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Tips For A Budget-Friendly Mother's Day


Every person has one, and we would not be who we are today without her; our mother. Whether we are fully grown or a wee-one learning to walk, our mother is that person that is constantly there for us. And not only is she our biggest fan, usually rooting us on from the sideline, but she is usually "that person" we seem to turn to when we've had a bad day and need that extra tender, loving care (and maybe a delicious homemade favorite or two)!

This Mother's Day, regardless of your age or how big your pockets are or are not, we have provided some fantastic budget-friendly ways to honor your mother this Mother's Day; and turn the table, making her feel nothing less than the best!


Mother's Day Picnic

It's time to pull out that blanket, pick some of your mother's favorite flowers (preferably not the neighbors!), and roll up those sleeves to make your mama one darn good picnic! Think of all the breakfasts, lunches, and dinners your mother has created for you! It might be time to return the favor! Whether it's simple PB&Js or a gourmet-style meal, anything prepared by a mother's loved one(s) will make her heart go pitter-patter! Need any ideas on what to make and where to go? Check out some clever culinary ideas here! For some great picnic spot ideas click here!


Mother's Day Scavenger Hunt

Nothing will make your mom feel more special than the thought and time you take to prepare and plan a unique scavenger hunt for her! You can include cute little clues that speak to your childhood by playing a favorite game, or a simple Simon says to gain her next clue! What does she get at the end of the hunt? That's entirely up to you! Just the thought and time she spends with you during the search is one memory your mother will not soon forget! For some free printouts, cute clues, and ideas, click here!


Clean her car

Nothing makes a mother more satisfied than to see her children cleaning! But cleaning something for her is even better! Are you guilty of fallen french fries between the seats and empty wrappers left behind? Well, this is the time to make up for it! So it's time to get your mother's car out of the garage, fill up a bucket of bubbles, and get scrubbing! Maybe even purchase her favorite scent to put inside the vehicle and fill up her gas tank as a special surprise! This is guaranteed to bring a smile to your mama's face filled with pride!


Dear Mom, letter

It is not often enough that we tell our mom's how much they mean to us. As much mental energy and time they put into thinking about us and caring for us, they deserve to know how much we appreciate it and them! Writing a letter to your mother, even if it's a simple "I love you" or "thank you," can mean so much more to them than you know. Include an old or recent picture of the two of you; this is a memory she can always hold onto.


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