18 Unique Gift Boxes for Mothering Sunday Your Mum Will Love

Posted by Timothy Paradis

Mother’s Day in the UK, affectionately called Mothering Sunday, is March 14th, and you're on the lookout for unique gifts for mum. Whether lockdown has kept you at a distance or in close proximity to your loved ones, this is the perfect year for a gift that arrives in the post every month!

Go beyond the typical bouquet of flowers to find something luxe and out of the norm to show Mum how much she means to you. With a wide range of subscription services available on the Cratejoy Marketplace, there's no need to feel any stress, because we can help you find a brilliant gift for Mother’s Day.

Books, beauty, self-care, or yummy sweets; no matter what she fancies, there's a gift set that's got her name on it. Read on for 18 of the best subscription boxes that make great gifts for Mum!

##Unique Gifts for Mothering Sunday

CLASSIC OF THE MONTH CLUB

CLASSIC OF THE MONTH CLUB

From $14.84 per box
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Classic of the Month Club is a curated subscription box that creates a lovely reading environment. Subscribers can choose between 2 bundles complete with a vintage book, a Bookishly notebook, 4 teabags, or 4 to 5 cups of ground coffee. All the essentials to impress your Anglophile book club.

Shipping: Your first parcel will ship right away (as soon as we are back in January!) and then your next one will enter our subscription cycle as normal. We use Royal Mail 48 in the UK and Standard International Airmail for the rest of the world.

“Sent as a gift for my niece. She received it today, which was perfect because it is her birthday! The package came beautifully wrapped as described with a lovely bag of tea, a book, a bookmarker, and a description of the book. So nice. I’m glad I selected the 6-month plan.” – Margaret L.

Papergang (NS)

Papergang (NS)

From $15.27 per box
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Shipping: Ships the first 7 working days of the month, If ordering after the first 7 working days of the month your box will be dispatched within 1 - 3 working days. You'll receive a dispatch email every month confirming when your Papergang box has left our warehouse and is on its way to you.

Chocolate and Book Box

Chocolate and Book Box

From $18.67 per box
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If you’re a busy book lover who likes to stay up-to-date and unwind, Chocolate and Book delivers you one new book, chocolate, and a cozy drink. Choose from 5 book genres (YA, Chicklit, Romance, Thriller, Sci-Fi/Fantasy) or surprise yourself!

Shipping: Order by 14th of each month for your shipment to be sent out between the 17th-20th of that month. For countries that require it, we complete custom’s declaration form, but you may be required to pay a custom's fee if your country officials decide to charge you one.

“This is such a great box! I ordered the 3 mo. subscription (but I'll be extending it!!!) for my mom, and she was really pleased! The box came with a book, three packages of hot chocolate, a package of biscuits, a gourmet chocolate bar, and a bookmark.” – Holly O.

Vegan Monthly Treat Box Subscription

Vegan Monthly Treat Box Subscription

From $17.81 per box
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Shipping: Boxes will be shipped on the last Thursday of each month

Discover incredible curries!

Discover incredible curries!

From $16.33 per box
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Get their culinary senses going with a subscription service that will turn up their flavor palette. World Food Spice Box includes exotic flavors and unusual blends from around the world paired with menus to create dishes like Javanese chicken curry, vegetarian Jamaican patties, or spicy corn enchiladas. Choose from six different subscription tiers and take them on a journey their tastebuds will thank you for!

Shipping: We will ship your box from the UK at the END OF EACH MONTH but if you need your box straight away - just let us know! Our spices are vegan and gluten free though there may be items on the shopping lists that need to be omitted or substituted to suit your diet (eg swapping meat for tofu)!

“All the stars in the sky to this fantastic box! The romantic-spread-for-2 box is an easy adventure into the unknown. They’ve taken the guesswork (and legwork) out of crafting and enjoying new dishes. The recipes have all been incredible. Not to mention, the kitchen time together is priceless.” – Elizabeth D.

Bookfulness Box

Bookfulness Box

From $15.27 per box
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Bookfulness delivers everything needed to curl up and enjoy a night in reading! Each Bookfulness Taster box includes a new paperback novel in the genre of your choosing and a hot beverage of your choice, plus a couple of artisan treats and sweets. Upgrade to the classic Bookfulness box to enjoy the same goodies, but receive an additional surprise gift!

Shipping: We ship within the last 2 weeks of each month and the cut off date for each box is the first day of the month with one off gifts shipped within 7 days.

“Just received my first box. It's beautifully packaged and has lovely items inside. The peanut butter popcorn didn't last long and my daughter is already eyeing up the keep cup and relaxing face mask.” – Denise M.

Monthly Book & Tea Box

Monthly Book & Tea Box

From $63.63 per box
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True to their name, the Book & Tea Box is a subscription focused on life's simple pleasures. Perfect for tea-loving bookworms, each box brings a pre-loved book, premium loose leaf tea, and biscuits, all wrapped in simple style. And, if they're new to loose leaf tea, the first box includes a brewing essential –– a quality tea strainer!

Shipping: Your first box will ship on the 5th of the month. Please order by the 1st to get the current box. For existing subscribers, we ship on the 5th of every month.”

"I just received my book brew box from my sister! Loose leaf tea, chocolate, and a good book! Started the book last night! So far, so good! 3 of my favorite things! Arrived with a personalized handwritten note from my sister. If you love to pamper yourself or someone else, this is a great idea! I will definitely be using cratejoy.com for future gift giving!" - Amy A.

The Original Vintage English Teatime Box - Eat, Drink, Read & Keep

The Original Vintage English Teatime Box - Eat, Drink, Read & Keep

From $36.91 per box
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Vintage Teatime delivers everything needed to enjoy afternoon tea with a great read. Each month subscribers can expect a new book, a variety of 8 teabags, biscuits, and a vintage teacup complete with a saucer and plate. All boxes also include a surprise gift to compliment tea time!

Shipping: Free delivery for UK subscribers

“I absolutely love these boxes the tea sets are beautiful, I enjoy trying the tea always fun to try flavors I would probably not buy on my own. The books are always fun to read and the biscuits are very yummy.” – Sandi B.

Find more Mother’s Day gifts at our Mother’s Day Gift Shop.