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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day

By , About.com Guide

Ideas for celebrating Mother's Day this year. Treat Mom to a special day, with gifts, dinner out or even a special card to show her that you care.

1. Mother's Day Specials At Area Parks, Gardens and Museums

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  • Harry P. Leu Gardens - Free admission for moms on Mother's Day. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, visitors can explore the 50-acre botanical park, which includes the largest camellia collection in eastern North America. More info: 407-246-2620.
  • Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens are open free of charge to all mothers. Regularly scheduled docent tours will take place at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Additional tours will be added as needed. More info: 407-647-6294.

2. Send Mom To A Day Spa

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Relax, Rejuvenate, Indulge your mom! Day spas geared to pamper are scattered throughout Orlando. The deluxe area hotels offer Florida residents a way to indulge in some of the finest Day Spas available. Area Spas

3. Take Mom out for Breakfast or Brunch

Don't let mom do any cooking on her special day. Check out some great restaurants in the Orlando area that are offering Mother's Day Specials this year.

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4. Beauty Abounds

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A day outdoors visiting one of Orlando's beautiful parks or gardens is a nice way to spend Mother's Day.  Pack a picnic lunch and have a relaxing day.  Some top locations on where to see beautiful blooms and springtime flowers.

If you are in the Winter Park area, I would also suggest stopping by Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum for their free, live music series on Sunday's from 12 - 3P.M.

5. Give A Mall Gift Certificate, Always The Perfect Size

The Mall at Millenia
Stop in or order on-line. Select you Mom's favorite area mall and purchase a gift card that can be used at all shops within that mall. Area Malls

6. Spend The Day Shopping - Spend Some Quality Time With Mom

photo by the City of Winter Park

Favorite spots to peruse, stop for lunch and enjoy the day together:

7. Perfect Weather For The Beach

What is your favorite thing to do at the beach? Here are 10 reasons to take mom to the beach this Mother's Day. Top 10 Things to do at the Beach

8. Shows & Performances

Photo © Winter Garden Heritage Foundation

The season is almost over, but a few local venues do have shows until the end of May. See what's coming up at the The Orlando Rep or the Garden Theater in Winter Garden.

  • The Cabaret Festival is still going strong until May 13.
  • See the Cirque du Soleil production of La Nouba at Downtown Disney. 
  • New shows will be starting in the fall. Season tickets also make a great gift for mom.

9. Spend The Day At One Of Orlando's Attractions

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10. Children's Crafts for Mom

Online sites to help you plan the perfect Mother's Day this year:

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