Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve been wracking my brains for what could make a good gift. My mom is someone who is both very easy and hard to shop for. She’ll love everything I buy her, but I want to buy her something amazing! On a budget… Finding budget Mother’s Day gifts that are still nice was harder than I thought it would be, but here are the best ones that I could think of. Whether you’re shopping for your mother or a grandmother or an aunt, there’s something on this list to suit everyone’s taste.

And if you end up buying a thing or two just for yourself? Shh, I won’t tell. It happens to me all the time.

If your mom is big into stationary, I suggest you check out my post on budget fountain pens here! You’re sure to find something she likes there or at this list of online fountain pen and stationary stores.

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Indigo is a store I’ve loved since I was a kid. Back when they were still called Chapters instead of Indigo, I would spend hours in the store. My poor parents would try to kill time in the coffee shop. As an adult, I prefer the more indie bookstores to find that sense of wonder, but there are still some amazing books on offer at Indigo. I’ve kept that spirit as an adult, combing their website for the best hidden bookish gifts at Indigo.

The big problem? They’re so hard to find. Indigo does a horrible job of advertising some of the legitimately cool things that they have. I’ll get some emails about blankets and household things, but they won’t tell me about the fancy remakes of the classic books that they have.

Another example is that I had no idea that Indigo had book boxes until I stumbled upon them by accident.

Looking for the best hidden bookish gifts that Indigo has to offer? Look no further! Hidden behind all the houseware is a treasure trove of cool books. Many of these are limited time offers, so I’ll update this page semi-regularly.

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Fountain Pens are something which automatically feel like they’re going to be expensive, but that’s not true! Fountain Pens are better for the environment than disposable pens, more customizable, and they’re open for anyone. If you have ten bucks, you can buy a decent pen and get started with fountain pens!

Some people (like me) will end up dropping hundreds on pretty inks to go with the pens, but plenty of people have one type of ink that they like and one pen that is their go to. With the right tools, you can find a great fountain pen plus ink for less than $30 which will last you for years. So, ready to go on your fountain pen adventure?

Yeeees, let’s go~.

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