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    >>> this is at corny, but the word "mom" upside down is "wow."

    >> robin is creator of gift-ionary.com. how are you?

    >> i'm doing wonderful.

    >> good to see you.

    >> we have a big debut here this morning with the vases.

    >> this is called uflop.com, where you send a non-copyrighted photograph, and they put it on a vase, and you design the floral arrangement that it goes in it so it's customizing the gift for mom. you can add a message, like for a new baby, their birth information.

    >> look at this. it's cody and cass.

    >> they could give that to you for mother 's day.

    >> you can be very creative. this has crispy cakes, only these are to die for, and outstanding. 8 for $35.

    >> she put the whole thing in her mouth.

    >> you would too if you tried it.

    >> dotting on the heaven. these are bagettes. you put your personal shots on a cosmetic bag. it's very functional.

    >> she'll be so happy. she's in that picture.

    >> and this is zazzle.com, where you customize your greeting card yourself. you can make a mother of the year card. they have thousands of templates, but it looks like an actual card.

    >> my gosh.

    >> isn't that fantastic?

    >> these are so cute.

    >> these are fantastic. you're batting 1,000, robin.

    >> this is love unconditionally. this says i am enough, blessed, words for inspiration, and the keychains, the photographs, the rings, even a pillbox, because you never give your mom a headache.

    >> i love the delicate jewelry .

    >> a big hit .

    >> this is semiprecious stones, rose gold jewelry . including her famous lop i pop earrings, and they're just beautiful.

    >> they look like you spent so much.

    >> ann curry has her eyes on those.

    >> casey kay has the mini initials, love them. and then digipix.com takes your child's silhouette, and they do that cameo shot frame for $49.

    >> that's a nice deal.

    >> i love like getting your pint-sized picasso involved. this is a kit for $30, where your child with fingerprints and finger paints will make a design for mom.

    >> it comes with the frame.

    >> everything is included?

    >> these are very reasonable.

    >> this one coming up, robin, is your all-time favorite.

    >> i think it's so nice. this is lovebookonline. and here's 50 reasons we love grandma phyllis. all the kids chipped in a few words to say about grandma, tell us why we love her, all the different things, and then they publish the book.

    >> how long does it take to do that?

    >> it took ten minutes. they actually --

    >> but to get the book.

    >> you'll have it by next friday, but you want to order them by monday or tuesday. these are personalized gifts . they take a little time . the elegant settings are $89, great-looking personalized tote bags, and designer gals that do recipe cards with a look align mom --

    >> that is the cutest thing in the world. there won't be many recipes.

    >> i don't need all those cards.

    >> mine is a refreshing beverage.

    >> we just thought of everything.

    >> and then they have the sonogram frame for the new expecting mom.

    >> i wish we had had that for tammy.

    >> isn't that something? they now have the 3-d son grams, and then you want to shower mom with love and affection . for $32 we have personalized emumbrellas.

    >> i think this is the

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updated 4/29/2010 6:34:50 PM ET 2010-04-29T22:34:50

Still searching for the perfect Mother's Day present? Why not make it personal. Robyn Spizman of TheGiftionary.com and author of “Eat, Nap, Play” suggests some heartfelt gifts that will wow your mom on this special day.

Flower her with love: YouFloral.com
It's easy and fun to send mom a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers in a personalized vase that expresses your own unique style — and hers. Choose from a wide variety of fresh flower arrangements and quickly customize mom’s vase by adding a personal photo, message, or both. YouFloral’s customization software will also automatically color-match your personalized vase with a beautiful selection of fresh flower arrangements! (Price: Starts at $35 plus shipping and handling).

Don't buy a card, make it: Zazzle.com
Why give her a generic Mother’s Day card when you can fully customized a “Mother of the Year” one. Zazzle.com even offers a “Best Mother Fake Magazine Cover,” version, which allows you to add your personal photo of Mom and text. Or you can choose from the 1,000's of other unique templates available, including ones created by Hallmark. Each greeting card is made from ultra-heavyweight card stock with a gloss finish and comes with a plain white envelope.(Price: Starts at $3.15 plus shipping and handling).

Carry your favorite photos: Bagettes.com
Let her carry her loved ones wherever she goes. Bagettes.com take customers' cherished images and put them on a variety of make up bags, purses and totes. Bagettes are perfect gifts for women of all ages. The images will not fade, rub or peel off, and they are a great way to carry your essentials and a favorite photo at the same time. You can crop, alter and and text to their bag, and see what it looks like before ordering. (Price: $25-40, not including shipping and handling)

Turn treasure items into jewelry: Kimbrastudios.com
Give her a personal gift that truly captures life. Kimbra Studios transforms your treasured photos into sterling silver jewelry Mom will love. They also offer keychains that include charms on them. Another great option is their printable gift card. (Price: $12-98).

Slideshow: Celebrity mommies Say it in words: LovedUnconditionally.com
Remind mom of what a special person she is with a messaged bracelet. Pick from “I am enough,” “Unconditionally Loved,” or “Blessed” and a variety of eight pretty leather colors. Your bracelet will also arrive wrapped in organza with a card that reinforces the message, as well a free linen note card to write your own special love note. (Price: $25, shipping: $2.95)

Charm her with diamonds: EllaTeinJewelry.com
Charm mom with a necklace filled with birthstones of all the kids, or a bracelet with diamond charms. Ella Tein Jewelry offers one of a kind gold pieces and now everyday wear jewelry with a special pricing for TODAY show viewers. (Prices: $150-$200 plus shipping).

Make a keepsake:Kaceyk.com
Personalize this Mother’s Day with an original monogram keepsake. Add a thoughtful touch to the classic sterling silver mini necklace by including mom’s initial. (Price starts at $85 plus shipping and handling.)

Show off her silhouette: Digipix.us
A custom silhouette makes a great gift. These classic black and white profile silhouettes fit elegantly into any home décor style and will be cherished for years to come. Your custom silhouette is created from a profile photo of your choice and then framed ready to hang on the wall. (Price: $49.00)

Your proud motherhood momentsOriginal (kids) work of art: ColorGoRound.com
Give mom a masterpiece this Mother's Day. FingerPrints, a complete art kit for children, contains everything needed for the child in your life to create a finger painting art that is framed and treasured for a lifetime. The kit includes a double-matted 11" x 14" frame, acid-free artist paper, an adorable child's canvas apron, 6 bright, washable, non-toxic finger paints, and a Certificate of Authenticity for your child's handprint signature. It is the perfect gift to have a child create and give to mom or grandma. (Price: $30 plus $8 for shipping and handling).

Tell her exactly why you love her: LoveBookOnline.com
This Mother’s Day tell mom all the things that you love about her. A LoveBook is a personalized book that lists all the different reasons why you love someone. You choose the reasons and then it's printed, binded in either hard or soft cover and then shipped straight to your loved one. It’s a unique and meaningful gift because it expresses exactly why you love them. (Price: $25 for a soft cover, $40 for a hard cover plus shipping. Standard shipping is free).

Honor her style: TheElegantSetting.com
Mom will love this fashionable market tote with a custom monogram just for her! Available in two colors — natural or cocco, this tote is perfect as a carryall or a beach bag. (Price: $85 plus shipping and handling).

Accesorize her recipes: DesignHerGals.com
Design a woman that looks like her for her personalized recipe cards. Pick her body type, hair style, color, skin tone, eyes, and choose from hundreds of outfits and accessories. All of the recipe cards come in sets of 25 with envelopes (so she can share her favorites) and are packaged in a cute pink organza bag with a gift card. (Pricing: $40 plus shipping)

Frame the perfect moment: BonnieMarcus.com
Any mom-to-be will love receiving this adorable Love at First Sight sonogram frame from the Bonnie Marcus Collection. Available in pink, blue or green, this gift can hold your baby's first precious photo and will surely be treasured forever.  $20

Dote on her with desserts:TheCrispery.com
Treat mom to this handmade 8-piece Crispycake Sampler Gift Box. The assortment comes with 8 of their top selling crispycakes such as creamy caramel, smore's, decadent chocolate and other yummy flavors. Each crispycake is individually wrapped in a lovely gift box and include a handwritten card greeting card. (Price: $35.00 plus shipping and handling)

Make her days sunny and bright: Peachtreepaperie.com
Rainy days will be brighter for her when she has this monogrammed umbrella to keep her dry. Each umbrella features an automatic open and close, which makes staying dry easier and are available in 7 different colors and patterns. (Price: $32 plus shipping)

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