The 43 Best Cheap Mother’s Day Gifts—All Under $50

T2 Scandi Teapot Small White

Here’s a minimalist speckled stoneware teapot with a stainless steel infuser for any mom looking to upgrade her tea station. It could also double as a watering can in a pinch—just sayin’.

Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash

For any mom who has used her fair share of harsh hand sanitizers, lovingly give her this hand wash from Aesop, which makes cult-favorite luxe body-care products. It has earthy, citrusy notes of mandarin leaf, rosemary, and cedar.

Baggu Standard Tote

If she brings a smile to your face, bring a smile to hers with this cheery Baggu reusable tote, which folds down small into a pocket so it can be easily thrown in her purse (or serve as her purse instead).

Anthropologie 50 Things About My Mother: A Celebration Book

Some of the best affordable Mother’s Day gifts are personalized fill-in journals that leave space for you to answer prompts like “Things I know you can’t live without” and “Things I learned from you along the way.” It is an especially useful gift for anyone who struggles to find the right words when writing Mother’s Day cards. Plus, it comes in a beautifully-illustrated package that will sit pretty atop her bedside table.

Nuanchu Pressed Flowers and Resin Scrapbooking Kit

Though you can find under-$15 fresh flowers available for delivery, here’s a longer-lasting gift that also gives her an enjoyable activity. This neat best-selling craft kit includes 68 real dried pressed flowers and leaves and tweezers, so she can add a floral splash to her scrapbooking, soap-making, table decor, stationary, nails, resin molds—really wherever.

Anthropologie Mother Mug

There are a lot of mom-themed mugs and tumblers out there that feel trendy or just plain tacky. This one from Anthropologie, however, looks like a fun abstract ceramic coffee vessel. But up close, it’s a sweet, timeless reminder to her of your thankfulness.

Flower Embroidery Kit for Beginners

Whether your mom already has a craft room in her house or would appreciate a project that’s not too intimidating, this embroidery kit is just easy enough that it’s fun while still producing home decor-worthy results. The daisies and dandelions are sewn onto mesh, so they seem to float realistically within the hoop all on their own.

Esarora Ice Roller

Ice rollers help release facial tension (including TMJ and headaches) and de-puff the undereye area. It’s not only a solid addition to her skin-care routine, but it could aid in her overall wellness too. This large roller is easy to use—all she needs to do is pop it in the freezer for a few hours, and it’s good to go for soothing tired eyes in mere minutes.

Maxi-Matic HyperChiller

You know the mom (she might be yours)—the one who won’t drink a beverage if it’s room temperature; no way, no how. Blow her mind with this SELF Favorite hyperchiller, which gets a beverage (be it hot coffee, tea, or room-temp wine) ice-cold in under a minute. Just what she needs for summer.

HoMedics Bubble Bliss Deluxe Foot Spa

There’s nothing so nice as a relaxing foot bath at the end of a long day. This spa-grade tub includes water jets that will massage her tired toes as well as a pumice stone for smooth soles.

Five Two by Food52 Ultimate Apron

Besides looking sharp and possessing ample pockets, this handy apron has sewn-in pot holders, as well as an attached (and absurdly useful) conversion chart for any mom who often forgets things like how many cups convert into fluid ounces.

DaisyCustom Mother’s Day Socks

Sometimes, you choose the corny gift because you know she’ll laugh. Case in point: these splendid crew socks, which come plastered with the family’s faces on them. This way, instead of pulling photos out of her wallet to show off, she can just roll up her pant leg.

Luminam Book Light

If your mom is a major bookworm who swears by reading tangible paper, this little light is for her (and will clip to an e-reader too). A SELF writer calls this SELF Favorite book light her “bedfellow,” saying it has a “stable clip for attachment, a flexible neck that can turn every which way, and a slim head with a slender rectangle that graciously sheds light on my reading material of choice.” The writer also notes that the light itself is fully dimmable and can clip conveniently onto a side table, “transforming it into an impromptu lamp.”

JewelryBlues Custom Initial Necklace

She can wear her heart around her neck (instead of on her sleeve) in the form of this delicate personalized pendant necklace. Choose custom initials for her, her kids’ names, and the fur babies too. The necklace can be made in sterling silver, 14k gold fill, or rose gold.

Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book

Instead of giving her a picture frame, give her an entire book of memories—because some of the most thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts are the ones that show the time you spent curating them. This book includes 30 photos, and you can customize the foil title, colors, and cover design. Not to mention it’s under $25.

Uncommon Goods Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden

Here’s a DIY herb garden that might actually double as decor, thanks to the cute tinted mason jars that serve as nifty hydroponic growing vessels. She doesn’t even have to have a green thumb for these to grow like weeds—there’s no soil involved!

Serene House Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aromatherapy Diffuser

Turn her bathroom or bedroom into an oasis with an essential oil diffuser that can fill the room with calming, grounding, or energizing fragrances. This cool-mist diffuser features run-time options of 60, 90, and 120 minutes, plus has an automatic shut-off. 

Laneige Berry Sweet Set

Laneige’s cult-favorite lip masks are a step above your typical lip balm, using a blend of moisturizers (like shea butter and murumuru seed butter), vitamin C, and antioxidants to seal in lasting hydration. Plus, they taste like a summer treat.

Uncommon Goods Floral-Printed Weeder Glove Spa Gift Set

If she’s a goddess in the garden, it might be time to replace her far-gone weeding gloves with this pretty floral set. Don’t let looks fool you, though; the set has waterproof nitrile coating on its palms. The spa gift set also nicely includes a bar of skin-loving, ultra-moisturizing hand soap to counteract a hard day’s efforts.

Papier Wildflower Notebook

True story: Our commerce editor purchased this very journal for her mother only to find out her mom had already purchased herself the exact same one. If that’s not a good indicator for a foolproof Mom gift, what is? The blank book is printed with paintings of beautiful flowers, can be personalized with your mom’s name, and you can choose the type of paper she’ll most want to scribble on.

That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life by Marissa Mullen

If you’re looking for a perfect gift for the mom who moonlights as the hostess with the mostest, there’s this informative (and enchanting to look at) cheese-board recipe and inspiration book—so inspiring she’ll want to craft one of these artful plates just for herself.

Hanahana Beauty Lavender Vanilla Shea Body Butter

If she often skips lotion after a shower, this rich, whipped-lavender-vanilla body butter (which is a SELF Favorite) might just be the touch of luxury she needs to prompt more frequent moisturizing.

L.L.Bean Boat and Tote

A sturdy built-for-everything tote is an essential for every mom. She can bring it along for spontaneous farmers market runs, summer beach days, and stow contraband candy in it during trips to the movies.

Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager

This massaging device is just what your mom needs if she stores a lot of tension in her neck and back. The Nekteck is our former senior health editor’s absolute favorite; she says the magic lies in its shape, particularly its handle straps. “With the massager resting on your shoulders and your hands or forearms looped through straps, you can hold it in place, maneuver it to the perfect spot, and adjust the pressure by pulling it against your body,” she writes. It has eight kneading massage modes, adjustable intensity, and a soothing heat function—plus it works on lower backs, feet, and more.

Kitsch Satin Beauty Sleep Set

Kitsch’s satin pillowcase is less absorbent than her typical pillowcase and silky soft against her hair and skin. This one also comes with a pillowy satin eye mask and scrunchie (no more ponytail lines).

USB Candle Ligher and Flashlight

This sleek pink lighter puts an end to her ongoing hunt for matchbooks and disposable lighters to light her favorite candles (or stove or grill). The lighter doesn’t need toxic butane to start a flame, and is rechargeable via a USB cable, making it both sustainable and practical. Plus it functions as a flashlight.

The Sill Fiddle Leaf Fig

The Sill makes it simple to send your mom a hearty fiddle-leaf fig (and many other plants) in a pretty pot, even if you’re far away.

Stars Above Cozy Chenille Robe

Lululemon Double Roller Mini

There are plenty of Mother’s Day fitness gifts for active mamas, including this therapeutic (and portable) double foam roller from Lululemon. Muscle soreness has met its match.

Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Reusable Water Bottle

Hydro Flask’s water bottles keep her favorite icy beverage chilly for a full 24 hours, and hot drinks warm for 12. Now she has no excuses to skimp on hydration.

Jall Wake-Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock

Give your mom the gift of a relaxing start to the day with this top-rated alarm clock that simulates the slow glow of a sunrise to gently coax her from sleep (and a sunset to ease her into slumber). The sunrise clock plays soothing nature sounds, such as bird calls, ocean waves, and white noise, and can display a rainbow of colors. Plus, your mom can set different alarms, use it as a night light, and charge her phone with it too.

Minted The Big Picture Custom Heart Puzzle (252-Piece)

Cheap Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to sacrifice heart—literally. If she loves a good puzzle, surprise her with this heart-shaped jigsaw featuring a photo of your choice. She can glue it together and frame it once she’s finished.

Pipette To Mama, With Love Self-Care Body Ritual Set

Here’s a thoughtful gift for any new (or expecting) mama who’s likely a little short on self-care time these days. The hypoallergenic set includes a body lotion, body wash, dry brush, and belly butter, all of which are gently scented with mandarin orange and bergamot oils.

UrbanStems The Lola Bouquet

Any mom loves a classic, vibrant bouquet of flowers like this one, packed with dazzling rose lilies. If you want to spend a little more, opt for an UrbanStems flower delivery subscription, which sends her a fresh bouquet every month.

Kiehl’s Avocado Nourishing Hydration Mask

After a long winter, repairing and nourishing her skin is essential. This sizable best-selling face mask from Kiehl’s is creamy, fragrance-free, and packed with avocado extract and avocado oil to smooth and soften her skin. Doing a mask also invites her to enjoy some quality R&R instead of rushing through her skin-care routine.

Abco Tech Store Garden Kneeler And Stool

She can stave off knee and lower-back soreness with this ergonomic garden kneeler and stool when she’s weeding, seeding, and planting. It also has a handy side pocket for gardening tools, and it collapses for easy storage. Wins all around, if you ask us.

Golde Make Your Matcha Kit

Whether she’s trying to cut back on caffeine, hates the taste of coffee, or loves matcha, set her up with everything she needs to make her own matcha latte with this kit from Golde, which includes the powder as well as the special bamboo whisk to froth an iced or hot version of the beverage.

Ekouaer Pajamas Set Long Sleeve Sleepwear

Dearfoams Sydney Scuff Slipper

Winc Custom Gift Card

This gift card from wine subscription service Winc allows your mom to choose the reds, white, and rosés from all over the world that best suit her palate—and hopefully expand it too. Note: A one-month subscription costs $60, but you can choose an amount to gift, starting at $50.

Mouth’s Build Your Own Gift Box

If one of your mom’s greatest joys is a cheese board (and you’ve already bought her the aforementioned book), customize a box of goodies from Mouth to send her way, including savory artisan salami, rich tapenades, goat cheese, and all manner of crisps, cookies, and chocolates. Nicely, the budget for the box is customizable too.