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Mother’s Day isn’t exactly a religious holiday, but I did want to include some tips for mother’s day gifts on my site. I’m sure your mother will appreciate just spending time with your, but here are a three great ideas for under $50 that will show mom that you appreciate her.

1. Hanging Flower Baskets. Of course, I have to make this #1 on my list because it’s what I got mymom for mother’s day. Hanging flower baskets, or really potted plants in general, are the way to go if you like the idea of bringing your mom flowers. While bouquets of roses can be nice, they die in about a week’s time, while potted flowers will bloom all summer, and if you get flowers that grow from bulbs, they’ll come back again next year. I opt for the hanging basket simply because it’s like a garden in the air, and without all that gardening work, and if you really want to splurge, buy her the wrought-iron plant hanger as well.

2. Strawberry Smidgens.Ok, I confess–I bought these for my mama too! If your mom likes strawberries as much as mine does, pick up a pack of these smidgens from Gertrude Hawk. They’re better than the typical box of chocolates because you don’t have to guess what’s inside, and if you buy two boxes you get a chocolate-covered strawberry for free! It strawberries aren’t your thing, don’t worry–you can pick up some original PB smidgens instead, and they even carry sugar free brands for anyone who is diabetic or otherwise concerned about sugar intake.

3. A Fuzzy New Bathroom and Some Slippers. My whole approach to gift-giving is to buy something for the person that they would love, but that they wouldn’t buy for themselves. What better way to say “take the day off, mom” than with a fuzzy new bathrobe and slippers? You can pick up this one at Bath and Body works for only $40, or shop around for another kind–I’ve seen similar robes at Victoria’s Secrets, Charlotte Russe, and the Bon Ton.

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