Shopping: Six Of The Best: MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS - 14 MARCH

Crabtree & Evelyn's telephone shopping service will arrange delivery of their Aromathology Relaxation Kit containing three products at half the usual price, just pounds 19.99 (0171-603 1611 for stockists )

Brew an invigorating and cheering cuppa - Mother's Tea, pounds 2.75, Whittard (0171-924 1888, 0800 525 092 for stockists)

Even republican matriachs will enjoy this golden jewel-studded Royal Shower Cap, pounds 19.95, Presents Direct (0181-246 4377 )

Sponsor the planting of a tree to make hers a brighter borough and help regenerate urban areas in the process, pounds 35, Trees for London (0171-407 0888)

For a gloriously colourful bunch of tulips call Nicholas at Harper & Tom's, from pounds 25 (0171-792 8510) with free local delivery, or delivery elsewhere from pounds 7

Soothe her hands and spirit with hand cream made with organically- grown rose oil, pounds 15, Persian Rose (rosarians@btinternet.com, 01785 840 217 )