Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May, is a time to let your Cleveland mom know how much you appreciate her. Whether you live in town or miles away, whether you have a good amount to spend on her or barely a dime, we have a gift for you. From spa baskets to ecards, consider the following gift ideas. (Mother's Day 2008 is May 11.)
Send a Spa Basket from SpaFinder.com
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Pamper your mom this Mother's Day with SpaFinders "Peppermint Blissed" basket. This basket includes Lavender Bath Gel, Body Lotion and Bath Salts combined with a Lavender Terry Cloth Sponge, Hand Held Wooden Massager and Cooling Eye Gel Mask.
Flowers Say it All
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Flowers are the traditional Mother's Day gift for good reason. They are lovely, have a spring-like feel, and are something your mother would rarely buy for herself. 1-800-Florals has a variety of beautiful arrangements, all just a mouse click away. (editor's note: I've used this vendor and the flowers arrived fresh and beautiful, not half dead as is sometimes the case with online florists.)
Give a Restaurant Gift Certificate from Restaurants.com
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Restaurant.com offers gift certificates to area restaurants that you can send via email or print right on your computer. Participating Cleveland area eateries include Vivo, Guarino's in Little Italy (pictured at left), Lago in Tremont, Molanari's in Mentor, and Moxie. Most gift certificates are $10 for a $25 certificate.
Chocolate Brownies
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Who doesn't love chocolate? These moist, rich, homemade chocolate brownie squares are delivered right to your mom's door.
Send a Gourmet Gift Basket
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Let your mother know you care by sending a basket of goodies from igourmet. Even if you can't be there, she'll know that you are thinking of her. Baskets include gourmet cheeses, coffees, chocolates, and other yummy food items.
Mother's Day Ecards
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From the About.com Guide to Family Crafts, a variety of free Mother's Day cards you can print right from your computer. You can even make your own envelope using her printable template. Choose from five Mother's Day designs - pick one or all.
A Northeast Ohio Spa Gift Certificate
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Greater Cleveland has a wealth of elegant and pampering day spas. Give mom a gift certificate from SpaFinders and let her pick the one that best suits her.
A Subscription to a Cleveland Magazine
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Cleveland and Northeast Ohio have some excellent print publications. Whether your mom lives in town or she's a displaced Clevelander, it's nice to read about what's happening in and around town.
Tickets to a Cleveland Event
Ticketmaster offers tickets to most Cleveland area events, from Playhouse Square theater to rock concerts at Blossom Music Center. Or, give mom a Ticketmaster gift certificate and let her choose her own event.
Books about Cleveland Food and Wine
Books about Cleveland and Northeast Ohio food, restaurants, and wine make excellent gifts for mom. Read more about the food and wine of Cleveland in my picks for top Ohio food and wine books.
