Gift ideas: 10 ways to spoil mum and support a local business

Here are just some of the ways to spoil the special woman in your life and support a local business this Mother’s Day

MOTHER'S DAY BUNDY:

It’s that time of year again when we get to spoil the fabulous nurturing women in our lives so here’s a list of how to do that while supporting a Bundaberg venture at the same time.

From bunches of fresh flowers and herbs to the ultimate pamper hamper or brunch by the river, there’s something to spoil all types of mums, grans and the like.

Giles Herb Farm

Surprise mum with unique and stunning products that appeal to all the senses.

Featuring everything from fresh herb bouquets to hampers full of delicious herb butters, aromatherapy candles, bath salts and dried flower wands among other special delights.

Price: varies. $6 – herb butter, $10 – herb jars, $20 – herb bouquets, $40 – herb and flower bouquets and hampers – $60.

Place an order by emailing [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Giles Herb Farm.

Rawlicious Delicious and From Farm to Vase

The two popular businesses have teamed up again this year, combining their equally incredible talents to create the Spoil Your Mama Gift Pack.

Consisting of eight large raw dessert slices or round cheesecakes, chocolate shards and seasonal blooms straight from the farm, it’s the gift that anyone would love to receive.

Customers are asked to specify flavour requests, allergies and other dietary requirements in the messages field during checkout.

Pick up and delivery is available to Bundaberg and surrounding suburbs on May 8 and 9.

Price: $79.

Click here to place an order.

Rawlicious Delicious and From Farm to Vase.

Bargara Book Boutique

For the mums that deserve to be pampered there is no greater gift than this Mother’s Day treat bundle from local business Bargara Book Boutique.

Each bundle includes a face mask, pour over coffee sachet, chocolate, book mark, brand new book and a choice of a bath bomb or lip balm.

Price: $36.95.

Customers can collect the gift bundles in-store at 5 Bauer St or free delivery is available to Bargara, Burnett Heads, Innes Park, Elliott Heads or Bundaberg.

To purchase bundles online click here.

Bargara Book Boutique.

Two Little Cookies

Give mum an extra sweet gift this year with two sugar cookie packages to choose from.

Cookies are presented in a ribbon tied gift box with a special gift tag.

Price: $20 for three extra large cookies or $45 for 10.

To place your order email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Two Little Cookies.

Think Me Hampers

Show your appreciation to mum by choosing a custom-made gift hamper and get it delivered to her on the morning of Mother’s Day.

Hampers can be made to suit any taste, style or budget with a range of different items available to include to make the recipient feel extra special.

From DIY spa essentials and sweet homewares to locally made candy and strawberry jam.

Price: varies.

For more information or to place an order email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Think Me Hampers.

Endeavour Foundation

Workers at the Endeavour Foundation at Bundaberg are proud as punch with their efforts in this year’s Mother’s Day harvest with 70,000 locally-grown chrysanthemums set to be picked.

The organisation has been assisting people living with disabilities to gain vital skills, employment and independence for the last seven decades.

Bundaberg residents will have their pick of the crop with multiple colours and 45 different varieties available to gift on Mother’s Day.

Bunches cost $15 each and will be available to purchase from the Endeavour Foundation at 1 Fitzgerald St from Tuesday to Friday up until May 7 between 7.30am and 3.30pm.

The local Endeavour Foundation stall will also be operating on May 8 between 6am and 4pm and on May 9 from 6am and midday.

Flowers will also be available at Bundaberg’s Bunnings Warehouse on May 7 or at the Early Holden Car Club Show on May 8.

Read the full story by clicking here or for more information email [e-mail]

Endeavour Foundation.

Jellybean Jane

Bundy local Maddison Devine has released a brand new Jellybean Jane collection for the mums all about style.

Entitled The Floral Collect this exciting new collection showcases the beauty of flowers in full bloom with a range of stunning floral earrings encompassing some of the designer’s favourite bouquets.

A select number of pieces are still available for local collection and would make the perfect new accessories to pair with mum’s wardrobe favourites.

Price: Varies. Starts from $12.

To view the full collection or make a purchase click here.

Jellybean Jane.

Cha Cha Chocolate

Treat the special women in your life to an English teacup filled with a sweet surprises from the local store’s vintage chocolate cabinet.

The special handmade goodies vary from passionfruit frogs and strawberry mystic butterflies to mini cappuccino cups and pink flamingos – whipped strawberry ganache on white chocolate.

Price: $60.

Check out the full range of gifts available in-store at 84 Bourbong St.

Cha Cha Chocolate.

Somewhere to Eat by Ashleigh Bowman

Shout mum’s breakfast or lunch with a scenic landscape to enjoy by the river with markets, live music by Tahli Thomas and a fully-stocked buffet.

Ashleigh Bowman from Somewhere to Eat will be catering the breakfast and lunch buffets with plenty of tasty options available on May 9.

Breakfast features scrambled, fried and poached eggs, fried tomato, sauteed mushrooms, beans, ham, sausages, bacon, corn fritters, hash browns, savoury mince, croissants, fried steak with onion gravy, pancakes, toast, fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola, muffins and danishes.

While lunch includes pulled pork nachos, cheeseburgers, chicken pieces, honey chicken, sweet and sour pork, Hawaiian chicken, fried rice, potato bake, chips, fish bites, panko calamari, curry prawns, beef and gravy, vegetable stir-fry, penne carbonara, salads and bread rolls.

The event will take place on May 9 at RiverFeast on Scotland St, Bundaberg East with three separate timeslots available.

Pricing: Adults – $19.90, kids under 12 – $9.90 for breakfast or adults – $24.90, kids under 12 – $12.90 for lunch.

To RSVP phone Ashleigh Bowman on 0423 557 699.

Somewhere to Eat.

Nana’s Pantry

Lovers of gourmet will fall head over heels for hampers filled with the perfect condiments and menu items for a picnic.

From organic Moroccan mint tea, virgin coconut oil and aromatic dukkah seed mix to Lonnie’s Chai to Nana’s Pantry’s own recipe of chocolate fudge.

Price: $70.

For more information to check out the range of goodies available visit the shop at 38 Electra St.

Nana’s Pantry.