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Mother, aunt, friend, matriarch – whether they're outdoorsy, a sophisticated entertainer or both, these gifts have you covered.

For the market-goer

VOOMcart Shopping Cart

If the farmers' market is mum's happy place, this super practical shopping trolley will shift the dial to pure bliss. Two separate compartments mean that root vegetables don't need to squish herbs or avocados, while a hammock underneath can hold flowers, bread or the newspaper. Unlike traditional market trolleys, there's far less reaching into a deep bag. Each bin is water-resistant and they collapse down, along with the frame, for storage. Plus there's a cup holder for that equally essential weekend ritual: a visit to the barista.

$349.99, harrisfarm.com.au

For the outdoorsy mum

Le Weekend linen picnic rug

Ah, the great outdoors. It feels good to be able to enjoy a fuss-free family picnic. Le Weekend's linen picnic rugs create a beautiful space from which to while away an afternoon in the park or on a sandy dune. The rugs have a soft linen upper and thick canvas backing, perfect for protecting the family against a cold or damp ground. They also come with a handy drawstring backpack for easy transport.

$189.95, leweekend.com.au

For the green-thumb

Little Acre mushroom grow kits

If mum gets a kick out of watching things grow, there's nothing quite as satisfying as a mushroom grow kit from Little Acre. For minimal effort and zero mess, mum can grow the same sought-after oyster, lion's mane, cinnamon cap and king oyster mushrooms that Little Acre supplies to fine-dining restaurants. It takes less than 20 days for the fungi to appear, and when they do the colour can be a spectacular pink, gold or blue.

From $35, littleacre.com.au

For the sweet-tooth

Bean Bar You subscription

Bean Bar You co-founder Chris Brown started this subscription service after tasting bean-to-bar chocolate for the first time. "It got me hooked," he says. The slow and sustainable method of crafting chocolate from scratch creates rich, unique flavours that showcase the origins of cacao beans. Bean Bar You sources premium chocolate from around the world, delivering them straight to mum's door every month, so she never forgets who her favourite child is.

$44.95 for one month, beanbaryou.com.au

For the entertainer

Elizabeth Bell tableware

A homemade meal can be made even more delicious if served on beautiful tableware. Geelong-based ceramicist Elizabeth Bell creates classic long-lasting pieces for the home, including speckled stoneware jugs, blue-glazed gyoza bowls and pastel pink juicers. As a bonus, Bell takes extra care to minimise the environmental impact of her business by using recycled clay and focusing on functionality.

From $35, elizabethbellceramics.com

For the gadget geek

Fellow Stagg EKG kettle

This sleek matte-finish kettle, from design leaders Fellow, is a coffee or tea nerd's dream. It has a curved spout that controls the flow of every drop of water, an in-built stopwatch so you can time your brew, a dial that lets you control the temperature (from 57C to 100C), and a setting that holds water at the required temperature for up to one hour.

$289.95, dibartoli.com.au

For the cocktail queen

Tom Dixon Plum cups

When it comes to home bartending, a bit of gloss makes most drinks better. These copper-finished cups by British designer Tom Dixon will instantly elevate whatever mum likes to sip: Cuba Libre, Moscow Mule or Mint Julep. The thumb imprint brings a beautiful organic feel to the slick surface but also prevents any fumbles or slips – genius.

$169 for set of two, top3.com.au

For the baker

Mason Cash earthenware mixing bowls

Sturdy enough to handle heavy-duty kneading, these classic bowls are glazed inside so doughs won't stick. Plus they're beautiful enough to put on display or use as servingware, especially in this nautical shade. Going strong since the 1800s, Mason Cash really is the MVP of the kitchen.

$180 for set of three 29cm bowls, petersofkensington.com.au

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