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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day

By Theresa Johnston, About.com

This Mother's Day treat your mom to something special.

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

  • 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.
  • Orange County Regional History Center - Free admission for moms on Mother's Day. The History Center explores 12,000 years of the area’s rich history with interactive exhibits, artifacts, archives and special shows. More info: 407-836-8500.
  • 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

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. Weekend Getaway

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, The Magical Mother’s Day Weekend Package, which starts at $499, includes:
  • 3 day/2 night stay
  • One 50-minute Swedish massage for mom at the Mandara Spa
  • A free meal for mom on Sunday morning at the resort’s character buffet at Garden Grove when she is accompanied by her child(ren)
  • A box of chocolates from the resorts two-time world champion pastry chef, Laurent Branlard
  • 4pm late check out (subject to availability)
Peabody Orlando Mother's Day Escape Package valid May 7 – 10, 2009:
  • One night stay in a deluxe room
  • Complimentary Continental Breakfast for two
  • $100 food and beverage voucher
  • Complimentary Valet Parking
  • $299 per night including tax, additional nights $199

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

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

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

Orlando Premium Outlets will be hosting an “Exclusive Luxury Fashion Night” on Thursday, May 7 from 5 – 9 p.m. Women will be treated to exclusive discounts, in-store demonstrations, fabulous prize drawings, a complimentary VIP Tote Bag with gifts and samples from the stores and delightful refreshments. For more information and to RSVP call 407-238-7787.

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

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 Helen Stairs Theatre in Sanford.

  • The Cabaret Festival is still going strong until May 17.

  • See the Cirque du Soleil production of La Nouba at Downtown Disney. Check out the Florida Resident discount.

  • 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

  • With over thirty million flowers in bloom, the beauty of the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot will be a favorite with Mom!
  • During the month of May, celebrate Latin Sundays at Old Town in Kissimmee.
  • See Orlando as never before! Take mom on a memorable Hot Air Balloon ride over the city.
  • 10. Jewelry Making

    Take mom out to one of the local jewelry making shops and spend the afternoon learning the basics of beading, crimping and wire wrapping. Most shops offer gift certificates so mom can purchase ready made creations or sign up for a class and create her own unique treasure. Beading Classes & Shops

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