Being a mum is the toughest job in the world, so on Mother’s Day it’s a chance to spoil her rotten.

Part of that will inevitably involve a card, and possibly a gift. But what in the name of Bonaparte’s balls should you get her?

If you’re into online shopping, there are plenty of sites that have dedicated Mother’s Day sections, including Etsy, Not On The High Street and eBay.

But if you want to keep it simple, here are some suggestions of inexpensive gifts all mums will love.

Candles

Mums who don’t have a chronic phobia of fire will likely appreciate a sweet-smelling candle on Mother’s Day.

This go-to gift will help bring peace, harmony and a pleasant aroma to your mother’s ecosystem.

And with the sheer number of different scents available, including the extensive list offered by Yankee Candle, choosing one she’ll like is a doddle.

You could also get her some fairy lights or, for a more atmospheric bath time, these Bath Spa Lights.

Chocolates

Mums, don’t tell us you don’t want chocolates. Methinks the lady doth protest too much. Chocs are the perfect indulgent gift, and there are currently plenty of discount deals with Thorntons and Hotel Chocolat voucher codes. Seeing as Valentine’s Day was happening just a hot minute ago, there will be plenty of chocolate boxes on sale (and in date) in the shops generally.

Book

The power of a good book is a wonderful gift for any mum. Get some inspiration from this list of the 100 books you should read before you die, and there are plenty of fantastic new titles out.

There are also the long list and short list nominees of 2017’s Man Booker Prize to consider, including novels like Ali Smith’s Autumn, Fiona Mozley’s Elmet, Kamila Shamie’s Home Fire and Zadie Smith’s Swing Time.

If your mum doesn’t have a lot of time for reading there are plenty of great short reads out there – or you could get her a self-help book, if you think she might appreciate that and not hate you for it.

Framed picture Putting a special photo of you and your mum in a nice frame is a simple enough gift but will mean a lot to her.

You could also have an old print photograph restored or coloured professionally before framing it.

Flowers

If all else fails, a bunch of quality flowers is definitely the answer. Or just get some anyway. Seek out an independent flower store to find the best variety, or you could even go out and pick wild flowers and present them to her in a vase.

For flower delivery, Interflora is the most obvious option but there are plenty of companies offering delivery in under 24 hours.

But that’s not all. Is your mum never out of the gym? There are tons of excellent gift ideas for mums who are really into fitness here. And if she’s a new mum, there are some excellent gift ideas here (though you may have to buy them on the baby’s behalf). If you’re still at a loss as to what to make or buy for the mother, check out the kind of presents that the Royal Family were bought last year.