Buying Cheaper Happy Mother Day Gift Ideas

Moms come in all breeds. A down home, country mom may not care for an expensive spa Mother Day gift, yet a maple bacon pancake mix and honey barbecued flavored jerky might delight her.

A career professional mom may scoff at the thought of pancake mix and jerky, but the wine Mothers Day gift baskets or luxurious truffle fudge will intrigue her. This year, we're not suggesting you spend a fortune, because that's not what mom remembers.

There are a number of treats that say "Happy Mother Day" that are under $20, yet she'd never guess!

If mother has a sweet spot for chocolate, then the regular Hershey's bar simply won't do! Instead, say "Happy Mother Day" with John Kelly Chocolates' "Luxurious Truffle Fudge," which features satiny layers of semi-sweet chocolate that will literally melt in her mouth.

You can even choose truffles with nuts for a bolder flavor, starting at $7.50 for a 2-ounce bar, $14.50 for an 8-ounce bar (or $10 for two, 2-ounce bars!) These kosher chocolates even come in a nice-looking gold box with a brown bow to really say "I love you mom!"

Another luxurious option is Landrin's Waferatto, which comes in two flavors; chocolate hazelnut or coconut almond. Inside each delightful chocolate shell, you'll find a thin wafer, a silky cream filling and a nutty center for a well-rounded experience. The pretty floral boxes come with fifteen individually-wrapped pieces for $7.99.

If mom can really appreciate a nice Mothers Day present with fine alcohol, then you know there are plenty of options falling under $20 from wine to bourbon. You can buy her a special edition Happy Mother Day bourbon from Jim Beam with "The Distillers Series," which celebrates more than 200 years of bourbon craftsmanship.

This warm, mellow bourbon is perfect for sipping and each 750-milliliter bottle has a decorative label with photos of distillers and heritage history ($20.99). For aperitif wine lovers, Dubonnet Rouge is a nice holiday dessert treat, which bursts with hints of cherry, chocolate and coffee, making it perfect to mix with gin or club soda to make The Deshler or The Dubonnet Cocktail ($12.99).

For a wine that can go with dinner, you can find great gift for mom at www.binendswine.com, which offers savings of up to 50% off, plus free shipping ($8 – $20). If you don't mind splurging a little, then they have excellent six-bottle fine wine samplers themed from Italy, Spain, France and the US for $60.

There are a number of Mothers Day gift ideas that you can borrow from here and create an expensive-looking gift for less. You owe mom a bit of pampering after that year you bought her the "backyard bbq set that dad wanted" or the "home spa basket" that's still sitting in the bathroom beneath the sink.

You can guarantee that when you treat her with "Happy Mother Day" chocolate or gourmet goodies, they won't stick around very long! You can still throw in a few small indulgences, but be creative and add some gourmet fresh fruit and healthy options as well.