--- title: Mother's Day Gifts That All Cost Less Than $100 description: These are 11 affordable gifts that all cost less than $100 to treat your mom to this Mother's Day. canonical: https://time.com/4750242/mothers-day-affordable-gifts/ author: TIME article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-04-21T15:44:33.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:58:54.979Z og:title: 11 Affordable Mother's Day Gifts That Cost Less Than $100 og:description: You're bound to find something for mom og:url: https://time.com/4750242/mothers-day-affordable-gifts/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9d921ebb7db5ce91/6988c3e886f68e154e6e45d9/luxe-lipstick.jpg?branch=production&width=696&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 696 og:image:height: 392 og:image:alt: luxe-lipstick og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 11 Affordable Mother's Day Gifts That Cost Less Than $100 twitter:description: You're bound to find something for mom twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9d921ebb7db5ce91/6988c3e886f68e154e6e45d9/luxe-lipstick.jpg?branch=production&width=696&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # 11 Affordable Mother's Day Gifts That All Cost Less Than $100 > Sponsored content. 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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. by [Alison Syrett Cleary / InStyle](https://time.com/author/instyle/) ## Alison Syrett Cleary / InStyle Contributor Apr 21, 2017 3:44 PM UTC by [Alison Syrett Cleary / InStyle](https://time.com/author/instyle/) ## Alison Syrett Cleary / InStyle Contributor Apr 21, 2017 3:44 PM UTC An important lesson in mom-speak: “Don’t spend a lot of money on me this Mother’s Day” doesn’t mean break out the stale rigatoni and sparkle paint to make a her a squirrel feeder. This may have been charming move in the third grade, but now it feels like a cop out. Find a better option (11 in fact!) here, where we’ve gathered super thoughtful, and totally luxe selections your madre will love—all for under $100\. (Tip: Spend the money you save on groceries for breakfast in bed. Some traditions are worth keeping!) ### 1\. Luxe Lipstick  Courtesy of Sephora Not included: her first ever medicine cabinet #shelfie. Tom Ford | $53 _Shop it:_ [_Sephora_](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=429865.1&type=10&tmpid=719&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.sephora.com%252Flip-color-P416057%253Fom%5Fmmc%253Daff-linkshare-redirect-93xLBvPhAeE&u1=TMsyndaffordablemothersdaygifts) ### 2\. Chic Sleepwear  Courtesy of J. Crew It’s totally fine to order another pair for yourself if a movie marathon night is also part of the gift. J. Crew | $95 _Shop it:_ [_J. Crew_](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=466652.1&type=10&tmpid=674&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrew.com%2Fp%2Fwomens%5Fcategory%2Fpajamas%2Fvintage-pajama-set%2F31314%3FsrcCode%3DAFFI00001%2526siteId%3D93xLBvPhAeE-R0rAfhS30kG5CsYiHMSYYw&u1=TMsyndaffordablemothersdaygifts) ### 3\. Classic but Cool Shades  Courtesy of MatchesFashion.com Destined to become her go-to glove compartment pair. Le Specs | $67 _Shop it:_ [_Matches Fashion_](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=495793.1&type=10&tmpid=9779&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.matchesfashion.com%252Fus%252Fproducts%252FLe-Specs-Liberation-aviator-sunglasses%252509-1096482%253Fqxjkl%253Dtsid%253A38929%257Ccgn%253A93xLBvPhAeE%2526c3ch%253DLinkShare%2526c3nid%253D93xLBvPhAeE%2526utm%5Fsource%253Dlinkshare%2526utm%5Fmedium%253Daffiliation%2526utm%5Fcampaign%253Dus%2526utm%5Fcontent%253D93xLBvPhAeE&u1=TMsyndaffordablemothersdaygifts) ### 4\. A ladylike pennant  Courtesy of Kendra Scott An especially wise choice for the mom who loves turtlenecks. Kendra Scott Design | $90 _Shop it:_ [_Kendra Scott_](http://www.kendrascott.com/jewelry/categories/necklaces/kathy.html) ### 5\. A sophisticated sun hat  Courtesy of Cuyana Hand woven in Ecuador, this updated Panama design will keep her shady all summer. Cuyana | $75 _Shop it:_ [_Cuyana_](https://www.cuyana.com/summer-hat.html#natural) ### 6\. Multi-purpose tumblers  Courtesy of Of a Kind This container is for anything from flowers, to coffee, to pencils (remember those?), and lifts the mood of a room. Chloe May Brown | $31 (sold individually) _Shop it:_ [_OfaKind.com_](http://www.ofakind.com/shop/product/3730-blue-grid-and-oval-tumblers?) ### 7\. Slides she’ll live in  Courtesy Need Supply Whether she’s more of a jeans or dress mom, these crazy-versatile sandals will work with her wardrobe. Sol Sana | $80 _Shop it:_ [_Need Supply_](http://www.pntrac.com/t/8-9114-131940-89788?sid=TMsyndaffordablemothersdaygifts&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneedsupply.com%2Fwomens%2Fshoes%2Fflats%2Fapril-slide-in-natural.html%3Faffiliate%5Fid%3D131940%26click%5Fid%3D%7Bclickid%7D%26utm%5Fsource%3Dpepperjam) ### 8\. Her new favorite shirt  Courtesy of Madewell Because dressing like Audrey Hepburn in on vacation speaks to every generation. Madewell | $40 _Shop it:_ [_Madewell_](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=230436.1&type=10&tmpid=6368&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.madewell.com%2Fmadewell%5Fcategory%2FSHIRTSTOPS%2Fbuttonuppopovershirts%2FPRDOVR%7EG1412%2FG1412.jsp%3FsrcCode%3DMWAFFI00001%2526siteId%3D93xLBvPhAeE-PZXro8Xson4XVOyp.9r.wg&u1=TMsyndaffordablemothersdaygifts) ### 9\. A cheerful red pouch  Courtesy of Everlane She’ll love the way it goes from organizing her work tote to doubling as a clutch at night. Everlane | $98 _Shop it:_ [_Everlane_](http://www.pntrs.com/t/8-9711-131940-104709?sid=TMsyndaffordablemothersdaygifts?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.everlane.com%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-foldover-pouch-brightred%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dpepperjam%26utm%5Fmedium%3D8-9711%26utm%5Fcampaign%3D131940%26clickId%3D1943121526) ### 10\. Not-so-basic ballet flats  Courtesy of & Other Stories A low-cut instep makes these suede skimmers particularly sophisticated. & Other Stories | $85 _Shop it:_[ _& Other Stories_](http://www.stories.com/us/Shoes/Flats/Asymmetric%5FSuede%5FBallerina/582744-0457684002.2) ### 11\. A lazy day necklace  Courtesy of COS Don’t like the artsy design fool you! Because it instantly elevates simple pieces, like jeans and a T-shirt, this sculptural piece is basically a mom-friendly fashion hack. COS | $49 _Shop it:_ [_COS_](http://www.cosstores.com/us/Women/Jewellery/Abstract%5Fbead%5Fnecklace/10672540-24769612.1#24769615#Rel?PC=) [(_Read TIME’s affiliate link policy_.)](http://time.com/4605406/time-affiliate-link-policy/) _This_ [_article_](http://www.instyle.com/holidays-occasions/mothers-day/affordable-mothers-day-gifts#2811697) _originally appeared on_ [_InStyle.com_](http://www.instyle.com) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4750242/mothers-day-affordable-gifts/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4750242/mothers-day-affordable-gifts/"},"headline":"11 Affordable Mother's Day Gifts That All Cost Less Than $100","datePublished":"2017-04-21T15:44:33.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:58:54.979Z","description":"You're bound to find something for mom","url":"https://time.com/4750242/mothers-day-affordable-gifts/","keywords":["Holidays","onetime","timeshop"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9d921ebb7db5ce91/6988c3e886f68e154e6e45d9/luxe-lipstick.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Alison Syrett Cleary / InStyle"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9d921ebb7db5ce91/6988c3e886f68e154e6e45d9/luxe-lipstick.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"luxe-lipstick","caption":"","creditText":"","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4750242/mothers-day-affordable-gifts/","name":"11 Affordable Mother's Day Gifts That All Cost Less Than $100"}}]}] ```