With Mother's Day fast approaching and with finances being especially tight for so many families, we're delighted to feature this guest post from Moneysupermarket.com, offering gift ideas and discount voucher codes to make this special day for mothers a little more affordable.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your mum just how much you care, and that usually involves spoiling her silly and showering her with gifts. Not that we mind, she’s worth it, but a little helping hand with the cost of Mother’s Day wouldn’t go a miss.  This article concentrates on the most popular gifts for Mother’s Day and where to get them for less…

Eating Out

Enjoying a meal out will be one of the most popular activities for families on Mother’s Day as it eliminates the stress of cooking yourself and creates a real sense of occasion. Sometimes a meal out at a restaurant on Mother’s Day can be quite expensive because the demand is really high. You can save money by using a discount voucher or by going somewhere which are promoting a set menu at a set price, so you can plan how much it will approximately cost. Here are a few of the best deals on the market so far…

-Zizzi are offering 3 courses for a set price of £17.95 per head. Always be armed with a Zizzi voucher before you leave the house to make sure you’re getting the most out of your money.

-Mums eat free this Mother’s Day at Ask Restaurant which should help you on your way to saving a few pounds off your food bill.

-The Slug and Lettuce also have a 3 course menu for £12 per person, which is exceptional value. They also do a good range of cocktails and champagne if your mum enjoys a tipple.

Flowers

Flowers are the classic Mother’s Day gift, but the problem is that in the days leading up to the event flower shops lay bare because of the popularity of giving flowers as a present. Make sure you order your flowers in advance. You can do this online with companies like Interflora. You can choose an Interflora voucher code on moneysupermarket.com to help with the cost. Alternative companies include iFlorist and Flowers Direct, who will be sure to keep competitive and offer some discounts around this time.

Spa Treatments

A spa treatment can do wonders for your sense of self; they relax you, make you feel pampered and are a great way to escape from the mundane patterns of everyday life; which is why a spa day/treatment makes a great gift for Mother’s Day. Spa treatments can be expensive, but with money off voucher you could really treat your mum this Mother’s Day without the associated expense. Dove’s Spa’s are offering 20% off spa treatments at their branches across the UK, which is a great opportunity for you and mum to get some much needed R & R together. If your mum would rather pamper herself at home, why not buy her some fabulous products for home manicures and facials? FeelUnique.com has 10% off at the moment, where you can buy a range of hair, face and beauty products for less. If she’d like a haircut you could treat her to a cut at Regis Salons or Headmasters; both are offering 25% off with printable vouchers.

Whatever you choose to do on Mother’s Day, make sure you spoil your mum rotten and turn it into an occasion; she’s worth it!
Written by Rachael from the Vouchers team at moneysupermarket.com