Top Mother's Day Gift Ideas to Fit Any Budget!

                     About a week and a half ago, we did a Friday Fave about influential women throughout history.  If I had to pick the woman who has influenced me the most throughout my life, it would be my own mother.  I have talked about her and referred to her in so many of my posts that I couldn't possibly link to all of them.  But here is one that I did when I took her handwriting and transferred it to a picture frame.  She has influenced my life for the better in so many ways and I love her so much.  I can't imagine having a mother better than she has been to me and my siblings.  This past month, she turned 94!  The photos above are pictures from her Christmas card last Christmas.  As you can see, she is still going strong and has a bright mind and a love of life.  I hope that I can be like her when I grow up.  If you read the print that I found on Etsy, that you can see in the collage, it will tell you how her children feel about her.  As soon as I saw it, I purchased it (only $4.00) and printed it to frame to send to her as a gift for this Mother's Day!  (Shh, don't tell her!)

                       So, with all of the good ways that my mom has influenced me throughout my life, she has also influenced this week's post because, let me tell you, giving gifts to a 94 year old woman is not easy.  What does she need?  Not a lot!  What does she want?  Intangible things! What is she doing?  Giving things away and weeding out things!  But we want to find ways to show our love to her.
                         Does anyone else have a mother in their life that seems to have all that she needs and wants when it comes to THINGS?  If so, I have compiled a list of SOME UNUSUAL THINGS and IDEAS that are budget friendly ways to show that you care.

First, we will start with the print idea that expresses your love perfectly. This one is from LittleWants on Etsy. This crafter has other inspirational choices for many occasions. At $4.00, this is a great buy. Just add a nice frame!

This keepsake collection of letters makes it easy to tell your mother how much she means to you. Surprise and delight her with memories and appreciation.

                 One thing that my mom does have trouble with is her hearing.  That makes it difficult for us to talk on the telephone.  I know that I should write letters to her more and that she would enjoy reading them.  That is why I really like this Letters to Mom set from Swoozie's.  It is something that I know she would pull out and read again and again.  This would also be great for a younger child to give to their mother.  I know that as I mother, I treasure all the words of love I have received from my children.

                 When I think about my mom getting dressed up for church or to go out for dinner, I think of her red lipstick and her clip-on earrings!  Last year I sent her a couple of tubes of red lipstick.  I have been looking at earrings on Amazon, because clip-ons aren't that easy to find now-a-days.  I really like these hoops or these pearls!  They are reasonably priced and everyone loves a new little bit of jewelry, I don't care how old you are!   And wouldn't they be a pretty presentation in this little jewelry box?

You could have it engraved with her name or with "Mother" or something. Very elegant!

                 Mom has had bouts with skin cancer on her face.  Whenever she goes out it is very important that she wear a large brim hat to shade her face and neck.  An addition to her collection would be a nice gift, and hats are becoming very trendy!  They would be a good addition to anyone's wardrobe, plus a protection from the sun in the coming summer months.  Just click on the pictures if you want to order one.

This one from beaucoup can be personalized!

I think that this blue and white one is adorable, from the Etsy shop, SeasonalAccent.

                        No matter how old your mother is, a spa quality robe like this one from Beaucoup, always comes in handy.

Once again, it can be monogrammed for her.

                    My mom has always loved to read and in fact inspired a love of reading in me from a very young age.  So, books have always been good gifts for her, (and for me!)  She loves a good mystery. Here is a series I think she would enjoy: 

                        Better yet would be a Kindle so that she could always have something to read and often for free.  My mom had one, but I believe she has lost it!  It is too bad because she said it was much lighter than a book, so it was easier on arthritic hands.  So, a new one may be in order! There are many kinds at various prices.  Here are a couple of choices.

               The first one is the Kindle Fire that is only $40 on Amazon right now, with special offers.  The other one is the Kindle e-reader with a glare-free touch screen for $80.   If your mom already has a Kindle, a gift card for more books would be a perfect gift!  (And the time to read would also be awesome!)

               One thing that my children always used to do for me when they were little was to make me breakfast in bed!  When they were young, some of these breakfasts were sometimes questionable, but it made them so happy to do it for me that I loved it!  As they got older, the breakfasts got better and better.  (I learned to purchase all of the things I would like to eat and happen to have them in the refrigerator for Mother's Day.)  Those were special times.  

                     So, thank you to my special mother! I know that a couple of these ideas are going to come in handy for me this year as I prepare a way to show her how much she means to me.  I hope you have found some new ideas as well! 

                         Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't give a reminder about preparing for Easter because it is coming soon.  Be sure to go to #PrinceofPeace and find out how you can keep The Savior as the focus of your Easter celebration.  Another thanks to my mom for teaching me about Him!