Mother's Day is rapidly approaching! If you have found yourself scurrying to think of a gift that will show mom how much you really care, then you're in luck! You can call off the hounds, because the search is over. 

As it turns out, mom doesn't want your money. In fact, what mom really wants is your time. And who are you to deny your mom what she really wants on her special day? So give mom the gift of ... well, anything, with our custom gift certificate generator! 

Whether it's 10 free shoulder massages, breakfast in bed, or a promise to help around the house, there's no better way to show your mother how much you appreciate all she does.

Looking for more budget-friendly gift ideas? Check out MMI's Mother's Day Pinterest board for D-I-Y crafts, recipes, cards and more!

With moms, every moment can easily turn into a “teachable” moment. From day one, mothers begin the process of transferring their wisdom and values to their children. In fact, a recent NFCC study found that 44 percent of consumers named parents as their primary teachers of financial habits — the basics of spending and saving are learned at home long before they’re taught at school.

It’s a well-known fact that you can’t put a value on the work a mother does. But what if you could?

The experts over at Salary.com decided to give it a shot for their annual Mom Salary Survey. They broke down motherly duties into ten titles: Daycare center teacher, housekeeper, cook, van driver, psychologist, computer operator, facilities manager, nurse, laundry machine operator, and CEO.

Then, based on the survey results of more than 6,500 moms, they determined the time mothers spend performing each task. The researchers then calculated the time spent on each job with the job’s average salary and came to the conclusion that the annual salary for a stay-at-home mom is $115,432. The salary for a working mom was calculated at $63,472 (not including the salary she earns in the workplace.)

At those prices, we should all be lucky mom’s not charging for her hard work. So although Mother’s Day has now passed, a mother’s work is never over, so make sure you show your gratitude more than one day a year.

*According to calculations by Salary.com. Job titles and responsibilities were considered and weighed on a scale of importance and frequency, upon surveying 6,500 mothers.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much she really means to you. The good news is you don’t need a lot of money (or time!) to show your mom how special she is to you. Following are inexpensive ways to treat your mom this Mother’s Day.