Mother’s Day Gifts and Activities on a Budget

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Mother’s Day is today! The good news is that the nature of Mother’s Day isn’t about buying expensive trinkets or wowing Mom with an over the top production. Mother’s Day is about family and togetherness. These ideas are just a few of the many ways you can show Mom you love her without blowing the budget.

5 Ways to Show Mom You Care, Without Breaking the Bank

1. Take a family outing. One of the best things about Mother’s Day is timing. Mother’s Day is a spring holiday and always falls on a Sunday, which means the weather is gorgeous and you don’t have to worry about rushing home from work to spend time together as a family. One of my favorite family activities is going on a nice picnic or an outing at the park. We have a beautiful arboretum near our home that has free admission. The flowers are blooming, the little ducks are swimming in the pond and the families are walking together and enjoying the season. Sounds like a recipe for a great family outing!

2. Make Mom a coupon book. Most mothers share a common denominator – they are the glue that holds the household together. And that also means they have lot of stress from taking care of everyone and everything. Make Mom a coupon book with coupons she can use any time she needs a break. Coupon ideas include cooking, cleaning, massages, chores, taking her to dinner, date night, or taking care of some of the items on the “honey-do” list. Coupon books are great for involving children too. Let them suggest some ideas for “coupons” they think their mother might enjoy.

3. Cook mom’s favorite dinner. Spring is the perfect time to have a BBQ or have a nice home cooked meal out on the patio. Cook Mom’s favorite dinner and be sure to include lots of fresh spring veggies from the local farmer’s market. Top off the meal with Mom’s favorite desert (just don’t let Mom make it!). Bonus points if you decorate the table with a bouquet of her favorite flowers!

4. Make it a movie night. Gather the family around the living room and watch Mom’s favorite movie. Pop some fresh popcorn on the stove, make a pitcher of grape Kool-Aid and pop in a family movie. (OK, the popcorn and grape Kool-Aid are my Mom’s favorite, be sure to customize the snacks!). If you don’t have a copy of Mom’s favorite movie then you can save money by borrowing it from the library, or taking advantage of this Netflix free trial offer.

5. Family game night. Get the family together in the living room or kitchen table and play cards or board games. You can top it off with homemade pizza, snacks, or a giant ice cream sundae.

Showing Mom you care doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. In fact, she will probably remember and appreciate the “together time” much more than any trinket you buy.

This post was written by Ryan from Cash Money Life.

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