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blogger's note These are unusual times we are living in and while many of us will not be celebrating the way that we are used to, we have found new ways to spend time to honor our moms that are from the heart.. To all of the mom's out there who are taking care of their families in this time, we thank you.

Stay safe!

Zippy & Mr. S, Rachel & Rich, Denise, Crissy, Allyson & Ben

Sassy

Teen Magazine

Pour her a cup of perfection Amora Coffee available in whole bean & ground We all need to start the day with a cup of coffee.

It's the one drink that seems to be universal for mom's - especially those mom's who say "wait til I have my coffee before talking to me."

Thankfully, Amora coffee promises you one simple thing: to use the finest beans! And with their 9-stage roasting process and no middle man, they can ship direct to your door in only 2 days, making it the freshest you can get without owning your own roasting plant.

"As it turns out, you don’t know how amazing coffee can taste until you try coffee made from freshlyroasted beans.”

Amora offers 4 blends of coffee Delicata, Elegante, Intenso & Vigorosi as well as 4 flavor combinations Angelico. {assionata, Carezza & Flirtare Get your first bag free when you subscribe and as you continue your subscription they will surprise you with more FREE GIFTS designed to up the ante on your coffee game

Sassy

Teen Magazine

The gift we're most likely to steal from mom Julie Mollo clutches All five of our female bloggers fell in LOVE with Julie Mollo's adorable clutches the moment we laid eyes on them.

All of their clutches are handmade in Julie's Gowanus, Brooklyn studio.

We're thinking that these will be perfect for the beach, a night out or a run to the grocery store.

Sizes run from small keychain clutches, just the right size for your license, credit card and a couple of dollars to large travel bags.

The only problem we had with them, is deciding which one to buy for mom and which one to order for ourselves.

Prices run from $20

Things that make her go yum....

We used to think that a box of chocolate from the grocery store would make mom happy. Now that we're all grown up and have learned JUST what makes our taste buds go all aflutter, we KNOW exactly what will make her taste buds dance with delight.

With the perfect ratio of cake and frosting, these 12 Oaks Cake Gems are the m ost decadent dessert in

12 Oaks Cake Gems

one perfect bite. Dense and delish, they make a sophisticated (and sweet!) gift!

Just don't go an eat them all before you give them to mom! .

Price: $24

Sassy

Teen Magazine

You light up her life...

WiZ connected bulbs Do you remember when mood lighting meant lighting a few candles and turning out the lights?

If mom's as old as we are, she certainly does.

Now she can set the mood with a touch of a button or a request to Siri or Alexa with WiZ conncted bulbs.

She can access up to 16 MILLION colors and 64,000 whites in 10 different bulb styles to get just the look she wants in every room in the house, dim the lights and even set them for the perfect night's sleep as they transition from bright daylight to dim warm white from morning to night mimicking her circadian rhythm.

WiZ has preset light modes for the time of day, month or year and with all of the colors it has her room can feel like a day at the beach or a roaring fire.

Best of all, no hub is needed, simply screw in a bulb and control it from her smart phone.

Available at Costco, Home Depot and Amazon Prices vary depending upon bulb

There's no excuse for bad wine!

The Wine Lover's Apprentice

Mom loves her wine, and The Wine Lover’s Apprentice takes a relaxed, low-key approach to the modern-day world of wine. It's time to stop wasting money on wine that you really don't enjoy and learn tricks of the trade and strategies for navigating the shelves of her wine store or ordering wine at a restaurant. The Wine Lover’s Apprentice delves into the nitty-gritty details of winemaking and takes a look at the world’s major wine regions. Written in short, breezy sections, readers will gain a quick understanding of an area’s major grapes, the style or styles of wine, and the appellations that offer the best quality wine – and the best value.

Available at Amazon & Barnes & Noble - under $8

No more slipsliding away.

Workout wear for her feet!

 We've all been there. We are in an exercise class and our feet are sweating and slippery. Downward dog is starting to look more like a plank as her feet slide further and further out from under her.

Her pilates studio requires that she wear gripper socks on her feet, but finding them has been a struggle.

Enter Tucketts. Whether she loves yoga and pilates or modern dance, these high-performance open toe grip socks, a.k.a. toeless socks, for workouts

Tucketts

completely retain the barefoot sensations of connection, freedom, and balance, with the added comfort and stability of a grip sock.

We can't imagine working out in anything else & neither will mom, once she tries them.

Prices at: $16 & up

Sassy

Teen Magazine

She's the queen of the kitchen - so stay out!

The Spice Lab gift sets Mom's cooking is the BEST, and one of the things that she'll NEVER give up are her secret recipes with their amazing seasonings. While we still want all of her secrets, we think that giving her even MORE to keep hush about in the kitchen just works to our advantage.

Our favorite place to buy spices (since discovering it earlier this year) is The Spice Lab, and while you can pick up all of the "usual" spices we LOVE these collections of four themed spices, gift boxed for mom.

Gift boxes are themed: Taste of America Barbecue Seasoning Mediterranean Collection

Priced at $29.95Â You can also pick up some great mixology sugars and glass rimmers as well.

May she live long and prosper! Yes, mom is a Star Trek fan, and while she may not want to walk around donning Spock ears, she'll love having everything she needs from the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC right at her fingertips.

Not only will her keys fit slimly in, but it's also got a bottle opener, USB port for charging, flashlight & even a Tile button for locating when you misplace it.

Rechargeable with micro USB Special Star Trek edition: $59.99

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER - KEYSMARTBECAUSE MOM'S A STAR TREK FAN!

If there's one thing that we can all agree on it's that the wave of craft alcohol has been nothing short of

Make a special cocktail hour at home with Dixie Vodka

amazing. For mom's who like to tuck the kids into bed and relax with a cocktail, we found Dixie Vodka. What we love about it most is the amazing craftsmanship that goes into every bottle...and the flavors are OMG delicious Black Pepper Mint Wildflower Honey Peach Citrus Southern We've been ordering it delivered to home straight from Passion Spirits and our local liquor store.

Price: $22.99

SHE EXPRESSES HERSELF WITH STYLE Have you ever wondered how some moms look perfectly put together and comfortable at the same time? We're sharing our secret...it's because they wear Renee Greenstein's beautiful collections - Women With Control and Attitudes by RenÊe both available on QVC and QVC.com.

We love the ease of mixing and matching her pieces and how the fabrics & designs she creates flatter every body. She designs for all of us from sizes XXS to 3XL with outfits that range from classic to trendy.

IN RENEE GREENSTEIN Mix and Match with perfection Petites to tall gals are all welcome in Renee's fashions, and for those petites who can never seem to find a long dress that is cut perfectly to her smaller frame, you'll find dresses, pants and more in your size.

Tall women no longer have to shop in specialty stores as you'll find slacks, and dresses that are "just right."

You'll find sunglasses, hats, jackets and bags to accessorize all of your outfits. Mix with clothing that's already in your closet for a myriad of choices.

Prices vary depending upon piece.

Available exclusively at QVC and QVC.com