This post is all about free and creative Mother’s day gift ideas.
Get creative with no cost gifts this year, while we all continue to socially isolate 10 free and creative Mother’s Day gift ideas might be the perfect antidote this year.
If you can’t see your mom in person check out 10 last minute gift ideas you can buy your mom online or do virtually. You shouldn’t have to compromise on gift ideas just because you can’t see her in face to face.
We have SO many resources at our finger tips to make beautiful gifts with what we already have, here a few great options.
10 Free Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Specialty cocktails for a fun cocktail hour
We all have wine, beer, or spirits on hand at home so grab one and get creative. All you really need is a bit of liquor, a little mix, some garnish and ice and you’re good to know. Think white wine spritz with a bit of whatever fruit you have laying around. Mixing up a drink you’ve created is a good way to share a special moment and a few laughs with mom, who knows where the day will go after one of your punchy drinks.
Check out VinePair’s 50 Most Popular Cocktails in the World for inspiration.
At home spa day or evening
I think we can all agree that we have an abundance of facial creams, masks, treatments, exfoliations you name it to have an at home spa day with products we already own. There is nothing more intimate than skincare, so sharing that moment with mom is something really special for the both of you.
A book exchange
Pretty self explanatory, give your mom a selection of your favourite reads and she does the same. The best part is being able to chat about the book afterwards and all of its intricacies.
A walk or hike at a special location
Going for a walk somewhere that has good memories or is just beautiful in general is a great way to spend time together and get some much needed exercise.
Brunch or high tea made by you
Depending on what you already have in the fridge making a meal for mom is probably better than going out to a restaurant anyways. Make a selection of your favourite brunch items, a luxe dinner, or an English style high tea which is so simple to create (a few sandwiches, pasties, and some tea and you’re set) or bake a decadent dessert she normally doesn’t have otherwise.
A meditation or yoga practice
If your mom is into spiritual practices there are tons of free classes you can do together on YouTube, or through an app on your phone. Have a transformative our together and bond through mind-body-soul.
Lawn care or pot plants together
If mom needs help with her lawn or plants offer to spend the day weeding/mowing/planting/ and watering for her. Give her garden the makeover it deserves at no cost to her. She will enjoy having you outside all day and can keep the rewards of a beautifully landscaped yard for months to come. Or set up a planting station and plant a few beautiful flowers together that will continue to grow throughout the year,
At home movie night with snacks
Pop on a movie or watch one that’s on TV that night with a selection of her favourite snacks and drinks for a fun night in. Think popcorn, chips, nuts, cheese and grapes, a charcuterie board, pizza bites, the possibilities are endless. Just scour your fridge and get creative.
Scavenger hunt
This one involves a bit more work. If your mom loves beer hide a set number of beers around the house and yard for her to find. If she’s a candy-lover do the same with candy. Or get mysterious and have clues at designated spots for a fun puzzle solving afternoon. You can find treasure hunt ideas online so just search for them and have fun.
Memory book with photos and notes
This is for the really heart felt mom. The one who loves the sappy stuff. Write down a few memories you’ve shared over the last year that were special, the book doesn’t have to be fancy. You can either do it digitally and email it to her or write it on paper. It shouldn’t be difficult to come up with amazing memories you’ve shared together. Just sit down one afternoon and write what comes to mind.
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The fun part about gifts that don’t cost anything is the thought that goes into them.
Mother’s Day as most Internationally celebrated days was not meant to be for gifting, but rather for showing mom how much you care. We are now going back to our roots and creating something that means more, so lets designate 2020 as the year where we go back to the basics and celebrate the non-monetary moments. Before spending the most amount of money became the way we show we care, knowing someone and what they like means so much more.
Added bonus, why not capture a few moments from this day set out by at least one mentioned suggestion above and save it for a future Mother’s Day? This could very well the beginning of a Mother’s Day tradition in which you create a series of treasure hunts, high teas, or memory book that can continue to build as years pass.
What are your Suggestions for Cost Free Mother’s Day Gift Ideas?
I hope these suggestions spark some inspiration and/or give you an actionable idea going into the weekend.
I would love to know what you have planned for your mom, and if you are opting for a no-spend Mother’s Day.
If you have any suggestions you would add to this list comment below and let us know, so many of you are so creative i’m sure you have boatloads of fun no cost Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Whatever you do, I hope you and your loved ones enjoy yourselves and remember what this weekend is all about.
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