If you really want to pamper your mother, you could craft a basket that is full of luxury spa items. Gifts such as great smelling shampoos and conditioners, bath gels and soaps, facials and body sponges would all be appreciated, and will last long after the one-day celebration is over.
Another gift idea is to plan a gift basket around a particular theme, something that your mother enjoys doing perhaps. If she likes to play golf or tennis, for example, you could fill a basket with the appropriate gloves, tees, balls, and all manner of accessories that will delight her. If she is a gardener, you could do a basket with gardening supplies, such as small hand tools, seeds, a colorful flower pot, even a gardening book. If she loves to read mysteries, you could include several volumes, along with small food items mentioned in the writing for a glorious basket. Any sort of activity in which your mother enjoys participating is fair game for a great themed basket.One of the joyous aspects of a gift basket is its presentation. If you select colors that your mother likes, you can not only fill the basket with gifts in these hues, but then also wrap and ribbon it in those shades. These little touches let her know that you put thought into her gift, and it shows that you care.