After Christmas was Chinese New Year then followed by Hari Raya in Malaysia this 2024. We all know the $ have been flying out of our wallets all through these consecutive months. How do we buy budget friendly Mother's Day gift while still being sentimental and unique ? Here's our list of budget friendly gift ideas for mothers.
Branded/ Widespread brands for cheaper on Carousell or Refash Malaysia
You'd be amazed what quality second-hand goods you can get on Carousell and Refash. Some sellers on Carousell are even selling items such as Uniqlo Women clothing with tags. If you've noticed your mom eyeing something that could be on Carousell or Refash , there's no harm searching for it especially on Carousell which has Buyer Protection and in-app parcel tracking.
Support local Malaysian artists and brands
Why not support the Malaysian economy and art scene by buying from local small businesses. Examples of online places to get unique handmade jewellery are Tangan Jewellery. You can also find these small businesses on Shopee Malaysia.You could also visit local cafes or stores that offers a retail space to local artisans. Such places can be found in Johor, Melaka, Penang and Sarawak such as Sunday Morning Cafe, Baba Story, Artlane Penang, and PaKat Store Miri.
Buy Experience you can share with your mother
Maybe your mom isn't into more fashion. Here's a list of experiences you could bring here to by Klook Malaysia. There's always an experience and budget range for everyone out there.