Career-Minded Moms | Eco-Friendly Moms | Gourmet Moms | Gardening Moms | Decorating Moms | Stressed Moms | Sporty Moms | Tech-Savvy Moms
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and you can do something special for the mothers in your life without even leaving your desk.
If your mother would be happiest with the time-honored custom of flowers and candy, try the sites below for something special. For more specific ideas tailored to a certain "type" of mother, click on one of the links at the top of the page.
- Occasional Expressions USA
In addition to flowers and candy, this site offers baked goods, gift baskets, stuffed animals and free delivery!
- 1-800-Flowers
This popular site allows you to narrow selections by price, color and type of plant or flower. They also sell candy, chocolates, cakes and cookies for the mom with a sweet tooth.
- ProFlowers.com
This site offers a wide variety of bouquets, as well as other gifts like bath sets, candles and sweets. In fact, give your mother a double surprise with a two-day gift of flowers followed by chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Amazon.com
This one-stop shop provides endless choices of fresh flowers, as well as anything else you can imagine. Combine a bouquet with a magazine subscription, book, or DVD of her favorite movie or television show.
Career-Minded Moms
- Target
Check out all the different types of photo frames (digital and collage are just a couple) and choose a photo of the family that will look great sitting on her desk. The site also sells affordable and colorful desk accessories.
- momAgenda
Busy moms need a way to keep track of her day-to-day events and reminders. Help her stay organized with these colorful, chic day planners.
- eBags
Let her pick out a new stylish laptop bag, carryall or whatever type of purse strikes her fancy that can hold everything she needs to tote to and from the office.
- iGo
Give her an all-in-one charger (or any of the other useful accessories this site offers) for her laptop, phone, iPod, camera and whatever other devices she uses on a daily basis. Whether she is traveling for business or just going to the office, it will be nice for her to have everything ready to use.
Eco-Friendly Moms
- GiftsWithHumanity.com
Give an enivronmentally-friendly gift to the mom who cares about Mother Earth. Check out the recycled glass necklaces, natural soaps and wooden dining utensils.
- Eco-Artware.com
This site sells a variety of gifts made from reused, recycled and natural materials.
- The Green Loop
Shop for eco-friendly (and fashionable) clothing, shoes and accessories.
- GreenAndMore.com
Give her the truly green lifestyle she has been wanting with a selection of composting bins, rain barrels, water-saving showerheads and more.
- E-Conscious Market
This site donates up to 10 percent of every purchase to, well, eco-conscious non-profits. Choose something special among the clothing, jewelry, accessories, bath and body products and home categories.
Gourmet Moms
- ECookbooks.com
Find great deals on this cookbook-only site where you can browse by different food subjects.
- GourmetFoodStore.com
Give the best to the best – this site sells caviar sampler plates, specialty meats, oil and vinegar, gourmet cheeses, desserts and more.
- Williams-Sonoma
Any cook swears by this high-quality store for cookware, utensils, electronics and cutlery.
- Sur Le Table
Buy fun culinary gadgets and tools for her, or a cooking class offered at one of its many locations.
Gardening Moms
- Plow & Hearth
This site features hand tools, wreaths, decorative planters and other items for mothers with a green thumb.
- Park Seed
Buy plant, vegetable or flower seeds that she can add to her garden.
- Blue Stone Garden
Does she need a new pair of gardening gloves or shears? Go to this site for countless options, as well as a selection of garden seeds.
- Schedule an outing to a botanical garden
Help her find some inspiration for her own outside space by setting up a family visit to your local botanical garden. Most offer free admission, and it may be fun to pack a picnic to bring along.
Decorating Moms
- Anthropologie
This colorful, fun store sells home accessories like glasses and cute themed measuring cups, as well as bedding and furniture.
- Etsy
Browse this handmade marketplace full of imaginative and affordable housewares and deal directly with the individual sellers.
- Pottery Barn
This automatic go-to for rustic-chic fans is a great source for springtime accessories, like outdoor lanterns, vases and brightly colored pillows.
- MoMA Store
The modern mom loves browsing this inventive site that features entertaining lighting options and tabletop and desktop accessories.
- Velocity Art and Design
This site offers a ton of fun, whimsical accessories, furniture and art from many different designers and artists.
Stressed Moms
- Sephora
Browse the site for aromatherapy, bath sets, salts and scrubs that will be sure to leave her calm and refreshed.
- Adagio Teas
Order her some soothing, exotic tea from this site that will make her want to read and sip all day.
- Spa Wish
Discover massages, facials, manicures, seaweed wraps and more. Mom can select any spa and service she desires. The personalized gift card can be redeemed at 4,000 salons nationwide.
- Spa Finder
Your mother can redeem DaySpa Gift Certificates at over 5,000 participating spas worldwide. You'll also find spa recipes like healthy, stress-relieving beverages.
Sporty Moms
- Hugger Mugger (yoga products)
If she is a yoga lover, go to this site to buy all the essentials, from mats to blocks, as well as extras like bags and workout videos so she can do it from home.
- Yoga Finder
This site helps you find yoga classes, events and retreat centers near you. Suggest to pay for a class and let her choose which sounds best for her.
- Gym Ticket
If she is not a gym member, use this site to find the perfect gym near her and then offer to pay the first few months or a trial period.
- Lucy
Buy a new workout outfit that will make her feel comfortable at this stylish activewear site for women.
Tech-Savvy Moms
- Apple
Has she been eyeing some new headphones? Treat her to a new accessory here.
- Think Geek
This gadget site has a section specifically for moms, including a wine aerator and window thermometer.
- Best Buy
This site is a great source for all the new electronics on the market.
- Sharper Image
The physical store may not be around anymore, but you can still buy cool high-tech products online. They have a Mother's Day Gift Idea category, which features a pedicure foot bath, memory foam slippers, juicer and more.
If it's Sunday morning and you're desperate, try Virtual Gifts 4 U, where you can send a virtual gift, virtual
flowers or even a virtual holiday - complete with musical accompaniment.
--- Aynsley Karps
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