Nice Girls Guide To Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and the Nice Girls are here to help you find the perfect gift for you Mom. Sure, flowers are nice, but how about something a little more personal? Whether your mom is into high fashion or being comfortable, outdoor adventures or vegging at home, we have suggestions based on TV moms from this season.

Hilda Suarez/Ugly Betty

Totally Hip Mom
Hilda Suarez (Ugly Betty)

She thinks she has her finger on the pulse of all the latest trends, and the girl does know how to accessorize! What would Hilda like to receive from her super fashionable son Justin? We have some suggestions:

– Beauty products from New York’s famed Bliss Spa pamper her.
– A gorgeous piece from trendsetting boutique Manhattanite lets her be the fashionista she already thinks she is.
– A custom music mix from iTunes to play in Hilda’s Beautilities will keep things hoppin’.
– Things may be going OK with Archie right now, but a gift membership to Chemistry.com might be good to have in the wings.

Liz Lemon/30 Rock

Surrogate Office Mom
Liz Lemon (30 Rock)

Just because she doesn’t have biological children doesn’t mean Liz Lemon isn’t mom to a passel of (grown-up) kids. Trying to keep the “TGS with Tracey Jordan” gang in line is enough to make a grown woman weep. Know someone like that? Here are some ideas to brighten her day.

– The junk food gift basket from GiftBaskets.com could double as pick-me-up snacks for her, or tasty rewards for the “kids”.
– The soothing scent of Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea Scent Spa Essentials Set should help her maintain her calm.
– Help her remember the good times (there are some good times, right?) with a digital picture frame, preloaded with favorite photos.

Sarah Connor/Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Warrior Mom
Sarah Connor (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles)

Know a mom who is fiercely protective of her children? One who thrives on being outdoors and pushing herself to the limit? One who is ready for any emergency at a moment’s notice? Give her the tools she needs to be at the top of her game!

– Hook her up with a Swiss Army watch or knife for all her multi-tasking adventure needs.
– A rugged, but stylish, backpack from Kipling keeps everything together for speedy get-aways.
– North Face just might be her favorite clothing store. Pick out a pair of utility pants so she can keep what she needs secure and available should marauding T-1000’s appear.

Tami Taylor/Friday Night Lights

Super Mom
Tami Taylor (Friday Night Lights)

She’s a wife, a mom, and a career woman. How does she manage to have such great hair all the time? If you have a Super Mom, here are some items that might be on her wish list:

– Any of the Mother’s Day Gift Baskets at GiftBaskets.com would be a winner. We particularly like the Breakfast on the Run assortment. Grab ‘n’ go!
– Give the gift of chocolate. Seriously, you can’t go wrong with chocolate.
– When she’s ready to slow down and relax, a soothing cup of tea will help her unwind and recharge.

Madelaine Westen/Burn Notice

Doesn’t Get Out Much Mom
Madeline Westen (Burn Notice)

Is your Mom something of a homebody? Not interested in hanging out with anyone other than family, and then only if you come to her? Set her up with some gifts to make life at home more entertaining…for all of you!

– A Netflix subscription< provides endless hours of entertainment, no matter whether her tastes run toward classics films from the ’40s or contemporary British television drama, Netflix has it.
– Update her game collection with crowd pleasers like Cranium and Fluxx 4.0.
– Keep her up to date with what’s happening “out there” with a magazine subscription to her favorite periodical.

Claire Meade/Ugly Betty

Already Has Everything Mom
Claire Meade (Ugly Betty)

Could your Mom open a clothing boutique in her room-sized closet? Is she a lady who lunches, then buys gorgeous shoes to wear next Tuesday before giving them to the maid? [s]Steal some of the shoes.[/s] Try going “personal” with her gift this year and see if you can make her expertly applied eye makeup run.

– Things Remembered has an assortment of jewelry that can be engraved and further personalized with all of her offspring’s birthstones.
– Let her come up with her own signature scent with the Susanne Lang Couture Custom Blend Kit. She’s guaranteed to be the only one who smells like…that.
– Design custom stationary for her, featuring her own distinctive style.

Nancy Botwin/Weeds

Organic Mom
Nancy Botwin (Weeds)

Is your Mom into gardening? Does she prefer to live organically? There are plenty of (ahem, legal) ways for her to go green.

– Wayside Gardens has seeds, garden plans, supplies and more for both the beginner and expert gardener.
– Check out Organic Fashion by Edun, the line from U2’s Bono and designer Ali Hewson for fashion that’s both ethical and organic.
– Apothica has one of the largest selections of organic makeup products available. Look good, feel good!

Martha Rodgers/Castle

Life Is A Party Mom
Martha Rodgers (Castle)

Do parties follow in your Mother’s wake? Does she entertain at the drop of a hat? Cater to her outgoing nature with a few party essentials.

– A well-stocked wine cellar will keep the conversation flowing.
– Create your own gift basket at JustBecauseBaskets.com, featuring cheese, chocolates, and more for an elegant evening.
– If she needs some ideas to liven up her parties, give Mom The Little Black Book of Party Games: The Essential Guide to Throwing the Best Bashes and watch the fun begin!

Madelaine Spencer/Psych

Traveling Mom
Madelaine Spencer (Psych)

Some Moms spend a lot of time living out of a suitcase as work takes them around the world. Sound familiar? Give your Mom some creature comforts to make those frequent flier miles a little more bearable.

– LuggageOnline has a variety of great ideas for Mother’s Day, no matter what her personal style might be.
– After a hard day of meetings and presentations, hook Mom up with a good book from Alibris. They can even find that out of print title she’s been looking for!
– Hook her up with a luxury bathrobe of her very own, so she won’t be tempted to steal the hotel’s robe. Nobody wants to see Mom nabbed for robe theft.

So there you have it, a list of gift ideas that should make any Mom glad she was in labor for 39 hours and lost her figure just so you could torment her as a teenager. What do you plan to do for your Mom on Sunday?