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Celebrate the maternal bond with a silver or gold motherhood necklace that says it all. Red Envelope. $39.95 - $49.95.
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She’ll be the flyest mom at the park with the City Chic shoulder-to-stroller diaper bag by Skip Hop. $99.
One needn’t have the White House lawn to watch her garden grow. Indulge her senses with a Garden in a Bag that can grow wherever her heart desires. Inhabitat Shop. $9.
Why should she have to sacrifice style to stay connected to the rest of the world? Vivienne Tam netbook by HP. $499 - $699.
Pamper her crowning glory with hair products fit for a queen. Best-Tressed Hair Set, Carol's Daughter, $58.
Bestow her with a handcrafted blue agate cameo pendant that reflects the bond between an African-American mother and child. 1865 Co. $250.
Help her stay focused with The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit: How to Find and Grow Your Side Hustle in Any Economy. By Kimberly Seals-Allers. $11.69.
Keep her warm while looking cool, and keep her looking cool all year long. Neck Lush handmade scarf/cowl accessory. Etsy. $40 - $65.
Be the coolest mom on the playground in kicks the first lady would choose to sport. Lanvin leather sneakers with metallic toe. $417.
When the kids aren't the only one pleading for a time out, she'll be thankful for this soothing tea-for-one set. Southern Serenade. $19.95.
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