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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so if you haven’t picked out your gifts, it’s time to get cracking. Finding the perfect gift for your mom can be tough, especially if you are on a budget. But whether you are shopping for your mom, grandma, sister, or friend, buying a great gift doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some amazing Mother’s Day gifts under $25 that are thoughtful and wallet-friendly.
I don’t think there is a gift in the world that can sum up the appreciation a mother truly deserves, but there are sentimental, useful, and thoughtful gifts you can give her to brighten her day without having to take out a loan. Of course you want to get her a quality gift that she can enjoy and appreciate, because she did give birth to you and all that jazz, but there's no need to spend all your money. (And trust me, you don't have to go the super DIY route with painted macaroni noodles either.)
So look no further, because whether she is a fashionista, reader, foodie, or everything in between, here are some terrific Mother’s Day gifts ideas that will fit your budget and still make mom smile.
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Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Cookie Box
Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Cookie Box - 12 Count, $25, Amazon
If your mom has a sweet tooth, she’ll definitely appreciate this Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Cookie Box, which comes beautifully boxed with 12 gourmet cookie sandwiches. The gift box features chocolate covered cookies in a variety of flavors including white, milk, and dark chocolate with an assortment of gourmet toppings.
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COOFIT Little Bow Top-Handle Bag
COOFIT Little Bow Top-Handle Bag, $25, Amazon
Believe it or not, even under $25, you can get mama a brand new bag. This COOFIT Little Bow Top-Handle Bag comes in a black and white color-blocked finish and bow, which makes it a perfect bag for any season or occasion. It has two top handles, an optional longer strap, zip closure, and it’s a great size for mom to carry all her essentials.
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Jennifer Aniston Chapter One Body & Home Mist
Jennifer Aniston Chapter One Body & Home Mist 5.0 fl. Oz, $20, Kohl’s
Treat mom to a scent she can use on herself or in her home. Jennifer Aniston Chapter One Body and Home Mist is a fresh new scent, featuring notes of pink pepper, bergamot, orange flower, water, jasmine, tuberose, tiare flower, grapevine flower, Tonka bean, skin musk, and teakwood. Mom can mist it on after a shower or spray it around the room, but either way, this all-in-one mist is the perfect Mother’s Day fragrance for just $20.
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Rad Women Worldwide
Rad Women Worldwide, $12, Amazon
Inspire mom this Mother’s Day with Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History by Kate Schatz. The hardcover features 40 illustrated biographies of women throughout history who have not only shaped the world, but who have also “kicked butt and taken names” as one reader puts it. Female empowerment and inspiration for just $11? Can’t go wrong with that.
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Ovente Glass Electric Kettle
Ovente 1.5L BPA-Free Glass Electric Kettle, $20, Amazon
If your mom is a tea-a-holic like mine, she’ll love this Ovente Glass Electric Kettle that comes in a variety of bright colors, features automatic shut-off protection, and a beautiful cordless glass kettle that is BPA-free. You can choose from black, white, green, pink, purple, orange, red, or maroon and pick it up for just $20 on Amazon with free Prime two-day shipping.
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Chagrin Valley Skin Care Gift Set
Soap, Lotion Bar, & Washcloth, $24, Chagrin Valley
If you want to get your mom something pampering, yet all natural, check out this Chagrin Valley Skin Care Gift Set. The set comes with one full size all-natural soap, one all natural ramie fiber washcloth, and one luxurious and melty lotion bar that is amazing to use right after a hot shower to quench and elasticize dried or flaky skin.
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Moose Munch® Premium Popcorn Drum
Moose Munch Premium Popcorn Drum, $25, Harry and David
For a mom who loves to munch, check out this delicious Moose Munch Premium Popcorn Drum from Harry and David. It comes beautifully packaged in a floral drum and includes three bags of their premium popcorn in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and classic caramel flavors.
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Mpow Bluetooth & Waterproof IPX7 Wireless Earbuds
Mpow Bluetooth and Waterproof IPX7 Wireless Earbuds, $20, Amazon
Whether mom likes hitting the gym, going for a hike, or jogging in the park, these Mpow Bluetooth and Waterproof Wireless Earbuds will not be getting in the way of any activity. They can wirelessly be paired with any bluetooth device or phone with a range of 33 feet and feature a battery life of up to seven hours. The headphones come with a convenient and portable carrying case, a charging cable, and three pairs of extra ear tips.
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ArtNaturals Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
ArtNaturals Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser, $15, Amazon
Give your mom some much needed relaxation with his beautiful ArtNaturals Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser. This gorgeous, wood-finish, ultrasonic aroma humidifier can create a deeply relaxing and therapeutic environment for mom with just a few drops of any essential oil. It also features a soft, glowing LED light for some night time zen. Perfect gift for any mom on your Mother’s Day shopping list.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Matte Lipstick Set
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Matte Lipstick Set, $21, Nordstrom
For the mom who loves makeup, pick up this Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Matte Lipstick Set from Nordstrom. The set features four limited edition, matte finish lipsticks in Soft Pink (blushing pink), Kiss (rose petal pink), Spice (rosy oak), and Dead Roses (rosy lilac).
Check out Romper's new video series, Bearing The Motherload, where disagreeing parents from different sides of an issue sit down with a mediator and talk about how to support (and not judge) each other’s parenting perspectives. New episodes air Mondays on Facebook.
