Mother’s Day is only one month away! And while 30 days might seem like an eternity, don’t kid yourself. You know how quickly time flies. So do yourself a favor and start shopping now, and then when May 11th rolls around you can avoid the panic attack and existential crisis that ensues because you forgot to buy mom a gift! Make it a gift that counts without spending an arm and a leg with a little help from the Frugal & Thriving team. See our Mother’s Day gift guide below.

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1. Is it even if a gift guide if it doesn’t include a blanket? This throw blanket is cozy and warm, just like a hug from mom.

2. Smooth skin is in! This body care set of bestsellers from Osea will have her feeling hydrated and refreshed.

3. The only recipe you need! This cute cutting board breaks down all the ingredients of a mother’s love.

4. Because cheetah print + on-the-go tumbler = the perfect gift. Is it water or is it wine?? We’ll never know.

5. And for the days of outdoor day drinking, these pretty mesh wine glass covers will keep the pests away. Well, the airborne ones at least. For the others you’ll just need another bottle of wine.

6. This super sweet personalized book will show mom just how much she means. It’s a sentimental way to let her know how grateful you are for her.

7. “Best Mama.” Pretty much sums it up. These comfy slippers will be her go-to around-the-house footwear!

8. Tea time! These adorable handwoven tea bags with decorative tags are the perfect way to bring a little glamour to her afternoon cup of tea.

9. There’s nothing quite like a handwritten letter, and this shareable letter book is one that can be passed down through the generations. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

10. What’s that smell?! Oh, that’s just mom wafting by and smelling like the absolute goddess she is. This hair and body mist is a cult favorite for a reason.

11. The tote that says it all. Great for groceries, work essentials, travel, and more, this fun tote can be stuffed with mom’s favorite goodies for an added bonus.

12. From morning to night, this coffee and wine set has got mom covered. Whether she needs caffeine or alcohol, she’s got it.

13. Darling daisy pjs for the most darling mother in the world. This soft-knit set is totally acceptable to rock all day. Loungewear for the win, right??

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PJ Set
Coffee and Wine Set
Tote
Hair & Body Mist
Letter Book
Tea Treasure Box
Slippers
Personalized Book
Wine Glass Covers
Tumbler
Cutting Board
Body Care Set
Throw Blanket
bouquet of pink flowers beside white ceramic mug

Summertime means school is out and there are plenty of lazy pool and beach days ahead! If your child’s school has assigned mandatory summer reading lists, they may feel reluctant to pick up a book and really get into it. We’ve rounded up age-appropriate literature for all learning levels so that they can find a book they’ll truly enjoy and discover a newfound passion for reading. See our list below.

Preschool/Kindergarten

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Instill a love for reading early in life with these picture books that are perfect for new readers! They deal with themes covering everything from how beautiful it is to be different and being kind to appreciating nature and having fun in the summer. With bright colors and fun characters, your young ones will return to these stories time and time again.

Shop Preschool/Kindergarten Books

Summer Song
Summer Song
One Family
One Family
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
It’s Okay to Be Different
It’s Okay to Be Different
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A Color of His Own
A Color of His Own
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
Pete the Cat Series
Pete the Cat Series
Summer Song
Summer Song
One Family
One Family
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
It’s Okay to Be Different
It’s Okay to Be Different
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A Color of His Own
A Color of His Own
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
Pete the Cat Series
Pete the Cat Series

Elementary School

From exciting mysteries to everyday escapades to profound poems, these books will occupy your elementary reader for hours on end! Whether they prefer a quick standalone book or a series they can get lost in, they’ll be sure to find relatable characters in these heartwarming stories.

Shop Elementary School Books

The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
Ivy & Bean Series
Ivy & Bean Series
Judy Moody Series
Judy Moody Series
Paddington
Paddington
Owl Moon
Owl Moon
The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black Series
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
Ivy & Bean Series
Ivy & Bean Series
Judy Moody Series
Judy Moody Series
Paddington
Paddington
Owl Moon
Owl Moon
The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black Series
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Middle School

Middle school can be a tumultuous time of changing hormones, finding where one fits in, and dealing with all the wonders that come with growing up. These books for preteens will offer solace to sensitive souls and adventure for the not-so-faint of heart.

Shop Middle School Books

Holes
Holes
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Wonder
Wonder
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Holes
Holes
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Wonder
Wonder
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events

High School

These thought-provoking books for highschoolers will help them navigate their curiosity about the future, see things from a different perspective, and cope with real-life issues. A love for reading is a life-long journey, and these books will allow them to spark or rekindle that passion.

Shop High School Books

The Little Prince
The Little Prince
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones
1984
1984
The Little Prince
The Little Prince
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones
1984
1984

And if you’re looking for even more book suggestions, see our summer reading list from last year!

Summertime means school is out and there are plenty of lazy pool and beach days ahead! If your child’s school has assigned mandatory summer reading lists, they may feel reluctant to pick up a book and really get into it. We’ve rounded up age-appropriate literature for all learning levels so that they can find a book they’ll truly enjoy and discover a newfound passion for reading. See our list below.

Preschool/Kindergarten

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Instill a love for reading early in life with these picture books that are perfect for new readers! They deal with themes covering everything from how beautiful it is to be different and being kind to appreciating nature and having fun in the summer. With bright colors and fun characters, your young ones will return to these stories time and time again.

Shop Preschool/Kindergarten Books

Summer Song
Summer Song
One Family
One Family
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
It’s Okay to Be Different
It’s Okay to Be Different
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A Color of His Own
A Color of His Own
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
Pete the Cat Series
Pete the Cat Series
Summer Song
Summer Song
One Family
One Family
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
It’s Okay to Be Different
It’s Okay to Be Different
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A Color of His Own
A Color of His Own
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
Pete the Cat Series
Pete the Cat Series

Elementary School

From exciting mysteries to everyday escapades to profound poems, these books will occupy your elementary reader for hours on end! Whether they prefer a quick standalone book or a series they can get lost in, they’ll be sure to find relatable characters in these heartwarming stories.

Shop Elementary School Books

The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
Ivy & Bean Series
Ivy & Bean Series
Judy Moody Series
Judy Moody Series
Paddington
Paddington
Owl Moon
Owl Moon
The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black Series
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
Ivy & Bean Series
Ivy & Bean Series
Judy Moody Series
Judy Moody Series
Paddington
Paddington
Owl Moon
Owl Moon
The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black Series
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Middle School

Middle school can be a tumultuous time of changing hormones, finding where one fits in, and dealing with all the wonders that come with growing up. These books for preteens will offer solace to sensitive souls and adventure for the not-so-faint of heart.

Shop Middle School Books

Holes
Holes
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Wonder
Wonder
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Holes
Holes
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Wonder
Wonder
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events

High School

These thought-provoking books for highschoolers will help them navigate their curiosity about the future, see things from a different perspective, and cope with real-life issues. A love for reading is a life-long journey, and these books will allow them to spark or rekindle that passion.

Shop High School Books

The Little Prince
The Little Prince
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones
1984
1984
The Little Prince
The Little Prince
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones
1984
1984

And if you’re looking for even more book suggestions, see our summer reading list from last year!

assorted books

Summertime means school is out and there are plenty of lazy pool and beach days ahead! If your child’s school has assigned mandatory summer reading lists, they may feel reluctant to pick up a book and really get into it. We’ve rounded up age-appropriate literature for all learning levels so that they can find a book they’ll truly enjoy and discover a newfound passion for reading. See our list below.

Preschool/Kindergarten

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Instill a love for reading early in life with these picture books that are perfect for new readers! They deal with themes covering everything from how beautiful it is to be different and being kind to appreciating nature and having fun in the summer. With bright colors and fun characters, your young ones will return to these stories time and time again.

Shop Preschool/Kindergarten Books

Summer Song
Summer Song
One Family
One Family
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
It’s Okay to Be Different
It’s Okay to Be Different
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A Color of His Own
A Color of His Own
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
Pete the Cat Series
Pete the Cat Series
Summer Song
Summer Song
One Family
One Family
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
It’s Okay to Be Different
It’s Okay to Be Different
And Then Comes Summer
And Then Comes Summer
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A Color of His Own
A Color of His Own
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
Pete the Cat Series
Pete the Cat Series

Elementary School

From exciting mysteries to everyday escapades to profound poems, these books will occupy your elementary reader for hours on end! Whether they prefer a quick standalone book or a series they can get lost in, they’ll be sure to find relatable characters in these heartwarming stories.

Shop Elementary School Books

The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
Ivy & Bean Series
Ivy & Bean Series
Judy Moody Series
Judy Moody Series
Paddington
Paddington
Owl Moon
Owl Moon
The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black Series
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
Ivy & Bean Series
Ivy & Bean Series
Judy Moody Series
Judy Moody Series
Paddington
Paddington
Owl Moon
Owl Moon
The Princess in Black Series
The Princess in Black Series
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Middle School

Middle school can be a tumultuous time of changing hormones, finding where one fits in, and dealing with all the wonders that come with growing up. These books for preteens will offer solace to sensitive souls and adventure for the not-so-faint of heart.

Shop Middle School Books

Holes
Holes
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Wonder
Wonder
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Holes
Holes
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None
Wonder
Wonder
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events

High School

These thought-provoking books for highschoolers will help them navigate their curiosity about the future, see things from a different perspective, and cope with real-life issues. A love for reading is a life-long journey, and these books will allow them to spark or rekindle that passion.

Shop High School Books

The Little Prince
The Little Prince
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones
1984
1984
The Little Prince
The Little Prince
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flowers for Algernon
Flowers for Algernon
The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones
1984
1984

And if you’re looking for even more book suggestions, see our summer reading list from last year!