- Shopping on a budget is easier than it seems when you have a team of people helping you find the right gift.
- From small leather accessories to home decor, nothing on this list looks or feels cheap, but it’s all under $25.
- Still looking? Check out more Mother’s Day gift ideas here.
Editor’s note: It’s likely that many families will be spending Mother’s Day apart this year due to the impact of coronavirus. Nothing takes the place of time spent together, but if you’re looking to send a gift to Mom in lieu of a visit, we hope this list will help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Our moms deserve everything in the world, but maybe yours is the type to insist that you don’t get too extravagant for Mother’s Day, or you’re on a budget and want to make every dollar count. Either way, it’s still important to show her that you’re thinking of and appreciate her this Mother’s Day.
We know that finding affordable gifts that don’t look and feel cheap can be tough, so we rounded up a great array for you. From the fun and light-hearted to the ones that could just make her cry, these under-$25 gifts are thoughtful yet friendly on the wallet.
The top 5 best Mother's Day gifts under $25:
- A custom photo book from Artifact Uprising
- A cute, reusable bag from Baggu
- A sweet treat from Sugarfina
- A leather sleep mask from Leatherology
- A cookbook inspired by some of film's most popular meals
See 27 of the best Mother's Day gifts under $25 below.
A cute mug
Gift the Clare V. for Anthropologie Maisonette Mug, $16
There's something about sipping on coffee or tea out of a cute mug that just makes the experience all the more pleasant. This mug, made in collaboration with designer Clare Vivier, is stylish, colorful, and sure to brighten up her morning routine.
A fan-favorite lip mask
Gift the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $20
Spending $20 on a lip balm may seem like a lot, but we think Laneige lives up to the hype. The formula works overnight to leave lips feeling plump and hydrated, plus it comes in fun flavors including plain original, vanilla, and sweet candy.
A nice candle
Gift the Capri Blue Mini Jar Candle, $14
With notes of orchids, jasmine and gardenia white blossoms, and more, this candle will leave a fresh scent lingering in her space.
A cute pair of performance socks
Gift the Bombas Color Swatch Tie Dye Ankle Socks, $12
We love Bombas socks. Each pair is made with thoughtful details like blister tabs, heel grips, and contoured seaming that stays put. These tie-dye pairs have all of the comforts of classic Bombas in a fun, on-trend pattern.
Everything she needs to plant sunflowers
Gift the Sunflower Garden Grow Kit, $12
This easy DIY kit includes seeds of six different heirloom varieties that'll bloom into a beautiful sunflower garden.
A unique deck of cards
Gift the Music Playing Cards Deck, $10
Jazz up game night with this deck of cards inspired by some of the world's most popular artists. Each card is illustrated with a notable and influential figure in the music industry.
A scalp massager
Gift a Maxsoft Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, $7-$10
This small brush delivers the everyday dose of soothing relaxation she never knew she needed. It's comfortable to hold and stimulates blood flow to the scalp and oil glands.
The starter set for a smoother shave
Gift the Flamingo Shave Set, $16
If she shaves and you know she's been using the same rusty, dull razor for way too long, give her the upgrade she deserves with shaving tools from Flamingo, the sister brand of Harry's. She'll be a quick convert to its sharp blades, ergonomic handle, and luxurious shave gel.
A absorbent hair towel
Gift the Aquis Original Hair Turban, $20.99
This top-rated microfiber hair towel is my secret weapon in the bathroom. It's super absorbent and fast-drying, cutting down on the time spent tending to my hair. Mom might appreciate it if she's known for busy mornings.
A lamp made from Himalayan salt
Gift the Mineralamp Natural Himalayan Hand Carved Salt Lamp, $24.99
Each hand-carved lamp is unique and lights up her room with a warm, inviting glow. One Insider Reviews editor loves the respite it provides from the chaos of city living.
An adorable tea infuser
Gift the Fred & Friends Brew Bunny Tea Infuser, $9.99
You can't help but feel relaxed looking at this reclined bunny. Pair the silicone infuser with her favorite tea for a sweet gift.
A set of essential oils
Gift the Lagunamoon Essential Oils Gift Set, $9.99
The set includes lemongrass, peppermint, orange, lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree, each of which has its unique functions. Add these versatile oils into a diffuser (which you can gift in addition to make a set), or suggest some projects she could do with them, like homemade linen sprays.
A photo book
Gift an Artifact Uprising Custom Softcover Photo Book, from $15
These beautifully designed photo books look just like magazines. They contain 30 pages to make your own and fill with your best memories of Mom.
A phone camera lens kit
Gift the Apexel 5 in 1 Camera Lens Kit, $17.99
If your mom is anything like mine, she loves taking photos of, well, everything. Upgrade her mobile photography game with these four lenses: a 10x fixed telephoto lens with manual focus ring, fisheye lens, macro lens and wide angle lens.
A pack of well-organized sticky notes
Gift the Knock Knock To Accomplish Sticky Notes, $12.55
The list-making planner in her will be excited to start scratching away at these attractive sticky notes.
A face mask
Gift the Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Rubber Soothing Mask, $12
Grab two of these masks from cult-favorite skincare brand Dr. Jart+ for a fun, at-home spa day with mom. It feels great on your skin and soothes redness and dryness.
A sturdy bag she can use over and over again
Gift the Standard Baggu, $12
These nylon reusable bags, now available in recycled fabrics, are simply constructed but powerfully effective. They come in dozens of bright colors and prints, so you're bound to find one that fits your mom's personality.
A lottery ticket that gives back
Gift 2 LottoLove Cards and 1 Greeting Card, $20
When she scratches off a card from LottoLove, she won't win any money. Instead, she "wins" a charitable prize that's donated to someone in need. There are four possible prizes, which help provide clean water, solar light, nutritious meals, or literacy tools.
An REI membership
Gift an REI Membership, $20
Outdoorsy and active mothers will love a membership to this community, which affords 10% back dividends, special offers, access to in-store REI Garage sales, and special pricing on REI classes and events.
Recipes for the iconic foods from her favorite movies
Gift "Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers", $16.49
Andrew Rea from the hit YouTube channel "Binging with Babish" recreates the food seen in more than 40 classic films, including the pastrami sandwich from "When Harry Met Sally" and the lobster from "Annie Hall."
Leather luggage stickers
Gift Away Leather Luggage Stickers, $15
Add some personality to her suitcase with these artistic 100% leather stickers. Wherever she's traveling, she'll be able to immediately identify her luggage.
A box of chocolates
Gift the Godiva Assorted Chocolate Gold Gift Box (8-Piece), $17.95
No one's ever disappointed by chocolate, especially if it's a box from Godiva. You can try convincing your mom to share, too (good luck!).
A reading subscription
Gift a Scribd membership, $9.99/month
Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of books, audiobooks, and magazines for less than $10 a month with Scribd. If she wasn't a bibliophile already, Scribd will make her one.
Pretty bookends
Gift the West Elm Agate Bookend, from $12
These one-of-a-kind bookends are the perfect way to show off her book collection and are works of art themselves.
A sleek, new Apple Watch band
Gift the Wearlizer Thin Tan Leather Apple Watch Band, $16.99
Dress up this sporty watch with a more eye-catching, leather style. The leather band is strong and comfortable, and it's surprisingly affordable.
A cube of sophisticated gummies
Gift a Sugarfina Rosé All Day Candy Cube, $8.95
Candy may seem like a simple gift, but Sugarfina's candy cube is a luxurious alternative to a regular box of chocolates.
A leather sleep mask to make every nap feel special
Gift the Leatherology Eye Mask, $25
Choose from more than a dozen leather colors, including a bold red and sophisticated dusty green, for this sleep accessory. Its soft lining and adjustable strap keep her comfortable through her whole nap.
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