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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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It’s Not Too Late To Go All Out For Mother’s Day

You’ve still got a few days to find that special something for Mother’s Day and we’ve got some great sweet suggestions, because basically, flowers are so very overdone.

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Les Dames d’Escoffier Dames Wine Rose Wine – $31 Marquis Wine Cellars

Give your Mom a nice dry rose and she’ll be tickled pink. This wine also gives back, as proceeds from the sale go to scholarships for women in hospitality. You can even get it gift wrapped at Marquis Wine Cellars on Davie near Burrard. Stock up on some wine for yourself while you’re there and you won’t go thirsty. PURCHASE

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Chocolatas – Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gift that gives back to mothers

Visit the store this Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th and 10% of all Chocolatas sales will be donated to the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre Foundation. Granville Island Public Market and Abbotsford Location

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Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

On Sale $379.99! at Cook Culture! 

I’ve got two mixers at home and this little one sits right out on the counter! Mighty Power. Mini Footprint. The Artisan Mini stand mixer makes up to 5 dozen cookies in a single batch, with the same power as the KitchenAid® Classic™ Stand Mixer while being 20% smaller, 25% lighter, and fitting all attachments. 10 Optimized Speeds – Powerful enough for nearly any task or recipe, whether you’re stirring wet and dry ingredients together, kneading bread dough or whipping cream.

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Sweet Bake Shop Cookbook

Does Mom love to Bake? Then this is the cookbook for her! Featuring whimsical, delicious and enchanting desserts, Sweet Bake Shop has the perfect recipes for every moment whether it be a weekday craving or a special occasion. This book will teach you how to bake irresistible and easy-to-make layer cakes and cupcakes including a pink sprinkle-covered Vanilla Birthday Cake and Raspberry Ripple Cupcakes topped with buttery vanilla frosting.

sweetWhip a fresh batch of cookies, perhaps Tessa’s favourite Vanilla Bean Shortbread or Giant Gingerbread Cuties and expand your sugar cookie skills. Sweet Bake Shop also offers easy-to-follow tutorials, expert tips, baking techniques, and a list of the essential tools and ingredients. Maybe Mom will share her baked goods with you.