Now that Easter has passed, it is time for us to move on to the next holiday. That holiday is Mother’s Day. Each year, people spend over $20 billion on Mother’s Day. Whether it is flowers, a visit, a warm meal, or something else. Here are a few ideas to keep Mother’s Day from becoming overwhelmingly expensive.

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