No more Mama Shoppin Drama! Please see the attached gift guide from Aventura Mall for great gift ideas this Mother’s Day (May 10). Retailers Lush, J. Crew, Diesel, Intimacy, Tourneau, Jo Malone, Henri Bendel, Bloomingdale’s, Stuart Weitzman, Lladro, Michael Kors and True Religion Brand Jeans have hand-picked some lovely items any mom is sure to adore on her special day. She’ll probably say it’s the thought that counts, but this year step it up with any one of these gifts starting at $9.95.

If mom is more of the “take me out” variety, check out any of the Mother’s Day-themed events below at Aventura Mall:

· April 30 – Mia Jewels

Mia Jewels is holding a Mother’s Day event on April 30th starting at 11 am with food and refreshments. A celebrity make-up artist will offer beauty tips. Take advantage of the beautiful jewelry with buy one get 50% off selected items.

· May 2 – Bloomingdale’s

On Saturday, May 2, Bloomingdale’s will hold a Mother’s Day Fragrance Fair. Bring mom to sample and choose a beautiful fragrance gift set from the newest launches or from her classic favorites. Plus, enjoy light refreshments and a special gift with purchase.

· May 2 – Bloomingdale’s

From 2 pm to 4pm in Bloomingdale’s Sunglasses department, get ready for some fun in the sun! Preview the newest collection of Juicy Sunglasses and swimwear and get all geared up for summer. Get fitted for a pair of Juicy Sunglasses and go home with some juicy sweets for mom.

· May 6 – Sleek MedSpa

Just in time to salute all South Florida Mothers, Sleek MedSpa announces The Search for the Sleekest Mom. The sleekest mom in South Florida will win a $5,000 Sleek MedSpa makeover and a $500 gift basket from blinc Cosmetics. Entries will be accepted online at www.sleekmedspa.com/contest and in store. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 11, 2009. A complimentary cocktail party will be held in conjunction with the contest on Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm. To RSVP, please call 877-547-6444.

· May 7 – 10 – Charles David

In honor of Mother’s Day, Charles David will partner with the charity “Dress for Success,” which promotes economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. From Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10, the store will collect gently-worn career-appropriate shoe donations and in return will offer 25% off new shoe and handbags purchases. To complement the donated footwear from customers, Charles David will make a matching donation of more than 1,000 pairs of new footwear to Dress for Success!

· May 10 – 16 – Aveda

For Mother’s Day week, take mom for a free facial and make-up makeover. Call 305-792-9792to book an appointment.

· May 10 – The Grill on the Alley
The Grill on the Alley is offering a spectacular Mother’s Day Brunch from 11:30 am – 3 pm on Sunday, May 10. The stellar menu includes traditional Toasted Bagel and House Cured Gravlaaks served with cream cheese, tomato, red onion, capers and zest of lemon; a twist on Mom’s favorite dinner salad, The Cobb Omelette, with chicken breast, green onions, avocado, tomatoes, bacon and bleu cheese; Double Smoked Bacon & Eggs served with choice of side; or the daily special, Queen Cut Slow Roasted 12 oz Prime Rib with creamed spinach and creamed horseradish.

All menu items (with the exception of the Queen Cut) range from $8 to $14. Treat your mom to delicious cocktails including the Poinsettia made with Champagne and cranberry juice for a twist on the Mimosa and many other hand crafted brunch cocktails for $6, complete with a rose send off (not quite The Bachelor though…). For reservations, please call 305.466.7195.

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