5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5

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With Mother's Day coming up, I thought I'd share the great bargains I've found that your mum might enjoy. These cute little things make a great addition to a present, or if your mum insists on not getting her anything... a small gift can't hurt right?


1. A mug made with love <3


5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5
You can find a plain $2 or so mug from your local dollar store and decorate/draw on with oil-based paint Sharpie markers. Regular Sharpie ink can come off even after baking. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F. You can draw something cute on there, and if you're not artistically gifted just write a funny slogan. As an option of adding to the gift, fill with her favourite tea bags and wrap with cellophane and top it off with a ribbon.


5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5

5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5


2. Get her a jewelry stand for her dresser!


5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5

These are really cute and are handy too, I know my mum is always losing bits of jewelry all over the place. I found this minimalist one on eBay for $3.45 USD with free postage, the link is here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jewelry-Necklace-Ring-Earring-Tree-Stand-Display-Organizer-Holder-Show-Rack-GU-/371449131947? hash=item567c17f3ab:g:Se0AAOSwWnFWBVQL Alternatively, check out your local dollar store as well.


3. A pretty Mother's necklace/pendant


5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5
I also found a variety of necklaces for mothers on eBay, just search them and take your pick, here's the link for the one below that costs $1.99 USD with free shipping: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mothers-Day-Gifts-Moon-Love-Heart-Mom-Word-Pendant-Silver-Chain-Necklace-/361530540482?hash=item542ce641c2:g:m18AAOSwy5ZXCE~1


4. A mini terrarium!


5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5

These are all the rage right now, and are really pretty and low maintenance, they'd look good on a kitchen bench, coffee table, dining table or side cabinet! You can find one of these pretty much anywhere, and check out your local plant nursery/hardware too, they usually can cost about $5ish. If you can't find one, grab a little glass bowl from a dollar store, and fill with dirt, stones and plants from the backyard or neighbour (anywhere you can take small plant offcuts and be inconspicuous) and wipe around the edges to clean once you're done.


5. A phone case for the tech-savvy mum!


5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5
You can get some really nice (or kick-ass) cases on eBay ranging from $1-$5 easy. Here's the link for the one below which is $4.99 USD free postage (I know my mum is obsessed with New York so I'm getting her this one)


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pretty-3D-Scenery-City-Hard-Back-Ultra-Thin-Phone-Case-Cover-for-iPhone-6s-Plus-/171843324557?var=470773540391&hash=item2802a90a8d:m:mAGKVCKR8mz1vD1C9zFfOtQ



If all else fails, you can always make those 'clean the bathroom', 'free massage' or 'cook 1 meal' vouchers :P who knows, she might even appreciate those the most! Good luck and I hope everyone has a lovely Mother's day :)



P.S. Mothers reading this, please comment what your ideal cheap gift would be (not necessarily from this list).

5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Under $5
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