Mother’s day is only 3 days away, and people are scrambling to find the perfect gifts for their wives or moms without having to break the bank in these tough times. Mother’s day is especially about showing someone special how much she means to you, so it’s important to put a lot of thought into your gift. More than anything, she will be more impressed by the thought and energy put into the gift than the cost of it.
Try to be as creative as possible. While jewelry, clothes or a check are always tasty gifts, creative gifts never fail to impress. Giving a homemade card, hand sewn piece of clothing, a nice picture of you and her etc.. are some ways to warm her heart. Here are some frugal ideas shared by some readers:
1.) Coupon book to all her favorite stores. One reader is making her mom a small 4 page book of coupons to all her favorite stores. ” I know all the stores my mom likes shopping, so I went online and to the store to find out if there were any deals, promos or coupons for the next week or so. I have put them all together and will give it to her on Mother’s day” she said.
2.) Edible Arrangements.
They offer wonderful fruit bouquets and a variety of chocolate dipped fruit that everyone would love. Think about customizing the arrangement to something that means a lot to her. The arrangements range in cost but averages about $40 per set. However you can save up to 10% on your order by using this coupon. If you wouldn’t want to pay money for the arrangements, you can also make yours. You will just need lots of her favorite fruits, some candy and a glass jar.
3.) Give her a Gift Card. Giving her the gift of experiences will always leave her with a fond memory. Give her the chance to shop, get spa treatments, take a trip , go to dinner on you. All you need to do is give her a gift card to places she would love to go. One of our readers from Georgia says he and his 3 siblings will be giving their mom gift cards to help her have a memorable day. “I am giving her a gift card to her favorite store – Macy’s to start off the day, my brother is also giving her a gift card to a massage and spa parlor where she will go in the afternoon. My two sisters are also giving her gift cards to the aquarium and then to dinner afterward”. The fun thing about this is that many merchants have Mother’s day deals and promo going on, combine these with discounted gift cards and you will be saving a lot of money for a great experience.
4.) A scrap photo book that tells a story. How about telling her a story that means a lot to you by showing a picture trail in a scrap book. All you need is a bunch of pictures you can use to support your story, a collage book and your memory! This is bound to hit home with her without really taking a hit on your pocket. The average cost of this should be about $10 -$25.
5.) The Evening together. Plan the perfect evening for your mom without breaking the bank. To make this truly epic, you will need to set up a dinner table in front of a TV set. Before hand, you will need to make a short home video highlighting your tribute to her. There are obviously things you will love to tell her you are grateful for that you never had the chance to, here’s the perfect opportunity. Make things better by making a special home cooked dinner for her – ideally her favorite dish.
Whatever you choose to do in the end, remember to let her know you love her and will always appreciate everything she does and means to you.
Happy Mother’s day from Beyond The Coupon!