18 Thrifty Gift Ideas for Mom

Thrifty Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Surprise your mom with a one-of-a-kind, thoughtful gift this Mother’s Day, and avoid breaking the bank doing so.

From vintage jewelry and clothing, to home décor and collectible items, there is something for everyone at the local thrift store.


Affordability

Thrift stores offer significantly lower prices than traditional retail stores. And let’s be real here, no one in the world wants you to save your money more than your mom.

Shop smart, save money.

Unique Thrift Store, Joliet, IL

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Sustainability

Aside from cost, thrift store support sustainability by contributing to the concept of recycling and reusing.

This reduces waste and helps minimizes the environmental impact of new goods.

A Woman Shopping for Clothes in a Thrift Store

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Availability

The best part about thrift stores is that they don’t often have dozens of the same product, meaning the items you choose are unique.

Finding a gift that is rare or not widely available makes it more special than a coffee mug from Walmart.

A Woman Looking at Sweater at store.

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The Experience

Aside from all the financial and environmental reasons to shop thrifty, the treasure hunting experience takes the cake.

Most people could spend hours browsing a thrift store if they could. It’s fun to see all the interesting things people collect.

Unrecognizable woman demonstrating clothes in store

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