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It’s probably an annual tradition when the holidays come around: saving the hardest gifts for last. You know the ones — a Secret Santa present for a coworker you don’t know well or a little something for new parents who already have their nursery all set.
A hard-to-buy-for mom or mother-in-law may also be at the bottom of your gift checklist (but, of course, not at the bottom of your heart). If arriving at their home empty-handed seems like your worst nightmare — even if they made you promise not to get them anything — you don’t have to worry. We found some practical gifts under $50 that she’s sure to love.
Check out these 20 thoughtful gifts for your mom or mother-in-law that are under $50: