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Mother's Day Savings [4 Tips]

Mother's Day Savings

No one wants to feel stingy when it comes to their mom-- a small token of gratitude for parenting is the least we can do, right? That being said, the duty of these holidays can impact your monthly budget unexpectedly. Here are four options to show your Mom you care without breaking the bank: 

Host a Game Night: Time is really the most precious gift to give anyone; it's the only thing you can't get back. If a spa day isn't an option, host a family game night. Your siblings, her siblings, friends and neighbors-- pool everyone together for a fun game night. Make sure you have her favorite card or board game set up, order her favorite delivery option and make memories together. 

Buy a Potted Plant: If your Mom looks forward to the tradition and beauty of mother's day flowers, you may not want to skip out on this option. However, that doesn't mean you need to buy expensive red roses! Picking out a potted plant at your local gardening center will save money and last much longer. This can be a gift that can gives for years opposed to the week shelf-life of a bouquet. 

Prepare a Home-cooked Meal: A nice evening out is always fun, but a home cooked meal can mean much more. Find out your Mom's favorite meal and take over the cooking duties for the night. If you use nice china for the holidays, bring it out to make the occasion more of an special event. 

Create a Digital Photo Album: If you don't happen to live near by, you can opt out of the over-priced cards and create a digital photo album to send her way. It's free, thoughtful and won't take up any of her shelf space at home. This is an especially helpful option for tech-savvy Moms who may want to show friends family photos. 

Once you begin to think out of the box, Mother's Day planning is fun! It's a great time to show how much you care--even if you're not enthusiatic about "Hallmark Holidays."

If you're interested in more tips to make good financial planning decisions, read our financial planning document checklist. 

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