Online and in the shops

BUBBLE DELIGHT

For Mother’s Day take your pick from the bunch at LUSH from their selection of re-usable bubble bar wands prepared especially for mum. Choose from Madame Butterfly, a pretty pink butterfly fragranced with rose; Mum Tulip scented with chocolate orange — tulips are also an emblem for International Women’s Day in Russia a good choice today; or Mum, short for chrysanthemum which smells like a freshly mown lawn. All are on sticks to swish around the bathtub creating skin softening, scented bubbles. €6.95 and you should get at least six baths out of each one; www.lush.co.uk

FLOWER POWER

If you prefer a traditional bunch of flowers, Fairtrade rose bouquets are just €5.99 at Lidl, where you’ll find affordable gift ideas to pamper mum on Sunday. Lidl has been selling its line of Fairglobe Roses for the last four years, all of which are sourced in Kenya from the same grower; www.lidl.ie

SPECIAL CHARM

For a special keepsake for your mum, the new collection from Thomas Sabo Charm club includes a limited edition Best Mum charm. This rose gold-plated sterling silver charm is €39, or as pictured, on a chain with charm carrier and butterfly charm. Prices start at €121.90 from the Thomas Sabo counter in Brown Thomas, independent jewellers or www.thomassabo.com

PINK LINING

The spring summer collection from Pink Lining has arrived at Hey Baby. Famous for its signature ‘Yummy Mummy’ changing bag, €94.95, designer Charlotte Pearl explains why the brand is popular: “Our mothers want to celebrate this special time in their lives with little ones. They don’t want to hide their celebration of motherhood with a boring bag.” See the full collection at heybaby.ie. You’ll also find Pink Lining bags at www.cherishme.ie, Jellybean, Douglas Cork and Tony Kealys.