32 Affordable Mother's Day Gifts Under $75
Mother's Day gift ideas that are actually cheap (most are way under $75) that she'll love.
If you, like me, are also having trouble keeping track of the days, this is your official PSA that Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9. As we all know, mothers deserve the world, but sometimes all we can afford to show our appreciation—especially during these rough times—is a shower wine holder (yes, this exists). Don't stress over an expensive gift when you can pick from any of these affordable options under $75, ahead, that look way more expensive than they are. Think: a cozy knit blanket, a personalized notebook, and the slippers of her dreams.
CV x Every Mother Counts Canvas Tote Bag
Translation: "I love you mom." Thirty percent of the proceeds from this double-sided canvas tote bag will be donated to Every Mother Counts, which aims to improve access to equitable maternal care around the world.
Bookshop 'Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter's Story' by Mazie K. Hirono
Senator Mazie K. Hirono's Heart of Fire is an ode to her mother who brought her from Japan to Hawaii—completely changing her life. Immigrant mothers and daughters will relate to Senator Hirono's heartwarming and honest storytelling as she details her journey to becoming the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Bookshop 'Black Futures' by Kimberly Drew Jenna Wortham
In this inspirational coffee table book, Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham celebrate Black voices by asking an essential question: What does it mean to be Black and alive right now? Read through it with your mom to make the book feel extra special.
Google Google Nest Mini (2nd Generation)
For those of us still quarantining at our parents' house with siblings, gift mom a Google Nest Mini (that's currently on sale!) to make the WiFi situation a little better for you all. It can also play songs from Spotify and YouTube—ideal for those mid-day dance parties.
Uncommon Goods Bathtime Essentials Wine Holder
Transform her bathroom into a fancy hotel with this suctioned wine holder. After a long workday, mom can grab a glass of vino and head straight to the tub for some much-needed RR without worrying about spilling her drink in the tub—or worse, on her brand new tile floors.
Hidrate Spark Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle
For the mom who attends Orange Theory classes like it's her religion, she'll appreciate Hidrate's smart water bottle that seamlessly tracks how much water she's drinking throughout the day. Put the battery in, sync the bottle to a phone, and voilà—she can now making drinking water part of her daily hourly routine.
Moleskine Booklight
How many times have you heard her complain that she can't see the menu? Avoid the embarrassment of the blaring iPhone light in the middle of the restaurant (we've all been there) and give mom this portable reading light. When she's reading her book in bed later, she won't have to deal with dad complaining about turning off the lights either.
