Mothers Day gifts

As America's hard-working, actively parenting dads prepare to unwrap their gifts of grills, barbecue mitts and ties, it's worth asking if Father's Day is a genuine holiday, designed to honor them, or just retail event designed to help the economy through the rough patch between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

It's time to ponder that annual question: What do you get the woman who gave you life, changed your diapers, and put up with your toddler tantrums and teenage antics? With Mother's Day just around the corner, shoppers are expected to spend more on Mom this year than they did in 2010 -- about $148...

It's that time of year to pay homage to the magnificent women in your life. You know - your mom, the mother of your children, grandma. With about a week left to go before Mother's Day, here's a sample of some top gift ideas to show how much they're appreciated without breaking the bank.

Humorist Erma Bombeck once wrote: "Spend at least one Mother's Day with your respective mothers before you decide on marriage. If a man gives his mother a gift certificate for a flu shot, dump him. " Mother's Day is the second-largest U.S. consumer spending holiday, according to the National...

Don't panic. Mother's Day is Sunday and there are still plenty of deals on gifts, whether you are taking Mom out for a meal, sending a card and chocolates, buying her new clothes, or cooking her a meal yourself. Plus, I shared unusual gift ideas below. Restaurants Taking Mom out to eat? Check out...

Why not surprise Mom with something other than the flowers, candy and dinner out this Mother's Day? How about something that shows thoughtfulness and even an investment of your time, energy or creativity? We've compiled a quick list of 10 such items to spur your thought process. 1. Garden plants....

MyPublisher has a sweet deal for Mother's Day. Buy one photobook for Mom and get a second one free. You can make a gift out of the second one and give it to a sister, aunt, or grandmother. The freebie is for a second copy of the same book you pay for -- which amounts to a 50% off coupon. Not...

Here are three photo deals related to Mother's Day at MyPublisher, Kodak, and Snapfish. More Mother's Day deals to come! Get 40% off photobook orders of $100 or more and 20% off photobook orders of $50 or more at MyPublisher. Use coupon code MOM2040. Expires today, April 21. Get 25% off...

Mother's Day is May 10, and speaking from experience, it isn't how much you pay for a gift, it's more a case of simply acknowledging how much your Mom means to you. You can do that with a card and a single carnation. Or you could make up a really nice spa gift for Mom using items from the dollar...