4 . A bunch of flowers, a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine are the classic moves when it comes to buying the best mother’s day gifts. If you want something a little different this year, we’ve prepared a guide to fine gifts for your mother, grandmother or mother-in-law.

Personalized Chopping Board (切菜板)

From £40, Etsy

Quickest delivery: 5-7 days, free

A good chopping board will stay with you for life. This wooden board is handmade in a Yorkshire workshop, and can be personalized on one or both sides. Sizes vary from small to extra large.

Bloom & Wild Flower Subscription

£104 for six months, Bloom & Wild

Give the gift of fresh flowers once a month, for six months with this well priced Bloom & Wild gift subscription. It works out at £17.33 per bunch. That’s a pretty good deal considering the average bunch at Bloom & Wild costs nearer £25.

The Body Shop Rose Quartz Gua Sha Stone 

£15, The Body Shop

Quickest delivery: next day if you order before 11am, £4.99

The practice of gua sha is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine but became the number one western beauty trend in 2020 after influencers and beauty editors alike were crazy about how it made their faces appear more attractive. It involves combing a gua sha along your cheeks, jawline, chin and around your mouth in delicate dragging motions to de-puff (消肿).

Fitbit Inspire 2

£44.99, John Lewis

Quickest delivery: next day from £7.50

It’s a common misconception that you have to break the bank to buy a fitness watch, but this Fitbit watch suggests otherwise. For less than £50, she gets a tracker of activity, heart-rate and sleep, as well as a battery that lasts up to 10 days.

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2. What made gua sha popular in 2020?

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C．Its body weight control.	D．Its Chinese medicine origin.

3. What is special about Fitbit Inspire 2?

A．It is water-proof.	B．It is reasonably priced.
C．It has a long battery life.	D．It can track users’ activity.

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