Inexpensive Mother’s Day Fun

There’s no better way to show mom how much she is cherished than by giving her a break from the daily grind.  For many mothers, a day without having to make a single meal is heavenly… though potentially very expensive. Celebrating Mother’s Day at a restaurant is not cheap, especially if you are treating the entire family to a lavish buffet.  To save on a delicious dining experience while still showing mom that she is worth her weight in gold, consider starting the day with breakfast in bed. Gather the kids and have fun in the kitchen making mom these … Continue reading

Last Minute Mother’s Day Deals

You are about to run out of time to pick up a nice Mother’s Day gift for your mom! What are you going to do? Don’t panic! Check out this quick list of last minute Mother’s Day sales, deals, coupons, and special offers. Things can still work out! Kohl’s has a Friend’s & Family Shopping Days coupon. It will give you an extra 20% off everything in the Kohl’s stores and at Kohls.com. If you want to shop at the store, make sure to bring the coupon with you. This coupon is valid through May 12, 2013. Kohl’s also has … Continue reading

Have Fun Toasting Mom

“All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” Those wise words are courtesy of the late, great Abraham Lincoln.  The 16th President of the United States knew a thing or two about waxing poetic, especially when it involved his dearly beloved mother. Lincoln’s mom Nancy died when Abe was just nine years old. Whether your mom is with you physically or in spirit tomorrow is the day set aside to celebrate the blood, sweat and tears she has shed to make you the person you are. Make it a Mother’s Day to remember by … Continue reading

Color Me Mom

Want to give mom an eye-popping gift this Mother’s Day? You won’t have to sell your sibling, barter with a Chippendale or sacrifice your retinas to make this one-of-a-kind present.  Rather, all you’ll need is some vibrant dye, a t-shirt and a little creativity.  The end result will be a brightly colored clothing item that mom can’t miss when perusing her closet.  You might consider making one for you too, so that mom will have a tie dye shirt mate to match on Mother’s Day. Materials: Cold Water Dye such as Rainbow Rock or Tulip Cold Water Dye Soda ash … Continue reading

Even More Mother’s Day Deals

You are running out of time to purchase the perfect gift to give to your mom on Mother’s Day. The sales and Mother’s Day deals started a while ago. Fortunately, there are some that are still valid. Check out these ideas for Mother’s Day gifts (and save some money at the same time). JC Penney has a 25% off sale on Liz Clairborne & Worthington clothing. They also have a jewelry sale where select items are 20% off. Does you mom need some comfy, new sleepwear? JC Penney has it for 40% to 50% off the regular price. JC Penney … Continue reading

To Mom With Love

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Fortunately, you still have enough time to get a memorable gift for mom that will prove just how much you love her.  If you don’t have enough cash to say it with diamonds, pearls or an expensive vacuum, consider making the following affordable and heartfelt items that are sure to show mom how priceless she is: SHELL ART If your mom loves the beach, consider making these simple seashell-themed gifts.  The items don’t require using your entire shell collection to create; rather, you can pick up a bag of shells from the Dollar Store or … Continue reading

Simple and Affordable Mother’s Day Fun

If your budget doesn’t allow you to lavish mom with expensive gifts this Mother’s Day, don’t fret.  With a little planning and creativity you can make your mom feel like royalty minus the queen’s ransom. The key to creating memorable Mother’s Day gifts is to make them with love.  The other requirement is to have fun in the process.  The following homemade gift ideas are simple enough for young children to help with; plus, they don’t require a ton of money to make: Pretty Pots Materials: Unglazed terra cotta pot Acrylic paints Paint brushes Craft glue Embellishments (buttons, gems, stickers, … Continue reading

Save on Spa Fun

Mother’s Day is right around the corner; time to start shopping. The day set aside to honor the most priceless person in the world can put a major dent in your wallet, especially if you plan to shower mom with expensive presents.   However, if you are working on a tight budget, there are still plenty of wonderful ways you can show your mom how much she means to you. Rather than send mom to a pricey spa, treat her to a relaxing morning at a home version.  The following affordable ideas will allow you to pamper mom without putting your … Continue reading