Happily, she is spending the weekend with a very dear friend of hers. They are planning to go to two different concerts, lunch with mutual friends, church and lunch again on Sunday. Mom is quite happy about this.

So, even though I would love to make all kinds of fun and easy appetizers for her and her friends, I’m doing the next best thing. I sent her a gourmet gift basket from the three siblings -  her children – to share with her friends and to let her know that we think she’s the best Mom ever.

If you need to do Mother’s Day long distance, sending a gift basket is a great way to show how much you wish you could be there. It’s easy to order on line and in most cases, they can deliver the next day. Below are some fantastic places to order gift baskets. Show Mom you love her…

GiftTree.com – is your gift company dedicated to making the gift giving experience simple and impressive.

Gourmet Gift Baskets – Mother’s Day Special Offer! 10% off any order. Please use coupon code LoveMom10. Valid Only till May 31st.

AppetizersToGo – Award winning gourmet appetizers shipped overnight.