Discover unique and affordable gifts for mom that show you care without breaking the bank.
The National Retail Federation predicts that this year, individuals celebrating Mother’s Day will spend about $254 on gifts and celebrations. Shocked by that number? What if we told you this: it doesn’t have to be that expensive.
Sometimes the best gift for mom is one that you can’t put a price on. Whether you’re on a budget or have the mom has everything, these thoughtful and inexpensive gift ideas will be sure to please her this Mother’s Day.
Organize her photos: Have years of photos laying around with no home? For many moms, this is a project they just never seem to get to. Grab a photo album and get to work! Do your best to organize chronologically and write captions. If you’re crafty, go above and beyond and make a good old-fashioned scrapbook.
Help her save for something special: Help mom save for anything from a dream vacation to a home renovation. Whether you plan to pitch in financially or advise her on smart savings practices, opening a personal savings or money market account is a great place to start.
Collect her stories or recipes: Similar to a scrapbook, gather all mom’s stories or recipes and put in one place. If you don’t have a few of her stories memorized or written down, start with an interview. For the tech-savvy, record it and consider it a time capsule for future generations. Even better, go back a generation (if possible) and do the same.
Help with a project: Give the gift of crossing something off the to-do list. The possibilities are endless: clean up the garden, paint the kitchen, or clear out her closet, just to name a few.
Cook brunch at home: Skip the reservations and host Mother’s Day brunch at home. Not only will you save big, you can skip the crowded restaurants and prepare mom’s favorite dishes in the comfort of your home.
Give her phone or computer and update: Let’s be honest, sometimes our parents need help with taking advantage of today’s technology. Spend some time updating her computer or cell phone and include some handy apps that can simplify her life – like mobile banking, for example.
Organize a family photo: Get the whole family together, take a picture, enlarge it, and get it framed. Coordinating getting numerous family members together is not a simple task. Whether it’s professional or done by a friend, mom will be sure to love it!
Detail her car: Maybe getting mom her dream car is simply not in the cards this year… but a clean car is the next-best thing! Roll up your sleeves and give mom’s car a professional-quality cleaning. If she’s your personal taxi, you’ll enjoy this gift, too!
Make personalized coupons: Make any day Mother’s Day with a coupon book of chores you’ll complete whenever mom chooses to redeem her coupons. Get the younger siblings involved to help construct this handmade coupon book… and assign them some chores, too! Think: vacuuming the house, unloading the dishwasher, folding the laundry… or whatever is mom’s least-favorite tasks!
Family game night: Find a time in everyone’s busy schedule to host a laid-back game night. If it doesn’t happen often, mom is sure to love having everyone together in a fun atmosphere. For the mom who loves game nights, add a new game to the rotation.
Remember, Mother’s Day is not about how much you spend – it’s about the thought and love behind it. Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be a day to shower mom in gifts, but simply letting her know that she is appreciated and special goes a long way.
For more tips or to discuss opening a savings account for mom, get in touch with us.
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