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Mom's the word

(Beijing weekend)
Updated: 2007-05-11 16:07



Mothers' Day began in ancient Greek times as jubilant celebrations held
in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. Now, the May festival is
recognized by most people as a chance to spoil our moms. Make sure you
don't forget your mom this Sunday, even if she is on the other side of
the world.

It's not too late to do something special, with many online services
offering express international delivery. Here's BJW's pick of the best to
help you find her the perfect treat.

Gift for mother

Flowers

www.floraqueen.com

Great range of bright bunches, including Mothers' Day Delight bouquet,
featuring yellow spray roses against a muted background of dark, green
leaves and sprigs. Can create personally customized orders.

Worldwide

Chocolates

www.zchocolat.com

Exquisite truffles handmade by top French chocolatiers. Voted Forbes No 1
online chocolatier. Multi-tiered layers of chocolates presented in
personally engraved mahogany box. Also customized Chameleon gift box of
15 delectable chocolates in amazing variety of flavors.

North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia

Gourmet

www.fruitofcourse.com

Belgian company is Europe's No. 1 for creative fresh fruit baskets.
Seasonal and exotic fruits presented in wicker picnic basket. A healthy,
colorful and unique gift. Optional with chocolates, European cheese and
crackers or Veuve Clicquot champagne. Mothers' Day special handmade
Belgian chocolates and Biscuiterie Jules Destrooper.

Worldwide

www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com

Wide range of cute, themed hampers. Mothers' Day selection includes
Pretty in Pink gardening basket, with full-size gardening tools, plus
Hole in One golf bag with six-can golf bag cooler and white chocolate
golf balls with truffle center. Popular also are the Breakfast in Bed,
Italian Dinner, and Bath baskets.

US, Canada.

Champagne

www.sendchampagne.com

Express delivery of champagne, wine and liquor gifts to homes and
offices. Gift packaged with personalized message card. Choose from luxury
drops including Moet and Chandon Champagne Brut Rose, Bollinger,
Piper-Heidsieck. Also Dom Perignon 750ml with 2 crystal flutes, or the
rare Krug Champagne 1985 WA-94 points, which can be customized with a
gift basket.

Worldwide

Pamper

www.spafinder.com

Give her a facial, personal training session or beauty treatment of her
choice with vouchers ranging from $50-1000, in increments of $25. Can be
redeemed at over 3,600 spas worldwide. Free e-card, plus orders of $100
include a one-year magazine subscription. Voucher can also be redeemed
for cooking or dance classes, yoga or Pilates workshops, plus other
special events.

Worldwide

Books

www.amazon.com

Mothers' Day picks include philosophy bath and beauty pack in chic black
and pink tote, Body Shop lavender wind-down gift, L'Occitane almond
flower gift box, and H20 plus sea salt spa basket. Also wide range of
books and music, plus kitchen and home products and more.

Worldwide.

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