Handmade Mother’s Days gifts can be some of a mom’s most cherished items. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so break out the craft supplies and get to work making something special for moms and grandmas (and any other special ladies!).
I’ve looked for a variety of simple and frugal Mother’s Day gifts that you can make mostly with things you already have at home. Dads, take note! Another bonus of kids making these gifts is that it gives them a fun activity to work on during all that time at home.
Kid-Made Mother’s Day Gifts
Paper Bead Jewelry | Modge Podge Rocks
Grab old magazines, cut the into small strips and start crafting! Grab a few charms at the craft store to step it up a notch or let it be super homemade with just their own creations.
Gold Baby Feet DIY | Michael Ann Made
If you have a newborn in the house, this is a great way to commemorate those tiny feet!
Pounded Flower Tote Bag | DIY Candy
Decorate a beautiful bag for mom to carry her favorite books and treasured items.
Bandana Wreath | Crafts by Amanda
This is a fun idea for older kids to make something for mom that can hang on the wall year-round! You can find lots of cute bandana designs on Amazon.
Kid-Made Fizzy Bath Bombs | Playdough to Plato
Let mom relax in the tub with these fun bath items.
Fingerprint Keychain with Sculpey | A Girl and a Glue Gun
Mom can carry around memories of the kids whenever she’s out and about with this unique fingerprint keychain.
Hand-Shaped Ring Dish | Mama Papa Bubba
Let her keep her jewelry safe with this personalized ring dish.
Egg Carton Flower Bouquet | Modgpodge Rocks Blog
This project is easy for kids and makes a beautiful spring decoration for the house!
Want more ideas? Check out these top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas!
Today only you can score this Campus Backpack from the Vera Bradley Outlet for $44.99, regularly $115-$130. The sale price is only available for most colors.
You can score free shipping on orders $50+, so it might be worth checking out their $10 Deals page to round things out.
Here’s the Deal:
Vera Bradley Campus Backpack in Cotton – $44.99 (reg $115-$130)
This deal ends today, so shop now!
More online deals.
Need to stock up on personal care items? Head into CVS and pick up Carefree Liners for just 49¢ after ExtraCare Bucks, no extra coupons needed!
CVS Carefree Deal (ends 5/11):
- $2 ECB wyb (2) Tampax, Playtex, Carefree, Stayfree, Always, U by Kotex, L., Centrum, Caltrate, Emergen-C Vitamins, Secret Deodorant, Gillette or Venus Razors, B1G1 at 50% off, limit 1
Buy:
(2) Carefree Liners, 20 ct., B1G1 50% off at $1.99
Total Due: $2.98
Get Back: $2 ExtraCare Bucks
Makes it 49¢ each
Check out more great CVS deals.
Through Wednesday night only, you can get a 3 month trial of Audible Premium Plus and only pay 99¢ per month!
While you can also get a free 30-day trial, this offer is even better than that. You’ll get to pick any 3 books (1 per month) to keep forever plus you’ll have access to thousands of audiobooks in the premium library.
That means if you only get the trial you’ll still have 3 audiobooks that are yours to keep forever. To access these you’ll still use the Audible app, and see your already purchased books forever in your library.
I like to look for larger books that we can use for school. We listen in the car and learn a ton, then they are still mine to keep later.
Do note it will be $14.95 per month after three months, but you can cancel at anytime. This offer is for anyone that is not currently an Audible member.
Offer valid through 5/1.
See more Freebies.
Target has revamped their RedCard with a new name and some new features!
The Target Circle Card still has the same great perks of 5% off every purchase and free shipping on any order. You never pay any fees for these perks either! It’s like Amazon Prime, but free…
Target has three types of Circle Cards now:
- Debit Card linked directly to your checking account (I have this version).
- Credit Card
- *new* Reloadable Visa Card that works anywhere – like a gift card
The new option is great for anyone that is hesitant to link a checking account but also trying to avoid credit cards. You load cash onto the card and then can use it at Target to get the 5% discount, plus use it anywhere else you need to.
$50 Off Next Purchase Sign Up Bonus
When you open a new Circle Card account, and you’ll get a coupon for $50 off any $50+ purchase!! The coupon will load into your Target Circle account to use at the register on your next visit.
If you chose the Reloadable Card you’ll get a $50 credit to your card after you spend $50 in Target in one purchase within the first 45 days of signing up.
Pick Which Card is Right for You:
Stock up on Country Crock Spread or Sticks at the new Publix B1G1 sale! Sign up for a printable coupon and pick up Country Crock for just $1.49.
Publix Country Crock Deal (5/1 – 5/7 or 5/8):
- Country Crock Spread or Butter Sticks, 10.5-16 oz, B1G1 at $5.99 ($2.99)
-$1.50 off Country Crock Product (sign up) printable
(makes it $1.49)
Hop on over to Amazon to get a nice price on this Dog Grooming Vacuum Kit. It’s on sale for $69.99 (reg. $90), plus get an extra $15 off with coupon!
That means you’ll get it for just $54.99!
This All-in-One Pet Hair Vacuum includes all the attachments needed to groom, trim, dry and vacuum your pet’s hair. Includes a 4L dust cup for collection, perfect for multi-pet families. Features noise-reduction technology for sensitive pet ears.
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free.
Get ready for tons of pet deals during Amazon Pet Day on May 7th and 8th!
See more deals at Amazon.
Here is a list of the Target unadvertised deals I found at my store this week. Look for 30% off Centrum vitamins, Cetaphil baby wash for $2.29, and more.
Look through the full Target weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Gift Card Deals
- $10 Target Gift Card WYB (2) IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat or Dog Food (ends 5/4)
IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat Food, 22 lb, $41.99
(buy 2, makes it $36.99 ea. after gift card)
IAMS Proactive Health Dry Dog Food, 40 lb, $61.99
(buy 2, makes it $56.99 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) MiraLAX Health Care Items (ends 5/4)
MiraLAX Laxative Powder, 8.3 oz, $13.99
(buy 2, makes it $11.49 ea. after gift card)
MiraLAX Mix-in Single Packs, 10 ct, $14.29
(buy 2, makes it $11.79 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (2) Emergen-C Vitamins and Supplements (ends 5/4)
Emergen-C Berry Blend Ashwaganda Supplement, 36 ct, $13.29
-$2 off Emergen-c or Emergen-Zzz product (sign up), 8 ct.+ printable
(buy 2, use (2) $2 off, makes it $8.79 ea. after gift card)
Emergen-C Daily Immune Support Vitamin C Drink, 30 ct, $12.99
-$2 off Emergen-c or Emergen-Zzz product (sign up), 8 ct.+ printable
(buy 2, use (2) $2 off, makes it $8.49 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Preparation H and Tums Health Care Items (ends 5/4)
Preparation H Multi-Symptom Relief Hemorrhoid Cream, 0.9 oz, $7.49
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Tums & Preparation H health items, select, Target Circle (EXP 5/4) eCoupon
(buy 3, makes it $5.82 ea. after gift card)
Tums Assorted Berries Chewable Tablets, 160 ct, $10.19
-$1.50 off Tums product, 28-ct+, Save 04/07 (EXP 5/7)
-$2.50/2 Tums products, 28-ct+, Save 04/07 (EXP 5/7)
-Free Target $5 GiftCard WYB (3) Tums & Preparation H health items, select, Target Circle (EXP 5/4) eCoupon
(buy 3, use (3) $1.50 off, makes it $7.02 ea. after gift card) Read More→
May is very much a transitional month as many of us have some kind of change to our schedules either already happening or on the horizon! I planned a very easy month of meals in my May 2024 monthly meal plan, because I know what my family likes and I want to be able to throw dinner together without thinking too much about it. We’re having some form of tacos every week, but we’re also going to break out the grill and celebrate Mother’s Day and Memorial Day!
Southern Savers FREE May 2024 Monthly Meal Plan
I did throw in a few new recipes this month – lime dragon noodles and a peanut chicken dish. I always like to try new things every once in a while. Sometimes it’s a flop (not because the recipe isn’t good; just because enough people in my house don’t like it!), but sometimes we find a crowd pleaser that makes it into the regular rotation. I hope this May 2024 monthly meal plan helps make this month easier for you!
Download your FREE May 2024 Monthly Meal Plan here!
Previous meal plans:
May 2023 Monthly Meal Plan
May 2022 Monthly Meal Plan
May 2021 Monthly Meal Plan
May 2020 Monthly Meal Plan
May 2019 Monthly Meal Plan
