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Domestic Goddess Mom

Type in “cookware” and a myriad of great cooking sets come up, going into the thousands of dollars. Dad might have to chip in here, BUT there is a very affordable 12 piece set is from TARGET, a grey anodized cookware set by KitchenAid – think of how much better your breakfast will be!

Another genius, but rather expensive gift, is an espresso set – what mom doesn’t love great java? The best is the Saeco Odea GO automatic espresso maker, which is $599.99 on WHOLE LATTE LOVE (worth the price just to check out a site with that name!). But the DeLonghi combo coffee and espresso maker is just $239.00 from HOMEVISIONS.COM.

FLOWERS
This is your easiest option and a good last minute lifesaver: got to TheFind.com, type in “flowers,” and FTD.COM has two great options: the Heart of Hearts arrangement for $197.99, or the Fabled FTD Mothers’ Day flower bouquet in shades of pink for $45.99.

VASES
There’s a wealth of pretty vases on TheFind, but my two faves are the Murano Orange Scarf Vase (THE color of the season) for $99.99 at SMART BARGAINS.

The Lenox ecru carved posey vases are $29.95 for a set of 3 at BOSCOV’S – these are small and would look great on a kitchen shelf.

Warm and Fuzzy Mom

NIGHTGOWNS: Some moms want slip styles (Diesel, white slip nightgown, YOOX, $30.00), some want soft and comfy (LAND’S END short sleeve regular knee length t shirt style, $25-$30), some want super comfy (SERENE COMFORT, Calida Long sleeve dream cotton knit, $68.50).  Or get all three.

PAJAMAS:  Type in “Women’s Pajamas” on TheFind.com and a wonder assortment comes up. I love Bed Head’s PJ set in sage flowers – (it’s subtle and pretty, and can work for Mother’s Day or Christmas Day, and is even fedex man proof - $199 on ZAPPOS.COM). A cuter hipper pair is the scanty white vintage set on BLUEFLY that has fun colors, short sleeves and cropped pants – this is for a younger mom - $49. And groove-ster mom will like the mismatched purple and brown 3 piece set on Overstock.com called “Little Mis Matched” for only $11.99!

SLIPPERS: Type in “Women’s Slippers” and there are chic ones and fuzzy ones, perfect for summer or winter or both. I like my tootsies rather overheated, so my  vote goes to the Old Friend Scruff fur lined suede slips on Piperlime.com ($36) in chestnut. The shaggy tex moc slippers in plum on EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS ($36) are also warm and plush. But a more bare style is the acorn caftan thong slipper in pink ($50 at  OnlineShoes.com) – these are perfect for running out to Starbuck’s or driving little Mindy to school. Daniel Green has a chic blue slipper that’s very Cinderella in the Sky Pattern and a nice terrycloth out-of-the-shower style in many colors on B A MASON for $29.88.

What becomes your Mother most?

There are all kinds of moms, to be sure – but shopping for mom can often be harder than shopping for your friends, siblings, lovers and spouses. A generic shower gift or anything at a registry is a snap compared to actually having to THINK about what to buy Mom. Books and music won’t cut it. So I’ve divided my "mom" shopping advice into several categories, that show how you think about your mom, and how you categorize her. And trust me, she’s sure to notice. Is there anything mom misses? Only when you don’t get her a gift on Mother’s Day!!!!!!