You don’t need to splash the cash to show Mum you care.
In 2019, we discovered many of us now find Mother’s Day too commercial – and it meant we spent less than ever. If you want to treat your mum without the costly price tag this year, look no further.
Spa weekends. Costly charm bracelets. Exotic bouquets. In the run-up to Mother’s Day, it can feel like spending a fortune on gifts is the norm.
But it doesn’t need to be. In fact, you could make your mum’s day without spending a thing.
1. DIY afternoon tea
Whether your mum has a sweet or savoury tooth, enjoying an afternoon tea together is a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. While an afternoon tea can typically cost around £30 per person, you’ll only need to spend a fraction of this by doing it yourself.
You won’t need to spend a lot on ingredients. If you can use what you’ve already got in, or stick to own-brand products, you’ll save a fortune. And it’ll be extra thoughtful if you make your own, too!
Make your own afternoon tea for roughly £5:
- Six pack of scones – 65p from Aldi
- Pot of jam – 59p from Aldi
- Clotted cream – £1.50 from ASDA
- A pack of iced fairy cakes – 75p from Aldi
- Ingredients for cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches – roughly £1.50
And depending on what’s already in your cupboards, you could create an afternoon tea without spending a penny. Got eggs, flour, milk and jam? You could whip up a Victoria sponge cake or some fluffy pancakes.
2. Explore the great outdoors
Now winter’s finally behind us, Mother’s Day could be a great chance to dust off our walking boots and head outside. Not only is a trip outdoors an opportunity to enjoy some quality chit chat, but it’s also a good way to spend the day without splashing the cash.
The National Trust has plenty of local spring walks which are perfect for Mother’s Day. With blossoms and daffodils starting to make an appearance, a springtime walk could be a welcome day out.
If you fancy a bit more of a challenge, you could enjoy a hike up a hill or a mountain. Pack a picnic and a flask of bubbly to make it a day she’ll never forget.
3. Cook her favourite meal
What’s more thoughtful than cooking someone their favourite meal? Preparing a home-cooked meal could be the perfect way to say ‘thank you Mum’ – especially if she usually does all of the cooking.
To make her day extra special, you could bring her favourite breakfast in bed. Whether she loves pancakes or a hearty cooked breakfast, you can be sure she’ll be grateful for a great start to the day.
4. Give her a break
They say the best things in life are free. Now winter’s over, helping her tackle the big spring clean won’t cost a penny – and it’ll mean more to her than any old card or flowers.
While simple things like tidying up can go a long way, try to find those tasks she really hates. Whether she can’t stand cleaning the oven or hates ironing with a passion, she’ll love you for ticking those dreaded jobs off the list.
Go one further and create personalised coupons that she can swap for a chore of her choice. With an unlimited expiry date, you’ll have to stick to your word!
5. Get crafty
Indulge your creative streak and make your mum something she’ll treasure. From a scrapbook of happy times to a photo wall of memories, you don’t need to spend a lot.
With apps like FreePrints, you can print out plenty of those pictures on your phone for zero cost (though you’ll usually need to pay for postage). Print out enough photos of your mum’s loved ones and you could create a unique photo display she can hang on the wall. Fancy a challenge? You could make your own with just a few wooden pegs and string.
And if you’ve got little ones yourself, the creative opportunities are endless. Homemade cards, poems, and paintings from the grandkids will go down a treat!
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