10 Different Mother's Day Gifts Under $40

A Mothers Day gift doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Letting mom sleep in and serving her breakfast in bed is appreciated as much as an expensive gift. Clean the house while mom takes a relaxing bubble bath.

This article will feature ten ideas to honor the special mother and grandmother in your life without breaking the bank.

Pamper mom on her special day by serving breakfast in bed and watch her eyes light up. It doesn't have to be fancy, and the kids can help. Make French toast with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in the milk and egg batter. Cut a rose or other fresh flower from the garden and place it on a breakfast tray with the French toast. Have plenty of warm syrup and butter to make the toast extra yummy, and add a generous dose of love.

Moms with a sweet tooth will enjoy the New Daisy Plaid Sampler Gift Tower.
This tasty tower includes four chocolate pretzel clusters, three chocolate chip cookies, three frosted heart shape cut-out cookies, two fudge brownies, and one blondie brownie. The price is only $29.95 and best of all, free shipping. Order this sampler at www.cheryllandco.com.

Don't know what to get for grandma? The Grandma Poems: Musical Sand Dollar features a 5" hand painted sand dollar with a gold stand. The thoughtful poem
describes the grandmother that we love and cherish. "Grandmother has ears that listen and arms that hold, a love never ending, and a heart of gold." The eighteen note music box plays various tunes. The price for this unique Mother's Day gift is $19.95 and can be ordered at www.seniorstore.com.

After all that French toast and sweets, mother will need to get some exercise. Leslie Sansone has an in home walking DVD that lets you walk a mile without leaving the house. Priced at just $9.95, you'll have enough money left to buy trendy jox sox and an Eat Smart, Walk Strong T-Shirt. The jox sox are $6.00 and the t-shirt is $16.96. These items can be ordered at www.lesliesansone.com.

The Piece and Quiet Spa Set lets mom relax in a tub full of bubbles. This spa set features lavender vanilla bath and body products. Relaxing bubble bath (6.8 fl oz.), calming bath soap (5.3 oz), and soothing bath salts (2.8 oz) will be a treat for mom on her special day. A wooden scoop completes the set, and it's all wrapped in a periwinkle paisley gift box. Regularly $39.95, it's now on sale for $19.95 at www.pajamagram.com.

A brunch or dinner out is great, but you've done it so many times. How about a Mother's Day picnic? Pack up a picnic basket with mom's favorite goodies such as sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and chips. Unfold a blanket and use paper plates and silverware so there's no cleanup for mom afterwards. Play games and let everyone enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

To soothe Mom's tired, aching feet, give her a pair of microwavable bunny slippers. Pop the lavender slipper inserts into the microwave and presto, you have warm, comfy feet. Available in small, medium, and large, they retail for $25.00 at www.femalecreations.com..

Brighten mom's windows as you brighten her Mother's Day with a Sunshine of Life Glass Suncatcher. Choose from Sunshine or Cloudy day, each design etched into the glass. Make it extra special with any title you choose, plus any two line ending sentiment. The suncatcher retails for $16.95 and can be ordered at www.personalizationmall.com.

What mother doesn't like flowers? The Spring Daisy Basket from 1-800 flowers features fresh, multi-colored pastel daisies surrounded by fresh greens, and designed in a beautiful wicker basket. The small basket is $29.99 and can be ordered at ww.21.1- 800flowers.com.

To give grandma a gift she will treasure forever, give her the Grandmother's Gang Bears in Chairs. This unique Mother's Day gift is personalized with all the names of the grandchildren. Grandma bear sits in the center sofa surrounded by her loving grandchildren. The retail price is $16.99 and can be ordered from www.findagift.com.