Mother's Day is right around the corner. The most endearing Mother's Day gifts are those with a personal touch and with the tough economic times, an inexpensive gift with meaning is the best option. Here are some inexpensive gift ideas for the special woman in your life:

1. Breakfast in bed - The traditional 'breakfast in bed' never gets old. Why not cook Mom's favorite breakfast and deliver it to her right in bed (after you let her sleep in of course).

2. Flowers - This time of the year, floral companies create beautiful arrangements with in-season flowers for Mother's Day. Skip the expensive flower boutique and visit your local grocery or convenience store for cheaper bouquets. Many even come in a free vase, ready to deliver.

3. Magazine Subscription - For only about $25, you can buy a full year's subscription to Mom's favorite magazine. Or better yet, surprise her by renewing that old subscription she never got around to.

4. Maid Service - Give Mom a break from housecleaning and hire a professional maid service for just the day, a week, or even a month.

5. Photos - Photo processing websites like www.snapfish.com offer a variety of items that you can add your own personal pictures to. Everything from keychains to coasters and purses to scrapbooks can be ordered, and Mom can never have enough pictures of her family or kids.

6. Oil Change & Tune Up - If Mom doesn't have much time to spend on her car, surprise her with a complete car maintenance gift certificate. Include a wash and wax for an added bonus.

7. Customized Playlist - Almost everyone, including moms, own an i-Pod or mp3 player. Make her a playlist of 50 or so of her favorite songs with some personal meaning behind them, and add your own favorites for some new listening.

The most important thing to remember when searching for Mother's Day gifts is the art of creativity. A simple hand-made card or craft is always appreciated, and a personal letter always has meaning. But the greatest gift a mother can be given is the gift of time. Give her a day off and have the family clean the house, cook all the meals, do the laundry, and all the other little tasks that a mother does but are often overlooked. Spend all of your time with Mom because after all, it's her day!