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Mother's Day gift ideas: Make Mom happy with ... new 'What I Love about You' book

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

MomBook stylebook

Having trouble finding just the right words to use to tell Mom how much she means to you? Let authors Kate and David Marshall help. 

In "What I Love about You, Mom" ($14, Penguin Group USA), the writers map out pages of prompts that help people journal their memories and gratitude for Mom.  For example, one page invites people to write out their earliest memories of Mom.  Another starts with "I'm thankful you brought me up to try to be ..." and gives people room to write out their response.  Another section: "Thank you for not ..." 

Find the guided journal (pictured above) in book stores, www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com

Tomorrow: Last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas.

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Mother's Day gift ideas: Make Mom happy with ... limited edition Vera Neumann scarves from Target

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Say "so long" to the days when scarves were only a winter weather style staple. Now they're a way to add a pop of color and personality to an outfit at any time of year. 

Target has released a limited-edition collection of scarves styled with prints inspired by late American artist Vera Neumann. The scarves' vibrant colors and subtle floral prints can dress up a casual look or freshen up an outfit Mom's had for years. 

They're $19.99 in stores and at www.target.com through June 23. 

Tomorrow's gift idea: A book for mom that tells her how much she's loved. 

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Mother's Day gift ideas: Make Mom happy with ... new SPANX shapewear for moms-to-be

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SPANX Stylebook

SPANX has revolutionized shapewear from a hush-hush uncomfortable subject (and undergarment) to a must-have for celebs and average women alike. 

Just in time for Mother's Day, the brand has released its Power Mama shapewear (pictured above), designed especially for moms-to-be. The chest-to-thigh fit smooths women's mid-section and upper legs, while cradling growing bellies. The fabric stretches, allowing for the shapewear to continue to fit as pregnancy progresses. It comes in nude and black for $32 at www.spanx.com. There also are full-length pantyhose styles for $28.

For moms past the pregnancy stage, SPANX has a full line of shapewear to help ladies look their best for any occasion. Some popular styles are the all-around bra, shaping compression knee-length pants (great for layering with activewear), a comfy corset and swimwear. Find it all at www.spanx.com.   

Check back tomorrow for a Mother's Day gift idea sure to put a pop of color into her wardrobe. 

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