I found 12 IKEA Mother's Day gifts under $50 your mom will actually use this year

Mother's Day has a way of arriving faster than expected, and the usual flowers-and-card combination starts to feel a bit repetitive once you've done it a few years in a row.

IKEA isn't the first place most people would think to look, but a wander through the homewares section reveals a surprising amount of stuff that works as a gift, especially if your mom is the type who'd rather have something useful over a decoration that wilts in just a few days.

Most gifts on this list cost well under what you'd spend on a bouquet, and almost all of them will still be on display come the end of spring and the beginning of summer.

From a vase to a lovely throw, IKEA has plenty of cheap and cheerful Mother's Day gifts that don't break the bank but still make for thoughtful presents. So why not opt for IKEA this Mother's Day and spend far less than last year for something that might be genuinely useful?

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