It can be hard to shop for Mom when you’re on a budget! You want to get her a great gift, but you also want to be financially responsible. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up an extensive list of affordable birthday gifts for moms that she’s sure to love! Whether your mom loves sentimental pictures, beautiful jewelry, or desperately needs a spa day, we’ve got her covered without breaking the bank.
57 Best Cheap Birthday Gift Ideas for Moms
The best inexpensive birthday gifts for moms of all ages!
Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set
This set is one of those cheap birthday gifts for moms worth at least twice as much as it costs! The jade face roller is like a mini facial every morning.
Mom can roll it over her face, and the cool stone will wake her up and massage her skin to get it glowing and fresh. Plus, it just feels good!
Ceramic Ring Dish
Remind your mom every day of how much you love her with this ceramic ring dish. The minimalist design features a square, white dish rimmed with gold. Inside is a thoughtful but simple message – “Remember I love you Mom.”
It would look great on her dresser or nightstand, where she can keep her rings, watch, earrings, or other small jewelry.
Initial Canvas Beach Bag
Let’s face it – moms have to cart around a lot of stuff. At least your mom can do it in style with this cute canvas bag. Mark it with her initial and she’ll always know which bag is hers.
The open tote style makes it easy to toss snacks, beach towels, books, or the other million things she has to carry around with her.
What I Love about Mom Book
Let your mom know what you think of her with this charming book. Follow the prompts to tell your mom what you love hearing her talk about or what scent she’d be if she were a smell. Whether the book is filled out by a 13-year-old or a 33-year-old, the potential for funny but meaningful answers is endless.
Patterned Wool Socks
These are perfect if your mom is always putting on socks to keep her feet warm! The bright Fair Isle patterns make them fun winter socks, and the wool means they’ll keep her nice and warm. Each pack comes with a variety of patterns so she can wear different, fun styles each day.
Bath Bombs Gift Set
Mom works so hard the rest of the year, help her to completely relax with these bath bombs. The next time she takes a bath, she can drop one of these in and be surrounded by soothing scents. The next best gift? Leaving her alone while she’s in the tub.
100 Magnificent Mandalas Adult Coloring Book
Adult coloring books make great inexpensive birthday gifts for moms because they can both relax and indulge their creative side! These mandalas provide numerous ways to use color and pattern, and the repetitive patterns help Mom find her zen state after a day of chaos.
36 Fine Point Colored Markers
Whether you’re getting these markers as cheap birthday gift ideas for moms or pairing them with an adult coloring book, your mom is sure to appreciate them! The markers work wonderfully for journaling and coloring, or just giving the family shopping list a little bit of flair.
Herbal Tea Sampler
If your mom loves a nice cup of tea, she’ll appreciate this sampler with 45 different tea bags! With flavors like Peppermint & Licorice and Elderberry & Echinacea, she’! With flavors like Peppermint & Licorice and Elderberry & Echinacea, she’s sure to find one – or many – teas she likes in here! This would be a cute gift paired with a nice mug as well.
Everyday Set of 8 Sheet Masks
Easy, inexpensive ways to pamper themselves can be a sanity-saver for busy moms and these sheet masks are the perfect example. She can simply put one on in the evening, pull it off, and head to bed feeling refreshed and a little bit special. She’d love it even more if you do one with her at the same time.
Macrame Plant Hanger
Small, decorative things like these plant hangers make perfect inexpensive birthday gifts for moms! She can hang a succulent or other potted plants by her desk, or in the corner of a kitchen or living room for a special touch. The macrame gives this hanger a touch of bohemian whimsy she’ll love, too!
Burt's Bees Gift Set
This gift set is an affordable birthday gift for mom and will tackle a common problem – dry hands! Moms, especially moms of little ones, are constantly washing their hands. Changing diapers, handing out snacks, washing faces, moms do a lot of things that require them to clean their hands, causing their skin to dry out fast.
This gift set contains lotion that will repair damaged skin. It also has lip balm to help her out after she’s finished smooching your adorable little face.
Stainless Steel Wine Tumbler
Kids get plastic sippy cups with twist-on lids; moms get stylish rose-gold or patterned tumblers…with lids! These cups are great for drinks on the back porch or for tossing in a picnic basket. Whatever Mom’s beverage of choice, these tumblers will keep her drink icy cold and snazzy-looking.
Birth Flower Earrings
These preserved-flower earrings inside don’t look like cheap birthday gifts for moms, but they’re surprisingly inexpensive! The flowers are saved in resin, so they won’t fade over time, and the pendant earrings are attached to sterling silver wire earring hooks. They’re a beautiful present any mom is sure to love!
Amazon.com Gift Card
Sometimes it’s hard to know what moms want, especially when they don’t sit down long enough to make up a birthday list! Gift cards can be inexpensive birthday gifts for moms that they can use to get exactly what they want. They also make a great last-minute gift, if Mother’s Day or Mom’s birthday snuck up on you this year.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Wine
The Wine Mom stereotype may be getting a little old, but just about everyone appreciates a nice bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner! This wine makes an affordable birthday gift for moms and tastes great when chilled. Consider treating Mom to a bottle and making dinner for her, or pairing this wine with a nice wine tumbler or set of wine glasses as well.
Best Mom Ever Apron
Treat your mom or a new mom with an apron that reminds them they’re doing great. This Best Mom Ever apron has a front pocket for holding tools or whatever she needs while she works.
It’s also water-resistant, so many of the spills won’t soak in. It’s perfect for the busy, messy life of a mom!
Bohemian Dream Catcher
This dream catcher would be a sweet gift for a mom from a daughter who no longer lives at home. The crescent-shaped wall hanging looks like a moon, with trendy macrame designs cascading down. A small heart attached to the hanging says, “Mothers and Daughters never truly part, maybe in distance, but never in heart.”
Love At First Heartbeat
This photo frame is perfect for a new or expecting mom! It features heart-shaped string art and is intended for a mom to add a sonogram of her baby in the womb. The frame reads, “Love at first heartbeat.” It’s a cute way to display her very first picture of her baby.
Premium Scented Thank You Mom Candle
Let’s face it – moms deal with all kinds of awful smells. From dirty diapers to whatever’s in the bottom of someone’s backpack to the strange things lurking in the back of the fridge – everyone relies on Mom to clean things up.
This candle is one of the nicest things to get a mom who just wants a pleasant fragrance when she walks into a room. The fact that it says “thank you” on it – another gesture moms appreciate – is the icing on the cake.
Rustic Wooden Jewelry Box
A rustic jewelry box makes a beautiful way to store rings, necklaces, and Mom’s other accessories. This box features plenty of drawers, dividers, and hooks for all of Mom’s jewelry. The rustic finish makes it as stylish as it is useful.
Mom Blanket
It’s hard to have too many blankets around the house, and this one is an inexpensive birthday gift for moms that reminds them just how much they’re appreciated. The fleece blanket will keep Mom warm, and the blanket is filled with messages of appreciation and thanks for all that she does for her family.
Precious Moments Figurine
If your mom loves figurines, this little girl holding a bouquet of flowers that says, “Love you bunches, Mom!” will melt her heart. The figurine is hand-sculpted, and you can choose from a girl or boy figure. She can put this sweet figurine on a bookshelf or nightstand to remind herself of just how much she’s loved.
Flower Glass Vase
This glass vase is minimalist and sleek. It’s perfect for displaying flowers or even just keeping empty on a shelf as decoration. You can choose from a clear glass vase, one slightly iridescent, or one with a tint. To make this vase even more special, you could fill it with either store-bought or garden-picked flowers just for Mom.
Bird Jewelry Tree
A jewelry tree is a pretty way to display necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other accessories. Why hide away beautiful things when they can be part of the decor instead? This tree features a metal bird at the top, many branches for hanging jewelry, and a tray around the bottom of the tree for bigger pieces.
Spa Gift Box
Help Mom to relax and unwind with this gift box of spa products! The small candle and handmade soaps smell heavenly. The set comes with a wine tumbler with a lid that she can use outside or in the bath while enjoying a nice soak. It’s a great way to remind Mom that she’s special and deserves a break!
Women's Heart Dangle Earrings
These beautiful crystal earrings are sure to delight your mom and will go with just about any outfit! The heart shapes are a beautiful way to show off the crystal cut. She can wear these with anything from casual jeans to fancy dresses, and she’ll sparkle regardless!
Popcorn Kernels And Seasoning Variety Pack
Many times, what Mom wants more than anything is to spend time with those she loves. This popcorn variety pack is perfect for a movie night with the family! With seasonings like White Cheddar, Sweet & Salty Kettlecorn, Chili Lime, and Buttery Caramel, there’s something for everyone. Sure, this present tastes great, but what she’ll really appreciate is the memories.
Mom Life Tote
Help Mom manage the millions of things she has to bring along to soccer practices, dance classes, or on a trip to the library with this funny tote. The bag announces what moms all over already know – “Nothing in this bag belongs to me.”
It also zips up to prevent any of those important items from spilling out. The bag is nice and roomy and features an inside pocket to keep smaller items from getting lost in there.
Nutrition Label Tumbler
Along with being practical, this tumbler reminds Mom of all of her awesome qualities! The side of the tumbler looks like a nutrition label and lists the ingredients in a mom – things like caring, patience, and unconditional love. The tumbler is dishwasher-safe and leakproof, so she can carry it around all day without worrying about messes.
Protective Airpods Case Cover
Airpods are an expensive accessory, and your mom will want to make sure hers are safe and sound when she’s not using them! This protective case is pretty, and a great practical gift idea if you’re on a budget. Mom will love the flowery case, and its distinctive design means she won’t get it mixed up with anyone else’s.
Bronze Family Tree Picture Frame
This family tree picture frame is a lovely way to display all of Mom’s loved ones! The tree’s base is sturdy, and six frames hang from the tree branches. To make this gift even more meaningful, choose six pictures of your family and present the tree to Mom with the pictures already inside.
Scented Candles Gift Set
Mom will love this set of scented candles in bright, colorful tins! The candles feature scents like Mediterranean Fig, Lavender, and Lemon. The tins each feature a different pattern and are a fun way to brighten any room. The candles are all 100% soy and burn for up to 30 hours each.
Wine Tumbler Gift Set
This gift set features plenty of things to pamper Mom for a day! A wine tumbler in fun, ombre colors fading from purple to green is a useful gift, and she’ll appreciate the shower steamers as part of a refreshing morning routine. The set also includes a candle and a bangle that announces, “Sometimes you forget that you are awesome so this is your reminder.”
Beaded Initial Necklace
If you’re trying to decide what to get your mom for Christmas or her birthday, this beaded initial necklace is a lovely, simple present that looks great with anything! The gold beads mean this necklace matches any outfit, and you can pick Mom’s initials to make this a personalized, special present for her. It may surprise you that this is an inexpensive birthday gift for moms because it looks much more costly than it is!
Sons & Moms Wall Hanging
This boxy art looks great standing up on a bookshelf or hanging on a wall! It celebrates the special bond between moms and their sons. It features a sentimental saying on the artwork – “Side by side or miles apart, moms & sons will always be close to the heart.”
It’s the perfect inexpensive birthday gift for moms whose sons no longer live at home but still want Mom to know how important she is to them.
Shadow Leaf Candleholder
Mom will love the shadows cast by this lacy, leafy candleholder! When a candle is lit, the pattern creates a large shadow of a leaf on the surface where it’s sitting. The sculptural construction makes it equally pretty lit or unlit and sitting on a tabletop.
Enamel Rose Mug
Mom will love her morning coffee or tea in this gorgeous handmade mug! It features enamel butterflies and roses and is an exceptionally pretty piece. The mug comes with a matching spoon, making this an elegant set that’s a surprisingly affordable birthday gift for moms!
Bonsai Tree Kit
Growing bonsai trees can be a beautiful, stress-relieving hobby! This kit comes with everything your mom needs to grow six trees. If your mom likes to garden, she’ll enjoy watching the tiny seeds transform into fascinating bonsai trees that she can cultivate and shape.
Women’s Soothing Spa Socks
If you’re searching for online, affordable birthday gifts for moms, these spa socks are a wonderful option! These soft socks are infused with moisturizing Vitamin E and lavender to pamper Mom’s feet after a hard day. The socks also have grippers on the soles so they won’t slide while she’s walking.
Oak Leaf Rain Chain Set
Mom will love this beautiful rain chain that directs rainwater to her garden or other spots where she wants it. The copper bell cups are a much more attractive alternative to a downspout, and they look lovely even when they’re not in use. This is a great garden-themed gift for a mom who loves beautifying the outdoors around her home.
Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Shower steamers are a great option for people who are too busy for a long, luxurious bath but want the pampered feeling of nice-smelling soaps. Mom can put a steamer in the corner of the shower, where it will release a lovely scent as she showers.
Mom & Me Photo Frame
This photo frame is the perfect spot for a picture capturing the love between a mom and her kids. The simple black frame says “Mommy & Me” at the bottom. It would be a sweet, inexpensive birthday gift with a picture of a mom and her baby, teen, or adult child.
Audible
Audiobooks are a convenient way for moms to listen to books while out walking, on a road trip, or folding laundry and doing things at home. An Audible subscription is a great way to supply Mom with plenty of books to listen to whenever she wants. She’ll get access to thousands of books, from the latest bestsellers to backlist titles she’s been meaning to read for a while.
Handmade Soap Gift Set
Sometimes taking an everyday item and making it fancy can be the perfect cheap birthday gift for moms! These handmade soaps are beautiful looking and feature scents like Aloe Calendula, Orange Hibiscus, and Ginger Lime. They’ll make ordinary tasks like washing hands feel special.
Preserved Rose with Angel Figurine
This ethereal angel figurine is filled with uniquely-preserved rose petals that will keep the same color and shape as fresh-cut flowers but stay inside the glass angel. The glass is tinted slightly blue, giving the flowers inside a unique color. Mom can place the angel on a bookshelf or desk to remind her that you think she’s just heavenly.
Willow Tree Keepsake Box
This hand-sculpted box features a sweet moment between a mom and her child. It’s a small keepsake box that Mom can use to store jewelry, coins, or other small items.
The lid features a carving of a mother holding her child, pressing her forehead to theirs. It’s a sweet reminder of the little moments of motherhood that make all the hard work worthwhile.
Funny Candle
This candle is sure to make Mom laugh…and also provide a pleasant lavender scent to ease the pain. The minimalist jar announces, “Mom’s last nerve…oh look, it’s on fire.” It’s a funny, cheap birthday gift idea for moms, and she’ll probably light it often.
Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
Mom can bring the music wherever she goes with this portable Bluetooth speaker. If she likes to garden outdoors, picnic in the park, or just listen to music while cooking, she can bring music along with her.
Of course, the Bluetooth speaker is also great for listening to podcasts, audiobooks, or whatever else entertains her. There’s just one rule if you buy Mom a Bluetooth speaker – no stealing it from her.
Alex and Ani Jewelry Set
This pretty bangle set is a sweet and stylish way to celebrate Mom! Choose from an antiqued gold or silver finish on the bracelet and charms. The large charm says “Mom” on one side and “Bonded by love, connected for life” on the back. It’s a beautiful bracelet that she can wear all the time.
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Whether your mom works at a computer or just likes to unwind by scrolling her phone or reading her e-reader, blue light-blocking glasses can help her. The glasses protect her eyes and can help her sleep better at night, and every mom can use a better night’s sleep!
Angel Solar Chimes
These light-up wind chimes are a fun, charming decoration for a back porch or deck! Your mom will love the little angels that seem to be floating in mid-air. The angels light up automatically when it’s dark and have color-changing LED bulbs, so they’re constantly changing.
Magnetic Picture Collage Frame
This picture collage frame is a cheap birthday gift for moms, but one that they’ll love! It features two magnetic collage frames that hold five 4 x 6 photos each.
Mom can display family pictures on the refrigerator, on a filing cabinet, or anywhere with a magnetic surface. She’ll love seeing fun photos of the family each time she passes by!
Floral-Printed Weeder Glove Spa Set
Gardening can be hard on hands, but Mom can protect hers with these pretty floral gloves. This set comes with a lovely packaged gardener’s hand soap as well.
The gloves have a waterproof nitrile coating on the palms that’s waterproof and sturdy for hard tasks. The rest of the glove is cloth so Mom’s skin can breathe while she works.
Heart-Shaped Music Box
This intricate wooden music box is a beautiful, inexpensive birthday gift for moms. It’s small, with a lattice-work carved top that makes it a lovely trinket to display on a bookshelf or nightstand. The box plays “Edelweiss,” although there are several different songs from which to choose.
You & Me, Mom Journal
This sweet journal is meant to be shared between a mom and her daughter. The pages have writing prompts, and on the right side Mom can write her thoughts while her daughter can write on the left. The journal can go back and forth in one house, or if Mom and her daughter live apart, it can be passed back and forth whenever they’re reunited.
Glass Heart Suncatcher
A pretty heart suncatcher makes a cheerful, cheap birthday gift idea for moms! This suncatcher features dried flowers embedded in the glass, which glow when the sun shines through them. A silver heart charm is engraved with the word “Mom” attached to the top of the heart. It would be a lovely piece to hang in a window where it can catch the daily sun.