…(But Won’t Say Out Loud)

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate mums, but let’s be honest – most won’t say what they actually want. While flowers and chocolates are lovely, what mums truly crave is a mix of peace, appreciation, and a little bit of magic.

So, if you’re wondering what to give the mum in your life this year, here’s a brutally honest list of things she secretly hopes for…

1. A Magic Laundry Fairy

Not just for one day—FOREVER. Imagine a world where laundry just disappears and reappears, clean, ironed and folded, without anyone saying, “Mum, I don’t have any socks!” BLISS!!

2. A Meal Where No One Complains

Just once, she’d love to hear, “Wow, Mum, this is delicious, thank you for making this for me!” instead of, “Do I have to eat this?” or “I don’t like it.” BONUS POINTS if someone else cooks!

3. A Nap with No Interruptions

Not a short “mum nap” where she’s still half-listening for chaos—an actual, deep, dream-filled nap where no one wakes her up by poking her in the face.

4. A Full, Uninterrupted Movie or TV Show

She just wants to watch one full film or episode without pausing 57 times for snack requests, lost shoes, or someone yelling, “MUM, WATCH THIS!”

5. To Drink a Hot Cup of Tea (or Coffee) Before It Goes Cold

A rare luxury. Typically, her drink turns into a sad, forgotten, lukewarm memory before she gets past the first sip.

6. For the Kids to Use the Towels More Than Once

She’s not running a hotel. If towels could be used more than once, she’d be 50% closer to the magic laundry fairy dream.

8. No Sudden ‘Last-Minute’ School Projects

No “Oh, by the way, I need 50 cupcakes by tomorrow” or “I forgot, I want a Paddington Bear costume for World Book Day in the morning.”

9. A Shower Without an Audience

Just one shower where no toddler barges in, no teenager asks an urgent (but not really urgent) question, and no one needs anything for five whole minutes.

10. A Personal Hype Squad

Someone to say, “You’re doing an amazing job Mum,” but without following it up with, “Can I have a snack? or “Can I have some money?”

11. A ‘Do Nothing’ Pass—Without Guilt

A full day where she can lounge, nap, scroll her phone, or stare at a wall if she wants—without feeling like she should be doing something else.

12. To Be Appreciated—Out Loud

Motherhood can be a thankless job, so the best gift is simply hearing, “Mum, we see you. We appreciate you. We love you.” Bonus points if it’s written in a heartfelt card instead of just texted in the family group chat.

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A Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift She’ll Treasure Forever

While giving Mum a day of peace is priceless, a thoughtful gift goes a long way too. A personalised book is the perfect way to show how much she means to you.

Tickled Moon’s personalised books make the perfect Mother’s Day gift, celebrating the special bond she shares with her child in our beautiful stories for 2. With her name and the whole family in the story too, it’s a meaningful, personalised gift she’ll cherish forever.

Because, at the end of the day, the best gift isn’t just something for her—it’s something that reminds her how much she’s loved.

Discover all of our heartwarming books for Mother’s Day here.