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Unique And Affordable Mother's Day Gifts

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Emily Blunck
Apr 12, 2016
University of Nebraska Omaha
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Unique And Affordable Mother's Day Gifts
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We are now officially less than a month away from Mother’s Day and the scramble for finding the best gift has begun. How can we possibly find a gift that lets our mom know how much we love her and how grateful we are for everything she does for us? Not to mention having to do this on a college budget! Here are some of the best (and most affordable) Mother’s Day gifts for the special woman in your life this year.

Bathtub wineglass holder

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/222663637/bathtub-...

Personalized passport holder/wallet

Now that you’re out of the house your mom may actually have time to plan the trip of her dreams (and maybe if she’s feeling generous she’ll take you along *wink wink*). Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/272226042/leather-...

A “Fifty Things I Love About You” deck of cards

Tell your mom all those things you forget to tell her on a day-to-day basis. Tutorial:

https://ziploc.com/en/inspiration/activities-and-c...

Marbled coffee mugs

Indulge her coffee addiction while helping her make it just a little more fashionable. Tutuorial: http://diycandy.com/2015/04/diy-marbled-mugs-with-...

A set of Ooma Bowls

Mother-child movie night will never be the same. They are also great for her to take to the office and indulge in her favorite snack mess-free at her desk. Uncommon Goods: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/ooma-bowl

Year-long NatureBox subscription

If your mom is a health-nut (or just likes a nice healthy snack now and then) she might love a subscription to NatureBox. Every month she will receive a box with five different health snacks inside. It’s a gift that just keeps giving! NatureBox: https://naturebox.com

A cute new phone case

If your mom is techy, a cute new phone case could be the perfect way to go. There are an infinite number of designs available so you could commemorate her favorite sports team, a private joke you have together, or just something she would find aesthetically pleasing. Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/search/electronics-and-acc...

Matching coordinates bracelets

Let your mom know that even if distance separates you while you’re at school, it will never keep you apart. These could be any location in the world that has significance to the two of you, such as the house you grew up in or your favorite vacation spot. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/127413925/coordina...

A funny tote bag

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/245496838/rather-b...

Call her more

I’m serious. As a gift to your mother schedule in an extra phone call home every week or month. This costs you nothing more than your phone bill and is sure to make her happy. Although you might want to throw in a tangible gift as well, just in case.

Happy shopping!

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