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LA's Last Minute Mother's Day Shopping Guide

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No matter what "kind" of mom you have, below is a handy resource of gift ideas for mom on Mother's Day, May 13th 2012.

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For the indulgent mom:

Decadent, sweet and gourmet, Lady Chocolatt is the chocolatier shop to go to in LA. Lady Chocolatt features more than 300 different types of handcrafted Belgium chocolate made with all natural ingredients. An extravagant box of the finest chocolate available from Lady Chocolatt will leave mom feeling spoiled and special. Shipping is available.

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For the techie mom:

Save a tree this Mother's Day and purchase mom her very own digital tablet from Best Buy. The Amazon Kindle Fire is a sure fire bet to make mom happy. A full color screen, movies, apps, games, music, books and amazing high-speed internet make the Kindle Fire the best digital reader available.

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For the young-at-heart mom:

So your mom is young at heart and likes to have fun? Check out this adorable Balloon Mickey Mouse Mini Margot Crossbody Bag from Disney in partnership with Dooney & Bourke. This handbag is crafted out of leather and is super fun.

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For the sparkly mom:

You can't go wrong with giving mom a special gift wrapped in the infamous teal box from Tiffany & Co. Simple and iconic, Tiffany & Co. have been the premier jewelry choice for over 175 years. Their large assortment of special gifts range in prices according to your budget and will be sure to make mom happy.

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For the flower-loving mom:

Empty Vase Florist has been one of the largest and most creative florists in town for over 14 years. Their arrangements are bright, cheery, innovative and happy and will make mom smile from ear to ear. Delivery is available in Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County.

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For the altruistic mom:

Help a Mother Out

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It's a Mother's Day Call to Action this year with the non-profit organization "Help a Mother Out." Did you know that 1 in every 3 families in the United States struggle to buy diapers for their children? This Mother's day you and your mom can do something a little bit different and help mother's out that are in need. Log on now to Donate, Pledge or Fundraise for this important cause.

Desiree Eaglin is the mother of two with another one coming in less than two weeks. She wishes all you mothers and mother lovers a beautiful Mother's day. She blogs at Sarcastic, Funny and Brutally Honest. You can find her on Twitter too.

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