Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to show your appreciation for the moms in your life. And you can pamper mom without breaking the bank. There are some amazing deals available, no matter what your budget is.
In this column, we hunt down the top deals of the week to help you save some time and money. If you find a great deal in San Diego, be sure and share it with us in the comments or email it to me to have your deal featured in a future column.
1. Get a $25 Amazon Gift Card with Kindle Purchase
It took me a long time to convert to digital books but now that I have, I can’t go back. I absolutely love my Kindle and it makes a fantastic Mother’s Day gift if it’s in your budget. Amazon has a great promotion for Mother’s Day. If you buy a Kindle, you’ll get a $25 Amazon gift card for free. Since you’ll be buying books to put on your Kindle anyway, that’s just like getting a $25 discount!
If you have an Amazon Prime account (free for caregivers or students) this will ship for free by two-day mail so you'll have it before Mother's Day.
2. 10 Percent Off Spa Week Gift Cards
If relaxation is more your style, Spa Week gift cards would make a fantastic Mother’s Day gift. Spa Week gift cards are good 365 days a year at fabulous spas all over San Diego and right now they are offering a special Mother’s Day promotion that is good for 10 Percent off all Spa Week gift cards!
If you really want to get on mom’s good side, promise to clean the house for her while she’s at the spa.
3. Save $10 on Roses at 1-800-Flowers.com
If you’re looking for a classic way to show your appreciation, you can’t go wrong with flowers. 1-800-Flowers is offering $10 off a beautiful bouquet of roses in assorted colors making them only $19.99 after the discount using the code "Rose18”. If you are looking for a Mother’s Day gift for someone out of town, this is an easy solution since 1-800-Flowers ships fresh flowers all over the country.
4. $1 Off Admission to the Chocolate Festival
I know of very few moms who don’t appreciate really good chocolate. The San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas is hosting the Chocolate Festival and they have some great Mother’s Day themed events planned for Saturday, May 7. Save some money on the cost of admission with this $1 Off Coupon good for Saturday only.
5. Half Priced Frappuccinos at Starbucks
Starbucks is offering However-You-Want-It frappuccinos at participating locations during their afternoon Happy Hour (3 to 5 p.m.) from May 6 to 15. Take mom out and treat her to some adult conversation and a break from her regular routine.
Click here to find a San Diego Starbucks location near you.