Finger paints are great. But Mom probably already has a bunch of homemade cards and gifts. Kids who want to shop for a Mother’s Day gift this year don’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of gifts that fit a junior budget.
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$20 or less
Lots of kids have a trusty old bear. Give the same joy with a cuddly eye pillow. These animal-shaped eye pillows can be chilled to soothe puffy eyes and warmed to relieve sinus pressure. Or have Mom use it to block out the light and enjoy a rare nap. Choose between five styles–polar bear, brown bear, cat, dog and bunny. $18 at warmwhiskers.com or 805-962-3141.
$25 or less
Mom buys you stickers, so why not buy her a grown-up version? LapSchticks are large stickers adults can put on boring laptops. Pick a pretty design or write a custom message like “I love Mom.” Kids can even have a LapSchtick made with Mom’s favorite family photo. $19.99 to $24.99 at schtickers.com.
$15 or less
Miss Mom while she’s at work? She probably feels the same. Give her a way to put your picture front and center on her desk. The Desktop Paper Clip is a cute oversized paper clip that can hold Mom’s favorite photos. It has a heavy base so it won’t tip over and the tight clip means photos won’t slip. $12 at seejanework.com or call 877-400-5263.
$10 or less
Grocery lists, to-do lists, laundry lists. Does it seem like Mom is always making a list? 16 Sparrows has small journals that are the size of note cards and fit into purses, pants pockets or glove compartments. Each journal has 80 lined pages and comes in three cover styles. $6.50 for two at 16sparrows.com.
$5 or less
Kids with only a few dollars can still give Mom a big gift. Garden Sprinkles are small tins of flower and herb seeds that can plant a big garden. Choose between 19 choices like Crazy Daisy, a reusable tin filled with daisy seeds. $3.25 per tin at www.pottingshedcreations.com or call 208-835-4066 for store locations.