10 Best Mother’s Day Gifts - On a Budget!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, you’re strapped for cash and you have no idea what to get your mom. Sound familiar? Here’s the answer! Below you'll find 10 great gifts under $100 to get the most important woman in your life.
One: Flowers. Flowers can be as inexpensive as $20 if you buy them at a store, or $50 if you have them delivered! If you live close to your mom, don’t order online or get them delivered - take a trip to the local supermarket or florist and deliver them to her in person. If you have some money left over after you purchase your flowers, look into adding a nice card for an extra-special touch that will show your mom you really care.
Two: A relaxing spa day (at home). Create a spa-like environment in your bathroom complete with candles in your mom’s favorite scent and relaxing music. Prepare some spa treats like finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, and sparkling cider or mint water. Run a bubble bath for your mom, give her a facial, pamper her with a manicure or pedicure, or give her a massage - whatever you think your mom would like most.
Three: Chocolate. Get your mom her favorite chocolate bar, or really splurge on her by buying her some expensive chocolates - whichever is in your budget. If you’re not sure what type of chocolate your mom or wife likes the most, get a variety pack assortment of white, dark, and milk. You can even make your own chocolates to give to your wife or mom.
Four: Gift card. If your mom loves to read, get her a gift card for a bookstore. If your mom always seems to be in the kitchen making something yummy, consider getting her a gift card for a grocery store. If your mom absolutely loves to shop, get her a gift card for a mall or a Visa gift card which can be used anywhere.
Five: Jewelry. Choose something meaningful and beautiful when shopping for your mom or wife - remember, you’re not shopping for you, so try to pick something you think she would like and wear. You can find lots of jewelry under $50. Look for a nice pair of earrings or a simple silver or gold bracelet that will go with lots of her other jewelry and wardrobe.
Six: Coffee and a meal. Take your mom out to lunch or brunch somewhere nice - treat her to whatever she’d like on the menu and take the time to really talk to her. You can even make your mom a meal yourself. Find a recipe for a meal you know she likes, create a grocery list, and go shopping the day before you plan on cooking for her.
Seven: Gift basket. Buy or make a gift basket filled with things your mom likes - be it items to pamper herself with, scrumptious teas for your mom to enjoy, a few good books for her to cuddle up with, or movies and popcorn for her to watch on a Friday night.
Eight: A day without worries. Watch your younger siblings if you have any, take on mom’s chores, and let your mom relax and unwind. Cook, do the dishes, do the laundry, anything your wife usually does in a day. If your mom is a super-mom and insists on doing something, give her a small task or chore to do. Team up with another family member to make this easier.
Nine: A stuffed animal. Pick out a stuffed animal that you think your mom would like - be it haps something that reminds her of a memory you both have.funny, adorable, cheesy or just plain weird. Choose something in your mom’s favorite colors or per
Ten: Spend quality time with her. There’s nothing your mom loves more than you. Spend some quality time with her, whether it be at home, in a park, at a beach, or at a café. Make sure she’s okay and everything is going well. Let her know that you care and you’re there for her. Most importantly, make sure she knows you love her.
Remember, you don’t have to buy something for your mom. Make her something or just spend time with her. Treat your mom to one or more of these great ideas and your mom will have a great time. Happy Mother’s Day!