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1. Wakeup Call Gift Basket from That's Caring ~ $29.99
That's Caring specializes in green giving - all of their gift baskets are packaged and shipped using environmentally friendly methods and materials. The Wakeup Call basket is the perfect breakfast-in-bed gift for Mother's Day. She'll get six individually wrapped muffins plus a bag of fair trade, organic coffee. Any mom would enjoy Larry's Beans Frank Sumatra Coffee with a fresh baked Acai Blueberry, Pomegranate Walnut or Passion Fruit Cranberry muffin.

2. Seattle Chocolates Fleurish Hat Box ~ $14.25
Nestled inside this stylish pink and black "hat box" from Seattle Chocolates are decadent mint, espresso and raspberry creme truffles! Besides being beautifully packaged, Seattle Chocolates kosher-certified , all-natural truffles are made from the finest European chocolate and high-quality ingredients. If Mom loves chocolate, she's guaranteed to be thrilled by these melt-in-your-mouth truffles.

Charitable Giving: If you're looking for an extra treat to give Mom, try the Survivor Chick - white chocolate and raspberries wrapped in dark chocolate - or the Extreme Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar - pure dark chocolate with a meltaway center. Seattle Chocolates donates 100% of the net profits from each to women's cancer charities.

3. LOFT Organic Liqueurs ~ $27.99
If Mom loves a good cocktail, give her a bottle of LOFT Organic Liqueurs, the first certified organic liqueur in the U.S. LOFT is produced in small batches from fresh-picked organic fruits and botanicals. LOFT's portfolio of gourmet flavors includes Lavender Cello Liqueur (pure lavender flavor with a touch of citrus), Lemongrass Cello Liqueur (fragrant lemongrass, combining sweet lemon and herbal components), Spicy Ginger Cello Liqueur (subtle heat from fresh ginger root) and Tangerine Cello Liqueur (fresh fruit flavor that makes a delicious substitute for triple sec). These liqueurs are highly mixable and Mom will love a LOFT cocktail.

4. Xan Confections 5-Piece Saintly Sins Collection ~ $9.95
Is Mom watching her figure? She can still indulge in her love of chocolate with the 5-Piece Saintly Sins Collection from Xan Confections. These chocolate delights are non-dairy vegan, low-glycemic and diabetic friendly! Included in this collection are two Raspberry Sins, two Strawberry Sins and a Pineapple Sins. Inside fine dark chocolate is a pure fruit puree blended with organic blue agave nectar. Believe it or not, these little treats only have 29 calories, 1 gram of fat and 5 grams carbohydrates per piece!

5. Willamette Valley Vineyards' 2007 Pinot Gris ~ $15.00
If your mother enjoys a nice glass of white, check out Willamette Valley Vineyards' 2007 Pinot Gris. Wine Enthusiast gave it a score of 90 and named it a "Best Buy." It's affordable for everyday enjoyment, but its full-bodied nature makes it a good choice for a special occasion like Mother's Day. The Pinot Gris has a bright, fruity, crisp style and is the ideal match for cheese, fish, shellfish, chicken and salads.

6. Ito En Mini Chabako Tea Box - Jasmine Pearl Tea ~ $28.00
Here's a unique treat for your tea-loving mom: 3 ounces of Jasmine Pearl tea beautifully packaged in a black gift box. Young tip tea leaves, infused with jasmine, are hand-rolled into small "pearls." The tea leaves unfurl as you steep your tea, leaving behind a pale orange brew with a floral bouquet. The Jasmine Pearl tea originates from the Fujian Province in China. Like other ITO EN teas, this Mini Chabako Tea Box contains all-natural, unsweetened premium loose tea leaves.

7. ALTER ECO Dark Twist Chocolate ~ $5.29
For moms who seek out Fair Trade Certified products, we have ALTER ECO Dark Twist Chocolate, a luscious dark chocolate infused with bits of crystallized orange peel. ALTER ECO Dark Twist Chocolate is 100% natural, made with organic ingredients and contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners. The chocolate is sourced from cocoa farmers in the El Ceibo cooperative - a group of small-scale farmers that benefits 800 families in the Bolivian Amazon. Mom won't just enjoy this rich and decadent chocolate straight from the Amazon jungles - she'll also be pleased to know that her treat is making a positive impact on the world.

8. Edible Gifts Plus Giant Fortune Cookie ~ $29.50
Edible Gifts Plus has a fun and unique gift for Mother's Day: a giant fortune cookie filled with your personalized message. This gargantuan cookie is hand-dipped in your choice of dark, milk or white Belgian chocolate, strawberry or peanut butter or golden caramel. Then, it's decorated with handmade royal icing decorations including butterflies, flowers and a candy plaque that says "MOM." The cookie is finished off with pink candy hearts and pink and white decorettes. You can put any message you choose on the foot-long fortune that's tucked inside.

9. Global Gardens Deluxe Olive Oil & Vinegar Gift Set ~ $40.00
If your mom loves to cook, there's no doubt she'll love this deluxe gift set from Global Gardens. She'll get one bottle of imported Koroneiki Extra Virgin First Cold Pressing Olive Oil and a bottle of either Champagne Vinegar or Raspberry Champagne Vinegar. Each bottle is 200ml, and the set is accompanied by 24 Global Gardens exclusive kitchen recipe cards. Mom can make delicious vinaigrettes in a snap and include these high-quality flavors in all her favorite recipes.

10. Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas by Brenda J. Ponichtera ~ $18.95
What busy mom couldn't use a little help with meal planning? Author Brenda J. Ponichtera is a registered dietitian and an active member of the American Diabetic Association. Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas contains 20 weeks of easy dinner menus (each comes with a shopping list), more than 200 easy, low-fat recipes, plus plenty of tips on saving time and healthy eating. This is the perfect book for mothers who want to eat healthier and lose weight but don't have a lot of time for planning meals.

11. Signature Hand Painted Raised Floral Butter Bell Crock ~ $22.95
Mom will love the beautiful, hand-painted floral design on this classic Butter Bell Crock. This unique little tabletop item keeps butter at the perfect spreading consistency by insulating and cooling the butter. An airtight seal of water at the base of the crock protects the flavor of the butter and keeps it fresh.

12. The Melting Pot Cookbook ~ $29.95
The Melting Pot is famous for its fondue, and their cookbook, Dip Into Something Different, is for mothers who want to try fondue at home. The book is filled with step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect fondue experience: recipes for cheese fondues, chocolate and dessert fondues, plus fondue cooking tips and advice on purchasing the right fondue pots. The cookbook also has special discounts valued at $50 for enjoying at your nearest The Melting Pot location.