Mothers have been honoured in special celebrations since the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans.  Many centuries later, the US government formally recognized Mother's Day as a holiday and for the last 96 years we've set aside the second Sunday of May to pamper Mom for all the years she spent spoiling us.  How will you show her how much you care?

The best present you can give Mom is the gift of your time.  Splurge on a spa day or take her to the gardening show she was not-so-subtly hinting on; whatever adventure you undertake, make it All About Mom.  But in case a gorgeously wrapped trinket is more your style, we rounded up a few suggestions to get you started:


* Save the new Mama in your life from diaper bag distress with a stylish patent tote from Melanie Lyne (from $60 CAD) or a chicly utilitarian bag from Roots ($238 CAD/USD)

* Try pretty bling from Swarovski, with the Lucy Pendant ($105 CAD/$90 USD)

* The FinePix Z70 ($169.99 CAD/$149.99 USD) uploads quickly to FaceBook and YouTube, while the FinePix XP10 ($199.99 CAD/USD) is shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and mudproof - in other words: Toddlerproof.

* The Body Shop's new indulgence, Spa Wisdom, includes an exfoliating body scrub ($28 CAD/USD) and lush body souffle ($24 CAD/USD) among the full line of exotic scents and textures.

* Cake Beauty's Hand & Feet Essentials Gift Pack includes a rich hand cream, foot cream, and exfoliating scrub that retails for $58.76 CAD (Incl tax) in stores.  Buy it now at Shop ChickAdvisor for only $41.13 CAD (including taxes and shipping).

* Marcelle Hydra-C Eye Contour Gel Cream ($20.95 CAD) helps her look rested, while 1st Wrinkles Day Cream with SPF15 ($27.50 CAD) protects on the soccer pitch.

* Cargo's Pro Pick kit ($39 CAD/USD) includes an eyeshadow quad, Blu_ray mascara, lip liner and lip gloss for a $90-value instant makeover.

* Moroccanoil is a ChickAdvisor favourite for rescuing tresses in distress.  The limited edition Mother's Day kit includes shampoo, conditioner, signature oil treatment, and paddle brush ($88 CAD/USD)

* Chanel's new lipstick bears the name of its founder and inspiration: Rouge Coco ($30 USD)

* Kobo's eReader ($149 CAD) squares off against Amazon's Kindle; now available for pre-order.

* We featured CoverGirl & Olay's Simply Ageless line in a recent Makeup Tutorial; Sculpting blush and Corrector concealer (both $12.99 CAD/USD)

* Go-to eco plant bamboo is all the rage, no less true with Pampered Chef's new line (from $14 CAD/$12 USD)

* Biotherm's Lait de Gommage (exfoliating milk) and Lait de Douche (moisturizing cleanser) are perfect for the label-conscious lady (both $32 CAD/$24 USD)

* 'Keep Calm & Have a Cupcake' stationary line includes desk notes, journal, and bookmark (from $3 CAD/USD)