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ABC News did this informal poll asking moms what they want for Mother's Day, and the overwhelming answer, of course, was "time with my family."

She may not want you to spend any money this year, but that doesn't mean you get a pass altogether. Even if you can't afford the gifts after the jump, you have NO EXCUSE not to send your mother a card on Sunday. Go to Hallmark.com and select a 5x7 folded card, personalize it and select "I Want Hallmark to Mail My Card for Me." Then plug in coupon code CARD4MOM at checkout, and voila! free Mother's Day greeting card on its way.

Managed to keep your job this year and ready to splurge a little? Our best Mother's Day bets after the jump:

Too impatient to wait on line at the florist this weekend? ProFlowers.com will do the work for you. Until May 10, you can order one dozen assorted Mother's Day roses for $17.99. (Scroll down to find it; it's in the fifth row and the price drops to $17.99 at checkout). Shipping and handling starts at $12.99 and you have to pay extra for a vase.

Godivas again? Snore. Sure, your mom will enjoy those saturated-fat-packed little bundles of joy on the way down, but we bet she won't appreciate the calories. Instead try Tadaaki Wakamatsu's Chocolat De Rose Patisserie ring ($37.95, MoMa). It's the kind of sin-free dessert your mom will enjoy on her finger, not her hips.


We take it for granted that our mamas want to spend time with us on Mother's Day. But maybe the old bird just wants to kick back and relax shiatsu-style this year. With a SpaFinder gift certificate, you at least give her the option -- and during their Mother's Day sale, you get $10 off gift certificates of $100 and up.

This sweet set of four measuring cups ($10, Pier 1) will brighten up any kitchen, but a clever mom can find infinitely more interesting uses for them. Stuff them with pretty posies or a cellophane-wrapped scoop of her favorite coffee blend to get her wheels turning.