As your mother may have said, it’s the thought that counts. Gifts that show you carefully thought about your mom's needs, wants, likes and dislikes are often the most appreciated, no matter what the price tag says. Here are five suggestions for unique gifts under $25 that cater to moms’ varied interests and personality types:
Gift for the Fun-Loving Mom
20Q, $24.95: 20Q is a hand-held game that asks players to think of something, and the internal computer poses 20 yes-or-no questions in an attempt to guess what the user is thinking. The questions may seem broad, but surprisingly, the game is correct the majority of the time. The highly addictive game is ideal to pass time traveling, entertaining house guests or simply as a cure for boredom. This portable device is a version of the online 20Q game where users play against artificial intelligence.
Gift for the Green Thumb Mom
Garden in a Bag, $8 - $12: Potting Shed Creations sells a wide variety of flowers, plants, herbs, vegetables and fruits that grow indoors in individual bags. No soil needed. Just mix the enclosed packet and seeds with water. You can select bags by the seed or by special occasion.
Gift for the Generous Wine-Loving Mom
Charity Wines, $13.99 - $17.99: Wine is a classic gift, but a wine sporting mom’s favorite charitable cause is personal and mindful. Many non-profits and awareness groups participate in programs in which they receive a portion of the profits from winemakers, as well as a customized, branded label. Contact a local non-profit to find out if they are involved with a wine program or visit a vendor such as Charity Wines, which has created customized wines for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Outdoors Without Limits and the Dan Marino Foundation, among others.
Gift for the Lucky Mom
Lottery Tickets, $1 - $10: Moms with lucky streaks may be able to turns few bucks into big bucks. Give a variety of lottery tickets with different payout amounts. They can easily fit into a greeting card, so they're ideal for mailing.
Gift for the Overworked or Busy Mom
Customized Coupon Books, Free - $15: Being a mom in itself is full-time job. Give your mom a break from the daily grind with a customized coupon book that offers deals on chores around the house, a car detail, homemade dinner, a night on the town or babysitting. Many retailers offer ready-made coupon books for these types of task, or crafty gift-givers can create their own.
Homemade and inexpensive gifts can be just as memorable as luxury items when they are personalized and show that thought when into the gift-buying process. When mom said that it’s the thought that counts, she really meant it.
