Choosing Items for your Mother's Day Stall

A successful Mother’s Day stall is all about offering a great selection of gifts that kids love to buy. Here’s how to choose the best items!

Best-Selling Items for a Mother’s Day Stall

• Pamper Gifts: Bath bombs, soaps, scented candles, hand creams
• Practical Gifts: Tote bags, tea towels, reusable coffee cups, pens, mugs
• Jewellery & Accessories: Earrings, bracelets, scrunchies, scarves
• Sweet Treats: Chocolate boxes, homemade cookies, fudge
• Personalised Gifts: Keyrings, fridge magnets, “Mum” plaques
• DIY Gifts: homemade paper roses, knitted goods, and hanging planters selling out quickly. Check out our article on DIY Mother's Day Stall Gift Ideas
• DIY Kits: Cookie-in-a-jar, bath salt making kits, craft packs
• Plants & Flowers: Small succulents, flower pots, seed packets
• Personalised Items: Consider offering personalised gifts like a school tea towel, engraved keychains, ornaments, or custom photo frames. You can pre-order these items or use a service provider to create them in batches.
• Bikkies: As a back-up, have plenty of biscuits baked and bagged (with pretty ribbons). You can always recycle them in the tuckshop if you don’t sell them.

Considerations

• Include some 'grandma' or 'nan' gifts
• Don't forget to include gifts that aren't branded with mum - there are plenty of stepmums and special friends out there!

Presentation & Packaging Tips

• Consider offering gift wrapping
• Use ribbons, gift tags, and tissue paper to make gifts look special
• Pre-make bundles for easy shopping (e.g., a candle + soap set) that are already wrapped

Stocking the Right Quantity

• Use previous years' sales data to estimate demand
• Ensure a mix of price points so all students can participate
• Keep a few extra “backup” gifts for last-minute shoppers

Handcrafted and Personalised Items

Handcrafted goods saw significant popularity, with items such as homemade paper roses, knitted goods, and hanging planters selling out quickly. These products not only provided a personal touch but also showcased the talents within the school community, adding a layer of uniqueness to the offerings.

Pampering Products

Beauty and wellness products packaged as pamper bags, including face rollers and assorted beauty packs, were particularly popular. Combining multiple items into themed packs proved effective, offering greater value and appeal through beautifully assembled selections that catered to pampering needs.

Edibles and Drinkware

Mugs paired with chocolates, coffee, or cookies were a hit, aligning well with the comforting ritual of enjoying a warm drink. Other edible arrangements included movie night packs filled with popcorn and candies, providing a ready-made family activity that was both thoughtful and enjoyable.

Fashion and Accessories

Earrings and scrunchies led the fashion category, often sold as part of combo packs that included other matching items like cookies or additional accessories, enhancing their appeal. Jewellery and accessories consistently attracted attention, providing a range of options from stylish to whimsical.

Novelty and Unique Offerings

Some stalls introduced unique items like local honey in specially purchased jars, which connected products to the local community and environment. Custom cookies, beaded bracelets, and personalised items like acrylic bookmarks or key rings also stood out, offering customized options that resonated well with buyers looking for something special and personal.

Practical and Decorative Items

Practical items that doubled as decorative gifts, such as travel mugs used as planters or beautifully framed inspirational quotes, merged utility with aesthetics. These items catered to those looking for practical gifts that also offered a sentimental or decorative value.

The success of these Mother's Day stalls underscores the importance of creativity, personalisation, and community involvement in school fundraising events. By focusing on a mix of handmade, practical, and themed items, schools can provide a meaningful shopping experience that celebrates the spirit of the occasion while catering to the diverse preferences of their communities.