DIB: Mother's Day Gifts - $25 and Under

Have you checked your calendar today? Take a glance, and you'll notice that Mother's Day is very quickly approaching. Do you have something picked out for Mom yet? While this holiday marks your mother's special day for all the wonderful work she does, finding a great gift to show your love and appreciation doesn't have to break your budget. Of course, if you're a budget beauty girl, you already know that. ;)

Today, I'll give you my top picks for some simple and sweet gift ideas that will keep your mom looking and feeling as amazing as you know she is inside!


philosophy thank you - $25, and philosophy 3-in-1 products - $16

Usually philosophy isn't associated with budget buying, but for this occasion, there are some options you can afford to spoil Mom with. You can send a simple but beautiful message with a gift of heavenly scents for her bath or shower. The philosophy thank you gift set duo includes two differently scented products that can be used for shampoo, bath, or shower gel - amazing grace and pure grace. Each is a full 8 oz., and are sure to last her a while. If you prefer to choose your own scents instead, philosophy's famous 3-in-1 shampoo, bath and shower gels come in a variety of delicious flavors and are super-rich.

the healing garden gift sets - $14.99

I'm a long-time fan of products from the healing garden because of their affordability and quality. They're also widely available in your local drugstore. The healing garden gift sets include a body mist, whipped body lotion, cleansing body wash, and shower pouf. Dozens of scents are offered in two different collections, botanical and organic. The body lotions and cleansers are decadently rich and creamy, and deeply hydrating as well. Your mom will love indulging herself every time she takes a shower or bath with these elegant and luxurious gift sets! If the gift set isn't doing it for you, feel free to mix and match scents and products.

Burt's Bees Essential Body Kit - $12.99

Great for anyone who loves Burt's Bees! The Essential Body Kit has everything she needs to pamper herself with natural, eco-friendly products that feel great and address daily concerns such as dry, sensitive skin and tired hands and feet. Included are the Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Crème, Beeswax & Banana Hand Crème, Hand Salve, Honey Lip Balm, Lemon Butter Cuticle Crème, Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Peppermint Foot Lotion, Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion, and Coconut Foot Crème. With ingredients like the signature beeswax, buttermilk, and natural fruit and plant ingredients and vitamins, Mom will be taking care of herself in the greenest and most natural way possible.

LORAC Lotsa Gift Set - $25

This set of favorites from LORAC, an online-only exclusive available from Sephora, provides beauty essentials for a quick and glamorous pick-me-up any time of day. Included in the Lotsa Gift Set are Lotsa Lip Plumping Lipstick in Kissin, Plumping Lip Gloss in Cutie, and Lotsa Lash Fiber Mascara in Black. The lip products contain tri-peptide plumping ingredients to "visually enhance" lips, while the mascara contains nylon fibers for ultimate length, curl, and volume. Mom is sure to love this glam little kit for her purse.

Clinique Perfectly Happy - $25, and Clinique The Kissers - $25

The Clinique Perfectly Happy set is perfect for any mom who enjoys being feminine, and one who's also always on-the-go. It includes two dual-ended products with a Clinique Happy fragrance rollerball applicator on one end, and a Plump and Shine lip color on the other. The colors included are Peach Plump and Pink Champagne, and everything comes nicely packaged in a pretty, orange floral box. Chic and convenient - when Mom is in a hurry, she can grab whichever lip color she likes and have a lovely portable fragrance on hand at the same time.

If your mom adores lip gloss as much as you, consider The Kissers. This set of four mini Superbalm Moisturizing Glosses in Apricot, Raspberry, Lilac, and Grapefruit comes in your choice of super-cute pink or yellow floral bag. The balm-glosses relieve dryness while packing the color and shine of a gloss, and providing moisture she'll love just as much. Too cute!

Sally Hansen Perfect Pedicure Kit - $9.99

If your mother is like mine, then she is constantly plagued by dry, tired feet - yet never has the time or money to spend getting a spa pedicure every few weeks. The Sally Hansen Perfect Pedicure Kit may be a little hard to find, but features great products to rejuvenate and refresh. It includes a smoothing foot scrub, a healing foot stick, a moisturizing creme, toenail clippers, and a pair of booties as a bonus - so she can apply her foot cream, slip them on overnight and wake up to beautiful, rested feet.

Salon & Spa Gift Certificate

You may not think $25 or less will get you much at a spa, but you may be wrong! Depending on the spa, for this price, you could treat Mom to a manicure, mini-facial, shampoo or blow-dry, deep conditioning treatment, or even some newly shaped or tinted brows. If she chooses, she can instead apply the credit toward a more expensive service she's been craving. Either way, you'll be showing you think it's important for her to take care of herself, and encouraging her to do so is a wonderful way to prove you care.


There is an endless number of ways to express your love this Mother's Day, but a little pampering gift never hurts. Have fun and be creative - because she'll love whatever you give her no matter what it is; even a simple, beautiful card. Just remember not to stress, even if you're on a tight budget! There are always options! :)

What are your Mother's Day plans? What are you going to do for Mom? Any other great budget gift ideas? Let's hear it!


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