13 thoughtful Mother's Day gifts under $50
One-up the framed photo this year.
Charm her with this stunning charm bracelet.
Price: Starts at $16
What do moms never tire of doing? Talking about their kids. This stainless steel charm bracelet can be personalized with the names and birthstones of each of her kids. It's also a great gift for grandmothers, who can add charms for all her children's children.
Give her the gift of a green thumb.
Price: $44.95
No window box? No problem. Mom can grow her own herbs in the ZeroSoil mini indoor garden — an attractive and mess-less way to display (and eat) fresh, delicious herbs at any meal. It uses a plant nutrient base instead of potting soil, and bonus: It waters itself!
Pamper her on the go.
Price: $14.99
Just because mom travels a lot doesn't mean she can't make room for some down time while she's away. The Simply Be Well travel bath set includes a moisturizing body bar, lip balm, body cream, and wash. Everything is made with organic ingredients and comes in soothing lavender vanilla, rosemary mint, or pomegranate scents.
Tidy up her work station.
Price: $39.99
A clean desk is a happy desk, and a happy desk means a happy mom. Give your mom an attractive and functional way to organize her desk top with the iStick Desk Organizer. It has compartments for office supplies and photos, a docking station for her iPhone, USB and storage card ports, and even a cup holder for her favorite beverage.
Show her how important your relationship with her is.
Price: $14.10
"What My Mother Gave Me" is a collection of anecdotes from Pulitzer Prize-winning writers, journalists, and best-selling novelists that look at the mother-child relationship through gifts mothers gave their kids. Whether a physical gift or simply wise words or time spent together, this is a sentimental book moms will love.
Treat her to a manicure every month.
Price: From $19.99/month
Julep is like the Birchbox of nail polish. A monthly subscription gets mom a monthly delivery of nail polish, some other products like cuticle oil or hand cream, and a delicious piece of candy. Julep members can customize their monthly boxes, so mom can pick out exactly what she wants.
Give her a beautiful way to organize her trinkets.
Price: $14-$28
Maybe your mom already has enough jewelry (from you, we hope), and if so, take it one step further with an intricately designed and painted jewelry box. Each one is hand-carved and affixed with a delicate metal fastener to keep its contents secure.
Energize her day — literally.
Price: $34.95
Chemex coffee is the trendiest way to drink a cup of joe these days. The chemex is made with non-corrosive elements and brews enough coffee for three perfect cups. It's an aesthetic way for her to brew for company... or just for herself.
Introduce her to some fresh new scents.
Price: $44
Buying perfume or cologne for someone else is challenging, so it's best not to restrict your options (or your mom's) to just one scent. Marc Jacobs' best-selling Daisy perfume sampler includes all three varieties — Daisy, Daisy Dream, and Daisy Eau So Fresh — so mom can see which she likes best.
Make drinking water a visual experience.
Price: From $16.40
SIGG aluminum canisters make drinking water more enjoyable. The water bottles are vibrant and stylish, with dozens of designs to choose from. They're also lightweight, easy to clean, and BPA-free.
Encourage her favorite hobby.
Price: $14-$36
Moms make the best cookies, don't they? Anthropologie's Crowned Leaf measuring cups and spoons are a beautiful way to make a masterpiece in the kitchen. The pieces are made of painted new bone china, but are dishwasher safe and so beautiful that she may want to display them when she's not using them.
Recap her first year of motherhood.
Price: $39.99
Document every "first" for her and her child in a vibrant photo book. Shutterfly makes it easy to customize the scrapbook online using a drag-and-drop format with tons of customization options and layouts to choose from. Shutterfly prints the book on professional glossy paper and binds it into a keepsake she'll treasure forever.
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