20 Low Cost Gift Ideas Now for Birthdays, Mama’s Day & Friends

My guys say it’s impossible to ever shop for me, and I still can’t seem to win them as readers of this blog! So if you see this post promoted on FB or IG where they may stumble upon it…ahem. 20 Low Cost Gift Ideas Now for Birthdays, Mama’s Day & Friends is a pretty roundup of possibilities under $50.

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Cherry Blossoms Wrapping Paper – theillustratedlife on Etsy

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Low Cost Gift Ideas: Birthdays, Mama’s Day & Friends

Pssst. Crushing on this gorgeous gift wrap at the moment:

Luisa wrapping sheets gift wrap from Rifle Paper co - a gorgeous floral print in pastel colors to cheer.
Luisa Wrapping Sheets, Rifle Paper Co

Peaceful Wishes First

While penning these wishes, I had mothers in mind and also every soul who ever had a mother. Which is to say, everyone…everywhere. Because we are all indeed loved, lovely, and chosen by our divine loving creator. I pray these wishes in a spirit of unknowing, from a heart captured by mystery and ever expanding with wonder.

I wish you peace away from the flurry of anxious blooming thoughts. May your attention land in a spacious meadow where silent lilies and sunflowers sway.

Springtime pinks and blues in a floral watercolor painting by Jeanne McKay Hartmann. #floralwatercolor #watercolorartist
Jeanne McKay Hartmann

I wish you calm for stormy seas perhaps no one else sees and balmy weather on your journey.

Fuzzy slippers from Anthropologie
Fuzzy Slippers– 20 Lovely Affordable Mother’s Day Gifts!

WISHES for YOU

I wish you fiery golden courage for the challenges before you. May you find meditative moments to stir your innermost desires when hands fall open to receive blessing and strength.

Spring quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #springquotes

I wish you wings to fly on gentle currents moved by trustworthy energy, moved by prayer.

I wish you hushed reverence as you return to your center and faith to discern every piercing doubt or fear.

May your eyes glimpse clearly the sacred way up and the sacred way all the way down.

I wish you strength to stand, strength to kneel, and strength to surrender to cares ahead.

May salty tears wept in loss and pain purify the ocean and turn the whole shore holy.

Oh, I wish you velvety warm sands beneath weary toes, beneath trembling fingers.

May melody find your ears when memory for the music fails; may mercy’s symphony break you open to an everlasting hymn.

I wish you protection from harms that bind and steadier steps upon this quaking earth.

May the sweetest slumbers undo every care…and sweet awakenings greet golden dawns.

I wish you acres of peace, friend…lavish peace upon which to build one, wild, lovely life.

Deep peace within the home of your heart…

right where you are.

Spring quote of encouragement on Hello Lovely Studio

Perfect Gift Idea No. 1

Personalized or not, this classic dipped ceramic vase is going to look gorgeous in any number of places.

Forgivness quote from Audrey Kitching on Hello Lovely Studio. #forgivenessquotes #strugglequotes

Gift Idea No. 2

Washed Linen Bathrobe - Light brown - | H&M
Washed Linen Robe – tap image for buying info

Lovely Gift Idea No. 3

Another happily low price.

French wine glasses or goblets - Crate and Barrel.
French Wine Glass, Crate & Barrel

Low Cost Gift Idea No. 4

Who would suspect these everyday wearable earrings are so affordable?

Dainty 14k Gold Filled Cross Earrings  Gold Stud Earrings  image 1
Memorie & Company Gold Cross Earrings
John O'Donohue inspirational quote about small miracles on Hello Lovely Studio. #miraclequotes #inspirationalquotes #johnodonohue

Gift Idea No. 5

This tray is in my cart and so perfect for holding a pretty bottle of hand soap by the bathroom or kitchen sink. Did you see my story about fireclay kitchen sinks?

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Cherry Blossoms Gift Wrap, theillustratedlife on Etsy

Sensible Gift Idea No. 6

The happiest blanket is on sale big time!

Tide Stripe Umbrella Blanket, Serena & Lily
Funny quote and humor about motherhood on Hello Lovely Studio. #motherhood #quotes #funnyquote #humorquote #momhumor #mommeme

Pretty Pink Gift Idea No. 7

I’m crazy about blush pink as an accent, and why not gift this sumptuous set?

Frenchie Gift Idea No. 8

Love the watercolor design of these Frenchy cards!

Preppy stripe Parisian notecards from TheIllustratedLife on Etsy.
Preppy Parisian Notecards, TheIllustratedLife on Etsy

Thoughtful Gift Idea No. 9

Because it’s the little things!

Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Idea No. 10

Everyone loves these!

Fragrant Gift Idea No. 11

Ahhhh, the gift of lemony clean is a perfect gift for the hostess too.

Inspirational quote about the soul and what is eternal by John O'Donohue on Hello Lovely Studio. #johnodonohue #quotes #spirituality #soulquotes #encouragementquotes

Chic Gift Idea No. 12

Who is heading to the farmer’s market someday soon? THIS GIRL.

Moroccan Market Basket
Moroccan Market Basket -20 Lovely Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50…certainly lovely indeed!

Indulgent Gift Idea No. 13

Just bought this for myself…it is a luxurious indulgence for sure, and I’m crazy about this brand.

Topanga candle, Jenni Kayne
Topanga Candle
Procrastination humor quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #procrastinationquote

Lovely Gift Idea No. 14

Simple gold hoops can be impossible to find, essential though they be!

14k Gold-Filled Medium Hoop Earrings in 14k gold fill image 1
14K Gold Medium Hoop Earrings – 20 Lovely Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50…certainly lovely indeed!

Wondering about the scale of them? Here ya go:

14k Gold-Filled Medium Hoop Earrings in 14k gold fill image 2

Sweet Gift Idea No. 15

Variety to suit the day’s mood…

Artful Gift Idea No. 16

Aren’t these colors magic?

Silly quote about tacos and abs on Hello Lovely Studio. #tacoquotes #tacohumor

Sweet Gift Idea No. 17

So pretty for spring!

Everyday Pretty Gift Idea No. 18

Rhodonite Earrings, Madewell
Rhodonite Earrings, Madewell
Mom quote funny parenting humor about nothing is lost on Hello Lovely Studio. #momquotes #mothersday #motherquotes

Perfect Hostess Gift Idea No. 19

Do I have this candle in almost every room of our home? Oui.

Any Occasion Gift Idea No. 20

I own this white ruffle bowl below, and it works for every tablescape and gathering imaginable!

WhiteRuffleServewareEasterFC18
White Ruffle Serving Bowls (Crate and Barrel)
Feminist quote about what not to wear over age 40 on Hello Lovely Studio. #over40quotes

Bonus: Vitamin C Self-Care Pajamas With Cheerful Hues

Beautiful juicy stripey rainbow wrap? Hello, lovely.

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And before I bid you farewell…a freely given gift of a Patina Farm pygmy goat dance…for no good reason!

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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14 Comments

  1. Sheila in SF
    April 6, 2019 / 1:25 am

    Great gift ideas reasonably priced. A few I’m considering…
    Always look forward to your quotes because I have shared so many. Thanks.

    • Michele
      Author
      April 6, 2019 / 10:24 am

      I’m so happy to have you here and grateful for your pinning support. Happy weekend, friend. 🙂

  2. Amy
    April 7, 2019 / 4:17 pm

    What a beautiful prayer! Thank you! You have such a way with words! Appreciate your tender heart.❤️Planning to share this with one of my dearest friends going thru a very difficult time. Those truly are all the things I wish and pray for her and you put them into such beautiful, poetic words. I know she will be encouraged.

    • Michele
      Author
      April 7, 2019 / 5:28 pm

      I’m honored that you are sharing it – thank you so much for the kind words. I hope your friend is comforted and feels the love. 🙂

  3. Kyerin
    April 10, 2019 / 8:39 pm

    Your post is Beautiful! However my question is actually about the picture of the cast iron trough sink with the bronze faucets…. do you know where the picture originated? I am trying to find bronze faucets exactly like that and have only been able to find silver??? If you can help at all it would be appreciated!! Thank You!!

    • Michele
      Author
      April 10, 2019 / 9:33 pm

      Hmmmmm. I am not seeing an image like that in this Mother’s Day post – can you direct me to the post with the image? I’d love to help.

  4. April 12, 2021 / 11:02 am

    Great gifts and sentiments my friend. Thanks for sharing them with us!
    XO
    Holly

    • Michele
      Author
      April 12, 2021 / 11:48 am

      So happy to have you here, beautiful maker – your work appearing on my FB feed is about as good as it gets and such a mood booster! Thank YOU. xox

  5. Amy
    April 5, 2022 / 10:14 pm

    The next thing I want to try from all your wonderful suggestions is the Meyer Lemon Collection! I love me some citrus scent! And THAT PYGMY GOAT DANCE!!!🥰🥰

    • Michele
      Author
      April 5, 2022 / 10:54 pm

      I hope you like it. 🙂 I try all kinds of new things to review, but I can’t quit my longtime favorites. Found some great treasures today, Amy! The drive into the city was nutty, but it was worth it!

      • Amy
        April 6, 2022 / 9:32 pm

        Please do tell what you found! Can’t wait to see your treasures!

        • Michele
          Author
          April 7, 2022 / 8:36 am

          It was a pre-estate sale, and I found 1920s made in Italy marble lamps and a petite writing desk that needs love! The new house doesn’t want bulky, rugged, rustic pieces so I have to find more dainty, human-scaled pieces!

          • Amy
            April 11, 2022 / 2:01 pm

            Wow! Those ARE treasures…can’t wait to see where you use them in the new house! Probably could use them in any number of spaces!

          • Michele
            Author
            April 12, 2022 / 3:24 pm

            There is going to be so much to share in the coming weeks! If only I had a staff to do the DIY renovations, and I could just snap photos and write about the stuff! 🙂

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