We all want to get our moms the best gift every year, but sometimes our bank account gets in the way...Not anymore! Get your mom a thoughtful gift without breaking the bank! We've put together a list of cute and affordable Mother's Day gifts that will make your mom (and wallet) happy this year.
1. Flowers
An all time classic. Get your beautiful mother an even more beautiful bouquet of flowers for her special day. The phrase, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" definitely applies to this timeless tradition. You can pick up an arrangement at essentially any grocery store around you for less than $25!
2. Framed Family Photos
Another timeless gift; Moms just love pictures! You can't buy memories, but you CAN buy frames to put those memories in forever. Buy some decorative, family themed picture frames here.
3. DIY Pedicure in a Jar
Give Mom that Spa day she wants in the comfort of her own home. With these "pedicure in a jar" gifts, you can easily make your mom a perfect little spa kit with a few simple ingredients:
4. Painted Wine Glasses
Every time that your mom comes home from a long day of work and needs to unWINEd, she will think of you with this easy but thoughtful DIY gift. All you need to do is buy a set of wine glasses, a small paint brush, and some enamel craft paint. Paint to your desire and let dry. Throwing in a little wine wouldn't hurt either.
5. Face-masks
Add another treat on top of her in-home spa kit with some revitalizing face-masks! There are hundreds of types of face-masks in the market, ranging anywhere from $1 to $20. A personal favorite is the Aztec Secret Indian healing clay mask, which is only $10.95!
6. "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
If your mom is the reading type, and like the rest of us, misses Michelle Obama, then this book is the perfect gift for Mother's Day. I've heard nothing but rave reviews from none other than; My mom. Get your copy here.
7. Essential Oil Diffuser
Give your mom some much needed R&R this year with an essential oil diffuser. Who doesn't love the smell of lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus? What's even more pleasant is the fact that these diffusers run as low as $15! Buy one here.
8. Sharpie Mug
Personalize a mug for mom, so that every time she wakes up and drinks her coffee (or tea), she will think of you! This is a quick and easy, yet thoughtful gift that only takes 30 minutes to make. Just buy a plain white mug and some Sharpie paint markers, draw any design you want, then put the mug in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Voila!