I’m on a Strict Holiday Budget and Found 18 Cozy, Under-$30 Gifts for Mom That She’ll Actually Use

My holiday budget is tighter than ever, and I’m hardly the only one. A recent Gallup poll showed that most Americans adjust their holiday spending plans mid-season, and since October, a majority of us have trimmed back holiday budgets by more than $200. That’s the most significant drop Gallup has recorded since 2008. But despite the bleak statistics, I still intend on shelling out for the three main people in my life—my kid, my partner, and my mom.

Mothers are the reason the earth spins on its axis, as far as I’m concerned, and now that I’m one as well, I have more respect, gratitude, and love for my own mom than ever before. I may be pinching pennies—I have to send a kid to college after all—but I will still be picking out the best cozy gifts that $30 can buy. Gifts for moms can be tricky, but if your mom is a perpetual cozy-hunter like mine, these budget-friendly cozy gifts from Amazon will absolutely make her day.

I’ve included fuzzy slippers, super-soft blankets, a popcorn maker for movie nights, a stress-free watercolor project, and many more cozy gifts. Each find is under $30, but prices start at $5.

Cozy Gifts for Moms Under $30

Cozy Bliss Faux-Fur Throw, $28 (was $50)
Amazon Essentials Faux-Mohair Scarf and Hat Set, $20 (was $25)
Lr-Path Coffee Mug Warmer, $30 (was $40)
WoodWick 9.7-Ounce Fireside Holiday Candle, $17 (was $19)
Ekouaer 2-Piece Pajama Set, $19 (was $36)
Ugg Cozy Chenille Socks, $26 (was $30)
Pleneal Winter Gloves, $5
Amazon Essentials Relaxed-Fit Cable Crew-Neck Sweater, $25
Herbivore Coconut Milk Bath Soak, $17 (was $22)
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $25

Cozy Bliss Faux-Fur Throw

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This popular faux-fur throw is a big hit with moms. It has sold 1,000 times in the past month, and plenty of reviewers say they’ve bought it for their own moms or even their significant other’s mom. Extremely plush and incredibly cozy, it’s available in twin and queen sizes as well, but the 50x60-inch throw blanket is more than enough for cuddling up with on the couch.

One reviewer wrote that they “love these blankets” because “they are so soft and look great on my bed and couch. I have two of them, and every winter, I want to buy more.” They added, “I got this for my mom, who is always cold, and she said it’s her favorite blanket.”

Amazon Essentials Faux-Mohair Scarf and Hat Set

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Make sure mom stays warm and cozy while she’s outside, too. This faux-mohair-and-wool blend scarf and hat set looks so much more expensive than it is (especially in the Camel Heather color). Right now, this $20 set is a No. 1 New Release on Amazon, too.

Lr-Path Coffee Mug Warmer

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For the mom who’s always running around doing everything for everyone else, the least you can do is make sure her coffee or tea doesn’t go cold. This mug warmer actually includes the mug, too, and has four temperature settings that range from lukewarm to steaming hot. It features a smart automatic shut-off and can hold up to 14 ounces of your mom’s favorite hot beverage.

“After having a cheap one for use on a regular mug, I see a huge difference. This one comes with its own mug with [a] (necessary) metal bottom plate and choice of three temps,” one reviewer said. “What a difference and well-made!”