Looking for some last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for that special lady in your life? Here are a few suggestions for those busy working moms you know.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Working Mom

Workplace Flexibility: Realigning 20th-century Jobs for a 21st-century Workforce

Though I have not personally read this book, the woman who likes to read non-fiction and is interested in topics related to work-life balance may find it right up her alley. Workplace Flexibility brings together 16 essays authored by leading experts in economics, demography, political science, law, sociology, anthropology, and management. They examine existing business practices and public policy regarding flexibility in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The book presents a compelling argument for voluntary adoption of best flexibility practices that are a win-win for both the employer and the employee.

Slow Cooker

I know first-hand how hard it can be to put dinner on the table on busy weeknights, when you’ve had a long day at work and just want to relax yourself. I received a slow cooker for Christmas, and have found it useful on several occasions for cooking meals while away. Some women may not want a kitchen appliance as a gift, but there are those who will appreciate having a slow cooker in the house to help with the daily dinner rush.

Subscription to Working Mother Magazine

A good magazine subscription can make for a great gift. Many women enjoy browsing through magazines for new ideas, tips, and information. As the title indicates, this magazine is tailored for the working mother.

Smart Phone

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Smart phones can be very useful for a working mother. She may find that she’s able to increase productivity using a smart phone and balance the home and work life better.

Wii Fit Plus

I love my Wii Fit Plus and use it to exercise, relax, and have fun. I like that I can use it in a variety of ways depending on my mood and that I can even play alongside my baby girl. This might actually become more of a family gift, but mom will appreciate it too.

Spa Gift Card

Photo by Thomas Wanhoff

Of course, you can never go wrong with a gift card so your special lady can get away for a bit and get some me time. Treat her to a massage, facial, or just some relax time with a spa gift card and she’ll definitely be happy!

What is your favorite Mother’s Day gift to give those special women in your life?

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Just wanted to remind everyone real quick!

If you haven’t already entered my $25 College Merchandise contest…why not? It’s super easy to enter.

Remember, you win a $25 gift card to use for any college merchandise you wish.

Good Luck!

Enter the contest.

Though I’m not really a football fan, much less a college football fan, I recognize that today is one of the biggest college football days.

There are 5 bowl games scheduled for today according to the ESPN NCAA College Football Schedule:

1. Outback Bowl
2. Capital One Bowl
3. Gator Bowl
4. Rose Bowl
5. Orange Bowl

To celebrate, let’s have a little fun and have a contest!

The FedEx BCS National Championship Game between Florida and Oklahoma will be held next Thursday, January 8 at 8 pm EST.

Pick the team you predict will win the championship. If your team wins, you’ll be entered into the random drawing. Details on how to enter the contest can be found below.

The Prize

The winner will receive a $25 gift card to www.collegecardstore.com. The card itself, as you can see, has the UCF Knights design, our local university. But, you can use the card for any schools’ merchandise.

How to enter

1. Pick the team you predict will win the championship and leave a comment telling me your pick.
2. For a possible extra entry, send out the following message on twitter:
   Go [gators/sooners] for the #modernmami giftcard contest! http://www.modernmami.com/contests/giveaway-college-giftcard (Be sure to use your pick between the brackets and include the link.)
   • If you send a tweet, come back and leave a second comment with the link to your tweet, not your profile, so I can verify.

Rules

You have until 7 pm EST on Thursday, January 8 to leave your comments. Those who pick the winning team will be entered into the drawing. The winner will be chosen on Saturday, January 10 using Random.org.

I’ll post the winners on Saturday, so be sure to check back to see if you’ve won! Remember to include an email address so that I can contact you if you win.