Cheap gift ideas for mother’s day
Celebrate your mom, with these cheap mother’s day gift ideas that are super affordable and will fit any budget really well.
Mother’s day is almost here!
And there is no denial in the fact that all the moms deserve to be celebrated on this special day. From your nappy changes to sleepless nights, being your playmate to cooking your favorite meals, and what not, mom has always been on your side whenever you needed her.
Mother’s day is not about buying fancy or expensive gifts but rather it is a day to celebrate your love for her. There are plenty of cheap mother’s day gift ideas that will fit your budget well and still make your mom feel special and appreciated.
Here are a few ideas that are almost free or may cost you up to $25 or less:
What can I do for Mother’s Day with no money?
Here are few ideas to celebrate Mother’s day if you are have no or little short on money:
1. Home-cook her favorite meal:
What can be a better way to treat her than cooking her favorite food?
She is the one who always used to cook your favorite meal when you were young and still does it. Now, it’s your turn to appreciate her efforts by you doing the same for her.
You can either start the day right with a classic breakfast in bed or any meal of the day whatever works best for you.
It doesn’t mean that you have to plan a fancy three-course meal. Even, if you can fix her favorite coffee the way she likes or bake her favorite cookie, she will feel special.
Just remember, it’s the thought that matters the most.
2. DIY Mother’s Day Gift:
You don’t have to always buy her a gift from the store.
Just remember, the moms are the one who appreciates your creative skills the most. They don’t look for perfection but they value your efforts, love and thoughts behind your self-made craft.
Trust me, it’s the best gift you can give her. There are tons of ideas out there.
You can gift her a handmade card, custom jewelry, DIY bottle lamp, photo frame and so on.
3. Do Some of her Household Chores:
I have always seen my mom running around for cleaning up the house, doing laundry, doing dishes, cleaning the car, doing the garden and whatnot.
It is always some or other tasks on her mind that she is been up to next.
So, what can be better than taking some of her these duties for a day and give her some free time?
This way she can relax or read her favorite book or watch her favorite movie and still get caught up on her house work.
4. Plan a Movie Night:
Sometimes, a quiet movie night can be a fantastic way to spend some quality time with your loved ones. You can either plan to watch a movie at a theater or at home.
Watching a movie at home as a family is a great option. You can turn your living room into a movie theater with some comfy pillows and blankets. Don’t forget to pop some buttery popcorns.
If thinking to watch in a theatre, plan in advance and look out for some deals on movie tickets at Groupon, Fandango and Living Social or you can also buy a discounted movie gift card from Raise.
This will help you save some money on the tickets.
5. Pamper her with a Manicure and Pedicure:
Most of the time, mothers are so busy taking care of everyone that they forget about the self-care. Pamper your mom this year, give her DIY manicure and pedicure all by yourself. She will definitely feel special and privileged.
Also, you can give her a gift card for a local spa or massage parlor so that she gets some time to relax and de-stress. You can find some good local deals in your area on Groupon or LivingSocial.
6. Gift Old Photos:
As a parent, it is always heart-warming to look back at the old pictures of your kids. It is a special going down the memory lane and re-live those precious moments of their kid growing up.
There can’t be any perfect mother’s day gift than some old photos. You can even create a photo book by arranging those pictures and then go through them with your mom together. I bet it would bring back some great memories.
7. Plan a Picnic:
If weather permits, plan a picnic to spend this day with your mom and other family members. Pack some food, plan some games or fun activities and drive up to the nearest lake, park or beach to spend some quality time together as a family. You can also invite your extended family and have a nice fun family outing.
8. Make a Mom Coupon Book:
A mom coupon book is a great way to pay back for all your mom’s hard work and sacrifices she has done for you.
You can create one of your own or print them off here for free to pamper your mom with all the special treatments she deserves. You can include coupons like two days of catching up on sleep, cleaning the house, grocery runs and so on.
This coupon book will surely give her a nice little break from her daily routine and have some quiet me-time.
Final thoughts on cheap gift ideas for mother’s day
Showing mom your love doesn’t need to cost you a lot of time. A mom appreciates the fact that she is cared for and loved more than anything in the world and you can do that by spending some quality time with her.
Do you have any other idea that I can include? Please don’t hesitate to comment below and let me know about it!
Cheap gift ideas for mother’s day
Anika Jindal
Hi, I'm Anika. With my majors in Accounting and Finance, I'm here to empower people by sharing the simple and actionable money management and money-saving tips to live a debt-free financially independent life. I have been featured on popular websites like Bankrate and Authority Magazine.