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10 Affordable Mother's Day Gift Ideas

You don't need to spend a fortune to show your mom just how much you love her. Here are some affordable Mother's Day gift options.

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Robin Mosley Former CNET writer
Robin Mosley (she/her) formerly wrote commerce deals for CNET about beauty, fashion and other essential gear. Before that, she freelanced for Healthline, Simply Recipes and Nerd Street. She is a Chicago native living on the East Coast who is a fan of all things beauty, food, gaming and tech. When she isn't writing, she's at a restaurant, shopping online or making YouTube gaming videos.
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See at Etsy
etsy gift card
Etsy gift card
For the crafty, artsy mom
$20 at Amazon
A black HyperChiller beverage cooler and a cup of iced coffee against an orange background.
HyperChiller
For the perfect iced coffee
$16 at Spongellé
spongelle body buffer
Spongellé body buffers
A soothing shower experience
See at Sephora
sephora-gift-card
Sephora gift card
For top-tier beauty
$20 at Amazon
ZenTyme Moments Shower Steamers
ZenTyme Moments shower steamers
Aromatherapy right in your shower
$35 at Yeti
Yeti Rambler Mug with Magslider Lid
Yeti Rambler mug with Magslider lid
Your mother's new favorite mug
$64 at Amazon
Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus
Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus
An easy way for Mom to access her favorite shows
$18 at Amazon
tile mate tracker 2022
Tile Mate (2022)
So Mom never loses her keys again
$25 at The Wander Club
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The Wander Club Keychain
For the mom who loves to travel
$25 at SudShare
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SudShare Gift Card
Lighten the load for mom with a SudShare gift card

Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 14, this year, so it's time to get shopping. You know your mom deserves the best, but more expensive doesn't always mean better. We've rounded up a list of affordable Mother's Day gifts that will show Mom just how much you appreciate her without breaking the bank. 

If Mom loves to get crafty, consider an Etsy gift card. If she needs some relaxation and self-care, pamper her with a spa-like gift. If she's always on the go, get her the perfect travel mug that will keep her morning coffee piping hot. And don't forget the value of spending quality time together -- make memories by watching a movie, going for a nature walk or even staying in and making a nice dinner. 

Read more: 19 Awesome Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms

You don't have to drop a ton of cash to make her feel special. Check out our list of budget-friendly and thoughtful Mother's Day gifts below.

Etsy is a one-stop shop for everything from high-end jewelry to art from creators around the world. This Etsy gift card is fantastic because not only does it eliminate the guessing game of the ideal gift, but it's also great for the crafty mom who prefers to buy something handcrafted. The value of this gift card ranges from $25 to $250.

A black HyperChiller beverage cooler and a cup of iced coffee against an orange background.
Amazon

HyperChiller

For the perfect iced coffee

Does Mom love her iced coffee? Iced coffee takes time to make, which can be a pain. But this HyperChiller is a handy way to quickly bring down the temperature of beverages so your mom can instantly get her iced coffee fix. CNET's David Watsky gave this HyperChiller a positive review since it was able to cool his hot coffee from 175 degrees to 59 degrees in two minutes. And it performs even better with wine. For less than $25, your mother can sit back and relax with any chilled beverage.

From body buffers to foot care, Spongellé is a great stop for body care. I've personally tested Spongellé's body buffers and continue to buy them to this day. Not only do they smell wonderful, but it's nice to have a four-in-one product: loofah, exfoliation tool, cleanser and moisturizer. Once the infused body wash is gone, your mom can toss it right out. Prices start at $16 for a buffer that will last mom at least 14 washes.

Does your mother love makeup, skin care and all things beauty? If so, then she'll enjoy a Sephora gift card. These start at $10 and go up to $250, so you can help Mom get an array of beauty products from top brands that she will adore. Word of advice: You might want to add a little more than $10 on the gift card, because Sephora can be pricey. I'd suggest starting at $25 and go from there.

ZenTyme Moments Shower Steamers
Amazon

ZenTyme Moments shower steamers

Aromatherapy right in your shower

If your mom is in need of a little stress relief, there's nothing like adding a bit of aromatherapy to her shower for a relaxing start to her day. These ZenTyme shower steamers come in six scents: lavender, rose, jasmine, mint, lemongrass and orange. All your mom has to do is drop one of these near the shower stream (not directly under it because it will dissolve too quickly) and breathe in to let the stress just melt away. These shower steamers are septic-safe and nonslip.

Say goodbye to the cringey "best mom" mug and hello to the Yeti Rambler. For about $30, you can get your mother a travel mug that will keep her hot drinks warm while also keeping cold drinks cold. This stainless-steel mug holds 24 ounces, is dishwasher-safe and comes in multiple colors. This is a great choice for a mom on the go.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus
Amazon

Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus

An easy way for Mom to access her favorite shows

When it comes to streaming devices, Roku is our favorite brand out there. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus is the latest edition to the Roku family, and it has everything your mom will need to stream her favorite TV shows and movies. It also features Dolby Vision support and a simple layout that makes finding what your mom wants as simple as possible. And with the addition of music and podcasts searches via voice control, the power your mom will have to watch and listen to anything is even easier.

Tile trackers are a great gift for the mom who forgets her keys. This tile tracker is a practical and affordable way to keep everything in place. It's compatible with iOS and Android, water-resistant just in case it gets a little wet, and it can be used for just about anything you can hook it to within a range of 250 feet. Mom won't have to worry about losing anything again.

Document you and your mom's travels together with a keychain from The Wander Club. First you need to buy the customizeable keychain, a.k.a "Wanderchain," then you can add different travel tokens to the keychain. Engraved on the tokens you can get all the cities and countries you and your mom have been to together.

Give mom a break with a SudShare gift card. SudShare is considered the "Uber" for laundry. All mom will have to do is put the dirty clothes in a hamper, leave it outside to be picked up and within 24 hours the clothes will return clean and folded. 

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