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Your UpsideDowns Mother's Day Guide

What’s better than celebrating the amazing mothers in your life for Mother’s Day? Supporting the businesses that help UpsideDowns give a voice to Kiwi kids with Down syndrome, of course! We reckon Mum would really like that.

An image of three athletes available for Swysh videos speak to the camera

For the Sports Fan Mum

Surprise Mum with a personalised message from one of her favourite Kiwi sports stars, care of Swysh. Book a Swysh video today and you’ll receive a SMS and email, ready to be gifted come 14 May — there’s even a selection of Mother’s Day Favs, if you need a little guidance.

UpsideDowns is one of the charities that Swysh donates 20% of video proceeds to in Aotearoa, and we love them for that!

Photo of a couple talking and drinking coffee in Eden Park's glamping dome

For the Glamping Mum

If Mum likes a nice mix of adventure and comfort, treat her to an unforgettable stay at Eden Park’s premium glamping dome. Overlooking Eden Park’s hallowed turf, the dome comes with all the luxury furnishings, décor, and appliances needed for a memorable staycation in style.

You can even book the glamping dome during one of Eden Park’s world-class sporting events, for a one-of-a-kind game-day experience.

Photo of three diamond tennis bracelets from Diamonds of Richmond

For the Glamorous Mum

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but you’re sure to be Mum’s favourite if you surprise her with some brilliant bespoke jewellery from Diamonds on Richmond. This gorgeous boutique jeweller offers earrings, bracelets, and pedants tailored perfectly for each individual.

Book a consultation with Diamonds on Richmond and your dedicated client manager will help you pick the perfect piece for Mother’s Day.

For the Luxurious Mum

Every Mum deserves a little pampering, so give the gift of rejuvenating balms and rubs with Cocavo’s AvoSpa skincare range. Whether it’s moisturising mauka, healing hemp, or cleansing Kawakawa, the AVoSpa range delivers luxurious natural products that her skin will love.

If you just can’t choose, why not grab an AvoSpa Balms Combination Pack and let Mum try them all?

A bouquet of purple and white flowers from La Femme Fleur florist

For the Floral Mum

Give a beautiful gift that keeps on giving, with a flower subscription from La Femme Fleur. Mum will love receiving stunning bouquets of the highest-quality seasonal blooms delivered directly from the best New Zealand growers and arranged by this iconic local florist.

You can order a flower subscription to have bouquets delivered weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.

Image of the cover of the Chow Downs cookbook

For the Culinary Mum

Surely Mum already has a copy of UpsideDown’s legendary Chow Downs cookbook, right? If not, be sure to grab her a copy quickly, as we have limited stock left of this gorgeous book of whānau photos and family favourite recipes from the Down syndrome community.

All Chow Downs sales go directly to providing speech and language therapy to Kiwi kids with Down syndrome!

Adrian Hatwell