Even if you are skint, you have no excuse for not making your mom feel special on Mother's Day. Even if you do not have the money to buy the cards and a simple bunch of flowers, then you can make a card with pencil and paper. You could even just write a letter to know that she's been thought about. There are a lot of things you can do for free to make a Mother's Day very special.

You could arrange for her to have breakfast in bed. A simple tray with breakfast cereal, cup coffee or orange juice, bought her in bed is bound to start her day off well. It is something that costs nothing to do apart from a little time and effort.

You could also ensure that she has no jobs to do all day, including cooking and cleaning and looking after the family. This might mean cooking dinner for everyone, and doing some minor household tasks. But these are the things that your mother does for you every single day of the year. It should be no hardship to ensure that she feel special one day a year.

You could also accompany her on any activities that she likes to do on a Sunday. Giving her your time costs nothing. Whether it is a trip to church, a walk in the country, or an hour spent gardening, spending time with your mum is something very precious.

Take the opportunity to tell how much you love her too. Your mother is a very special person in your life, and you should use Mother's Day as the opportunity you need to let her know how much she means to you.

Mother's Day doesn't have to cost you a fortune. You can make your mom have a very special day for virtually no money at all. After all it's the thought that counts!