| You mark it dutifully on your calendar weeks in | | | | sommelier for her and a bunch of her friends. |
| advance - Sunday, May 13. But the date creeps | | | | 6. An entry form for TLC's What Not To Wear |
| closer, and closer still, until you find yourself once | | | | Mom might prefer trying on new clothes without |
| again going through the annual ritual of scrambling to | | | | being watched by millions of viewers. Instead, give |
| find mom a unique Mother's Day gift at the last | | | | her a private shopping tour with her very own |
| minute. | | | | personal fashion stylist. |
| Thankfully for harried husbands, sons and daughters | | | | 5. Re-gifted potholders from Aunt Edna |
| everywhere, there are now several online gift sites | | | | While mom may commend your commitment to |
| that let gift-givers dump the chocolate and flowers | | | | recycling, she'll get more of an eco-friendly kick out |
| and choose between a wide range of unique gift | | | | of a flat water kayak tour where she can enjoy |
| experiences for any budget. Whether mom is into | | | | earth's natural beauty. |
| adventure, cuisine or just relaxing, it isn't too late to | | | | 4. Elastic waistband pants |
| find a unique online gift that will leave a lasting and | | | | Let mom expand in a whole new way with an |
| memorable impression on mom for years to come. | | | | introduction to glass blowing where she'll fire up the |
| To help navigate gift-givers through the final week | | | | furnace and experiment with molten glass. |
| leading up to Mother's Day, here is a list of ten gifts | | | | 3. A copy of The South Beach Diet |
| you will definitely want to avoid giving mom, as well | | | | Trust me on this one: Mom will prefer a view of the |
| as alternative unique Mother's Day gift suggestions | | | | beach from on top of a surfboard as she receives a |
| you can find online - even at the last minute. | | | | private introduction to the fun, exciting and spiritual |
| 10. DVD box set of Angela Lansbury's Murder She | | | | world of surfing. |
| Wrote | | | | 2. ThighMaster |
| Let the sleuth in mom solve her own mystery on a | | | | Instead of mastering her thighs, mom may prefer to |
| murder mystery weekend where secrets, suspects | | | | try her hand at a cocktail master class for two. |
| and mysterious motives emerge. | | | | Whether it's mojitos or martinis, margaritas or a Mai |
| 9. Early Bird Dinner at the Local Buffet | | | | Tai, she'll forget about her thighs while mixing hip |
| Mom would prefer becoming a bird's-eye witness and | | | | cocktails with the flair and finesse of a pro. |
| embarking on a rapture capture photo shoot, | | | | 1. Nothing at all |
| photographing birds of prey up close and personal. | | | | Even a minimal effort will put a smile on her face. |
| 8. A floral bouquet that suspiciously matches a | | | | Send a hand written note, take a walk in the park, or |
| missing clump of flowers from your neighbors' yard | | | | promise to mow her lawn. With this budget, you are |
| Your mom's (not to mention your neighbors) | | | | going to have to provide your own experience -- but |
| appreciation will blossom with a unique flower | | | | she will love it! |
| arranging party for her and seven guests to explore | | | | By tapping into the convenience and breadth of |
| the art of floral design with a local design expert. | | | | unique gift options at experience gift sites such as |
| 7. Botox Party | | | | Excitations, gift-givers can ensure that May 13th is a |
| Skip the needles but keep the party with an in-home | | | | day mom will not soon forget. |
| wine tasting selected and served by an expert | | | | |