It’s the thought that counts and not the cost of a gift especially during the cost of living crisis. It is the sense of appreciation behind the gift and the message it conveys which carries more weight than an expensive item. With this in mind here are a few ideas ahead of Mother’s Day on 19 March.

This would be the ideal gift for an animal loving mother. Small enough to be placed on a mantelpiece or on a dressing table. Cost £10.90

I love the way you can personalise this gift. I am a great fan of glass plaques because of the way they reflect light.

Elephant mother and child blocks which interlock. Good gift for elephant fans. I love elephants and am fascinated by the strong bonds formed between parent and child. Cost £9.89.
None of these are sponsored gift ideas and are my genuine suggestions based on trawling through the internet for cheap gifts. It’s been hard to find something below £5 which is not very good news given that people’s budgets are tighter than ever before.
Happy shopping.