There are times where holidays come upon us, and to be honest, we’re really not prepared. This has happened to me this Mother’s Day, since I’m currently 35 weeks pregnant myself! So, I’ve come up with some quick ideas for you at varying price ranges to help you get a great gift together, even if you are short on time! In case you didn’t know, Mother’s Day is on May 11th this year (2014), so don’t wait any longer, especially if you’re going to order a gift online!
My Top Picks When You’re Short on Time:
1. Harry and David: I LOVE this store, and we have a local Harry & David outlet store, where we can snag great savings! However, in addition to their awesome Food Products, you can also send flowers to mom through them as well, and these are at varying prices! They are also offering FREE SHIPPING on select Mother’s Day Items! This year I also noticed they had chocolate covered strawberries and other inexpensive fruit starting at only $19.99!
2. Edible Arrangements: This is my next pick when looking to send fresh fruit! Enter code MDAY2014 at checkout and score FREE SHIPPING on any other over $65! They have chocolate covered strawberries as well!
3. Check out our OWN Chocolate Covered Strawberry Recipes! If you have enough time, these are actually not difficult to make, and don’t take a ton of time and cost less!
4. Amazon:
5. 1800FLOWERS:
- Save 25% on Early Delivery for Mother’s Day Flowers & Gifts at 1800flowers.com.
Use Promo Code MDAYEARLY at checkout. (Offer Ends 05/08/2014)
- Save 20% on $49.99 & Up on Mother’s Day Flowers & Gifts at 1800flowers.com.
Use Promo Code MDAY49 at checkout. (Offer Ends 05/11/2014)
6. Mommy pampering kit: This could include any of the following items at varying prices:
- spa gift card
- loofah sponge
- lotions, body wash (think Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop, etc.) Use code SPRINGTREAT at Bath & Body to snag 25% off! (Order by May 4th to ensure delivery in time for Mother’s Day 2014!
- Candles
- Special/Gourmet packages of Hot Tea or coffee
- Eye or neck pillow, or eye gel
- Lip balm
- Her favorite gum
- A can of her favorite soda or bottled tea
- Massage tools
- Bath bombs or salts
- Meditation/Relaxation CD
- Hand mitts
- Perfumes or essential oils (Lavender and Spearmint are very relaxing)
- Bubble Bath/Bubble Oil
- Shower Cap
- A book or magazine to read
- Slippers or bathrobe
7. Photo Books: I LOVE Shutterfly Photo Books! What mother doesn’t want pictures of her kids and grandkids! Use code FREESHIP49 to snag FREE Shipping on orders of $49 or more!
My Top Picks When You’re Short on Money:
1. Fresh picked flowers. Do you have a garden? Each year, I’m able to snag lilacs from my garden to give as gifts around Mother’s Day. You can usually pick up an inexpensive potted flower locally for under $10! Remember, it’s the thought that counts!
2. Check out our OWN Chocolate Covered Strawberry Recipes! If you have enough time, these are actually not difficult to make, and don’t take a ton of time and cost less!
3. Homemade Gifts: Are you lacking in ideas? Follow our Mother’s Day Gift Ideas board on Pinterest!
4. Make your own gift basket. (See our Spa Gift Basket Ideas above)! Remember, this can get expensive if you add to many high priced items to your basket. You can always shop stores like the Dollar Tree for inexpensive mugs, and I even found a mug that my son could decorate this past year! I’m always finding inexpensive finds there that make GREAT gifts to put in a gift basket that don’t cost very much! Gift Basket Tip: Ask your local florist for one of the forks they stick in flower arrangements to hold cards. These make great gift card holders for gift baskets! I scored several for free when I asked the floral manager for a few the last time I bought balloons.
5. Gifts from the grandchildren. If you have kids, you have it made, because grandmothers LOVE handmade items from their grandchildren. You may be off the hook with buying your own gift if you’re having your child craft a gift for grandma. To get ideas for kids crafts for Mothers Day, Follow our Mother’s Day Gift Ideas board on Pinterest!
6. Check out our FREE Printable Mother’s Day Coupons!
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