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The 45 Best Cheap Mother's Day Gifts Under $50 That Mom Will Love

Shop new and best-selling gift ideas for Mom that are just as thoughtful as big-budget items.

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Want to get Mom a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift that won’t set your budget too far back? This is just the list to find the best cheap Mother’s Day gifts that don’t actually look cheap! With Mother's Day gift ideas at $50 and under, and most around the $30 mark, you’re sure to find something Mom — or a grandma, auntie, or stepmom — will love.

These affordable presents and popular gift ideas make for great last-minute Mother’s Day gifts since many can be delivered in two days or less thanks to Amazon Prime. Alternatively, if you’re looking to top off a sweet Mother’s Day card or a small gift you bought earlier in the year, add one of these budget-friendly gifts under $15 to really spoil her. On this list, you’ll find sentimental gifts that'll pull on her heartstrings as well as helpful gifts she’ll want to use as soon as she opens them. Not to mention self-care gifts for a spa experience right at home. These affordable ideas include cozy candles, fun gift baskets, cute plant and gardening gifts, and much more.

Since Mother’s Day is a celebration that encompasses all mothers and mother figures, we’ve also included Mother’s Day gifts for sisters, Mother’s Day gifts for your wife, gifts for their first Mother's Day, gifts for your mother-in-law, and gifts for pregnant mothers. Remember: What matters most to Mom isn't the price tag, but the thought and love behind whatever you decide to give her.

Looking for a quick gift idea? Here are our top five cheap Mother's Day gifts of 2024:

A Gift for the Beauty Queen

Tri-Fold Lighted Vanity Mirror

Amazon’s Choice
Tri-Fold Lighted Vanity Mirror
A Gift for the Beauty Queen

Tri-Fold Lighted Vanity Mirror

Now 18% Off
$20 at Amazon

If she turns getting ready into a luxurious morning routine, gift her this tri-fold, LED vanity mirror for her to sit down and apply her skincare or makeup in front of. The mirror includes three different magnifications for easy viewing and application of products.

Practical Mother's Day Gift

Password Book

Best Seller
Password Book
Practical Mother's Day Gift

Password Book

Now 11% Off

She's going to love this gift for a few reasons. For starters, she won't have to remember all of her passwords off the top of her head. Secondly, the book will be a safe place for her to log her private information as opposed to some crevice of her device.

Most Popular Mother's Day Gift

Glass Rose Flower Gift

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Glass Rose Flower Gift
Most Popular Mother's Day Gift

Glass Rose Flower Gift

Now 50% Off

A great alternative to fresh flowers, this stunning glass rose illuminates via LED lights, creating a breathtakingly beautiful show piece. Stick with the multi-colored design, or opt for one of their other hues such as blue, purple, or red.

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Mother's Day Gift Box

Mother's Day Gift Box

Mother's Day Gift Box

What's better than one Mother's Day gift? Four! In this gift box, she'll receive a coffee mug, a gold spoon, a scented candle, and a bath bomb. All of which will come packaged in a cute box with a card for easy gifting.

Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $20

Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet

Best Seller
Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet
Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $20

Cubic Zirconia Classic Tennis Bracelet

It's hard to believe this stunning bracelet is less than $20, but it's true! On top of that, it has thousands of 5-star reviews noting the impressive appearance and quality.

Gadget Gift for Mom

VIVA Recharge Insulated Tea & Coffee Mug

Editor’s Choice
Recharge Insulated Tea & Coffee Mug
Gadget Gift for Mom

VIVA Recharge Insulated Tea & Coffee Mug

This travel mug does the work of a french press, tumbler, teapot, tea infuser, and thermos all in one handy device that Mom can take with her on the go. She can brew hot or iced coffee and tea, depending on her preference. Choose from six fun color options to match her style.

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Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $30

Moments with Mom Scratch Off Journal

Moments with Mom Scratch Off Journal
Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $30

Moments with Mom Scratch Off Journal

If you're close with your mother, she'll adore checking off shared activities in this bucket list-style book. With the provided prompts, she can jot down the date, location, and memorable moments from your activities together. Bucket list activities include attending a pottery class and exploring a new city together.

For the Mom with Little Kids

Changeable Kids Art Display Frame

Changeable Kids Art Display Frame
For the Mom with Little Kids

Changeable Kids Art Display Frame

Perfect for moms with young children, this frame allows you to store dozens of pieces of artwork inside. Simply open the magnetic frame, and tuck the artwork under the elastic bands to showcase their child's latest masterpiece.

Best Gift Idea for New Moms

ZenToes Moisturizing Fuzzy Sleep Socks

Moisturizing Fuzzy Sleep Socks
Best Gift Idea for New Moms

ZenToes Moisturizing Fuzzy Sleep Socks

Mom (and especially new moms!) are often so busy taking care of others, they forget to take care of themselves, and that includes their tootsies. Gift her these vitamin E and jojoba seed oil-infused heel socks for a repairing and luxurious night's sleep. She'll wake up with soft, pleasant-smelling, hydrated heels — just in time for sandal season!

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TOPDesign Initial Canvas Tote Bag

Amazon’s Choice
Initial Canvas Tote Bag

TOPDesign Initial Canvas Tote Bag

Whether you fill it with goodies or give it to her as is, she's sure to carry this sturdy, canvas tote wherever she goes. It's stylish, perfect for running errands, and features a personal touch we guarantee she'll love.

Stylish Mother's Day Gift

Long-Sleeve Cardigan

Long-Sleeve Cardigan
Stylish Mother's Day Gift

Long-Sleeve Cardigan

Available in sizes small to 3XL, she'll live in this pretty, lightweight cardigan that has a silky feel. "It's extremely soft, lightweight, and super cute with a black tank, boots, and some jewelry," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $10

Wooden Family Birthday Reminder

Amazon’s Choice
Wooden Family Birthday Reminder
Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $10

Wooden Family Birthday Reminder

Now 40% Off

With children and grandkids in the mix, it can be difficult to remember everyone's birthday. That's where this clever hanging calendar comes in. It includes 100 charms for her to personalize with important names and dates and hang under the corresponding month.

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A Self-Care Treat

Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet

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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
A Self-Care Treat

Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet

Now 30% Off

Essential oils have a host of different benefits when introduced aromatically. This essential oil diffuser bracelet comes with four oils: rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus, and tea tree. She can place a drop of oil on the felt pad of the bracelet to reap its benefits as she works, sleeps, or lounges.

Unique, Personalized Gift Idea

Birth Month Flower Ring Tray

Birth Month Flower Ring Tray
Unique, Personalized Gift Idea

Birth Month Flower Ring Tray

Gift her a spot to place her valuables while thinking of you at the end of the night. This heart-shaped, resin dish comes with dried flowers inside. Pick her birth month to personalize the dish even more.

Useful Mother's Day Gift

Small Wallet

Small Wallet
Useful Mother's Day Gift

Small Wallet

Motherhood means having a host of cards for everything from your local library to your work ID. Help Mom stay organized with a compact billfold she can use for card overflow or to take with her on quick errands.

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Best for Moms Who Like To Garden

Hydroponic Herb Growing Kit

Hydroponic Herb Growing Kit
Best for Moms Who Like To Garden

Hydroponic Herb Growing Kit

For the home chef or mother with a green thumb, gift her this three-piece herb-growing kit. Stick with classic herbs, such as rosemary, lavender, and oregano, or branch out to parsley, cilantro, mint, and more!

RELATED: Best Gardening Gifts for the Plant People in Your Life

Jewelry Gift for Mom

Dainty Layered Initial Necklaces

Dainty Layered Initial Necklaces
Jewelry Gift for Mom

Dainty Layered Initial Necklaces

With over 30,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, you can't go wrong with this beautiful layered set. She'll get an initial necklace as well as a paper-clip-style chain that she can layer together. The necklaces are available in gold, rose gold, and silver, as well as lengths 18 and 20-inches.

Custom Mother's Day Gift

Birthstone Necklace

Birthstone Necklace
Custom Mother's Day Gift

Birthstone Necklace

Round up the birthstones and initials of her children or grandkids for a one-of-a-kind necklace that she will surely hold (and wear) close to her heart.

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Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $15

Freshcut Paper Pop-Up Card

Amazon’s Choice
Pop-Up Card
Cheap Mother's Day Gift Under $15

Freshcut Paper Pop-Up Card

If you think the photo is impressive, wait until you see this 12-inch pop-up card in person. Not only does it look like a real bouquet, but it's sturdy enough for her to display on the table. Inside, the card is blank to fill out as you wish.

Mother's Day Gift for Grandma

Three Generations Necklace

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Three Generations Necklace
Mother's Day Gift for Grandma

Three Generations Necklace

Now 15% Off

Cue the "awws." This three bead necklace is symbolic of three generations of women, making it a great gift for both Mom and Grandma.

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