The 15 best affordable Mother's day gifts to give Mom this year — all under $50

A mother's love is forever — just like these long-lasting blooms. This paper bouquet looks as fresh and vibrant as the real thing, but it'll stand the test of time (no water or sunshine needed!). Write a sweet Mother's Day message in the accompanying card, and you've got yourself a well-rounded gift for under $15. 

$13 at Amazon

When's the last time you told your mom how you really felt? Not a casual "I love you," but the real deal? Mother's Day is the moment to pour your heart out, and this fill-in-the-blank book is the perfect way to do it. "The prompts they give you allow you to easily recall memories and thoughts about your mother that you may have even forgotten! It’s a wonderful trip down memory lane," one sentimental shopper gushed.

$11 at Amazon

Give the gift of a spa day — no appointment needed. This Burt’s Bees travel-size set includes five of their best-loved essentials: Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, Hand Salve, Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Coconut Foot Cream, and the iconic Beeswax Lip Balm.

$13 at Amazon

Bag charms are having a moment, but you know what's way more versatile? A patterned scarf that can be wrapped around a purse handle one day and worn bandana-style the next. Opt for this warm and sunny design to carry her through the summer months. 

$13 at Old Navy

Puffy, tired eyes are no match for these Jessica Alba-approved eye masks. Our beauty editor, Jennifer Romolini, also swears by them (and she's a celeb in our eyes!) because they nourish and brighten the delicate under-eye area, and look super cute while doing so. Each color indicates a different need — pink moisturizes with hyaluronic acid, gold gives a youthful glow and blue is packed with niacinamide to illuminate your skin.

$11 at Amazon

She went from flipping physical pages to tapping her Kindle screen. And now? She can move on with a click of a button. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth required — clip the page-turner to the e-reader when in use, then use the remote to go forward or back. "A part of me feels like this product is the height of laziness, but honestly I love this thing too much to care," one bookworm boasted. "I like to keep my arms under the covers especially when it's cold, so this little page-turner helps me keep my arms warm and turn the page."

$16 at Amazon

My medicine cabinet is packed with plenty of unsexy products that actually work. And while they do wonders for my skin, they aren't exactly giftable — Beekman 1802 is the rare exception. I've been using the brand's goat milk-infused gems for years, and this trio brings together three of my all-time favorites: its hand-wrapped bar soap, a travel-size hand lotion and a tub of decadent body cream for post-shower hydration. 

$24 at Amazon

Bring on the effortless curls that are actually, well, effortless. I mean it: Wrap hair around the satin headband and secure each side with the matching scrunchie, then hit the pillow and wake up with big, bouncy curls. "My hair does not hold a curl when I use a curling iron, but with this it stays all day. I don't even use hair spray," one surprised shopper gushed.

$16 at Amazon

This rave review says it all: "I'm a mom of two kids so it's a need, not a want." Pop this compression cap in the freezer for cold therapy or stick it in the microwave for 20 seconds for heated relief — both methods will soothe her strained eyes or throbbing head. 

$30 at Amazon

If she finds joy in tinkering with teeny-tiny things, then let me introduce you to the best Mother's Day gift you can give. Her first challenge is constructing the mini greenhouse, but the real fun is assembling all of the minis that go inside — potted flowers, oil paintings, wooden crates, you name it. "The flowers and plants were very time-consuming, so pack your patience. But once I completed it, I got a sense of accomplishment," one budding builder, who called it "a great distraction," wrote.

$40 at Amazon

A tennis bracelet for less than $40? I'm sure you're already sold, but it's even better since this gold or silver beauty also spells out the nickname of the woman you love most. It's especially fitting for new moms, but the ones who've been doing it for years will also appreciate it. 

$38 at Nordstrom

News flash: "Rich moms" are wearing puffer bags. Free People and Abercrombie sell their own versions, but this Amazon bestseller gives the same look for half the price. "I used it for travel on a plane instead of a backpack. I loved it so much I now use it as my work purse," one stylish shopper raved. Another five-star fashionista said they use it for the gym, adding that they can "fit a pair of shoes in there, change of clothes and hygiene products."

$25 at Amazon

She'll have to wait a few more months until she can get her hands on the coveted Bonne Maman advent calendar, but for now, this jam sampler will do. Get 10 mini jars, including honey and fresh, fruit-forward jams in flavors like blueberry and cherry.

$27 at Amazon

Sure, you could always wrap up a box of gourmet teas and call it a day. But if you want to make her Mother's Day one to remember, throw her a tea party of sorts with the help of Uncommon Goods. Sign her up for a 90-minute tea-tasting experience, then they'll send her a sampling of eight Whittard of Chelsea teas in the days leading up to it. 

$48 at Uncommon Goods