11 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back (for Under $25!)

Military Gnome

Mother's Day is coming up fast, so show your love with a gift that does double duty—all benefit or support a worthy cause. (Added bonus: All are under $25, so your sibs, dad, or grandparents might not mind pitching in!)

  • If your troop-supporting mom has a sense of humor, she may let you spice up the lawn with this camo-clad garden gnome. Rockingly random!
  • Women affected by war in Uganda make these yoga mat bags, perfect for yoga mommys. Support her hobby and the education and success of women abroad.
  • Make Mom a healthy Sunday meal using Do Something.org grant winner Lizzie Marie Likness's recipes. Her Tasty Tidbits include Sunrise Smoothies and Waffledillas.
  • The eco-mom in your life will dig this coin purse, made from over 50% recycled material.
  • If your mom loves your family dog almost as much as you, she'll appreciate the ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs. The book offers dog care and training advice for over 150 breeds, and 650 aw-inducing photos.
  • This cute scarf benefits Asha Handicrafts, an organization that sells handcrafted items and provides their makers with medical care and educational assistance for their children.
  • If Mom's a baker, gift her these cause-ribbon cookie cutters that you can decorate with different colors to raise awareness around issues like cancer, autism, or HIV/AIDS. (We smell a bake sale!)
  • Mom can avoid plastic bags and support disaster response when she carries this Japan Will Rise Again tote.
  • You can never go wrong with jewelry! The Blue Buddha necklace will look great on your Mom and, full disclosure, also supports us!
  • Don't let the feet that carried you when you were younger (and whinier) get burned at the beach this summer! These flip-flops (a pair of gifts!) will do the trick and help fight against breast cancer.