10 Gifts for Mums Who Don’t Want Anything

27 Mar 2024

Is your mum the type who insists she doesn’t need a thing? We get it. Mums tirelessly put everyone else first, and when special occasions like Mother’s Day roll around, they often say you don’t have to get them anything.

Nonetheless, we want to celebrate and show her how much we appreciate everything she does. 

Our charity Mother’s Day gift cards are the perfect way to do just that. Each card shows you care about her whilst making a positive impact on an important cause, such as supporting female entrepreneurs, furthering children’s education, or promoting gender equality. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate her and give back at the same time.

Mother’s Day gifts for mums who have everything

1. Watermelon gift card

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Tell Mum she’s “one in a melon” with our adorable Watermelon gift card this Mother’s Day! 

More than the cute greeting, this gift card supports the growth of Timorese women’s agricultural businesses. Then, they can save the money they earn for even bigger investments to grow their farms further and build a better future for their families.

2. Goat gift card

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Our Goat gift card is one of our most popular cards, and rightly so! The charming goat photo, the quirky message, and the meaningful cause it supports are sure to make mums smile. 

This playful gift gives more than a chuckle, though. Like the Watermelon card, it helps Timorese women grow their agricultural businesses and save money for their grander dreams.

3. Garden gift card

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For the Mum who loves gardening, our Garden gift card is the perfect pick! It compliments her gardening skills and, at the same time, supports Rohingya refugee women in growing their own kitchen gardens.

These gardens provide these women and their families with fresh fruits and vegetables. Once established, these can also produce enough for the women to sell their surplus, generating additional income.

4. Pineapple gift card

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Want a unique way to tell Mum how sweet she is? Our Pineapple gift card does just that.

This donation card supports the LGBTQIA+ community in Fiji, specifically helping them gain valuable skills in pineapple farming. Through pineapple cultivation and sales, they can build sustainable incomes and contribute to their communities.

5. Chicken gift card

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Our Chicken gift card makes an adorable Mother’s Day gift that shows your mum how much you appreciate all the times she was there for you, “through chick and thin”.

What’s more, this gift card also directly supports Timorese women in building sustainable livelihoods and saving for bigger investment projects for their businesses.

6. Fish gift card

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If you’d like to compliment Mum’s so-fish-tication this Mother’s Day, say it with our Fish gift card

And by choosing this gift card, you’re directly supporting a powerful initiative in Cambodia, where women work hard to protect their beautiful environment. On a mission to save the Mekong’s endangered fish, these women raise awareness and assist researchers by collecting data on fish populations.

7. Duck gift card

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Does Mum love a good pun? Then our Duck gift card is guaranteed to make her day – not only because of the message but also because of the cause it supports.

This is another thoughtful donation card that supports amazing women in Timor-Leste, who are working hard to expand their businesses and save for the future. By gifting this card, you’re contributing to programs that help women raise ducks, providing them with delicious eggs for their tables and ducklings they can sell each year.

8. Cow gift card

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Our Cow gift card is an adorable way of wishing your mum an amazing Mother’s Day, while also giving back to a great cause.

When you buy this charity Mother’s Day card in her name, you are supporting hardworking women in Timor-Leste in achieving financial security through cow farming. They can sell the milk and save their income for future agricultural investments.

9. Illustrative Handloom gift card

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For the Mum who has a heart of gold and loves giving back, our Illustrative Handloom gift card is a perfect way to celebrate her this Mother’s Day! 

The charming message is a wonderful reminder of her generosity and a powerful way to support Sri Lankan women artisans. Your thoughtful gift gives these women access to reliable market information, supply chains, and storage facilities, which help them expand their businesses and earn a more sustainable income.

10. Veggie Box gift card

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Mums have a knack for making us smile, no matter what. This Mother’s Day, let’s return the favour! Our Organic Veggie Box gift card features a punny message that’s sure to bring a chuckle. Plus, it’s supporting a worthy cause!

Each gift helps Sri Lankan women with agricultural businesses who are fighting for economic equality. By buying this gift card, you’re contributing to programs that provide training, coaching, and exposure visits to other farms. These will help them scale their businesses, achieve financial sustainability, and empower their communities.

When is Mother’s Day in Australia?

Mother’s Day in Australia in 2024 is on Sunday, May 12th. It typically falls on the second Sunday of May each year. 

This is a last-minute Mother’s Day gift! Will it arrive in time? 

If traditional delivery might be tight for receiving physical cards by mail, we have two other options to ensure Mum receives her present on Mother’s Day:

  • E-cards. Choose an e-card from our selection. We’ll send it directly to your mum’s email address on the date you choose, complete with a personalised message from you. 
  • Printable PDF Card. For a more personal touch, download a printable PDF card that you can customise and print at home.

How our charity Mother’s Day gift cards work 

When you purchase a Mother’s Day gift card from Unwrapped, you’ll be making a tax-deductible donation to Oxfam on your mum’s behalf. 

These donations allow us to directly support vulnerable people by providing them with the resources and knowledge they need to lift themselves out of poverty.

Read more about how Unwrapped gift cards work and how your donations make a difference.

More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas at Oxfam Unwrapped 

Looking for even more ways to celebrate Mum this Mother’s Day? Check out some of our other thoughtful charity gift cards in our Gifts for Her collection or one of our many quirky cards that are sure to make her smile.

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