Picture Perfect Mom
What better to commemorate motherhood than a mommy & me portrait that Mom will cherish forever. Los Angeles photographer Stuart Townsley (www.townsleyportraits.com) captures mom’s personality and all the playfulness and fun she loves with little ones and the whole family using his unique shooting style that lets everyone be and enjoy themselves for a portrait that truly represents your unique family. $150 for a family session. Prints start at $15.
Family Show Off
Mom can show off her treasured family photos displayed on the CEIVA Connected Photo Frame, a truly digital age frame. The CEIVA lets family and friends send photos via email and online sites like Flickr, Shutterfly and Facebook that the pre-bundled PicturePlan photo sharing servic
e downloads and automatically updates. Set up takes a bit of computer savvy, but once up and running, updates are easy. Sale priced at www.ceiva.com for $119.95. The frame comes with a lifetime warranty and a one-year PicturePlan renewable for as low as $6.95 per month.
She’s Got it All
Working moms have their hands full, but the Vert Tote can help. With a zippered center compartment for her laptop (up to 13†), spacious open storage area, comfy adjustable shoulder strap, leather handles and trim, and lots of quick-access pockets for peripherals, such as cell phone, iPod and keys, this solid mega tote is designed for the stylish mom on the go. $159. Acmemade.com.
Queen Mum
Treat mom like royalty with a world-class mani-pedi at The Nail 
Garden. With the basic spa combo treatment, mom gets a massage for arms and hands and lower legs and feet and the spa’s signature refreshing orange-cucumber-lemon citrus squeeze, pineapple sea salt scrub and relaxing warm towel wrap. The serene exotic garden environs make for an even sweeter escape. Locations in Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Burbank and Studio City. Spa combo packages begins at $40. Nailgarden.com. Mention this article for 15 percent off all services.
Bed and Breakfast
Serve mom the ultimate breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day — hot fresh baked donuts made at home with the Sunbeam Donut Maker. Non-stick plates make clean up easy and storage is a snap thanks to a unique design intended to stand upright. $39.99. Target, Sunbeam.com and Amazon.com.
Primp Her Ride
Give mom a break from scrubbing up sticky spilled sippy cups and crumby messes in kids’ car seats and strollers with CleanBeeBaby mobile cleaning service. Their nationally certified technicians not only steam clean out stains, mold, germs and odors using non-toxic products, they check assembly and installation to make sure your child’s ride is safe. Prices start at $19. CleanBeeBaby.com.
