7 Ways to Show Mom Just How Much You Care This Mother’s Day

By Meghen Jones

Well, it’s about that time of year where we celebrate our moms (more so than usual at least) and everything they do for us. I’m sure you want to spoil your mom with lavish gifts or a fine dining experience, but being on the budget of a college student can make your aspirations a little difficult. Regardless, our moms should know how much we adore them—whether we’re close-by or even if we’ve traveled out of state to attend college. Even when we don’t have the finances available to shower mom in expensive gifts, there are alternatives to show her just how special she is to you.

If you are in need of cost-friendly gift ideas, uCribs has you covered with our list of 7 budget-busting gift suggestions to show your mom a little appreciation!

Create A DIY Spa Basket

Mother’s Day is the day where mom finally gets to relax and focus on her own self-care, but we all know that spas can become a bit pricey, especially when you’re on a college student’s budget. However, you can bring the spa experience to mom by creating a custom, do-it-yourself spa basket. Fill the basket with spa goodies such as bath bombs, nail polish, face masks, and other spa essentials. I’m sure any mom would love having her own spa basket—because what mother isn’t obsessed with Lush or Bath & Body Works? …I’ll wait.

Have Her Favorite Flowers Delivered

Everyone loves being surprised with flowers! The good news for your wallet is that flowers can be fairly inexpensive depending on where you decide to order them. If you are still living close to mom, maybe take a trip to your local Farmers Market and have a local artisan put together a stunning flower arrangement at a reasonable cost. You can also order flowers through 1-800-Flowers or ProFlowers, which offer an array of options. These two online vendors also feature frequent promotions once you sign-up for their email list. So, pick out the perfect floral arrangement for mom! It will surely brighten up her day by having her favorite flowers delivered right to her front door.

Host Movie Night Just for Her

If you still live near your family or even if you will happen to be in town for Mother’s Day, then you can opt for movie night with your mom. Instead of spending money at the movie theater, why not plan a movie night filled with buttery popcorn, pepperoni pizza, and your mom’s favorite movies in the comfort of home? If there’s a movie you have both been waiting to watch together, it would be the perfect opportunity to do so. Plus, nothing compares to spending quality time with mom, bonding and snuggling up on the couch—ah, just like old times.

Send an Edible Arrangement

Edible Arrangements are the perfect gift for your mom if she loves fresh fruit arranged so beautifully that it’s almost too pretty to eat…I said almost. This inexpensive gift is made with a variety of fruit, styled as if it were a fresh floral bouquet. Best of all, it can be delivered to your mother’s front door. If your mother enjoys chocolate, you could even indulge her a bit by purchasing her a chocolate covered fruit bouquet. Plus, Edible Arrangements offers special discounts if you sign up with your email address. Your mother is sure to be delighted to have this tasty, fruity gift.

Serve Your Mom Breakfast in Bed

Do you remember all the times that you woke up to the smell of a delicious breakfast that your mother had prepared just for you and your family? Why not take Mother’s Day to return the favor? Let mom sit back and relax in bed while you prepare her a nice, warm breakfast—fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, and crispy bacon—all to be devoured from the comfort of bed. If you’re still away for the semester, you can have breakfast specially delivered from her favorite brunch spot then join her on Skype or Facetime to make the moment extra special—it will feel as if you never left home to begin with!

Surprise Her with Something Sweet

Does your mom love sweets? Satisfy her sweet tooth by purchasing a delicious cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes. The cakes are reasonably priced, and you can even submit an online order if you’re far from home. They even offer gift packages of “bundtlets,” which are mini cakes packaged in giftwrap for under fifteen dollars—depending on how many you buy. Nothing Bundt Cakes has many options for flavors such as white chocolate raspberry, red velvet, pecan praline, marble, lemon, and so much more. If I do say so myself, thewhite chocolate raspberry is definitely a winner. And the best part of it all? You can personalize your special message to mom to show her how much you truly care!

Purchase Her College Apparel or Gear

Last, but certainly not least—it’s no secret that moms are the biggest cheerleaders in our lives. They are always supporting us every step of the way, encouraging us even when we feel as if no one is watching. Buying mom some college gear can be an inexpensive and thoughtful way for her to sport your university’s logo. If you are a college athletic, it’s only fitting to get your mom a cool t-shirt or hoodie that she can wear to all of your games. You could even get her a mug if she enjoys tea or coffee. Water bottles, hats, keychains, or any other type of swag sporting your college name are also good, affordable options.

Sure, these budget-busting gift ideas may not have been a part of your original plan for Mother’s Day, but they are gifts that your mom is sure to love. Our moms appreciate the smallest things that we do to honor them— even it’s the smallest thing to make them smile. Plus, it’s always the thought that counts!

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