Feb 24 2009
Top Ten Mother’s Day Gift Ideas under $25/$30
With Spring rearing to show its pretty head, eventually, As Seen on TV Network started kicking around top ten lists of best seasonal gift ideas under $30. The first list we chose to focus on was the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas under $30. We originally we’re going to do the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas under $25, but a debate already was emerging regarding a minimum kids should spend on their mothers.
After much debating, the staff came to a realization: regardless of whether this is the Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas under $25 or the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas under $30, the point is that you put thought into your mother. Especially given the state of the economy during this post, your mother will appreciate that not only did you consider value over price, but most importantly, you considered her.
To help your mother think she raised a smart kid, we begin our list:
1) PedEgg – the classic infomercial product. PedEgg is like giving your mother a spa treatment for her feet, but without the expensive going-to-the-spa part. PedEggs can be used over and over again as opposed to a single trip to the spa. PedEgg also is equipped with a collector so there isn’t a mess when it’s done. Not only that, people just like the way PedEgg looks.
1A) Pink Pedegg. Yes, 1A. For a limited time, PedEgg has come out with a Pink PedEgg. What is Pink PedEgg? Pink PedEgg works just like PedEgg. The difference is that Pink PedEgg has been graphically designed to raise awareness for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Each Pink PedEgg has been adorned with a Breast Cancer Research Foundation pink ribbon on the logo. And, $50,000 in PedEgg sales is being donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
2) Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter – Topsy Turvy is one of those products that will make you wonder why no one thought of this idea sooner. Hang them in your window, on the porch, outside and they grow easier than planting them in the ground. The Topsy Turvy container acts like a green house, helping to enhance the growing process. The fact the plants are off the ground means they’re less susceptible to worms and ground level varmints. And since they don’t sit on the ground, the tomatoes don’t spoil as fast and they have more space to grow. Even better, you don’t have to bend over all the time to tend to the tomatoes when you use Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter.
3) Snuggie – The blanket and robe had a baby and they named it Snuggie. For the 3 of you who haven’t heard of these national phenomena, Snuggies are the blanket with sleeves. At times, they look like the garbs worn by the Jawas in the Star Wars movies. If there’s a drawback to the Snuggie, it’s that they almost work too well. They keep you insulated and warm. Wear it watching TV. Keep it on when going into the kitchen. Snuggie is easier to wear when getting a snack than wrapping yourself up with a blanket and is not nearly as drafty as a robe. Especially handy if you’re trying to save on the heating bill.
4) Mini Aqua Globes (no longer available. Regular Aqua Globes are still alive and kicking)– Ever tried to use Aqua Globes on smaller potted and garden plants? Sometimes, it can feel like overkill. Well, the makers of Aqua Globes came up with a solution to automatically watering smaller potted and garden plants: Mini Aqua Globes. Smaller than their famous siblings, Mini Aqua Globes will still water smaller plants in the same Aqua Globes fashion. The difference is that Mini Aqua Globes can be better proportioned for plants that don’t need the full Aqua Globes treatment.
5) CriCut Expression (CriCut Expression is no longer available on As Seen on TV Network)– The ideal cutting machine for lovers of arts and crafts. Make professional-quality cards, signs, stencils…Okay, initially the CriCut Expression blew our list’s $25/$30 budget line, but a compelling argument was made during the compiling of the list: winner of Disney Consumer Products Global Stationery North America - Best Product, ProvoCraft’s CriCut Expression is can be used for more than in the home. As the home-based arts and crafts business trend continues to grow, CriCut Expression becomes a valuable investment and can be used a centerpiece for such an adventure. CriCut Expression is also great for arts and crafts clubs, 4-H, Girls Scouts…
6) Craft-Lite Cutter – A scrapbooker’s delight, Craft-Lite Cutter helps enhance professional quality cuts to your pictures, images, and scrap books. Make straight, wavy, zigzag, fold cuts and more. What makes Craft-Lite Cutter so worthwhile is that it puts a light along the cut line so you can see what you’re going to cut before you cut.
7) Acai Energy – formulated from the same berry that sits atop Oprah’s Dr. Perricone’s favorite superfood, Acai Energy gives you natural energy support to help you through the day. Keep alert, focused, and energetic for long periods of time without having the jitters and crashes that come with several of the well-known energy boost products.
8 ) Diet Yerba Mate Tea - A cultural phenomenon found in South America, Diet Yerba Mate does more for the body than taste wonderful and stimulate the body. Made from 100% Yerba Maté leaves, Diet Yerba Mate Tea also helps control appetites, enhance weight loss, boost immune system function, and resist premature aging. Flavors include Mint Madness and Acai Berry Blast.
9) Himalayan Chinese Flower Tea – This gift is particularly unique. Instead of tea bags, they provide flower bulbs. How Himalayan Chinese Flower Tea works is by first, heating up a pot of water. Then, place your choice of flavored Flower Bulbs in the bottom of the pot. Next, gently pour the heated water into the glass tea pot. Within 3 minutes, the flower bulb blossoms into a beautiful flower while the leaves brew a scrumptious flavored green tea. The offer comes with insulated glass tea cups. Himalayan Chinese Flower Tea is an experience that indulges the senses – mother will enjoy this.
10) Clever Clasp – Necklaces can be such a pain to get on sometimes. Especially if you’re tired or just not in the mood to be patient. Attached with strong magnets on both ends, all you have to do is get the magnets together and your jewelry is in place. Clever Clasp comes in gold and silver colors to help better blender in natural to the design of your jewelry. Helpful for bracelets and anklets as well.
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