Mother's Day ideas: What to do with Mom in NYC for Mother's Day
Browse a range of Mother's Day ideas, including parent-friendly restaurants and the best spots to buy Mother's Day gifts.
Tue Apr 30 2013
The Modern
You can do better than a dozen carnations this year to show your mom how much you love her and how well you know her. After all, she brought you into the world; the least you can do is show your appreciation (and maybe call her more). Check out these Mother's Day ideas for inspiration on where to eat, what to do and how to spoil the most important lady you know.
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Exclusive from Tate's Bake Shop
This Mother's Day, give that special someone an assortment of decadent bars or crispy, buttery cookies, plus a hardcover copy of Baking for Friends.

Harlem Gospel Choir Mother's Day Show
Gift Mom a Mother's Day brunch performance by the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir on May 12 at 7pm at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.

Fatty Sundays chocolate covered pretzels
The ultimate gift for the chocoholic in your life, these goodies are colorful, seasonal and taste just as good as they look.

Magnolia Organic Spa Packages
Pamper Mom before treating her to dinner this Mother's Day with a spa package from Magnolia Organic Spa.

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