There’s no need to break the bank in order to get a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. While traditional gifts like flowers and chocolates can often put a strain on finances, there are many other frugal ways to show mom just how much she means to you. Here are four budget-friendly Mother’s Day gift ideas you can use to celebrate the mom(s) in your life without busting your budget.

A customized journal

A beautiful notebook for journaling and recording memories can make a wonderful gift for Mom. You can turn it into a more personalized gift by adding inspirational quotes your mom would enjoy, gluing dried and pressed flowers onto random pages and even adding some of your favorite snapshots of you and your mom. She’ll think of you every time she takes out the notebook to jot down some thoughts, and that makes a journal a gift that truly keeps on giving.

A day to remember

Why not give Mom the best gift of all: a day spent in the company of everyone she loves? Treat Mom to a family day, including all of her favorite things; from her favorite meals to her cherished parks and walking trails.

A homemade creation

No one is as proud of the things you can create as much as your mother. She’ll still say you’ve done an awesome job, even if you show up at her door holding a painting you’ve drawn yourself that looks like it was crafted by a 5-year-old. Make something for Mom this Mother’s Day to show her just how much she means to you. It can be a homemade bath kit to help her relax, a full, nicely packaged meal of her favorite foods or even a scrapbook of your best shared moments. Homemade gifts are especially meaningful and sure to be appreciated by your mom.

Peace and quiet

If you’ll be presenting a gift to your partner and you’ve got one or more little ones at home, consider giving their mom a day to herself. Take the kids out for the day and let her enjoy a rare afternoon alone in a calm, clean house. You won’t be paying for a gift for Mom at all, but it may just be the best present she’s ever received!

Mother’s Day can be a great opportunity to show your mom or your partner how much they mean to you, but it’s no excuse to break the budget. Use the ideas shared here to help the mom in your life celebrate the best Mother’s Day without spending much money at all. If you’ve got a bigger budget item in mind to gift this Mother’s Day, consider utilizing our free budget worksheets and be sure to check out our blog on the steps to take before making a large purchase.