Ten Affordable Mother's Day Ideas She'll Actually Love

Mothers’ Day is only two weeks from today! But, don’t worry. If you’re fresh out of ideas, or think you can’t provide your Mom (or the mother of your kids) a meaningful Mother’s Day on a budget, I’ve got you covered. Keep on reading for 10 affordable Mother’s Day Ideas your Mom (or wife) will actually love.

And don’t forget to add Mother’s Day to your zero-based budget for May, so you don’t blow the budget when it comes to celebrating Mom!

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Ten Affordable Mother’s Day Ideas She’ll Actually Love

1. Do The Chore She Hates the Most.

My Mom hates grocery shopping. Like with a passion. A super affordable Mother’s Day idea is to do the chore your Mom hates most. How difficult would it be for me to go pick up groceries for Mom? Or even better teach her how to use Walmart’s grocery pick up service, so it makes the chore easier for her for years to come. All it takes is a little time, and she would be thrilled that someone else tackled this chore for her.

2. Clean The House For Her.

I don’t know about you, but I am always in such a better mood when my house is clean. Like 1 million hundred thousand trillion times in a better mood when the house is clean. And the only thing better than having a clean house is knowing I didn’t have to lift a finger or spend a dime to get it looking that way. Seriously, friends, Moms everywhere will love this one.

3. Take The Kids Out And Give Her a Day to Relax.

This one is better for those guys out there looking for something affordable to celebrate the Mom of your kids. Giving your wife a day off, in a totally quiet house, with no responsibilities is an awesome gift that’s also affordable. Bonus points if you clean the house for her before you go and rent her favorite movie.

4. Write Her a Letter.

You can do this for your own Mom or for the Mom of your kids, or get your kids to write Mom a letter. My 8-year-old has recently started writing me letters, and I tell you I cherish every single one of them. They usually say something like “Dear Mom: I love you so much. Thank you for being the best Mom in the whole world.” I mean, how adorable is this? But even if you are fully grown, you can still write Mom a heartfelt letter, telling her how much she means to you, how she’s impacted your life, all the lessons you are grateful she taught you, and how much you love her. She will love it, I promise, and it won’t cost you a thing.

5. Give Her Flowers.

This doesn’t have to be expensive. Grocery store flowers can often be found for $10. They’re beautiful and affordable. Alternatively, you can pick flowers from your garden or wildflowers from your next nature walk. I can’t tell you how many times my little one has picked a single, tiny, little bloom, and given it to me with such pride and a huge smile. Moments like those make my day as a Mom. Don’t underestimate them! Combine your flowers with a heartfelt letter for bonus points!

6. Treat Her to Her Favorite Dessert.

What is your Mom’s favorite treat? My Mom looooves banana splits. How fun would it be to take her out to get one? I’d be able to spend quality time with her making more memories and letting her know that I love her. This one doesn’t have to cost a ton of money. Does she love candy? Buy her a bag of her favorites. Is she more of a cake or cookie person? Bake up a yummy treat from scratch. Throw in a home-made card or hand written letter to complete the gift. Your Mom will be sure to love the thoughtfulness behind this gift.

7. Buy Her an Affordable Piece of Jewelry.

This initial necklace is such a beautiful and delicate piece of jewelry. You can personalize it with the initials of Mom or her kids. And it’s such a great deal right now at only $15.00. Plus, it’s classic enough that she can wear it everyday or with anything.

8. Pre-Make Dinners for Her.

As a full time working Mom with a ridiculously long commute, sometimes it’s impossible to get home from work and get dinner on the table at a decent hour. But dinner at our house is a priority. We eat dinner together as a family every single night. Sometimes, we can get it together faster than others. I love those nights when getting dinner on the table is easy. When I’ve pre-made a casserole and all I have to do is pop it in the oven, or when I can just dump the contents of a ziploc baggie into the crock pot as I leave in the morning for work. One gift every Mom is sure to love is the gift of helping her get dinner on the table. Make her a bunch of pre-made soups/casserole/crock pot meals she can freeze and use whenever. You can find tons of ideas for freezer meals on Pinterest. And trust me, who doesn’t love a gift that makes her life easier?!

9. De-Clutter and/or Organize a Part of the House for Her.

Is there a part of the house that drives Mom crazy? Maybe it’s the hall closet or the linen closet or that area under the sink jam-packed with partially used cleaners. Whatever it is, find a part of the home that could use a little loving attention and de-clutter the area for Mom. She will love being surprised with a new, organized space.

10. Monogram It.

I’m from the South, where the saying goes “If it’s not moving, we monogram it.” I love the personal touch having monogrammed items brings. You can add monograms to sooo many things: journals, stationery, bags, wallets, the list goes on and on. My monogram Arctic tumbler and monogrammed lucite key ring are two of my favorites! The best part about monogramming is that you can buy monogram decals off Amazon so affordably. Add them to a tumbler or a journal or really, anything, to make an affordable, personalized gift for Mom.

This monogram decal from Amazon is only $5.99 right now. You can’t beat that for a personalized gift! Add it to a tumbler or to a journal.

I am also a sucker for pretty, monogrammed stationery. This personalized monogrammed notepad is only $10! You can’t beat that!

If you’re thinking about getting a monogrammed gift for Mom for Mother’s Day, you’d better act quickly though! Production on these items can sometimes take up to 3-4 days.

Whatever you decide to do for Mom for Mother’s Day, just remember that there are tons of thoughtful ways to make Mom’s day that don’t have to break the bank! With a little bit of time and thought, you can make this Mother’s Day a special day for Mom.

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