Wish Mom a Happy Mother's Day for Under $20

Moms don't care how much you spend on their Mother's Day gift. What they really care about is that you are thinking of them on their special day. Yes, you can call that Mother's Day florist and order mom a bouquet of flowers just like last year and the year before that, or you can give her a gift that will let her know how loved she is. Below are a few ideas of gifts that cost less than $20 that mom will actually enjoy on Mother's Day.

Personalized Calendar

These can be purchased from several websites and are not only affordable, but can help mom keep all birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and important dates handy so that she doesn't forget with her busy schedule. When you order the calendar, put all of the dates that mom needs to remember throughout the year so that the calendar can be printed with them already in place. Normally, photos and other embellishments can be added to the calendar as well to make it a one-of-a-kind gift for mom.

You will need to order the calendar a couple of weeks ahead to ensure that it is received on time, but most moms will love having one of these special calendars hanging on their wall.

Daily Planner

Moms are busy these days and sometimes it is hard to keep up! Why not surprise mom with a nice daily planner to write down her schedule in. Mom will surely appreciate the fact that she has a designated space to write important dates, appointments, etc. in that she can access at any time. There are many different types of planners available at local gift shops and variety stores, so you can definitely find one that meets both mom's needs and style.

A Clean House

Many maid services charge $20 or less per hour to come in and clean your home. Treat mom to an hour of "deep cleaning" from a local house cleaning service and not only will the house shine, but you won't be able to wipe the smile off of mom's face. While the cleaning service is there, take mom out to lunch, to a museum, zoo or anywhere that she can relax and not have to think about her usual domestic duties.

Mother's Day Cupcakes

If you really want to tug at mom's heart strings, surprise her with sweet cupcakes that you made yourself. Even if you are an adult, moms can't help but to become emotional when they know their "baby" put real thought and effort into their gift.

Purchase her favorite flavored box mix, a can of frosting, maybe a few sprinkles. Spend less than an hour of your time baking and frosting cupcakes, place on a pretty platter, maybe steal a few flowers from the yard and viola! You have a gift that will bring tears to mom's eyes.