Mother, May I

Sweet dreams are carried by the soft whispers and a gentle voice with stories of  magical kingdoms, historic events and heartfelt memories of simpler times. Life didn't seem so difficult, wounds were healed with a kiss and being dumped was soothed by a welcoming hug and a shoulder to cry on. Moms are great! And they deserve the best we can offer. But when it comes to buying a gift, most of us come up short. Sure, flowers are wonderful, the vase is pretty to gaze upon, but they perish days later. Chocolates are just too predictable-plus, Valentines day was months ago.

Time is running out, and buying a gift in advance will increase your chance at a better selection. Furthermore you get the gift you want. With that in mind, what if you skipped the long lines at the checkout and purchased gifts not normally expected to receive..sounds interesting. Here's 6 ideas. 

The Mommy-nista - she demands attention, all sorts of stylish and looks fabulous doing it!

www.julep.com  - get your mom a monthly subscription. Too long term...pre-pay is available,along with lip scrubs, gift cards and totes. Choose from different style profiles that best suit her personality; classic, boho glam, bombshell...etc. For an added bonus of becoming a maven, earn points referring your friends. Score!

Drama ,comedy and romance are just a click away with Hulu and Hulu Plus. Your lovely mom can enjoy movies, talk shows and family programming from various devices. Having to watch practically anything you like for less than $8 bucks a month is pretty impressive. http://hulu.com/r/Bcm3SA

This one is a mirror suggestion of Hulu and Hulu Plus. Netflix is a month to month subscription program with online streaming movies. Or you can upgrade and give her the option to have a movie delivered right to her door for a few bucks more. Both Hulu and Netflix don't hold long term commitments, so feel free to cancel whenever you want.

Tickle the senses with a refreshing variety of colognes from www.myperfumesamples.com Perfume samples have made it easy to shop designer brand fragrances at a very affordable cost. With nearly over 100 sets to choose from for almost any occasion, selecting a gift set or creating your own will make a spectacular gift. Again, if you're clueless...there is a safety net; giftcards. Yes,they have them too!

Everyone loves mom's home cooking... hot meals and delectable homemade desserts. I miss those days. http://www.schwans.com delivers easy to prepare meals, desserts, snacks and many more. Just enter a zip to see if they're available in your area and shop. The food is delicious, there lots to choose from. It may not be home cooked, but it's deliciously close.

Last but not least, out of all the gifts in the world nothing beats a gift from the heart. Something handmade always brought joy to my mom. She would smile and hold me close, cover my face in 'thank and I love you' kisses. That's a moment no money can buy.

These are general ideas to get you going in the right direction. Honestly, homemade is the best way to go. Being personable, from the heart...it's made by you. No mother could resist. Smile. Priceless.