50 Mother's Day gifts under $50

Light it up

These 100% beeswax pillar candles are hand-poured in Canada with a 20-25 hour burn time.

Everyday Pillar Candle, $24, herriottgrace.com.

Weekender

Finding a great bag for under $50 is hard. Finding one with a great illustration from a trusted brand? Nearly impossible. Good thing Drake General Store has teemed up with Canadian illustrator Sandi Falconer to create a couple great pieces. Our fave? This weekender duffle bag with a great (and very spring-appropriate) cactus print.

DGS x Sandi Falconer duffle, $48, drakegeneralstore.ca.
 

Recipe for success

Bring back the recipe box! A darling addition to any kitchen.

Rifle Paper Co. Capri Recipe Tin, $38, chapters.indigo.ca.

Rock and roll

When one scent won’t do—or you’re not sure which she prefers—go for this seven-piece collection of mini rollers. Perfect for on-the-go moms.

 $26, sephora.com.
 

Well-deserved at-home-spa

Pamper mom with this four-piece argan oil infused skin care range—perfect to impart her complexion with a delicate and ultra hydrating glow.

Josie Maran The Glow Duo Kit $34, sephora.com.
 

Spare change

This beautifully handmade coin purse is perfect for mom’s loose change—and it’s made in Ontario, Canada!

Coin pouches, $18, etsy.com/ca-fr/shop/EvergreenNorthC

Stylish entertaining potential

These natural agate coasters are absolutely stunning and an amazing addition for any mother devoted to home décor or entertaining.

Blue natural agate drink coasters,$34 etsy.com/ca-fr/shop/TheCrushedCrystal
 
 

Kid at heart

When you add hot water to this mug, toppings magically appear on the ice cream cones. Could there be a more appropriate mug for enjoying hot tea in the warm months? 

Tea Mug, $26.00, davidstea.com.

Give her designer cred

A fun play on the tropical trend, this sculptural gold cactus vase is a modern way to showcase favourite blooms. 

Gold cactus vase, $19, cb2.com. 

Refresher for a busy mom

Let’s face it, sometimes busy mom’s don’t have time to manage the upkeep of salon-perfect hair, but thanks to the world’s top dry shampoo brand, hair can become instantly revitalized. You can even use it all over clean hair for extra body and styling grip! Give your mom the gift of time-saving this Mother’s Day.

Batiste dry shampoo, starting at $9, batistehair.ca.

Cherished memories

Surprise mom with a custom-made photo book, capturing your memories together. 

Family Photo Book, $15, blurb.ca.

You are my sunshine

We all know what Mom could really use this Mother’s Day is a bit of rest and relaxation. Enter Saje Natural Wellness. The 100% natural You Are My Sunshine Kit from the brand comes with an energy diffuser blend, a sunshine body scrub, a lotion and a citrus kiss lipbalm.

You Are My Sunshine Kit, $50, saje.com.
 
 

Wanderlust essentials

For mom who loves to travel, this handmade carrying case is so versatile. 

Traveler Pouch, $35, etsy.com/ca-fr/shop/BloomCottonCo

No reservations

Reserve a table for brunch, and then bookmark this recipe-book collection for maman. From the NYT’s bestselling author comes a collection of tips and recipes that will inject a little je ne sais quoi into her every meal.

Dinner Chez Moi, $33, indigo.ca.
 

Star power

If your mom has magpie tendencies she’d be thrilled with some costume jewellery this Mother’s Day. We adore these detailed gold plated crystal rhinestone burst studs. 

Crystal starburst stud earrings, $35, bananarepublic.ca. 
 

First place

She’ll know she’s #1 with this beautiful brass knickknack.

#1 Mom Objet, $25, indigo.ca.

Coffee comes first

For the mom always heading out the door with a coffee in hand, gift her this chic copper French press for mornings where she has a bit more time to herself.

Bodum Copper French press, $29, urbanoutfitters.com.


 

Spice up her life

From chili powders to curry blends, turkish baharat to panch boran, Canadian online retailer Silk Road Spices is a spice-lover’s playground. There are countless combinations to choose from and they’ve also curated their top 4 best-selling blends into this one convenient gift set. 

Bestsellers gift set, $44, silkroadspices.ca

For the purr-fect mom!

We love the playful on-trend cat motif on this set of stemless wineglasses. 

Meow stemless wine glass set, $20, urbanoutfitters.com.

 

Next level penmanship

Add something sparkly to your mom’s everyday tasks. This 18K rose gold-plated pen filled with 540 crystals make even jotting down a grocery list glamorous.

Crystalline Ballpoint Pen, $55, swarovski.com. 

Green thumb

Just insert the stem of a flower into the notched blade end of this handy tool (then squeeze and drag) to remove thorns or leaves quickly and easily. 

Stem stripper, $13, leevalley.com. 

Sun salutations in style

This double-sided yoga mat is perfect for yoga moms, and with 5mm of cushion it will definitely be as comfortable and stable as it is stylish.

Gaiam 5mm Citron Sundial Reversible Yoga Mat, $35, bestbuy.ca.

Pick-her-up

Because moms need (and deserve) an extra little pick-me-up to start the day.

Wash With Joe Pink Peppercorn Infusion, $38, jacobandsebastian.com.

Travel-sized chic

Set mom up for her next big trip in style with this sleek and chic cow leather (four card holder and one bill compartment) travel wallet.  

Michael Michael Kors jet set travel card case in cherry, $39, michaelkors.ca.

Light it up

In four delightful scents—coconut milk mango, wild honeysuckle, pomegranate peony and amber bergamot—these candles make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Plus, when the candle runs out, it can be easily repurposed as a holder for makeup brushes or cotton pads!

Spring’s Eden Candle, $32, anthropologie.com.

Change up the frame-game

Keep your photo gallery up-to-date with an easy way to switch pictures out. 

UMBRA Multi-Photo Hanging Frame, $30, thebay.com.

Classic minimalism

Make errand-running easy with this stylish, imitation leather and suede tote.

H&M Reversible Shopper, $30, hm.com.

Heartfelt artwork

Let her know how loved she is with this charming print, which includes the frame and original origami. By Etsy artisan: attn2detailDesigns

8x10 Teal Ombre Multi Heart Digital Origami Print ­ You are Loved, $40, etsy.com.

Keep her on track

If your mom is a card carrying member of the chronically late club, this quirky desktop calendar is something that can help keep her on track. 

Should Woulda Coulda Desktop Organizer, $13, farewellpaperie.com. 

Gemstone gifting

This necklace can be easily customized with your mom’s birthstone and other personal details which makes it a truly one-of-kind gift.

Custom birthstone necklace, $46, etsy.com/delezhen.

Keep mom cozy

This beautiful book from popular blogger, Adrianna Adarme, has easy-to-follow instructions for activities, recipes and DIY projects for each month of the year.  

The Year of Cozy: 125 Recipes, Crafts, and other Homemade Adventures, $27, amazon.ca.

Au natural pampering

Teeez Cosmetics is perfect for bringing out a mom’s natural beauty. Subtle colours and tints keep anyone fresh-faced without having to spend too much time looking into the mirror. The highlighter, eyeshadow and naked lip duo all keep the colour and shine to a minimum, while still giving gentle pops and glows.

Teeez Cosmetics, starting at $24, thebay.com.

The mug to prove it

Show your mom that you think she’s the best mom (ever) with this bright stoneware mug.

Best mom mug, $15, indigo.ca.

Feeling fresh

Does your mom love cooking with fresh herbs? Give her the chance to grow her own with this gardening kit made especially for Mediterranean herbs that grows right in the kitchen. She’ll love the scents of rosemary, sage and garlic chives growing almost as much as how they’ll taste in her favourite dishes.

Herbs Gardening Kit - Mediterranean, $22, chapters.indigo.ca.

A wine-lover’s must

Is your Mom a wine lover? Get red and white wine chilled to the perfect temperatures (respectively) in just minutes and keep them that way. There's no risk of the wine being diluted with ice cubes melting! This set is perfect for any wine lover.

SKYBAR Wine Chill Drops, $40, thebay.com.

Tea time

This is a refreshing, minty green tea with local flowers by a pioneering Canadian tea company.

The Canadian Mint Tea, starting at $8, pluckteas.com.

Face off

Take masking with your Mom to the next level with the new dry sheet mask from makeup powerhouse Charlotte Tilbury. Although pricy for a sheet mask, this one is revolutionary. The dry mask has a high dose of active ingredients including vitamin B3 (for brightening), plant stem cell matrix (for lifting), peptides (to reduce wrinkles and natural oils to restore the lipid barrier of the skin.

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Dry Sheet Mask, $27, charlottetilbury.com.
 
 

Perfect pout

Give Mom the gift of good-enough-to-eat lip products with this Bite Beauty set. It comes with two multisticks (that can be used for eye, cheek or lipcolour and come in a rosy colour and a deeper pinky-taupe) and a shimmery cream lipgloss that can be worn along or on top of other colours.

Bite Beauty Love, Bite Lip Set, $45, sephora.com.

Hand out

A mini hand cream for every purse of the season. (If you¹re doing $50 and under!)

L'Occitane En Provence Hand Cream Delights, $50, sephora.com.

Flower power

Mom will be pretty in pin with this sweet accessory. Match mom’s birth month with the corresponding flower and add it to her lapel for a fresh pop. We suggest you also pick up a bouquet with the real thing.

Birth flower, $10, drakegeneralstore.ca.

 
 

Mom-ogram

Make it personal: Chic and customizable, this smart accessory will upgrade any outfit for mom.
Donni Charm Monogram Gingham

Neck Scarf, $38 + $10 (initials), baublebar.com.

 

The Upper Hand

Exclusive to Indigo, Dew & Posey uses all-natural ingredients that are paraben free with the line being manufactured in Canada. With the pretty packaging and gorgeous scents (Wild Bluebell & Jasmine, Nectarine Blossom & Mimosa, and Ocean Breeze & Crushed Coconut), mom would happily stash this hand cream to her carryall.

Dew + Posey Wild Jasmine & Bluebell Hand Cream, $15, indigo.ca. 
 

Body and soul

With over 100 vegetarian recipes, this cookbook will help mom balance her body and mind. 

The Yoga Kitchen, $25, anthropologie.com.

Flowers every day

Mother’s day and flowers are synonymous, but after all our mothers do for us should we really limit celebrating them to only one day a year? Show her you appreciate her and by pre-ordering a fresh bouquet to be delivered to her work every Monday for a month.
 
The FTD Pink dream bouquet, $40, ftd.ca. 
 

Human nature

A personal favourite of my mother’s; Humans of New York is based upon the popular blog that candidly interviews people from every race, social class and age on the street to captures the intricacy, hope and humanity of the people around you.   

Humans of New York: Stories, $20.50, indigo.ca.

 

Strawberry fields forever

Anyone who has ever tasted adorably tiny wild strawberries knows that they pack a fragrant punch but are a hassle to pick. This jar of preserved Canadian wild strawberries is a perfect treat for the mother’s day brunch waffle bar. 

Wild Strawberry Compote. $21, wildfoods.ca. 

Forward thinker

Change doesn't occur by staying still. Never accept that one thing will stay the same forever. With this shirt you have the opportunity to empower change; empower people to create a future with safe water. It's time to step up.

Not By Chance Women’s Empower Change T-shirt, $35, hydratedworld.com.

Happy hour

For the mom who loves a shaken cocktail, this elegant copper shaker is perfect for everything from manhattans to melon balls. 

2-Piece Cocktail Shaker in Copper, $33, thecraftybartender.com.

Royal Tea

If Mom loves tea—and loves being treated like royalty with a bit of luxury—then this collection of 12 teas is perfect. In fact, as the title suggests, it's fir for a queen.

Fit For A Queen Collection, $26, davidstea.ca.