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Top 10 Mother's Day Ideas

By Amanda Galiano, About.com

Looking for something for your mom for Mother's Day? Here are a few ideas for that special mom. Whatever you do, be sure to pick something that matches your mom's personality and make her feel special!

1. Best Sunday Brunches

Bene Vita's Caprese SaladAmanda Galiano
Bene Vita and Loca Luna are both having Sunday brunch for mother's day. Both restaurants are accepting reservations and both are located on Cantrell Rd (3710 Cantrell Rd and 3519 Cantrell).

You can also try Forty Two in the Clinton Library. They have one of the best brunches in the city. 501-537-0042

Boscos (501-907-1881) and Delicious Temptations (501-225-6893) are good places to go for brunch.

2. Mother's Day Brunch at Ashley's or Capriccio Grill

Capriccio Grill pampers your mom with their great brunch. Capriccio is one of the best restaurants in the city so you know the food and selection will be top notch. Call 501-906-4000. Ashley's at the Capital is also one of our best pampering restaurants. You can make reservations at 501-374-7474.

3. Mother's Day Cruise - Lake Maumelle

Pinnacle Mountain State Park OverlookAmanda Galiano
Sponsored by Pinnacle Mountain State Park, you can take a relaxing boat ride on Lake Maumelle with your mom. Advance registration and payment required. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-12, under 6 ride free. May 11. Call 501-868-5806.

4. Heifer International Gift Baskets

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This locally headquartered charity has gift baskets designed for Mother's Day. With your gift, mothers around the world can give their families a chance for daily nutrition, education fees and a sustainable source of income. Prices range from $60-120.

5. A Day Of Pampering at a Spa

Or, if you really love her, get her a weekend at a destination spa. Turtle Cove and New Moon Spa get good reviews. Day Spas will be appreciated by mom too. Getting mom a gift certificate for a manicure at her salon or a spa visit is the perfect way to give her some me time. If you know the salon she goes to, they might have gift certificates for manicures or pedicures or you can send her to a local spa for a whole day of pampering. Caracalla and Quys get good reviews.

6. Bed and Breakfast

If you really want to pamper her, arrange a night or two at one of the local bed and breakfasts. There, she can be waited on by room service and spoiled like a mom should be spoiled. Some local bed and breakfasts have special mother's Day packages that come with flowers and other extras.

7. Send Her Flowers

There are many local florists and some great florists online (my mom's favorite are Aloha Flowers that come from Hawaii). If your mom likes flowers, consider buying her something from a garden center that will live for much longer than cut flowers or take her on a trip to a local botanical garden where she can enjoy seeing many types of flowers.

8. Take Her To A Show

Taking mom to a show is a great way to spend the day with her. You can take her to a movie if she likes movies. For a really special evening, consider seeing what it is playing at The Rep, Murry's Dinner Theater or The Robinson Auditorium.

9. Fun Bath Oils and Products

You can make your mom something unique at Bath Junkie or you can let her make her own unique bath products. You can chose fragrances, colors and more and make something made especially for your mom.

10. Share Your Ideas

Some of my ideas are kind of generic. If you have specific recommendations and want to share you mom's favorite places, follow this link. It will take to you an easy to use form where you can tell us your favorite way to spend Mother's Day. Thanks!

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