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6 ways to spoil mum without breaking the bank

Mother’s Day in Switzerland is May 14th! No clue what to get her? We’ve got a few ideas!

Published: 27 April 2017 08:37 CEST
6 ways to spoil mum without breaking the bank
Photo: OlgaZakrevskaya/Depositphotos

It’s the day you celebrate the greatest person you know, she who raised you into the wonderful adult you are today.

Finding a gift worthy of your spectacular mother (or the mother of your child) can really be quite difficult. Then, when you do find it, you might worry you could have overspent, because, well, we’re not all millionaires. Sorry mothers, we still have to live according to budgets.

This is where comparis.ch come in. They compare the prices for literally any product – from health insurance to stuffed animals.

Granted you won’t be buying either of those things for your mother, comparis.ch do have a great range of products to choose from.

Below, a list of 6 products guaranteed to make your mum smile on her special day (in the most cost effective way).

1. Polaroid Snap Touch

There’s something about having a printed photo. Everything’s digital/online nowadays, and let’s be honest, looking through online albums is just not the same as looking through physical ones.

The Polaroid Snap Touch camera does what it says on your tin. With the snap of your fingers you’ll have a little print – and even this can be in colour, black & white or vintage sepia. So you can treasure your lovely memories in physical format.

Don’t worry, the camera also has an (all too important) selfie mode – just don’t turn your mum into selfie addict.

2. JBL GO Bluetooth Speaker

Mums need to let their hair down too. And there is arguably no better way to let ones hair down than to blast ones favourite songs and having a little boogie.

Wireless speakers are all the rage nowadays and JBL’s GO Bluetooth speaker is a pretty good choice out of them all. It’s bluetooth connectivity makes the device very mum friendly, so you might only have to explain it to her once, unlike all other electronics…plus it comes in a range of colours to suit all tastes!

Looks like it’s party time! Just make sure that party comes at the cheapest cost possible with comparis.ch.

3. Hugo Boss Ma Vie – Eau de Parfum

When it comes to mums, you can never really go wrong with a perfume.

Developed as a perfume for a ‘strong woman’, this perfume is perfect for mums, and anyway, it’s the easiest way to pamper her because lord knows she deserves it!

The price of perfumes can vary wildly from shop to shop so by using comparis.ch you can be sure you’re getting the best deal. Who said smelling good had to be so expensive?

4. Zoku Popsicle Maker

No matter your age, a popsicle is always a treat.

Zoku’s popsicle maker magically turns liquids into popsicles in as little as 7 minutes and you can put pretty much anything into them, from candy to nuts – the sky’s your limit!

Help your mum turn her favourite vice into a popsicle – maybe a wine popsicle…or a cheesecake popsicle… surely everything tastes better in popsicle form?

5. Nutribullet RX

We’re sure you know what a Nutribullet is – they’ve been in the limelight for quite a while now but they’re not going away any time soon.

They're loved for being easy to clean, their powerful, and of course their ability to turn virtually everything into a pulp (we know that sounds weird but trust us).

All sorts can be made from delicious smoothies and soups to sauces and dips…you name it!

Being the best of its kind out there, shops will hike up the prices, and while they may be worth the cost, there’s no need to dish out more money than necessary. Trust comparis.ch to find you the best deal with minimum fuss.

6. LotusGrill Table Grill

Why is it always dads who are in charge of barbecuing? Let your mum take the reins with the LotusGrill Table Grill  (she was always the better one in the kitchen anyway, right?).

The smokeless fan-assisted charcoal grill is ready to cook within 5 minutes and can feed 10 mouths, because if there’s anything mum’s love, it’s feeding people. 

Treat your mum. She definitely deserves it. But don’t unnecessarily give away your hard earn monies. Use comparis.ch instead.

Like we said, comparis.ch compares the costs of essentially everything. This means future birthdays, Christmas…any celebration that calls for a gift, you’re sorted. No more overspending thanks to comparis.ch!

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This article was produced by The Local Client Studio and sponsored by comparis.ch.

SHOPPING

Can you go shopping from Switzerland to neighbouring countries?

Are Swiss residents allowed to go shopping in border regions now, and under what conditions?

Published: 16 March 2021 10:26 CET
Updated: 16 March 2021 12:47 CET
A sign on the Swiss border with France.
Photo: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

The so-called ‘shopping tourism’ is very popular among Switzerland’s public, as food and many other goods are cheaper in neighbour countries. 

At certain times during the Covid-19 pandemic, crossing the border for non-essential reasons, including shopping, was banned, but far fewer restrictions are in place now.

This is what you should know before you go shopping across the border(s):

Italy

As the Lombardy region of Italy is in the red zone since Monday due to a surge in the number of Covid cases, Ticino officials asked federal authorities to strengthen controls at the border.

They noted that “already a year ago, Ticino suffered the first pandemic wave precisely because of the free movement of people from Lombardy”.

This measure, intended primarily to stop Italians from coming into Switzerland, could also impact Swiss residents returning from a shopping trip.

However, Karin Keller Sutter, the head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police, said Switzerland is not planning to implement systematic checks at the Italian borders.

So while theoretically a jaunt across the border is possible, a ‘red zone’ classification means that shops, along with restaurants, schools and museums, are closed.

This is also a situation in Piedmont, another region that borders Ticino.

The only people with unrestricted access both ways are Italian cross-border workers who are employed in Switzerland. 

READ MORE: Which of Switzerland’s neighbouring countries can you enter – and what are the rules?

France

Swiss residents are not prohibited from entry into France and do not have to quarantine. But arrivals to France will need to provide a negative test result which is not older than 72 hours. 

However, cross-border commuters and people who reside within 30 kilometres of a border area do not need to provide evidence of a test. The evidence that can prove that your residence is within the authorised distance includes an ‘attestation de domicile’ from your local commune or an official envelope with your address on it.

But some shoppers have said that the 30-km requirement is not systematically checked or enforced, because smaller border crossings are unmanned on the French and Swiss side.

In fact, Swiss residents go to France not just for shopping but also to get Covid tests, as they are cheaper than in Switzerland.

READ MORE: Coronavirus: Why are Swiss residents going to France to get tested?

Keep in mind too that France has a 6 pm curfew, so you have to return to Switzerland before that time.

Austria

Current regulations require a 10 to 14-day quarantine for all arrivals, including from Switzerland.

The only exemptions are for urgent family matters or work, including the cross-border employees.

So no shopping in Austria for the time being.

Germany

Travel into Germany from Switzerland is discouraged but not banned. This includes tourist and shopping travel, although tourist accommodation is not allowed to open at present in Germany. 

While you may be allowed to enter, you may also be required to quarantine. 

Whether or not you will have to quarantine depends on which of the 16 German states you are entering. Click here for up to date official information. 

Both Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, the two states closest to Switzerland, do not consider shopping to be a valid ‘exception’ – meaning that anyone entering to go shopping will be required to quarantine, which is a great way to spoil a shopping trip. 

If the German state requires you to quarantine, it will last for ten days but can be ended early from the fifth day with a negative test result. 

People entering from Switzerland must have a negative test result of less than 48 hours and must register online. 

Anyone who visits the state of Thüringen/Thuringia will need to quarantine on their return to Switzerland. 

Note: This page was updated on March 16th to reflect the updated policies of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, both of which consider shopping and tourism not to be valid reasons to avoid coronavirus quarantine. 

Editor’s note: Please keep in mind that this article, as with all of our guides, are to provide assistance only. They are not intended to take the place of official legal advice.

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