When is Mother's Day?

We're so glad you asked. Mother's Day in the US is always the second Sunday in May, which means in 2022 it falls on May 8.

We can all agree that moms and mother figures deserve the world. It goes without saying that mothers should always get the best — especially when it comes to gifts.

But realistically, we can't all afford to get our mom an all-expenses paid trip to the island destination of her dreams as a Mother's Day gift. And your mom totally understands if you can't splurge on her. But you can still get a good gift without breaking the bank.

Consider this your ultimate Mother's Day gift guide if you're balling on a budget.

If your mom likes the latest technology, we'll offer some perfect options you can get her without compromising quality. For the moms who obsess over home decor(opens in a new tab), we have a few suggestions that you may have never even thought about. For the mamas who love fashion, we have options for them too, and if your mom is always saying, "it's the thought that counts," we have some sentimental gifts she's sure to love — plus options for every other mom in between.

These are the best Mother's Day gifts under $50 that will make your mom feel special:

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For The Sentimental Mom

The trick to a perfect Mother's Day gift? Make it personal. How about you order a heart-shaped collage of all of her favorite moments? For under $50 you can get an 11x11 unframed work of art from Minted that you just know she'll love to show off to anyone who stops by.

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$46 from MINTED

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Digital photo frame (opens in a new tab)

For The Sentimental Mom

If mom has way too many photos or is starting to run out of wall space, consider getting her this digital photo frame to display her favorite memories. It lets you play music and display photos instantly using an SD card or USB drive.

Buying Options

$109.99 from AMAZON

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What I Love About Mom journal (opens in a new tab)

For The Sentimental Mom

This gift is super personal and heartfelt, and all you have to do is fill in blanks. Complete the prompts on each page and make it as funny, honest, or sappy as you want. This is a personalized gift that your mom will enjoy reading again and again.

Buying Options

$12 from FRANCESCA'S

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Photo book (opens in a new tab)

For The Sentimental Mom

Moms love going through boxes of old photos and remembering how cute you were as a baby. As we've come into the digital age, photos are now stored on our devices rather than in boxes. Give your mom a physical memorabilia of your lives with a custom photo book from Shutterfly.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick (opens in a new tab)

For The Tech Mom

For just under $40 you can get your mom something that gives her access to more than 500,000 movies and TV shows. If you've been living under a rock (or just never thought about buying your mom one), the Amazon FireStick is seriously like the best bang for your buck gift — for anyone.

Buying Options

$39.99 from AMAZON

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Echo Dot (opens in a new tab)

For The Tech Mom

You can't always be there to talk to your mom and answer her questions, but Alexa can. Give your mom the gift of Amazon's smart assistant with the Echo Dot. Your mom can control her music and ask Alexa to read the news, check the weather, answer questions, control smart devices, and more — all by using the sound of her voice.

Buying Options

$39.99 from BEST BUY

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Smart plugs (opens in a new tab)

For The Tech Mom

Make your mom's life easier and her home smarter with these plugs. She'll be able to manage electric appliances from wherever she goes and set a timer for when she's away from home. These plugs can be controlled from the mobile app or by using smart assistant voice commands.

Buying Options

$24.99 from AMAZON

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Google Chromecast (opens in a new tab)

For The Tech Mom

Help your mom streamline her entertainment with Google Chromecast. With this device anyone in the family can stream movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos to the TV from their personal devices. Chromecast plugs into the TV via HDMI and easily pairs with multiple devices.

Buying Options

$29.99 from GOOGLE STORE

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Tablet stand (opens in a new tab)

For The Tech Mom

The iPrep tablet stand is designed to hold all popular tablets such as iPad, Kindle, Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Chromo, and more while your mother gets other things done. It can be used while she's cooking to keep recipes at eye-level, or she can use it to refer to the internet when helping the kids with homework. It comes with a stylus and folds for easy storage. 

Buying Options

$34.99 from TARGET

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Wyze smart home camera (opens in a new tab)

For The Tech Mom

Give your mom peace of mind this year with the Wyze indoor smart home camera. She can watch a full HD livestream from the camera directly on her smartphone. The camera detects motion and sound to alert your mom of any activity happening in her home. This is good for moms with young children or pets they have to keep tabs on or moms who live alone and want some extra eyes on their homes.

Buying Options

$49.98 from AMAZON

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Tile Bluetooth tracker (opens in a new tab)

For When Your Mom Loses Her Keys

Your mom will never lose her keys or phone again when you get her a Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker. She just has to attach the device to her keys (or anything else she doesn't want to lose) and the phone app will set off a tone, alerting her to the location of her keys. Conversely, pressing the tracker sets off a tone on her phone, so she's always able to find it.

Buying Options

$24.99 from TILE

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Wine glass (opens in a new tab)

For The Wine-loving Mom

This glass says it all — mommin' ain't easy. If your mom likes to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day, get her this fun glass that reminds her you see and appreciate all the hard work she's done raising you.

Buying Options

$12.91 from AMAZON

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Guzzle Buddy (opens in a new tab)

For The Wine-loving Mom

For those days when she just can't wait to unwind, Guzzle Buddy cuts out a step. The silicone sleeve slips directly into a wine bottle and provides a tight seal, with no spills or mess. All she has to do is screw this bad boy on and she's ready to go.

Buying Options

$17.99 from GUZZLE BUDDY

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Wine chiller (opens in a new tab)

For The Wine-loving Mom

This marble wine cooler acts as an insulator, keeping your mom's favorite beverage chilled. It's kinda like a little black dress: Always in style. The chiller is durable and versatile — it can even double as an elegant vase or centerpiece.

Buying Options

$39.95 from CRATE & BARREL

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Facial steamer (opens in a new tab)

For Pampering Mom

Facial steamers can help moisturize skin and deeply cleanse pores, and this one heats up in seconds so your mom can easily incorporate it into her beauty routine. This facial steamer comes with a blackhead remover kit and a control knob, and it has a four star rating on Amazon.

Buying Options

$37.69 from SEARCH WELLNESS

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Essential oil diffuser (opens in a new tab)

For Pampering Mom

What makes diffusers great is your mom can select whatever scent she likes to enhance the ambiance of any room in the house. This essential oil diffuser by ArtNaturals comes with eight oil blends and has a wood grain design that can fit into almost any decor. This diffuser will help your mom relax as it provides relief from anxiety and depression and improves sleep.

Buying Options

$36.95 from ARTNATURALS

Wooden tray suspended above bath carrying glass of wine, tablet, candle, and bar soap

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Bath caddy (opens in a new tab)

For Pampering Mom

Taking a hot bath after a long day is a must. This bathtub tray has a section for all the things mom needs for the ultimate relaxation experience and could very well be the perfect Mother's Day gift. There's a stand for her tablet, a slot for her phone, and space for that extra special wine glass that you bought for her.

Buying Options

$49.95 from BAMBÜSI

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Microterry slippers (opens in a new tab)

For Pampering Mom

These slippers will make your mom feel like she's walking on pillows. They feature a tufted foam insole and a thermoplastic rubber sole making them firm, yet cushy and able to go indoors and out. Choose from four different colors to match your mom's style.

Buying Options

$30 from MACY'S

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Facial cleansing brush (opens in a new tab)

For Pampering Mom

This rotating facial brush will leave your mom's skin feeling refreshed and renewed. Its two speeds work hard to remove stuck-on makeup and provide some gentle exfoliation. The brush is waterproof, so your mom can easily incorporate it into her daily routine.

Buying Options

$46.99 from OLAY

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Nail polish holder (opens in a new tab)

For Pampering Mom

This wearable nail polish holder will certainly make your mom's life a little bit easier. It's innovative and practical, eliminating the need to have a surface to sit her nail polish on while she paints. The holder slides onto fingers vertically so it won't mess up your mom's wet nails as she switches to the other hand.

Buying Options

$9.99 from AMAZON

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Rosé gummies (opens in a new tab)

For The Sweet Tooth

These gummies are actually infused with real rosé wine. They have a generous sprinkling of sugar crystals to add to the quintessential fizzy tingle. The bears add an adult twist to a classic candy.

Buying Options

$8.95 from SUGARFINA

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Chocolate-covered strawberries (opens in a new tab)

For The Sweet Tooth

Get your mom a gift that's as sweet as she is. Chocolate covered strawberries aren't just for Valentine's Day — they're a great present for any holiday. This is a gift from which your mom will get immediate satisfaction. Each order of strawberries comes in a gift box with a ribbon, so no need to worry about wrapping it.

Buying Options

$39.99 from SHARI'S BERRIES

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Travel coffee press (opens in a new tab)

For The Coffee Drinker

With this travel press your mom has the ability to brew coffee on the go. Being in a rush doesn't mean your mom has to sacrifice her coffee's flavor. Because this allows coffee to brew directly in a travel mug, it's ready to go when she is. Plus, the double-wall, vacuum-insulated mug keeps beverages hot for four to six hours.

Buying Options

$44.95 from ESPRO

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'Simple & Classic' cookbook (opens in a new tab)

For The Foodie

Regardless of whether or not your mom is a good cook, she'll be able to find a favorite recipe in this easy cookbook. It's full of 123 step-by-step recipes that almost anyone can replicate. Bonus: Maybe your mom will cook you a meal from the book. Or go one better and cook *her* a meal for Mother's Day.

Buying Options

$49.95 from AMAZON

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S'well water bottle (opens in a new tab)

For The Active Mom

With a triple-walled, vacuum-insulated construction, S'well bottles are designed to keep beverages cold up to 24 hours and hot up to 12. The bottles are available in a range of sizes and colors, so you're able to match your mom's style. (Fun fact: The 25-ounce bottle can hold an entire bottle of wine. Just saying.)

Buying Options

$35 from S'WELL

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Birchbox (opens in a new tab)

For A Gift That Keeps Giving

For beauty obsessed moms, Birchbox will ship her cosmetic samples tailored to her skin, hair, and style each month. The box also includes information on why the products are great and how to use them. Plans start at $15 a month and can be canceled at any time.

Buying Options

$15 from BIRCHBOX

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Rocksbox (opens in a new tab)

For A Gift That Keeps Giving

Rocksbox is a jewelry membership service that will help mom expand her jewelry drawer. For $21 per month, she gets to try up to three pieces of jewelry at a time that she can keep as long as she wants. After your mom creates a wishlist of pieces she likes on the Rocksbox site, a stylist will hand pick a set for her to wear.

Buying Options

$21 from ROCKSBOX

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Bombay & Cedar (opens in a new tab)

For A Gift That Keeps Giving

This aromatherapy, wellness, and lifestyle subscription box will send your mom a monthly package featuring full size products including essential oils, diffusers, skincare, books, snacks, and more. It's like giving her a fun, awesome gift every month, and honestly, doesn't she deserve that? Plans for Bombay Cedar start at $49.95 per month.

Buying Options

$49.95 from Bombay & Cedar

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The Adults & Crafts Crate (opens in a new tab)

For A Gift That Keeps Giving

If your mom is constantly crafting new decorations for the home, get her the Adults & Crafts subscription box. She'll get all the materials, tools, and instructions she needs for a fun craft project each month. Some previous crafts include wine carriers and cheese boards.

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$34 from CRATEJOY

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Initial necklace (opens in a new tab)

For The Stylish Mom

This gift can work on two fronts: Choose your mom's initial for a stylish accessory or put your (and your siblings') initial on the necklace for a sentimental piece of jewelry. This necklace is customizable by material, length, and tags. Any way you style it, this is a sweet gift any mother will appreciate.

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$29 from ETSY

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Mint phone case (opens in a new tab)

For The Stylish Mom

This minty case will make your mother's phone look sleek and stylish, just like her. It's made of a lightweight, soft-touch silicone. The case wraps around the phone had has a smooth, anti-fingerprint finish and raised bevel edges. It's available for multiple models of iPhone.

Buying Options

$24.99 from CYLO

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Face socks (opens in a new tab)

For The Mom With A Sense Of Humor

Give your mom a good laugh with these customizable socks. Upload a photo of yourself (or whoever you want) to create a super personalized pair of socks. Your mom will be able to have you with her wherever she goes and her feet will have a soft, cozy place to rest.

Buying Options

$25.95 from My Face Socks

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Candle warmer (opens in a new tab)

For A Homey Atmosphere

Even if you don't get your mom candles every year, someone probably does. Introduce her to a safer way to smell the scents she loves with this candle warmer. Rather than lighting the wick, this nifty device uses a lightbulb to warm the wax and release the scent. Because of that, your mom will get full use out of the candle — even the last remnants that never get burned after the wick wears down to a nub.

Buying Options

$16 from TARGET

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For A Homey Atmosphere

We're pretty sure your mom has enough Yankee Candles to last a lifetime. But if you just have to get her a candle, consider this really epic one that we guarantee she's never seen before. The 120-hour Beehive Coil Candle was created with time in mind. Set the burn time by feeding the pliable beeswax coil through the clip. For every three inches of candle fed through, the candle will burn for approximately one hour.

Buying Options

$37.48 from HOME DEPOT

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Diggerz garden gloves (opens in a new tab)

For The Green Thumb Mom

These garden gloves have eight claws attached to make digging, planting, and raking, fast and easy. They have 4.3 stars on Amazon and multiple buyers have commented that their moms love 'em. If that doesn't sell you on the gloves, one buyer adds that they also make great back scratchers. 

Buying Options

$10.99 from AMAZON

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Terracotta planter (opens in a new tab)

For The Green Thumb Mom

If your mom has a backyard garden filled with flowers, herbs, and vegetables, introduce her to Oya. This clay vessel gets planted in the ground to naturally water her garden, right where the roots need it. All she has to do is fill the Oya with water every few days and let nature do the rest. Because the water stays contained, your mom may even notice fewer weeds around her plants.

Buying Options

$40 from GROWOYA

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For The Green Thumb Mom

Shoutout to Amazon for enabling you to ship your mom gorgeous potted plants right to her door. These blossoms easily add a pop of color to any home and are fairly easy to maintain. All she has to do is add two ice cubes once a week and the flowers will bloom for about two months.

Buying Options

$26.99 from ZULILY

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Eyeshadow palette (opens in a new tab)

For The Beauty Lover

Treat your mom to a high-end makeup product that she may not buy for herself. With a mix of 16 shimmer and matte shades, this Too Faced palette will last a long time and is sure to create some beautiful looks.

Buying Options

$49 from Sephora

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Cheese board (opens in a new tab)

For The Hostess

If your mom loves to pull out the fancy silverware and impress everyone with her charcuterie presentation, she'll definitely appreciate an addition to her appetizer setup. This multi-tiered board has enough space for any cheese, meat and cracker she could want. Plus, it folds into one triangle when she's done for easy storage.

Buying Options

$47 from UNCOMMON GOODS

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Winc subscription (opens in a new tab)

For The Wine Enthusiast

Since we had a few wine accessories earlier on the list, it only makes sense that we have the wine itself. A month subscription to Winc will supply your mom with three bottles of various wines that are specifically selected for her palette. 

Buying Options

$39 from WINC

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