Mother Day Gift Guide: Five Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Mom

Mother Day presents the opportunity to demonstrate to your mom just how much she means to you. This doesn't mean that you have to spend a lot of money on a Mother's Day gift. There are many wonderful gifts that you can give your mom without breaking the bank. Here is my list of five budget friendly gifts for Mother's Day.

Budget Friendly Mother's Day Gift #1 - Flowers to plant

With Mother's Day falling the second Sunday in May, each year, it is the perfect time to plant flowers. A Mother's Day gift of lovely petunias or geraniums is a thoughtful gift that won't break the bank. Make the gift even more special by spending a few hours planting the flowers with your mom. Your company will mean as much to her as the beautiful blooms she will be enjoying all summer.

Budget Friendly Mother's Day Gift #2 - A Good Book Is Always a Great Gift

Whether your mom is a lover of mystery novels or craves the latest Jodi Picoult novel, you can't go wrong with a book. Amazon.com is a great source for discounted books. If the latest fiction novel is not the Mother's Day gift that would enchant your mom, try an inspirational book, like Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul, or perhaps a book on gardening or the latest cook book. Books are inexpensive and can be enjoyed for years. Books are one of my favorite Mother's Day gifts whether I am giving or receiving.

Budget Friendly Mother's Day Gift #3 - Homemade Meals to Go

Recently I have discovered the joys of freezer meals. For those with mom's who may be alone, or for those with no time to cook, or perhaps a mom who just doesn't enjoy cooking, a gift of a ready-made meal or meals is a considerate and budget friendly Mother's Day gift. There are many Internet sites with recipes for "freezer meals". I have included a link to one of my favorite sources for freezer meal recipes. All you really need to do is to buy the ingredients and get some plastic containers or plastic freezer bags. Showing up on Mother's Day with one or more ready-made meals is a Mother's Day present your mom is sure to appreciate.

Budget Friendly Mother's Day Gift #4 - Gift Certificate for a Beauty Treatment

If your mother is the type of mom who is always polished, a gift certificate to her favorite nail salon or to her hair dresser can make for a well appreciated Mother's Day gift that shouldn't cost too much. Many nail salons charge less than $20 for a basic manicure. A gift certificate for a manicure is an inexpensive Mother's Day gift.

Budget Friendly Mother's Day Gift #5 - A gift of Time Can be Priceless

For those who have no extra money to spend this year for Mother's Day there is no need to despair. Many moms, me included, like nothing more than the opportunity to spend some quality time with their children. A simple visit with mom or a phone call if you live far away can put a smile on your mom's face that will last for longer than just Mother's Day.

Here is my list of five inexpensive Mother's Day gifts (the last one is even free!). Hopefully you will find these Mother Day gift ideas helpful.