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Mother’s Day Gifting Made Simple with Walker’s Shortbread
Posted on May 1st 2025
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to show the moms in your life just how much they mean to you.
The perfect Mother’s Day gift is easy with a little help from Walker’s Shortbread. Here are some of our top suggestions!
Mother’s Day Tea Gift Set
Is your mom a tea lover? Then we have the perfect idea for a Mother’s Day tea gift set. You’ll have fun curating the contents and arranging them in a beautiful lovely reusable basket or gift box.
Begin with a few packs of all-butter Walker’s Shortbread—a timeless essential for any proper teatime. Here are a few suggestions to include in your Mother’s Day gift. If Mom’s a chocolate lover, consider adding Chocolate Chip Shortbread to the gift set!
Next, add a selection of premium loose-leaf or bagged teas. Choose a few varieties so Mom can enjoy a little tasting experience at home. Classic options like Earl Grey, English Breakfast and green tea are always a hit. For a bolder flavor, consider adding some oolong, wuyi, or lapsang souchang.
If your mom prefers herbal teas, you can include calming options like chamomile, lavender, or jasmine. There are many wonderful blends available; choose 3 to 5 varieties to give her a relaxing, fragrant tea experience she can enjoy all week long.
To complete the package, include a charming ceramic teacup and saucer - a floral design or one that complements her home decor adds a lovely personal touch. If she enjoys entertaining, consider making it a pair or a small set. Then, finish off the basket with some sweet additions like sugar cubes, sugar sticks, or a jar of local honey - perfect companions for any cup of tea.
Now all that’s left is to package it up. Choose a gift box, tin or basket, add some tissue paper, a bit of cellophane, and finish it off with a pretty ribbon. Just like that your thoughtful Mother’s Day tea gift set is ready to delight!
Dessert Charcuterie Board
For this Mother’s Day gift idea, we’re putting a sweet twist on the classic charcuterie board by turning it into a dessert board filled with favorites like all-butter Walker’s Shortbread.
To build a dessert board for Mom, start with an assortment of all-butter Walker’s Shortbread. Classic varieties like fingers, rounds and triangles work beautifully, while options like our Thistle Flower Shortbread Assortment add visual charm and variety - perfect for creating a board that’s as stunning as it is delicious..
Alongside the shortbread, add a colorful variety of fruits. Start with chocolate dipped strawberries for a decadent touch, then include fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Sliced fruits like apricots and peaches pair beautifully with the richness of the shortbread, and a few pieces of dried fruit can add texture and sweetness. Choose fruits you know your mom loves to make the board more customized!
Next, layer in some gourmet cheeses and spreads. A mix of soft and hard cheeses adds variety - try options like camembert, brie, port wine cheese, and ricotta, balanced with manchego, gouda or extra sharp cheddar. Complement these with delicious spreads and condiments like clotted cream, honey, lemon curd and gourmet jams - mulberry and blueberry are great starting points. To finish, sprinkle in a selection of nuts (almonds, cashews, macadamias nuts - whatever you or your mom enjoy), and top it off with a few mini meringues for a sweet, airy crunch.
The final step is all about presentation. For a meaningful touch, Consider using a personalized cutting board - woodburned or engraved for Mother’s Day - or simply use a beautiful walnut or acacia board to serve as your base. Arrange everything thoughtfully, brew a pot of tea, and spend quality time with your mom over a delightful spread of all-butter Walker’s Shortbread and other sweet treats. . It’s a heartfelt, homemade way to celebrate the love and warmth she brings to your life.
“Baking with Love” Kit
If your mom loves to bake or cook, this personalized Mother’s Day gift idea will feel both thoughtful and fun. Start by browsing our Shortbread Recipes collection and choose one you think she’ll love - whether it’s something classic like Chocolate Shortbread Dippers or something a little more adventurous, the key is picking a recipe that fits her taste and style.
Once you’ve chosen the recipe, gather the ingredients she’ll need to bring it to life. Include a package of Walker’s all -butter shortbread, plus a few pantry staples such as high-quality vanilla extract, chocolate chips, lemon curd - whatever the recipe calls for. Tuck in a printed or handwritten copy of the recipe as a sweet, personal touch, and consider adding a notecard sharing why you chose that recipe for her.
Finally, package it all in a beautiful gift box, or basket - you might even add a wooden spoon, measuring spoons, or a pretty apron to round it out. It’s a gift that says you know her well, and it encourages creativity, indulgence and time well spent in the kitchen. Best of all, it’s a shared experience that could lead to your next favorite family treat.
“Relax & Indulge” Spa + Snack Box
Here’s a Mother’s Day gift idea for moms who love a spa day: create your own customized “Relax & Indulge” spa + snack box gift package!
Start with some Walker’s Shortbread mini packs. Some good options include our Mini Shortbread Fingers, Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Rounds and Mini Shortbread Rounds. Along with the shortbread, include some herbal tea or hot chocolate sachets, as these will go naturally with all-butter shortbread.
To complete the gift for a perfect at-home spa day, include a scented candle or some essential oils with a diffuser, some bath bombs, and some skincare essentials. Face masks, eye masks and hand creams are perfect for spa day gift baskets, along with some soft socks and maybe even a nice robe.
Package the shortbread snacks, tea, hot chocolate, candles, bathing and self care essentials in a nice basket along with a nice card or note, and you have the makings of the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
This makes a thoughtful gift that will give mom the gift of relaxation, so she can unwind and pamper herself at home, all while enjoying a sweet treat - what could be better?
Try One of These Mother’s Day Gifts This Year
Each of these Mother’s Day gift ideas offers a heartfelt way to show you care. They're all thoughtful, customizable, and easy to make your own. Now there’s just one thing left to do: pick your favorite, add your personal touch, and make this Mother’s Day one to remember.
