For Mom: Spa Day

Cards, flowers and gift certificates. There is nothing wrong with getting these for Mom - in fact, I think Mom will appreciate just about anything from you. But, if you're going to go the gift certificate route, do something special that your Mom wouldn't splurge for herself. My favorite is a Spa Day. Any woman would love a facial, massage, scrub, wax, mani, pedi . . .

Use SpaFinder.com to read reviews of local spas in your Mom's area as well as buy a gift certificate. And maybe even you could buy one for yourself.

For Mom: Oval Stoneware Basket

Mother's Day is on Sunday, so this week is all about Mom. I always love giving my mom something for the kitchen. She will always use it, and there are so many great products out there that she would never buy herself. I love this Oval Stoneware Basket from Williams-Sonoma. It is a beautiful alternative to an old basket. Plus, you can place the basket directly into the oven to keep the bread warm.

Available in turquoise, kiwi, pink, cherry red, porcelain blue and white for $49 at Williams-Sonoma.com.