Phones are about to start ringing across the nation. Cards are already flying off the shelves. People everywhere are reaching for their credit cards to buy candy, flowers and five star dinners they may not be able to afford to honor Mom on Mother’s Day. But gifts aren’t just about how much they cost. And there are lots of ways to make Mom’s day without overdoing it financially:
1. Go wild?. Take her out to do something you haven’t before: a yoga class, an antique fair, a pretty drive or a farmer’s market. ?Cost: $0–$30??. 2. Be crafty. Frame a picture, make a card, write a song, paint something or make Mom a mixed CD—the possibilities are endless and you dont have to live nearby to do it.? Cost: $5–$20 3. Eat outside?. Plan out and pack a nice picnic (or buy a couple of deli sandwiches), grab a blanket and your mom, and head to the nearest park to eat and catch up. Cost: $10–$30
4. Play chef. Make Mom her favorite meal; it’s less expensive and more thoughtful than eating out. ?Cost: $10–$40
5. Subscribe. Magazine subscriptions generally run from $12 to $30 for 12 months. Whatever she your mom is into—fitness, fiction, crafts, travel—there’s a magazine shes sure to look forward to getting in the mail all year. Cost: $12–$30
6. Breakfast in bed. If your Mom is geographically close enough to you, make her coffee, waffles, fruit—the works and bring it in to her room-service style. ?Talk about luxury. Cost: $5–$20 7. A mani, pedi or both. Most of us women love to indulge in a little manicure or pedicure. A gift certificate to her favorite salon (or one that’s gotten good ratings online) is a great way to pamper Mom on the cheap.? Cost: $15–$40
Figuring out how to give gifts, splurge and have fun while sticking to a budget can be tough, but its key to living within your means. To help, you can find great tips on budgeting here.
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