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Mother's Day Money Savers

Gifts mom is sure to love for under $30.

Attention all dads and kids! This year Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 8. Don’t worry there is still time to prepare.  Here are some unique gift ideas under $30 to get you started.

A photo book from the kids is an inexpensive gift mom will cherish. My good friend has three little girls. She put together a photo book with her favorite pictures from throughout the year and entitled the book, “Little Women." What a sweet idea for a Mother’s Day gift.

Hand stamped sterling silver conversation necklaces are an inexpensive and personal gift. I got one last year for Mother’s Day and I get so many compliments on it. Personalized with children’s names they quickly become a treasured keepsake.

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Playful Peony Designs is an affordable spot to get mom some custom jewelry. My favorite everyday bracelets have come from this talented designer.  

A gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure will soothe mom’s raw nerves. I am a stay-at-home mom so my idea of a fantastic Mother’s Day is getting pampered and having some quality alone time to recharge my batteries.

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A DIY gift basket with some travel sized goodies, her favorite chocolates and a copy of the latest gossip magazine is a playful way to indulge all of her guilty pleasures.

Dads if you have wracked your brain and still come up empty ask her best friend for ideas. Our best friend is a reliable source to find out what we’ve had our eye on lately. Also, keep your eyes and ears open for subtle or not-so-subtle hints we might drop.

If you have more than $30 to spend on a gift for mom, go for it. Get her the Kindle or iPad she really wants but won’t buy for herself.

For the most part, being a mom is a thankless job and this is the one day of the year set aside to express our gratitude. So lay it on thick.

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