While Mother's Day spending soars in 2023, you don't have to break the bank to make Mom happy (2024)

This year, Mother's Day falls on May 14. In 1914, Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

Consumers are projected to spend more than ever for Mother’s Day this year, according to new data from the National Retail Federation. Consumers plan to spend a record $274.02 per person on average and a total of $35.7 billion on gifts.

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Making Mom feel special

Mothers generally appreciate most anything you do for them. In fact, 78% of mothers surveyed said they have never been disappointed by a Mother's Day gift. It's one thing if you want to shower the mom in your life with gifts, but you don't have to go into debt to make them feel special.

Time is always more valuable than money

You don't have to break the bank to make Mom happy. The top gifts moms with children younger than 18 want are quality time, flowers and an experience like dinner or a spa treatment. So go see your mom in person if you can. Call your mom. Zoom or Facetime with her. Your quality time together is priceless.

Giving Mom a break

Mothers work hard and give their time unselfishly. It's time to give her a break. Celebrate Mom by letting her sleep in, take some of those chores off her list or lighten her load by running some errands. There are many ways to honor you mom without breaking the bank.

Budget your gift

Take time to think about what you want to get Mom and how much you can afford. Going shopping without a plan lead to more impulse buying. Also, shop around to get the best price.

SOURCE National Retail Federation, Lending Tree