5 Mother's Day Gifts: 25% off Flowers, kate spade Handbags from $42

Mother's Day is May 13, and we're not about to let you forget it. Because if you do, we're sure quite a few moms out there won't let you forget that you forgot. And don't settle for a trinket from the pharmacy, either! Order your mom the perfect mother's day gift now. We found deals on flowers, a robe, gift bags, and more.

1. Mother's Day Flowers and Gifts Sale
   Vendor: FTD
   Discount: Up to 25% off
   Shipping: From $10.99

   Is It Worth It?: Valentine's Day and Mother's Day flowers can get expensive, but with this 25% off deal from FTD you'll get the most buds for your buck. In the best percent-off discount we've seen from FTD since Valentine's Day, you can gift Mom a bouquet of fuchsia roses, hot pink tulips, hot pink matsumoto asters, white Asiatic Lilies, white monte casino asters, and lush greens.

2. kate spade new york Handbags Sale
   Vendor: Bloomingdale's
   Discount: 30% off
   Shipping: $8 s&h or free shipping on orders over $150

   Is It Worth It?: Is your mom a fashionista? Why not pick her up a cute kate spade handbag? They're 30% off at Bloomingdale's. We like the pictured kate spade new york Flicker Ellie Clutch for $208.60. This leather bag features a double magnetic flap closure and measures 11.5" x 7" x 1.5" with a 20" strap drop. If that style doesn't suit your dear mom, there are several other discounted kate spade handbags to choose from.

3. Bonjour Coco for The Cure Set
   Vendor: Target
   Price: $7.99 with $7.68 s&h
   Lowest By: $32

   Is It Worth It?: An Editors' Choice pick, this ceramic hot chocolate set has a capacity of 16 oz. and includes a clear lid and battery-powered frother. What's more, proceeds go to the battle against breast cancer, an appropriate cause for the Mother's Day holiday. A generous lifetime limited warranty applies.

4. Cozy Comfort Women's Plush Kimono Robe
   Vendor: Tanga
   Price: $9.99 with $4.99 s&h
   Lowest By: $25

   Is It Worth It?: This Cozy Comfort Women's Plush Kimono Robe in White is a comfy, polyester fleece and perfect for lounging in. Let her experience spa-like luxury every day.

5. Free Gift with Select Beauty Purchases
   Vendor: Nordstrom
   Price: Free with $12 purchase
   Shipping: Free shipping

   Is It Worth It?: Receive a free gift with select beauty purchases for Mother's Day. Eligible purchases start at $12 and include brands such as Philosophy, Amorepacific, and Boucheron. You'll receive a free gift from a selection that includes a La Prairie Sample Set (pictured), Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights Set, and Givenchy logo box with mini Eau de Parfum.

Front page photo credit: Frayed Laces

Lou Carlozo is a dealnews contributing writer. He covers personal finance for Reuters Wealth, and was most recently the managing editor of WalletPop.com, and before that a veteran columnist at the Chicago Tribune.

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