Eats, drinks and fun foodie things (because you can’t take her out for dinner)

Pink On Pink Gin from Granddad Jack’s: The fine folk from the popular Miami distillery have gone big for Mother’s Day, dropping an exclusive pink gin for all of the spirit-sipping mamas out there. The Pink on Pink Gin get its blush hue from a fusion of watermelon, pomegranate, pink lady apples, rhubarb and ruby grapefruit (so much pink). The limited-release gin comes in a custom matte-pink bottle and is available to purchase online – you can add on a Mother’s Day card or buy in a pack, which includes four grapefruit tonics, a card, botanicals and two short glasses, all packaged up in a custom wooden crate.

Mother’s Day Brunch Boxes from Elk Espresso: Give mum a little slice of heaven from the Elk Espresso team by pre-ordering a family breakfast box, a morning-tea box, or – our favourite – a boozy brunch box with a bottle of prosecco (hello mimosas!). Each hamper is slightly different – think delicious treats like almond croissants, breakfast burgers, bircher muesli, strawberry and cream waffles and more! The best part? Each one comes with a bunch of flowers! It’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift that will make you look like an absolute star! All you need to do is jump to the Elk website and pre-order your preferred box – it doesn’t get any easier than that!

Wine and Cheese Boxes from Miami Marketta: If your sweet mum loves cheese, wine and gin, firstly – we want to be her friend. Secondly, gift her with one of these delicious spreads from the team at Miami Marketta. There are a bunch of different boxes that you can order online, which are brimming with an arrangement of cheeses, olives, crackers, salami and more – plus a bottle of wine. Though, if gin is the way to her heart, go for the ‘Ginny from the Block’ box, featuring gins from four different countries, tonic, DIY botanicals and snacks like cheese and olives. Head here to order.

Handmade chocolates from Southport’s Little Cocoa: This Gold Coast-based artisan chocolatier has released super-cute boxes of handmade pralines, which are lovingly crafted with three different fillings – espresso martini, macadamia ganache, and passionfruit and white chocolate. These sweet, delicate chocolates are hand-painted with leopard print and rose gold for a little extra bling. They come in packs of 12, and the boxes are embossed with ‘love you mum’ in gold foil. Order online and have them shipped to your (or her) door, or if you’re up Southport way, you can also pick them up from the factory on Bailey Crescent.

Mother’s Day breakfast hampers from The North Room: It’s not Mother’s Day without breakfast in bed, right? The North Room is equipping you with everything you need to treat mum to the ultimate at-home breakfast feast. The hampers will be loaded with deliciousness like house-cured and smoked bacon, house-smoked salmon, pickles and chutney, housemade bagels and crumpets, plus sides like spinach and tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, cream cheese and free-range eggs. All of the hard work will be done – you’ll just need to finish it off at home on Mother’s Day. You can pick it up either on the Friday or Saturday, so it’s all ready to go for Sunday morning. Hampers can be ordered directly from the website.

Taste Tweed Farm Tour in a Box: Take mum on a delicious journey through Tweed’s rich food bowl without even leaving home with the newly launched Taste Tweed Farm Tour in a Box. The box features a selection of products made from locally grown produce in the Tweed Shire and Northern Rivers regions – think sips from Husk Distillers, bites from Bucks Farm and Tropical Fruit World, honey from Tyalgum and much more. Plus, to make it a little interactive, products will be accompanied by an exclusive documentary about the local farms and makers, giving you a virtual tour of the farms and businesses involved. Jump here to order your box and have it delivered in time for Mother’s Day.

Local gift havens (drop in or order online)

Find the perfect gift at Heartfill Store: The angels at Heartfill are still open Thursday to Saturday (10:00 am to 2:00 pm) and will have all of your Mother’s Day gifting covered. You can click-and-collect bunches of flowers (or opt for delivery) and browse the range of homewares, art and gifts in-store or online to find the perfect present for your mama.

Pick up a plant from The Borrowed Nursery (Mermaid) or Greenfolk (Burleigh): Assuming that your mum is far better at looking after plants than you are, a splash of greenery could be just what she needs to brighten her Mother’s Day in isolation. The Borrowed Nursery is open seven days and is brimming with plants, homewares and accessories. Over at Greenfolk in Burleigh, you can browse in store, or order via phone or DM to arrange contactless drive-through pick-ups or home delivery, which is available in from Nobby Beach, Miami, Burleigh, Elanora and Currumbin.

Grab a craft kit from The Craft Parlour: The first few drops of The Craft Parlour’s craft kits completely sold out, so make sure you’re quick with the Mother’s Day kits! This time around, there are paint-and-sip kits, clay mugs, macrame plant hangers and a watercolour kit. Fun! Order yours from the website now.

Get her hands dirty with DIY clay kits from Crockd: Let mum get a little creative while supporting a local Gold Coast business! Based in Burleigh, these DIY at-home clay kits enable people to learn the art of pottery without the pressure of a formal workshop. We recently delved deeper into the Crockd story – have a read here, then jump over to the website to order.

Send a bunch of flowers straight to her door: Sure, flowers may be a little cliché for Mother’s Day – but they are guaranteed to make her smile. Take a peek at local florists like Nesst, Posy Lane, Skeleton Leaf and Alba Roses – get in quick with your orders!

Gift ideas to be delivered (order online ahead of time, but be quick!)

A picnic basket from Le Weekend Co: Searching for a gift she will continue to use and appreciate year after year? These new handmade picnic baskets are the perfect vessel for an outdoor gourmet experience. Le Weekend is also offering a fine selection of Mother’s Day gift packs (perfect for mamas that love the kitchen!) under $100, too. The team is generously offering free express delivery for Mother’s Day, though with Aus Post’s current situation, it’s advised to get your orders in by Tuesday (May 5). Jump online to browse and order.

Mother’s Day gift box from Good Pair Days: These purveyors of quality grape juice have put together an exclusive box of wine and chocolate – you’ll get three wines (choose from red, chilled or a mixed box) plus three chocolates from ‘bean to bar’ makers Hunted+Gathered. Shop the drops online.

An autumn condiment box from Condimental: If you often raid your mum’s fridge, then fill it back up with tasty condiments, preserves and pickles thanks to seasonal delivery service Condimental. You’ll get five condiments from quality-driven small-scale producers based all around Australia – the current autumn box sounds delicious (think smoked-garlic chilli and berry jam) and can be ordered online here.

A subscription to Audible: If mother dearest is nailing iso life then chances are she has jumped on the audio-book bandwagon. If not, this is the perfect chance to let her immerse herself in the world of podcasts and best-selling audio books. Grab her a subscription to Audible here. Perfect if you’re a last-minute gift giver (aka a forgetful child).

Help her nail iso loungewear with slippers from Monte Store: Yes, slippers. Again, a tad cliché, but the mercury is starting to drop so it’s perfect timing. Let us tell you something – these are not your average tootsie warmers. These butter-soft velvet slippers are the ultimate in iso footwear – they are crafted from premium velvet and are offered in five regal shades. Check out these other Australian loungewear brands for some extra inspo.