, the best gifts for mums are ones that satisfy their universal love of jigsaw puzzles. But why be so two-dimensional? With our Neuschwanstein Castle 3D puzzle, mum can spend her big day crowded around the coffee table with all her favourite people, building a stunning 1:200 scale replica of Germany’s iconic Neuschwanstein Castle, also known as the inspiration behind Disney’s famous Sleeping Beauty castle. Mums who are avid Disney fans are also highly likely to adore this gift idea.

9. Control Your Family Mouth Spray

For any parents that are still tackling houses filled with teenagers, look no further than this ‘Control Your Family’ mouth spray! This ‘mentally minty mouth spray’ may be just the gift for mums who are looking to brace themselves before big family dinner parties. Is it an effective form of mind control? You’ll just have to wait and see!

10. 100 Desserts To Die For Cookbook

Looking to find presents for mums with a sweet tooth? If your mum is one for “Death By Chocolate”, then this delicious cookbook filled with similar desserts that are all worth dying for is guaranteed to feel right at home in her own library of recipe books. The recipes are also split into sections in this innovative collection, allowing mum to find the perfect desserts to suit her fancy. Just be sure to find a suitable recipe for her birthday cake so that she can sample her gift from the get-go.

11. The Little Book Of Happiness: Dogs

Prepare to witness the happiest coffee table book that you will ever see. Any mums who are animal lovers are likely to fall quickly in love with all the joyous sentiments and cute photos of snoots and floofs that you’ll find in the pages of this glorious book. The smiles will start as soon as your mum unwraps ‘The Little Book Of Happiness: Dogs’, and won’t be fading anytime soon.

12. I've Got a Knife Oven Mitt

Is your mum’s home filled with vintage paraphernalia and bright colours, akin to what you may find in an American-style diner? Does she have a sharp sense of humour, so to speak? Whilst these delicate pastel pink oven mitts may make a more cutesy first impression, it won’t take long for mum to realise that this gift is a bit more dark and devilish than it appears. But if the mitts fit…

13. Happy Pills: Daily Inspirational Messages

Never underestimate the power of positive affirmations. These daily messages of self-love and optimistic thinking can be a form of medicine in themselves, which is precisely why ‘Happy Pills’ have come into existence. This little corked bottle of pills contains either 31 or 100 enclosed messages that your mum can unscroll whenever she may need a little pick-me-up. ‘Happy Pills’ are the perfect gift for mums who appreciate each and every silver lining.

14. Crystal Ball Storm Glass Weather Station

Some mums may claim that they can feel when rain is about to come in their knees, their arms, their elbows, or any other number of body parts that definitely don’t sound like they’d be clairvoyant. So why not get mum a gift that’ll actually help her predict the weather, or at least support her existing weather prediction abilities? This mesmerising crystal ball will change its appearance depending on atmospheric fluctuations, equipping it with the ability to forecast snow, rain, thunderstorms, heavy winds, and even clear skies with ease.

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