If you blew your cash supply on a fancy brunch or vacation for Mom this year but still want to get her something elegant and well-appreciated, check out our roundup of the top 8 fab Mother’s Day gifts under $50:
1. Her mouth is the source of all her verbal wisdom and kisses, so let’s celebrate that. First, this gloss is called Sexy Mother Pucker, and that alone is enough to make us buy it. Moms love puns, but they also love instantly plumped lips and this gloss delivers all the tingly goodness she could ever ask for. Available at Drugstore.com.
2. Day drinking isn’t really elegant, but eating macarons with boozy flavors is. Science agrees, and while the official research data is still being compiled, we believe about 94% of scientists stand behind moms wanting macaroons– especially when they come in a set called ‘The Adult Juice Box.’ Dana’s makes a gift box full of all the boozy flavors to get Mom through her next round of parenting without questionable breath. Available here.
3. Neutral colors. Most moms love rich, velvety lip colors, and that’s because most moms know everything there is to know about life. Clarins is a timeless favorite amongst face-preserving women in well-tailored dresses, and the neutral shades from the Rouge Eclat Lipstick collection are age-defying and universally flattering. These also make a great, year-round ‘sorry I yelled at you on the phone the other day, Mom’ apology gift. Available here.
4. Addicted to cacao. In the event Mom is a member of the human race and hopelessly in love with chocolate (because most humans are), you simply cannot go wrong with a box of Godiva. In the off chance Mom is dieting, you’ll be left with a box of Godiva, and you’ll be extra happy. Moms like happy kids. Either way, everyone wins. Available here.
5. A little wardrobe spice. Accessories are always a hit (and sizing is pretty easy with bags, jewelry, and belts), and gifts are the perfect opportunity to give her something she may not normally buy herself. She likely has a collection of brown, black, and white belts… but what about fun colors? This pale pink trouser belt is snake-embossed and perfect for smart pants or over an elegant skirt suit ensemble. $49.50 from Ann Taylor, here.
6. Flowers never fail. Have you ever gone on one of those televised flower delivery sites where they promise bouquets for like $49.99 and then by the time you’re done with taxes and weird surcharges your 11 carnations racks up a total price of $83.29? Well, that’s some garbage, and The Bouqs is here to be the superhero of affordable flower delivery. They offer a variety of $40 arrangements and delivery is free. Boom, that’s fragrant. Check ’em out here.
7. Gourmet this and that. All moms love gourmet food and adorable things (if they didn’t, they wouldn’t have babies). Maille, the arguable leader in dijon mustard empowerment, has possibly the cutest mustard gift set ever that’ll encourage Mom to make many, many more gourmet meals. Possible side benefit: you enjoying those meals, too. The new collection (yes, it’s like fashion for your sandwich) includes a white wine, lemon, and garlic flavor that’ll blow just about any lunch out of the water with flavor and happiness. Available here.
8. Comfy shoes so she can keep running around making your life way better. Let’s just start with this: 1) Superga sneakers are usually like $75 a pair, and these are on sale for about half that. But then even better than that, 2) they’re trendy, cute, and will make her feel super cutesy. Under $40 at ShopBop right now because they’re mega discounted.
