Mother’s Day Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

In the 17 years I’ve been married, I’ve learned how to get what I want. Or at least a cheaper version of what I actually want. The key is giving my husband a very clear list, complete with where to find the item. He’s mentioned more than once that I have “champagne tastes on a beer budget.” But I have a talent for sniffing out the cheapest champagne… OR the fanciest beer. (I’m not sure this metaphor is working…) Here’s a list of awesome Mother’s Day gifts that won’t break the bank with both the “real” version and the “cheap” version of each item. Email this to the man in your life, stat.

(This post has some affiliate links, which means if you end up buying the item, I could make enough money to buy a coffee. But not from Starbucks. Only from Dunkin’ Donuts.)

What I Want: A Robot that Vacuums AND Scrubs

What I Might Get: A New Swiffer (Mine was broken by a kid)

What I Want: Some Classy-Ass Earrings

Mother's Day Gifts that Won't Break the Bank -Tiffany Twist Earrings gold on blue gift bag as example of what is NOT a good example — Tiffany Twist Earrings, $850

What I Might Get: Earrings We Can Actually Afford…

What I Want: A Luxurious Day at the Spa

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$1945

What I Might Get: A Massage I Can Do Myself as a Mother’s Day Gift That Won’t Break the Bank

$39.98

What I Want: A Cute Fancy Coach Bag

What I Might Get: An Older, Yet Cheaper Model (No. I am not referring to myself!)

COACH Polished Pebble Leather Convertible Crossbody in pink Mother's Day Gifts that Won't Break the Bank — Coach Crossbody from 6pm.com $124.99

What I Want: A Mediterranean Cruise

huge cruise ship on the water Mediterranean Cruise $2000 Mother's Day Gifts that won't break the bank — Mediterranean Cruise Starting at $2000

What I Might Get: A Dinner Cruise on the Hudson (Mother’s Day Gifts that Won’t Break the Bank)

mother's day gifts that won't break the bank NYC Dinner Cruise Bateaux NY $149 — NYC Dinner Cruise Bateaux NY $149

The Ultimate in Mother’s Day Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank…

WHAT I ALREADY HAVE: Cuddles from this one and her big brother.

MomCave Mother's Day Gifts that Won't Break the Bank Jen and Baby at Mother's Day brunch — Me & My Youngest on Mother’s Day • Emily DeWan Photography (www.emilydewan.com)

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Mother's Day Gifts that Won't Break the Bank

You can create flyers and send them to her on mother’s day along with a sweet message to make her feel special.

Mother and Baby looking at each other lovingingly in a bright white room for an example of a Mother's Day gift, personalized flyers

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Jennifer Weedon Palazzo is the creator/writer/and producer of Mom Cave TV, an online network of comedy shows for moms including Slummy Mummy, Double Leche, Blabbermom, and MomCave LIVE. She's a working actress in NYC who has appeared in films, commercials, and some very off-off Broadway plays. When she’s not writing about the funny side of being a mom (for blogs like Scary Mommy and Mamalode) Jennifer can be found eating Reese’s Cups while furiously bidding on vintage clothing on eBay. She lives with her husband, Evan, bandleader of The Hot Sardines and two spirited children.