Every May, we start seeing the same old gift guides: candles, perfume, flowers, maybe a facial voucher. But ask any mum what she really wants, and you’ll hear something different, something quieter, but much more powerful.
She wants time.
Not a rushed brunch while still half-on-duty. Not a bath bomb she won’t get a minute to use. But real, uninterrupted, child-free time to herself.
Time to rest.
Time to think.
Time to remember who she is, outside the role of “Mum.”
Because for most of us, the greatest luxury isn’t something you can wrap, it’s a few precious hours where we’re not in charge of anyone but ourselves.
When “Me Time” Feels Impossible
I’ll never forget the year I was gifted three candles. They were beautiful. But all I could think was, “I don’t need another thing I just need time to light one.”
It wasn’t until my partner booked a sitter through Coastal Babysitters and gave me two hours off, completely off, that I finally felt like I could breathe again.
No questions.
No negotiations.
Just time. And it brought a happiness I hadn’t felt in weeks.
The Gift Mums Won’t Ask For (But Desperately Need)
We’re so used to doing it all, we often don’t ask for help. But if we could say it out loud, it might sound like this:
“I need a break from being the default parent.”
“I’d love to enjoy a coffee without a toddler climbing on me.”
“I wish I had space to just… think.”
This is what mums want for Mother’s Day. Not more stuff.
They want someone to say, “I see how much you carry let me carry it for a while.”
Give Her the Gift of Time
Book a Babysitter
It’s the simplest, most thoughtful way to give her time back. Whether it’s three hours to nap, a long lunch with friends, or a peaceful solo walk, our Coastal Babysitters make that space possible. Every sitter is caring, experienced, and here to keep the kids happy and safe while she gets the break she deserves.
Let Her Choose the Time She Needs
Some mums want to rest. Others want to reconnect. Don’t guess, ask. And then make it happen. You handle the sitter; she’ll handle the happiness.
Think Beyond Just Mother’s Day
What if time for herself wasn’t a once-a-year treat? Imagine monthly time-outs or regular solo moments built into her calendar. The gift of time doesn’t have to be rare, it can be a ritual.
Because Time Is Everything
At Coastal Babysitters, we believe the most powerful gift you can give a mum is her time back, time to reconnect with herself, show up as her best self, and simply be.
We offer flexible, professional babysitting on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Byron Bay with a 3-hour minimum, because we know that’s just enough time to breathe deeply again. And if you want to give that experience to another mum, we also offer gift vouchers, because time is something worth sharing.
So this Mother’s Day, skip the shopping centre.
Give her time.
Give her space.
Give her herself.
Because when a mum is given the gift of time, she doesn’t just rest, she remembers who she is.
And that’s a happiness she’ll never forget.
