A Guide to the Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Sometimes it can be hard to know what exactly to get your mom for Mother's Day, which is Sunday, for those who might not remember.

Florissant Patch is here to help with a few ideas and the places in town where you can find these great gifts with only a couple of days left to shop.

Breakfast in Bed

Starting Mother's Day off right by surprising your mom with breakfast in bed is a tradition that many families partake in each year. Kids and dads can either make something themselves or bring her a slice of coffee cake or a bagel from one of many local stores.

has all the fixings for a delicious breakfast, including a gallon of skim milk ($3.53), a dozen eggs ($1.25), bacon ($3.19 for an eight-ounce package), sausage ($2.99 for 14 links) and pancake mix ($2.17).

Dierbergs also has premade items, such as toffee crumb pecan coffee cake ($4.79) and peach miniturnovers ($6.99 for six). You can also buy individual bagels or doughnuts for 75 cents each.

The perfect gift to top off a yummy breakfast in bed is some new pajamas for mom with a cute print. The JCPenney Outlet at Jamestown Mall has a variety of pajamas for mom, priced from $7.99 to $12.99.

In Full Bloom

A bouquet of your mom's favorite flowers is always a great idea, but so is something that lasts a little longer. has hanging plants ($12.99) that are perfect for the porch or the patio.

If you want to go for a gift that is more intensive, planting a garden for your mom can be a brilliant idea. Goeke's also has flower, herb and vegetable plants that are perfect for building your mom her ideal garden.

Timely Treasures

Jewelry is a popular gift for mom during this season, especially something unique that will make her think of you every time she wears it. has cute and unique bracelet watches ($34.95) in different styles. Of course, they have a variety of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings that would also work for Mother's Day gifts.

Making Memories Last

Most moms like to capture memorable moments with their kids and families, so a new camera or a camcorder is always a great gift idea. is having a huge sale on them this week (through Saturday), including the Canon Powershot A2200 camera for $89 and the Ultra-HD Flip Camcorder for $159.99.

Picture frames are also great gift ideas for moms. has several with mom or grandma lettering or phrases on them, while has some great family-themed collage frames. These gifts are made even better when you include pictures of you with your mom or grandma.

Sweet Treats

Chocolate and wine also make for great Mother's Day gifts, and you can find great deals on both of those at (through Saturday).

Of course, they have several brands and varieties of the standard box of chocolates, but they are also having a great sale (25-40 percent off) on most of their candy bars this week. Whether your mom loves a Kit Kat, Reese's or a plain-old Hershey bar, that can make for a perfect, simple gift.

Walgreens' wine sale covers $1 to $3 off almost every type they have in stock. If you're looking for the perfect glass to go along with that, Nagle's has a painted mom-themed wine glass for $24.99.

Take Mom Out

If you're still stumped on what to get your mom, taking her out to eat at her favorite restaurant or on a shopping trip to her favorite store can also be fun gifts.

If you aren't going to be in the same city as your mom for Mother's Day, sending her a gift card or certificate to her favorite restaurant, store or salon also works.