Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Enjoying Jones Beach, Long Island, N.Y. with my mom. 

Mother’s Day is like the number one holiday you don’t want to mess up. Whether you’re celebrating a mom, grandma, aunt, godmother, or a female mentor, at the very least: send a card! It’s on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Here are some other ideas for those more creatively inclined.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day Brunch: Ladies love brunch, and Firebox’s outdoor patio is an excellent place to score some brownie points with Mom. Here’s a list of restaurants in Connecticut offering Mother’s Day Brunch. (Photo / Firebox)

Home Is Where Your Mom Is Sponge: Despite the, “Hey Mom, clean up after me!” undertone, this is still a cute gift.

Paris in Color: A lovely coffee table book (by my long-time friend Nichole Robertson – check out her amazing blog, Little Brown Pen!) for the art-minded mom who loves any of the following: Paris, France, travel, colors.

Take her on a day trip. I happen to have some pre-planned for you–with itineraries! See the whole list of day trip ideas: CT Day Trip Itineraries.

Love You More Pillow: When you really want to lay it on thick.

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