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10 Thrifty Ways To Honor Mom This Mother’s Day

May 2, 2014 By Victoria 13 Comments

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Last updated on August 28th, 2021 at 09:04 pm

Mother’s day is a day when too many people blow their budgets, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Moms don’t need expensive gifts to feel appreciated, at least this mom doesn’t and I am sure I am not the only one.

10 low-cost ways gift ideas for Mother's day. #mothersday #savingmoney

10 Thrifty Ways To Honor Mom This Mother’s Day

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1. Coffee date

One of my favorite things to do with my daughter for the last few Mother’s days in a row is to take part in Starbucks 1/2 price frappe sale that seems to always land over Mother’s day weekend. We grab one together and sip and chat away.

You can make a coffee date even more affordable by earning your Starbucks gift cards using one of these 8 places where you can earn Starbuck gift cards. 

2. A Top 10 Reasons Why I Love You List

I wrote about how a “top 10 reasons why I love you list” impacted my mother over at Money Saving Mom. These lists don’t cost you anything but a little time, and they mean so much to the receiver.

3. A Bouquet Of Fresh Flowers

You can pick your own if you have a green thumb or you can pick a great looking inexpensive bouquet from Aldi’s or Trader Joes If you want the gift to be just a bit larger stop by your local thrift store for a vase you can put them in, then tie a bow around it and attach a tag with just one reason why you love your mom written on it.

4. Flowers That Will Last All Summer Long

If your mom loves to garden you might want to skip the fresh bouquet and opt for perennials or annuals. This is what my family does for me every Mother’s day weekend. They take me to a locally owned greenhouse and let me pick out annuals for the flower boxes that line our front porch that I sit on all summer long. It is a gift that lasts all season.

If your mom lives far away, you can still add to her garden by sending her seed packets in her Mother’s Day card.

5. Pictures

Mom’s love pictures of their loved ones. Dollar stores sell a variety of simple frames she is sure to love. Pick on out and fill it with a picture of her kids, or grandkids.

For a larger gift, you could make her a photo book and keep it thrifty by using a free code.

6. Art Made By Loved Ones

I saw this idea on Pinterest and loved it! (psst… you might want to follow the board while you are checking out the pin I plan to fill it with all sorts of great gift ideas for mom’s and dad’s (Father’s day will be here before you know it) )

7. A Magazine Subscription Or New Book

Have you heard of RecycleBank? It is a website that gives you points for learning about how you can help our environment as well as for performing environmentally friendly actions. The points can be traded in for rewards, and those rewards include magazines. It doesn’t take long to earn a subscription, and you can fill out the form in the name and address of your mom. (go here to sign up)

Have you heard of My Reader Rewards Club?  If you love Christian fiction or nonfiction, you need to be a member of My Reader Rewards Club. They offer free paperback books and bibles in exchange for simple point earning actions such as reviewing books at online retailers, signing up for emails and e-devotionals and filling out short surveys. Trade in your points for a book, devotional, or bible you know your mom will love. (go here to sign up)

8. Jewelry made by loved ones

I have a few necklaces made by my daughter when she was younger that I cherish. Even full grown adult children can still make their mom’s necklaces check out my DIY jewelry board on Pinterest for ideas. If you are low on supplies, you just might be able to find some in your jewelry box.

Not a DIY person? Jane.com offers great deals on jewelry including Mother’s themed necklaces from time to time. I once got a beautiful Peapod Mother’s necklace from Jane.com for less than $10 shipped. What they offer each day varies.

9. Delicious treats made by you

Got a mom with a sweet tooth. Try out my recipes for peanut butter balls, chocolate truffles,  chocolate bark and simple chocolate fudge. All four of these recipes are no bake and require just minutes to make.

Not a baker? These chocolates always make a great gift.

10. Your time

Most moms will admit that gifts are great and very much appreciated but our favorite thing is time with our kids. Put your cell phone away, be 100% present and engaged with your mother this Mother’s day. Trust me you will never regret time spent together.

For a list of 52 different websites, apps, and stores our thrifty family uses to help us keep our expenses low, click here to visit our Thrifty Tools Resource Page.

2 More Posts That Will Help You Find The Perfect Gift For Mom

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  • 10 Thrifty Ways To Honor Mom This Mother’s Day

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  1. Shelly says

    May 2, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I usually get a nice hanging basket for Mother’s Day. It brightens the front of our house all summer long. I have cards and little gifts my kids have made me. Not only are they great for me but my kids like to look at them and remember making them. This is a great list of ideas, thanks!

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  2. Starla J says

    May 2, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Love this list. I’ve done number 2 with my kids and husband but never my parents. I will have to do this!! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    May 2, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Great list! I always like to get flowers for one of my sister-in-laws who is godmother for 2 of my kids. This year, she pointed out to me that the bulbs I get for her keep coming back, and how much she loves that!

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  4. Lydia @ Not Afraid of the Snow says

    May 2, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    I like the coffee date. I was thinking about having our moms over for lunch. Thinking that an evening coffee and dessert date sounds good.

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  5. Chrystal says

    May 6, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Actually, my mother and I just began a new tradition this year. We celebrate my birthday and mother’s day with a coffee date while my husband watches the kids. This gives her and I some time together, doesn’t cost much, and we exchange mother’s day/birthday cards on the same day.

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  6. Keri @ Growing in His Glory says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Great list! This year I want to make my mother a special meal. She is always cooking for other people; this time I want her to sit back and enjoy a meal that she didn’t have to cook for a change.

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    • Victoria says

      May 7, 2014 at 5:46 am

      Great idea.

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  7. Brittany says

    April 14, 2015 at 6:58 am

    I love your idea about giving your time. Things are so crazy and busy these days I feel like this is a very thoughtful gift! Thanks for the idea!

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    • Victoria says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Your welcome, and yes time is such a great gift, truly it is my favorite Mother’s day gift.

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  8. Jennifer says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    These are all great ideas! Books are one of my favorite gifts, no matter what the occassion! 🙂

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    • Victoria says

      April 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Yes, I love a good book on Mother’s day it gives me the perfect excuse to curl up on my porch swing and relax with a good book, after all I want the family to know I appreciated the gift.

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  9. Clare Speer says

    April 14, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Wow – great simple treasures – truly – and the fresh flowers and TIME – those are my favorites! Thanks for sharing this.

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