Mother's Day 2011: Last Minute Gift Ideas

Saturday take Mom out to enjoy a very special time with other mother’s and the delightful Jane Austen. That’s right, Jane Austen will be at the Essick House in Sierra Madre, home of the Woman’s Club, to read snippets of her most loved novels and even share some town gossip. Okay, so it’s not the Jane Austen, but her spirit reincarnated with the help of Mary Burkin, who will assume the role for the afternoon. After the reading, sit down with Mom and enjoy a proper Tea Time, with sandwiches in tow. This is the perfect afternoon to make sweet memories with Mom and show her how much you care.

Tickets are $20 per adult and $8 per child and can be purchased at the Sierra Madre Public Library or Woman’s Club. For more information, call Polly Bonnett at 626-355-7186.

Tea Time with “Ms. Austen” takes place this Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the historic Essick House, 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

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There’s no better gift to give your loving, sacrificing, hard working mom than a much-needed day to pamper herself. Especially if it’s at the recently voted “ in Los Angeles” by Best of L.A. Skin Care and Body Work is offering special mother’s day packages that you can purchase for mom. Opt for the Head to Toe Massage Bliss package for the ultimate savings. A $200 value, but for Mom, it’s only $125.

Click here to purchase the special mom-centric packages online. The gift certificates are instant and Mom won’t know that you did it last minute!

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Voted among the in Los Angeles by Best of L.A., Ann Karen also offers top notch services to let Mom soak her worries away for the day. Known for their facials, massages and sauna, let the professionals here cater to Mom’s needs. You can purchase gift certificates for dozens of different packages, or call to create a custom one. The Signature Experience choice combines a massage, acupressure and hot stone therapy. It’s the “ultimate de-stressing, detoxifying, stimulating, immune boosting, pain relieving, relaxing and revitalizing experience.”

Call (626) 445-5388 for more information, or stop by to pick up a gift certificate.

4. Kodak EasyShare Sport Camera

With summer just around the corner, it’s time for pool parties, backyard barbeques, family days at the beach and all of these fun memories to be shared. Give Mom the EasyShare camera, a 12 pixel jewel, and don’t worry about sand or water destroying it. Mom can take underwater shots and capture beautiful moments with the kids. The camera also allows her the choice to email her best pics or even send them straight to Facebook. It also comes with ultra easy connect and store capabilities to your computer. The cherry on top may just be the price, $89.99.

It’s in stock at Sears in East Pasadena, 3801 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena | (626) 351-3428, open 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Treat Mom to a beautiful brunch surrounded in the majesty of the Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. Catered by Patina, a delicious and gorgeous array of cuisine will make Mom feel like the queen she is. Hurry, limited space is available for the 9 a.m. seating Sunday and there are also spots open for noon and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. Reservations are required and must be made by May 6.

Cost is $50 ($42 for members), $17 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and younger.

Reservations required: (818) 790-3663.