30+ Awesome Military Discounts For Mothers Day

Inside: Over 30 different businesses that offer military discounts for mothers day

I remember two things from Mothers Day last year:

Cuddling with my baby boy
Wondering how much my husband had spent on my gift

Pretty sad right?

To say our budget last year was tight is an understatement. It really puts a damper on things when you wonder if you can even afford that lunch with your mom or not.

Luckily this year our story has changed, we have successfully budgeted our finances to get ahead and plan for holidays. I can go ahead and enjoy that lunch and not have to worry about what my hubby gets me (I hope it’s a massage!)

After all, unless you are literally living on nothing, you can’t deprive yourself 100% of the time. You need that occasional getaway, you need that holiday splurge, and you need that extra bottle of wine when your husband is away.

The good thing about being a military family is that we have the option to use military discounts at certain locations to lighten the load of holidays and vacations. Here are some options to treat that special momma in your life this year.

Side note: Please remember that locations and discount amounts always vary. Always ask and be courteous if the location near you does not participate in military discounts.

Restaurants and dining

Houndstooth Pub- 20% military discount
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.- 10% military discount
Old Country Buffet- 15% military discount
Back Yard Burgers- 20% military discount
Texas Roadhouse- 10% military discount
Ninty-nine- 10% military discount
Grey Fox Grille & Public House- 10% military discount
Hard Rock Café- 15% military discount
Cicis Pizza- discount varies
Fuddruckers- 15% military discount

Flowers

Here’s a great option if you live far from family. These discounts are all available online and flowers can be shipped!

Proflowers– Discounts vary, check them out here!
Teleflora– 25% mothers day military discount
Florists– 40% military discount, must verify using SheerID- click here to access that page
1-800-flowers – 20% military discount using code MILITARYUSA

Other gifts and jewelry

Helzberg diamonds– 10% military discount
Hickory Farms– Free APO/FPO shipping
Yankee Candle– 10% military discount
Harriet Carter– 10% military discount when you spend $45 or more
Cheryls Cookies– Free shipping to military bases
Samuels Jewelers– 10% military discount
Kirklands– 10% military discount

Clothing

New York & Company– 15% military discount
Banana Republic– 15% military discount
Old Navy– 10% military discounts on Mondays (although some locations have discounts available every day)
Beyond the Rack– $10 shopping credit when you sign up using invitation code MILITARY10 (side note: coupons.com has promo codes for Beyond the Rack for even more savings!!)
L.L. Bean– 10% military discounts

Shoes

Rack Room Shoes– 10% military discount on Tuesdays
Payless Shoes– 10% military discount
Nike– 10% military discount, free shipping to APO/FPO addresses
Steve Madden– 10% military discount

Care Packages

MilsoBox– 10% off when using code MDSFRIENDS10
Hersheys– will send free care packages to servicewomen overseas

Buying on a budget

Extras are just that; extra. I know it’s a bummer if you really can’t afford a gift, but making something handmade or spending time together can be just as special.

By the way, here’s a picture of that sweet cuddle I remember so well from last year: priceless, right?

As for next year, here are some tips for planning ahead and affording that gift:

Look at your budget and figure out different areas you can cut to save money (like saving money on groceries!)
Start a budget that you can stick to.
Sell some stuff that you don’t use regularly, it’s just more to pack the next time you have to PCS anyway.
Get a side gig! If you need extra money quickly, you can always pick up a side gig- you can even do this from home! Things like becoming a virtual assistant, freelance writing, or blogging can give you extra money every month (If you want to find out, step by step, how to create a blog- read this article… don’t worry it’s super easy!)
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