5 Different Types of Gifts for Mom this Mother's Day.

So Mother's Day is just around the corner and falls on 10th May this year. Have you ever wondered how Mother's Day came about? Well,  it all began when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in her home state of West Virginia, U.S.A in 1908. Ever since Anna's mother died in 1904, and she had been campaigning to set aside a day to honor mothers. Her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, was a peace activist who cared for injured soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. Eventually in 1914, a proclamation was signed declaring Mother's Day a public holiday on the second Sunday of May. Today, Mother's Day is celebrated all over  the world, with some countries differing in terms of dates.

That aside, you probably have zilch ideas on what to get for mommy dearest. I am usually pretty calm until the 11th hour, when I realize that Mother's Day is like, an hour away. Then I get her a rose, usually from some street vendors who appear only on special events such as these. She loves the rose anyway because she never expects anything from me or my siblings. On the other hand, it's always nice to get gifts for our loved ones. And since Mother's Day is not too far away, loads of e-commerce sites are coming up with fantastic deals and gift ideas for your mom. Whether she is in desperate need of a long bubble bath or some pampering for her nails, you're sure to get something for mom this Mother's Day with this list I've cooked up.

Ogawa Eye Touch Massager

If your mom is the the tech-savvy one or enjoys spending lots of her time doing activities which causes strain on the eyes (staring at the laptop or phone often), this should be the perfect gift for her this Mother's Day. This magical eye massager from Ogawa helps to prevent or restrain myopia (nearsightedness) and prevents computer-related ophthalmic diseases. If your mom is constantly suffering from fatigue and often does not get high-quality sleep, this massager helps remove brain and eye fatigue, hence improving sleep quality. Even if she doesn't spend much time on her phone or laptop, this massager is really something you should consider getting for her as it prompts essential acupuncture points which helps regulate blood circulation around the eyes for more healthy and radiant-looking eyes. After writing all this, I think I should actually get one for myself!

You can purchase the Ogawa Eye Touch Massager for only RM 89 after discount. Currently sold out.

99 Rose-Shaped Soaps Gift Set

These roses are different from the usual ones. If she enjoys spending her days off lounging in the bathtub all day or has a thing for cute novelty items, I'm sure she would love you this one. Can you imagine her reaction when she sees 99 'roses' in a heart-shaped box? Allow her a full day's rest by starting off her day soaking herself in a bathtub full of these fragrant soaps. If there isn't a bathtub available, the soaps can be used as decorations for your bathroom and desired room as they are a pretty sight besides giving off a great aroma. There is also a significant meaning behind the number of roses given: 99 roses mean that you will love the person for as long as you live. So, unless you don't intend to love your mom until the day you die, this would be a splendid gift which would melt your queen's heart for sure.

You can purchase the 99 Rose-Shaped Soaps Gift Set in Blue for only RM 89 after discount.

Push Button Strainer Glass Teapot

Does your mom enjoy the finer things in life? Like brewing her own tea instead of using teabags? Crafted from quality glass, this teapot is not only appeasing to the eyes, but it is fully functional too! It comes with a detachable tea infuser with a lid and a food grade PVC strainer which allows for tea-brewing at the most preferred strength. The push button lock also allows proper control of the water flow. The best part of it all is that it comes with 8 pieces of mini cups at no extra charge whatsoever! Your mom is going to have a great time brewing her favorite tea and showing off and serving it to her friends.

You can purchase the Push Button Strainer Glass Teapot for only RM 59 after discount. Store is currently closed.

Hi-Tea Buffet at The Coffee House @ Impiana Hotel, Ipoh

Is your mom the foodie who is not shy to stuff her face with food from all over the world? If your answer is yes, then it is fine time you brought her for a long-deserved feast at The Coffee House @ Impiana Hotel, Ipoh. Tickle your taste buds with the diverse selection of Asian and Western delicacies, from dim sum to mouth-watering cakes, it's difficult to resist such temptation placed in right in front of you (and her). All food served is halal as well, if that is a concern. Remember to call them up at least a day before to make reservations as traffic would most likely be high on Mother's Day.

You can purchase The Coffee House's Weekend Hi-Tea Buffet deal for only RM 21/pax instead of RM32. This deal is currently unavailable - check out more food deals here.

Classic Mani-Pedi and Foot Spa with Scrub and Mask at De Peris

Now this, is the all-time classic pampering fit for a queen. Rest your mom's tired hands from all that cooking and cleaning by letting the royal subjects give her delicate hands and feet some tender loving care. Allow them to shape, buff, and file her nails to her satisfaction while soaking her feet in lavender sea-salt. Finally at the foot spa, her highness gets a nourishing foot mask and apple spa scrub for her fragile feet. The best part of it all would be that you would be able to join her too (if you'd like)! 

You can purchase De Peris' Classic Mani-Pedi and Foot Spa with Scrub and Mask deal for only RM 68 instead of RM256 for 2 persons. This deal is currently unavailable - check out more food deals here.

There you have it, my top picks for the queens of our hearts this coming Mother's Day. Fret not if you don't seem to find anything your mom would like in this post, you can check out our list of merchants which have something for each and every fussy mother. If you're also keen on getting more discounts and savings related to the merchants mentioned above, you can check out our Lazada Malaysia Voucher Codes, Rakuten Malaysia Voucher Codes, and Groupon Malaysia Voucher Codes. And to all the strong and beautiful women out there we call mom, Happy Mother's Day in advance from all of us at ShopCoupons Malaysia!

By Andrew Tai
May 04, 2015 | Seasonal