Mom’s never get a day off so what better way to thank them than by giving them something to help them relax after a long day?  Mother’s Day is the perfect time to let the moms in your life know that’s ok to take a minute out for themselves.  From scented to candles, calming creams, to spa treatments, I’ve picked my favorite stress-relieving treats from Fresh, Shalimar, Origins, Diptyque, and Bliss.

On a side note, I received some info on a fabulous set of perfumes that Bond No. 9 is releasing for Mother’s Day that dazzle with thousands of Swarovski crystals covering the bottle.  Unfortunately, they are priced beyond my Mother’s Day budget but “if I were a rich girl” I would definitely love to surprise mom with one of these fabulous bottles.

50ml for $650

Pics of the Bon Bons  and more info after the jump . . .

Each bottle is a different fragrance:  Pink is Bryant Park, Green is Bleeker Street and Blue is Nuits de Noho.

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This portion of our Mother’s Day Gift Guide focuses on the sweet things in life. Having a giant sweet tooth myself, I can’t think of an occasion that I wouldn’t want chocolate, cake or goodies. There’s no better way to say how much you love someone than by giving them something as sweet as they are. So, here we present our favorites of all things sweet by Vosges Chocolate, Godiva Chocolate and Organic Style.

I love small accessories and can’t get enough of them. They’re the kind of thing that you use everyday and take for granted so it’s always nice when someone surprises with something you cute and useful. My picks for Mamas today are small accessories: Keychains, date books, wallets, business card holders, makeup bags and scarves. Many brands offer fun ways to update the mundane. Here are my favorites from Coach, Kate Spade and Louis Vuitton.

And what makes you think your Mom or Grandma wouldn’t love some nameplate jewelry as much as you would? Why not? What women doesn’t love some gold (or silver) and something shiny?? You could go with something traditional that say’s “I Love You” or “Mom”, maybe throw in some colored (or real, you baller you!) stones in her birthstone or even in yours! Or why not get her her name or a short and sweet phrase or a nickname she calls you. Maybe you and your siblings go in on it together and get all your names on a necklace or bracelet. The sky is the limit! Make it something sweet, thoughtful and meaningful…hey, maybe mom would appreciate some bamboos, but at least two pair

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Mother’s Day is less than a week away and if you’re anything like us, you’re scrambling to get your mom, friend, or sister the perfect gift. Never fear! We’ve put together some chic finds that moms, no matter how new to the game, will love. When I think of gift giving, I try to come up with something that the recipient will love, but would maybe not buy for herself - usually something indulgent or extravagant. But, that doesn’t mean you have to spend the big bucks. Most luxury retailers have fun little gifts that are sophisticated and don’t break the bank. For the first day’s tips, I went with jewelry - specifically Tiffany - after all, what woman doesn’t love the blue box?