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MOM'S THE WORD EVERY DAY IS MOTHER'S DAY AS FAR AS WE'RE CONCERNED. STILL, COME THE SECOND SUNDAY IN MAY, ATTENTION MUST BE PAID. AND YOU--YOUR MOTHER, YOUR MOMMY FRIENDS--DESERVE AN EXTRA SPECIAL TREAT. (P.S. WE SUGGEST YOU PRINT THIS OUT THIS AND LEAVE IT SOMEWHERE OBVIOUS). HOME COOKIN' At turns Nigella Lawson and a fry cook, mom deserves a break from the daily dinner grind. Order Home Bistro's Mother's Day Sampler (lobster bisque, grilled chicken in peach salsa, cheesecake) delivered to your door, $75.99. homebistro.com. Or hire a personal chef--fees vary widely, or course, but it's less a splurge than one would expect. Visit personalchef.com to find one near you. WILD CHILD Chocolate's always a do. This year's whimsical Little Gourmet collection features the imaginative results of Richart's contest challenging kids to draw something delicious in their favorite color. Ballotins priced from $23. richart-chocolates.com ARE YOU EXPERIENCED? Wine tastings, dance lessons, ballooning...XD lets you buy mom the time of her life. She can swing from a trapeze in San Francisco, get rubbed down in NYC, skydive in Monterey or opt for driving lessons in an actual Nextel Cup stock car in Dallas. Prices start at $65. xperiencedays.com GOLD STANDARD Reservations? Check. Confirmed the sitter? Check. Just add Swarovski's stunning, sexy little crystal mesh evening bag--the perfect accessory for a well-deserved night on the town. $1,100. swarovski.com FLOWER POWER So pretty, so predictable--at least make them organic. Why? Organic farmers preserve floral diversity, support rural communities and baby the environment. Bonus points for ordering one of Organic Bouquet's arrangements that benefit various charities such as CARE and Project Hope. organicbouquet.com
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