Treat your mom like the queen she is with these affordable Mother’s Day gift ideas. Don’t let the word affordable throw you off! These gift ideas for mom are so good she’ll never know that you were on a budget. Find the best affordable Mother’s Day gift ideas for her under $50 and under $25.
Top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Best Overall: Matching Pajama Set
Best Mother’s Day gift idea for wife: Bath Salts
Best Mother’s Day gift idea for a new mom: Custom Necklace
For the Mom who has everything: Custom Leather Keychain
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Pajama Set
Cozy gifts don’t have to stop in the spring time. This short sleeve and shorts pajama set is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mom who loves to be comfy and cozy all year long. As of right now, there are 10 colors to choose from so you can pick the color your mama would like best. Not only are these comfy PJs within the $50 budget, but they are from Nordstrom so there is free shipping and free returns which is amazing.
Straw Handbag
Get your mom ready for beach days by gifting her a cute straw handbag that is perfect for summer days. In addition to this being THE bag of the summer, it has a snap closure so items are secure, it’s lined on the inside, and the long strap is removable. The bag also comes in black which looks just as nice. (If it’s sold out at Nordstrom, you can also find it here.)
Wine Canteen
If your mom loves wine, then the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift is over. This wine canteen hold 25 ounces of wine and keeps the the wine at its ideal temperature for 24 hours. So, if your mom enjoys spending days on drinking wine on the boat or sipping wine with friends on the back patio, then she will obsess over the wine canteen.
Charlotte Tilbury Highlighter Wand
Give the gift of glow with this Charlotte Tilbury Highlighter Wand. The fan favorite product is a gel-like highlight that gives the skin a dewy, luminous and silky soft look to it all day long. This is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for that mom that is a beauty-loving gal.
Photo Calendar
Any type of photo gift is always a great choice for Mother’s Day. The brass easel and calendar from Artifact Uprising is great because the photo cards come with a beautiful easel so your mom can display it proudly wherever she wants. You can also purchase the photo cards separately so you can continue this gift on for years to come. Shop through this link to save $20 off your first order making this thoughtful gift just $30.
Custom Necklace
If you really want to make your mom melt this Mother’s Day, then this personalized necklace will do the trick. Customize this gift by choosing the number of disks to the number of kids you mom has and personalize it by choosing an initial for each disk. Moms love having little reminders of their kids and this necklace is just the sweetest gift.
Sandals
Daughters, I’m telling you now….you will want to steal this Mother’s Day gift from your mom all the time! These sandals are the perfect everyday slide for spring and summer. They are padded so they are comfortable to walk in and come in 12 colors! Yes 12! Since these sandals are $30, a cute ideas would be to gift it with a $20 gift card to her favorite nail salon so she can treat herself to a pedicure before she rocks these sandals all season long.
Sunglasses
I know what you’re thinking. Your mom isn’t just any mom, but a cool mom. Well nothing says cool mom vibes more than a pair of sunglasses! These one’s are the perfect mix of trendy while still looking classic so your mom is sure to look and feel like a million bucks.
Summer Fridays Facemask
Is you mom always working overtime and going above and beyond for everyone else? Treat her to the Summer Fridays Overtime Facemask this Mother’s Day so she can have herself a little at home spa and have some me time. This soothing mask will clarify her skin and leave it looking glowy and luminous.
Bath Salts
Another perfect gift if your mama enjoys her downtime. These bath salts are basically like bath bombs in powder form and add the perfect amount of fizz to any bath. It comes with two scents, so she can use them individually or combine them together for when she’s feeling fancy. And yes, the bath salts come in the cute little jars and come with a little wooden spoon to make things easy.
Clinique Skin Care Set
Clinique is a skincare favorite for women and moms of all ages. This Survival for Sunny Days Set includes a full size sunscreen (SPF 50), a travel size Moisture Surge Face Spray, and a Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate. This is the perfect little gift for a mom who enjoys spending time outdoors and wants to protect and nourish her skin.
Magnolia Table Cook Book
Whether you mom loves to cook and bake or just loves Joanna Gaines, this cook book is full of so many amazing recipes she will enjoy making..and eating! If you’re lucky, she might even make you one of the 145 yummy recipes.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter
If you’re not sure what to get your mom, but want to get her a little something, this lip butter is the perfect choice. It hydrates and moisturizes lips without making them feel greasy. Since this balm isn’t tinted, it works well for moms that aren’t super in to makeup and beauty and prefer to keep things natural.
Glass Water Bottle
Help your mom step up here water bottle game this Mother’s Day with this simple glass water bottle from Amazon. Not only will it look cute on her desk, but it’s leak-proof and the glass is durable so it won’t crack under extreme temperatures. It also comes in 10 colors! The white, light blue and coral are my top recommendations.
Candle
I know, I know, a candle can be a pretty basic gift. But, if your mom is obsessed with all things home décor and entertaining, then this candle is worth getting. The packaging alone is enough to make it an awesome affordable Mother’s Day gift, but the scent is the real winner. It comes in three scents, but mandarin orange blossom is the best.
Coaster
It doesn’t get prettier than this agate coaster. Stay in budget and gift your mom just one for her night stand, or go ahead and purchase four for her to leave on coffee table.
Custom Leather Keychain
A custom gift is always a winner. But, finding one under $25 isn’t always easy. Luckily, this cute customized leather keychain is the perfect affordable Mother’s Day Gift to keep you within your budget. Choose from a variety of colors and add her initial for that personal touch.
Clinique Roller Ball Perfume
A roller ball perfume is a great Mother’s Day gift for a few reasons. One, it’s affordable. Two, your mom can use it on the go for travel or keep in her purse. Three, she’ll think of you every time she wears it. Four, your mom might even find her new favorite scent! This Clinique roller ball perfume is a classic choice if you are unsure what scent to choose.
Towel
Help your mom transform her bathroom into a spa with these lux looking towels. The neutral colors add such a calming vibe to any bathroom, and the softness of the towels will make her feel like she’s on a spa getaway everyday.
Photo Book
Saving one of the best for last, this custom photo book is truly all a mom could ever want for Mother’s Day. The quality of these photo books from Artifact Uprising is so insane that I don’t know how you can score it for such a good price. Just like the photo calendar above, shop through this link for $20 off your first order.
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Amanda says
These are really good ideas ! Need to share this with my husband for hints ! I love the candles and bath salts !
Simple Emily Elle says
Haha yes! So glad you enjoyed!
Hannah-Lize says
These are great finds for mother’s day Emily. I will sure look into them.
Simple Emily Elle says
Thank you! I hope this guide helps you find the perfect gift!
Erin says
I am a mom and would love any of these items! Great list.
Simple Emily Elle says
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that!
Diana says
These are so good, I especially loved the specific recommendations at the beginning! Now I know what to get for Mother’s Day! (clinique set and bath salts are high on my list)
Simple Emily Elle says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed! I got the Clinique set for my mom and can’t wait to give it to her!
Amaka says
Very good ideas. I like the photo book idea a lot and will be using that soon. Thanks for sharing.
Simple Emily Elle says
Yes! I love the photo book idea! It’s such a thoughtful gift.
simplyjolayne says
Great list. Thanks for sharing.
Simple Emily Elle says
I hope you found some good gift ideas!
Ana says
These all are pretty good ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Simple Emily Elle says
Glad you enjoyed!
Rachael says
These are some great gifts. I neve know what to buy for my Mom! Will have to remember this list. Thanks so much!
Simple Emily Elle says
You are so welcome! I hope you find the perfect gift for your mom!
Erin | Level Up Personal Finance says
Great gift guide! It can be hard to find nice gifts for an affordable price, but you’ve put together quite a few of them. Thanks for sharing!
Simple Emily Elle says
So glad you enjoyed! Nice yet affordable gifts are definitely out there!
Ally says
Wonderful list! Thanks for posting 🙂
Simple Emily Elle says
Glad you enjoyed!