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May 07, 2009

MOTHER'S Day is an ideal occasion to pamper your mother with special gifts and lots of love. <br>

By Agnes Kyotalengerire

MOTHER'S Day is an ideal occasion to pamper your mother with special gifts and lots of love.

The day provides an opportunity for you to appreciate all the women who have been mother figures and have loved and cared for you. This could be your grandmother, mother-in-law or aunt.

On this special day, husbands should also show their caring side by presenting gifts to their wives.

Gifts must be chosen according to the nature of your relationship and the expectations of the receiver. Below are some thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Mothers-to-be
Expectant mothers, especially first-timers, are usually excited about Mothers’ Day. Their interest stems from the anticipation of motherhood.

Friends, family members and especially the husband can make the day memorable for a mother-to-be by buying her books or CDs on parenting and motherhood.

These are available at Aristoc Booklex and other bookshops. Prices range from sh50,000 onwards. Chocolate and stuffed toys can also do.

First-time mothers
The first Mother’s Day is a magical occasion for new mums. First-time mothers experience a sense of pride in their new status.

Consider a gold or silver necklace and earrings set. These are available at Jit Jewellers at Cham Towers, Speke Hotel and Grand Imperial Hotel. Prices range from sh100,000 for a gold set while silver costs sh80,000.

You can also buy her kitchen gadgets like a blender or a rice cooker. These are available in supermarkets and shops at sh40,000 and sh50,000 respectively.

Single mothers
Life for a single mother is woven around her kids so Mother’s Day is a much awaited occasion.

You can make this day special for her by buying her a pair of shoes. For as little as sh25,000, you can get a pair in downtown shops and for sh50,000 you can get designer shoes from uptown boutiques.

Personalised gifts; table crystals and mugs are also ideal gifts. The personalised crystals go for sh30,000 while mugs cost between sh15,000 and sh20,000.

You can also choose to take her out for a sumptuous meal. The idea is to make a single mum happy and relaxed.

Stay-at-home mothers
Stay-at-home mums are often so dedicated to their home and family that they neglect themselves. Personal care products can be a delightful Mother’s Day gift for them.

Buy her favourite cosmetics and have them wrapped in a gift hamper. You can also buy her a good material for a gomesi or mwenda (Kinyankole traditional wear).

These materials are available in pure silk at Sheena Textiles on William Street, and from Fair Lady and Anky Designers on Luwum Street. Prices range from sh50,000 to sh200,000.

Alternatively, kitchen ware, home appliances or a dinner set can do.

Working mothers
They sometimes have a tough time balancing responsibilities at home and the office.
They deserve to be honoured and pampered on Mother’s Day.

A stylish handbag, perfume, office accessories like pen holders, table organisers and stylish folders would make wonderful gifts.

A stylish bag will cost about sh40,000, good perfumes like Beautiful, Dazzling or Pleasures will cost you between sh100,000 and sh250,000 at Gift Land, Cham Towers and Charms on Jinja Road.

Office accessories like table organisers cost between sh50,000 to sh80,000 at Aristoc Booklex. You can also buy her a mobile phone or a DVD player.

Mother-in-law
Mother’s Day is about honouring all mothers including the mother of your spouse. Take your mother-in-law out for lunch or dinner and she will be touched.

You can also buy her an African outfit in linen or pure wax kitenge and a set of African jewellery to match.
African outfits are available in shops along Kampala Road and prices range from sh50,000 to sh150,000.

The Cultural Village behind The National Theatre has African jewellery at sh20,000 a set.

Grandmothers
You can buy her a gomesi or a mwenda (Kinyankole wear) in chiffon or silk. Alternatively, buy her a bouquet of flowers, preferably roses.

A bouquet will cost you between sh30,000 to sh80,000 at most florists’.

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