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10 Good Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Under $25

Mother’s Day is coming up and although mother’s never really expect material things from their kids or loved ones, this day is one exception to the rule! Every mom should feel appreciated on a day that celebrates her, and she never asks for a lot.

Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gifts

If you are in search of some good and cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas, then you found the right place! Your mom isn’t going to care how much you spent on her gift, but just the simple fact that you thought of her will bring a smile to her face. Here are some Mother’s Day gift ideas under $25 for those of you on a tight budget!

SuperMom Mug: Mom will certainly get a kick out of this fun and colorful mug which reads “I’m a mom. What’s your superpower?” Not only will she love the cheerful design, but you know it will get used because how does a mom do her job without coffee?

Copper Bird Feeder: May is such a beautiful time to get outdoors, so give her something to watch while she is relaxing, such as this beautiful bird feeder!

Leopard Floral Oven Mitt and Pot Holder: Is Mom the Queen of the Kitchen? The Sultana of Spatulas? The Duchess of Deliciousness? Then bestow upon her, this royally adorable oven mitt and pot holder set!

Butterfly Mother Suncatcher: This is a very unique and sweet suncatcher gift for mom! It features a butterfly with flowers pressed between its wings and a dangly charm that simply says “mom.”

Infusion Water Bottle: If your mom is a health nut, she will certainly appreciate a gift like this! Infused water is healthy and delicious!

Willow Tree “Quietly” Figurine: Growing in popularity, you cannot go wrong with Willow Tree! This one is perfect for Mother’s Day, and shows a mother embracing her two children.

“48 Reasons I Love You” Ferrero Rocher: Because she is a mom, she loves chocolate; it’s a proven fact! Surprise her with this gift box of 48 Ferrero Rocher, and as an added cute factor, write a note and attach it each one, giving a reason why you love her. These chocolates might not last long, but the loving thoughts will!

Estee Lauder Cosmetic Bag: If you’re mom is a girly girl, then there are two things she definitely loves; cosmetics, and cute bags to put them in! This super cute Lilly Pulitzer designer cosmetic bag is the perfect place for Mom to stash her essentials. Make it even more special by filling it with her favorites for her!

Gourmet Flower Kit: Edible flowers? Who knew?! Now you can have your flowers and eat them too! Mom might just enjoy the colors that this will bring into her life. Finish the gift off with a cute, hand-painted clay pot by her favorite artist; You!

Music Jewelry Box: This precious jewelry box is made of wood and has a special message on top “Mom your love means the world to me.” If that isn’t sweet enough, it plays the tear-jerking song “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

You don’t have to spend a ton of money, especially if you really don’t have it, and you would never be expected to. Your mother will love you unconditionally. One thing’s for sure though, if nothing else, be sure to get her a very thoughtful card on her special day, and even cook her some breakfast!

101 Toddler Easter Basket Ideas

Toddlerhood is such a fun age, especially when it comes to holidays! They are in full exploration mode and are beginning to understand everything in the world around them (well, they understand a lot anyway). This is the time when holidays really begin to click and they put two and two together!

Toddler Easter Basket Ideas

Easter baskets are always a fun thing to put together for the kids, but sometimes toddlers are at the age where they are not quite ready for candy, but maybe will be soon. Some kids do great with candy while others react wildly to it.

It should therefore come as no surprise that everyone is in need of a wide range of toddler Easter basket ideas, both food and non-food items. Here is a list of 101 toddler Easter basket ideas that you shouldn’t miss!

Chocolate bunny

Jelly beans

Children’s Bible

Christian children’s books about Easter

Board books

Bubble bath

Cute bath pouf/loofah

Coloring book with fat crayons

Sidewalk chalk

Finger paints

Wooden musical instruments

Play-Doh

Bouncy balls (The big ones that won’t fit in their mouth)

Bathing suit/swimming trunks

Sun glasses

Sun hat

Beach toys

Character beach towel

Bubbles

Kaleidoscope

Stuffed bunny

Stuffed lamb

Kinder eggs

Rubber bath toys

Foam letters

Jigsaw puzzles

Wooden peg puzzles

Sippy cups

Crayola “My First” crayons or markers

Bunny ear headband

Easter outfit

Kite

Peeps

Goldfish crackers

Yogurt puffs

Toy cars

Mr. Potato Head

Pinwheel

Stacking cups

Barrel of Monkeys

Etch-a-Sketch

Hair bows

Bow ties

Shoes

Giant lollipop

Stickers

Fisher Price Little People

Children’s DVDs

Crayola Color Wonder markers with coloring book

Watering can

Toddler gardening gloves

Child-sized gardening tools

Socks

Easter PEZ dispenser

Umbrella

Rain boots

Rain coat

Memory game

Play food

Hooded bath towel

Watercolor paint

Paint sponges

Toy fishing rod

RC car

Inflated spikey ball

Alphabet flash cards

Memory card game

Go Fish

Finger puppets

Alphabet magnets

Play purse

Play phone

Peter Cottontail book

Peter Cottontail movie

Bath color fizzies

Bath foam

Cotton candy

Silly Putty

Baby doll

Superhero figurines

Frisbee

Jump rope

Small hula hoop

Toddler plates

Character fork and spoon set

Squeezable fruit and/or veggie pouches

Ring Pops

Silly string

Pajamas

Bunny slippers

Mini board book set

Whistle pops

TY Beanie Baby Boos

Mini chocolate eggs

Personalized water bottle

Baby legs

Tutu

Costume jewelry

Superhero cape

Piggy Paints nail polish

Slinky

Fun With Easter Baskets

Many times, the traditional easter basket will contain a chocolate bunny, jelly beans, random candy and a couple of small toys. Break away from the traditional easter baskets by giving it a theme!

Here are some ideas for Easter basket themes:

Jesus loves me
Outdoor play
Bath time
Bedtime
Beach day
Rainbows
Cartoon characters
Color schemes
Music
Movie time
Dress up
Sunday school
Learning time
Sensory play
Peter Cottontail
Just ducky!
Things that go “POP!”

You can really make it a fun time putting together Easter baskets for toddlers, but what’s best is watching the look on their faces when they realize the Easter Bunny stopped by the house and left something special for them! Nothing compares to the sheer joy on your child’s face on Easter morning.

25 Anniversary Gifts for Parents

It seems so rare these days that parents stick it out to the end, so each anniversary that comes and goes should really be cherished and showered with little anniversary gifts! For parents, it doesn’t take much for their kids to make them smile, so use your heart rather than wallet when picking the perfect anniversary gifts for parents.

Anniversary gifts for parents don’t have to be on the expensive side. Here’s a list of anniversary gifts categorized by price to help you in your shopping excursion!

Gift Ideas Under $25

Framed Poem: Your parents will love this beautiful poem in a frame on their Anniversary!

Family Tree Picture Frame: They started the family, so they are likely proud! Let them display their family tree with this nice frame!

40th Anniversary Cross Ornament: Perfect to hang on the wall or on a Christmas tree, this is a beautiful gift for the big 40th milestone!

Kissing Couple Salt and Pepper Shakers: How sweet are these?

50th Anniversary Cake Serving Set: Well, there’s a good chance that it’s been 50 years since they’ve replaced their cake serving set, so spring for a new one marking their 50th!

His/Hers Wine Glass Set: If there will be a party for the anniversary, this would be perfect accompanied by a bottle of fine wine!

Gift Card Holder Puzzle: Give them the gift of a meal at their favorite restaurant, but don’t just put the gift card in a card. Instead, put it in this wooden box!

Mr. and Mrs. Couples Espresso Cup Set: This is a beautiful set that can be decoration or used often (or both)!

Funny Ceramic Plaque: Do your parents have a sense of humor? Then you have to check this out!

Gift Ideas Under $50

Larger Family Tree Picture Frame: This is the same as the other family tree picture frame, but this tree has larger frames.

Willow Tree Anniversary Figurine: This is a gorgeous piece from a large collection. Start them on this collection on any anniversary and build on it each year!

24K Gold Foil Rose: Real roses are pretty but they don’t last very long. This is perfect, especially for the golden (50th) anniversary!

His/Her Novelty Tumblers: Give them the gift of beverage holders for on the go! Everyone will know they are the perfect couple using these!

40th Anniversary Plate With Stand: Many people collect plates, but even if your parents are not plate collectors, this gift is sure to put a smile on their faces on their big anniversary!

60th Wedding Anniversary Sofa Throw: This is something that they can snuggle under, or simply use as decoration. It’s pretty!

Hand Carved Keepsake Box: Certainly they have built up a lot of memories over the years, so a keepsake box will give them a place to store those cherished memories!

Large Tree of Life Leather Blank Book: What’s so perfect about a blank book is you write your own story! Your parents likely have a long one to tell, too!

His and Hers Coffee Mugs: Now they can really enjoy their morning joe in style! Just take a look, these are adorable!

Couples Pillowcases: Let their dreams be sweet while resting next to each other on these couples pillowcases!

Gift Ideas Under $100

Gourmet Gift Basket: A nice, decorative gift basket filled with lots of gourmet goodies! Perfect for that foodie couple.

50th Anniversary Framed Wall Clock: There’s something very symbolic about clocks on wedding anniversaries, and this one comes in a frame with a beautiful message.

Message In A Bottle Personalized Gift: Send them a real message in a bottle! It’s one that they will cherish forever.

Italian Romance Gift Basket: How cool is this? It’s a colander filled with all kinds of Italian foods. I know what they’ll be having for dinner!

His and Hers Watches: Couples watches are nice and always appreciated. Even when they’re apart, they will have a piece of each other. Cute, right?

Keurig Mini: Mini Keurigs make an awesome gift for easing a couple into the new way to brew coffee, one cup at a time!

Even a simple anniversary card with a hug and a kiss can do the trick, but buying something for their special occasion will make them realize just how special they really are.

15 Dirty Santa Gift Ideas for Family

What’s the dirtiest part of Christmas? The game of Dirty Santa!

AKA Chinese Gift Exchange, Yankee Swap, and the White Elephant Gift Exchange, this is a game where any gift is fair game!

Game Rules

There are rules for this seemingly unruly game, though! Here are the usual rules:

Everyone brings a gift valued at around the same amount (the amount is predetermined by the host) and everyone leaves with one gift.
The first person starts by selecting a gift to unwrap from the gift pile.
The next player has the option to “steal” the gift or open a new one. If the gift is stolen, the person who had their gift taken must unwrap another gift, or if later in the game, can choose any other unwrapped gift..
The next person goes and can choose any unwrapped gift or to open a new one.
This continues until all gifts have been unwrapped.
If you have had possession of the same gift three times, it becomes yours and you and the gift are now out of the game!

Dirty Santa Gift Ideas

When it comes to Dirty Santa gift ideas, you need to think of things that anyone can enjoy. If you happen to pick something up that is a bit gender-specific, be sure to wrap it this way to indicate the gender. Here’s a handful of Dirty Santa gift ideas for you to consider:

Money Maze Gift Box Bank: Don’t be that guy who picks up a gift card last minute, and if you are, then you should definitely have a few of these on hand to add a little excitement! Make the recipient work a ball through a maze before this contraption will unlock to loot!

Photo Snow Globe: Whoever gets this has the chance to put themselves in a winter wonderland year-round!

Babycakes Pop Maker: These little cake pop things have just been popping up all over town, so instead of spending a fortune to buy some, get a cake pop maker and make a gift basket of cake pops for the exchange, or toss this in instead!

Belgian Style Waffle Maker: Who doesn’t love waffles in the morning? I’m talking the ones that don’t come from the freezer. Someone will want it!

Liddle Griddle: These things really come in handy from time to time, and this specific one is just the right size for breakfast for one!

Wax Melts Warmer or Burner: People enjoy nice-smelling things, especially around the holiday season! Don’t forget to pick up a melt or two to go with the gift!

Superman + Wonder Woman Kitchen Aprons: Have some foodies in the family? Then you might just see them fighting to get this gift! Couples aprons, awesome!

Cranium: This game is a hoot for the whole family and likely won’t make it away from the party without being opened! Looking for more of a religious gift? Try Cranium Bible Edition!

Clue Family Guy: Clue with a twist of Peter Griffin? Sounds like fun to me! Not a Family Guy fan? Go with the original game of Clue The Classic Edition.

Children’s Nativity Set: When it comes to any kind of Christmas gift giving, you truly cannot go wrong with a nativity set! This beautiful wooden set can become a child’s playset or be used as decoration–or both!

Hot Cocoa Gift Set: If you’ve ever pleasured your taste buds with Godiva chocolate, then you can imagine how awesome their hot cocoa would be!

Christmas Vacation Glass Moose Mug: Most of us have seen this funny Christmas movie! Just wait until people catch a glimpse of this mug!

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: This is the classic Christmas movie that belongs in everyone’s DVD collection!

Lobster Claw Oven Mitt: Why not make cooking a bit more fun this holiday season with a fun lobster claw oven mitt!

Elf on the Shelf: Yet another Christmas classic, this is a book and game of an Elf that reports behavior back to Santa! Better be good, the Elf is watching!

If there’s an even mix of adults and children, you can choose to have this game just for the adult gift-giving, do it all together, or have a separate Dirty Santa game for the kids, chaperoned by an adult, of course. Make this fun game a family tradition!