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Want to buy your mom something great for Mother's Day this year, but not sure how to get out of the chocolates and flowers rut? Figuring out what to buy can be quite a challenge! But here are some extraordinarily fun and fancy ways to show your mom you love her come the big day - all for under $50!
By Jamie Sanders
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1. Target Watches |
This Mother's Day, your mom can keep time with a bevy of cute, affordable options from Target! Their Xhilaration line features a ton of watches - one for every type of mom out there. If she's a romantic, she'll love the watch on a dark brown leather strap accented with sweet little pink bows. A mom who's more on the go might prefer the watch on a white quilted leather band. Both retail for only $12.99 on www.target.com! If you like the idea of giving your mom a watch, but want to see what else is out there, check out www.target.com for tons of ideas - including a gorgeous watch with a bright pink face and vibrant-striped silk tie band!
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2. Fred Flare |
Fredflare.com is a great site to browse for all sorts of kitschy, cute gifts for your mom this year. Want your mom to have a picture to remember you by? Their Rose Locket Pendant on a delicate gold chain will let her do just that! And for only $12, how can you pass it up?
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Does your mom like to write? Is she constantly seen writing in a journal? Or do you always spot her making lists - whether it's for groceries or to keep track of all your activities? These adorable jacquard notebooks are a stylin' way for her to remember when it's time for soccer practice or the school play. $12 for two at Fredflare.com
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3. Throw Pillows |
Has your house been looking a bit drab recently? Maybe your mom would like some new throw pillows! One cute option is the Fuchsia Hibiscus Pillow from Amici Accessories. The pink floral print surrounded by little pom poms will definitely cheer up your living room and hopefully will put a smile on your mom's face too! $9 on www.amiciaccessories.com.
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4. RedEnvelope |
Every time I browse this site, I feel like buying everything on it! You can find everything from jewelry to bath items to gardening tools here, which pretty much guarantees a hit when you're buying your mom something this May!
Here are a few great options!
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Most moms love displaying pictures of their kids. Why not give her a mini album that unfolds on any desk or dresser? You can even fill the four 2" x 3" frames with photos of yourself, for that extra-special personal touch! $28 on www.redenvelope.com.
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As much as our moms love us, sometimes we can really stress them out! This totally adorable "Chill Out Mama" care package - only $32 on www.redenvelope.com - comes packed with a lavender-scented candle, bath salts, body polish, body lotion and a sponge. Your mom will feel totally detoxified and ready to take on the world again after one experience with this swag!
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If your mom is anything like mine, she loves root beer! My mom always regales me with tales of the yummy root beer floats she used to drink with her siblings at the drugstore growing up. RedEnvelope must have realized the taste our moms have for this stuff - they brewed their own and packaged it with corn chips, pretzels, pecans and all sorts of other goodies. Now our moms can wash down the salty stuff with a fresh brewsky! $49 on www.redenvelope.com
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5. Cute Totes |
Ah, to accessorize! There are so many options when it comes to cute bags. But, our moms may have fewer choices, since they have to carry so much around! These totes will help ease their load.
Urban Outfitters has a totally cute, yet fully functional one this spring. Their Bow and Ruffle Ring Bag - only $24 on www.urbanoutfitters.com! The bag comes in either yellow or pink and is sure to hold your mom's wallet, keys, planner, address book, coffee mug... need I go on?
I fell in love with this bag the second I saw it - I bet your mom will, too! The spunky, glittery green hearts and grommeted leather strap detailing will instantly turn your mom into the coolest mom in the neighborhood! And, for only $25 on www.delias.com, how can you even think twice?
Sequins, tons of pockets and durable canvas make this bag an instant winner! The price doesn't hurt, either - only $18 on www.delias.com! You can choose from fuchsia, turquoise or green to bring a little sunshine to your mom this Mother's Day!
You are now armed with ideas to make this the best Mother's Day yet! Go ahead and shop to your heart's content!
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