The 17 best Mother’s Day deals for when she says ‘don’t spend too much’

From a faux fur throw blanket to a massage gun, here are some practical and exciting gifts that celebrate your mom

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Many mothers will want one of two things for Mother’s Day: time with her family, or a moment of peace and quiet. But if you insist on showing up to brunch next Sunday with a physical item in tow, what do you do if your mom, like mine, says: “Get me anything, anything at all, just please don’t spend too much”?

Here at the Filter US, the Guardian’s home for helping you buy fewer, better things, we have some ideas. From a faux fur throw blanket to a percussive massage gun, we’ve selected exciting as well as practical gifts that will help your mom feel celebrated, and that all offer excellent value.

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