HAVE you got your Mother’s Day gifts yet?

If not, you aren’t alone- but local sellers are here to save the day.

Mother’s Day isn’t until next Sunday (14th March) meaning you still have a week you get your mum something she will really love.

Best of all, if you buy from any of these listings you will be supporting an independent business during this difficult time.

From flowers to chocolate, here are some gifts from local sellers that would be perfect for Mother’s Day.

Flowers

Flowers are a classic Mother’s Day gift that you can never get wrong.

Instead of nipping to the nearest Tesco or Asda for some last minute flowers, why don’t you support a local florist?

Vandella Flowers on Raffles Avenue is just one great option in Carlisle.

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They have a variety of gorgeous flowers and gifts on their website.

Their single stem orchid comes with its own vase (£28). Alternatively, the Simplicity Gift Boxes (£35-£7) would also make a thoughtful and beautiful present for the more precious woman in your life.

Something quirky

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, you are spoilt for choice on the Ashbridge and Brown website.

They stock so many things including seeds, body wash, mugs and perfumes.

If your mum is a candle-lover, she might appreciate this locally produced Smells Like Biscuits Candle (£15).

This candle takes the wonderful unique smell of the Mcvities biscuit factory in Carlisle and puts in in a top quality, locally made soy candle.

Would your mum appreciate this gift?

An experience day

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We might not be able to go anywhere right now, but when lockdown restrictions ease we will be cramming our diaries with as many activities as possible.

The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road has a special event that gin-loving mothers will adore.

They are hosting a gin afternoon tea, where you can tuck into a selection of sweet and savoury treats all washed down with your choice of gin.

The voucher is valid for 18 months after purchase, so no worries about using it for the rest of the year.

Chocolates

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If afternoon tea and tonic isn’t for you, surely chocolates are?

Castle Chocolates on Fisher Street have some great gift boxes for sale.

Maybe your mum would like the Boozy Box of six, or perhaps the Dark Chocolate collection is more to her taste.

Prices range from £5.85- £17.95 depending on which type of chocolates you want and how many.

A Mother’s Day Hamper

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If you want to find something quirky and unique, the first place you should visit is Etsy.

PrettyLittleZen is a Carlisle seller on the platform who has an original gift idea.

If you don’t know what to get for your mum, this adorable hamper  contains a little bit of everything.

It’s £22 and it’s packed full or items, including:
- 2 small love heart soy wax melts (choose either coconut & lemongrass or blueberry & vanilla)
-Tea light candle
- Deeply Hydrating Sparkly Peel Off Face Mask (vegan & cruelty-free)
- Gold under eye gel patches
- Vaseline Rosy Lips
- Mother’s Day Chocolate
- Heart quote
- Small Rose Quartz Crystal heart in organza bag
- Pukka Love tea bag
- 2 x heart bath fizzes (Assorted scents - cruelty free)
- Vegan hand cream (choose either lavender, rose,shea almond, jasmine, cherry blossom or peony)

The hamper can also be personalised with a quote and two photos.

What are you getting your mum this Mother’s Day?