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Hearing the whispering from their bedrooms and the hushes as I walk by, I know my children are up to something.

What are they up to? I’m not totally sure, but listening to the snickering cracks me up.

In the midst of secrecy, enjoy these Mother’s Day activities, crafts, deals, and gift ideas:

Mother’s Day Activities

• FREE admission to participating gardens on Friday, May 9, 2014

• FREE admission to participating zoos on Sunday, May 11, 2014

• Mother’s Day tea party

Mother’s Day Crafts

• Tea Bonnet

• 13 handprint crafts for Mother’s Day

• Photo vases created from soup cans

Mother’s Day Deals

• FREE buffet for Mom with printable coupon at Stevi B’s

• Buy one, get one FREE Teavana Oprah Chai tea from Starbucks

• Moms eat FREE with purchase of equal or greater valued meal at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

• Buy one individual meal and get Mom’s for FREE at Boston Market

• 10 Mother’s Day coupons

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

• FREE dozen of red roses – hurry this offer is only available while supplies or for 24-hours (expiring on May 8, 2014)

• $.99 shipping for one FREE 5×7 flat, 5×5 flat, or 5×7 folded card with promotional code CARD4U at Shutterfly

• 16 Gifts for a New Mom

• FREE printable Mother’s Day poem

• 6 FREE and meaningful gifts

• 10 homemade Mother’s Day gifts to make

• The e-book of Crystal Paine’s Say Goodbye to Survival Mode is on sale for $2.99 (Note: This is my referral link as I highly recommend adding this book to your library.)

With preparations underway at my house, I am enjoying the tiptoeing, secret meetings, and entertainment involved in arranging Mother’s Day. Though I already saw the notes from the Zaxby’s Kidz Club in the mail, I look forward to seeing their artwork and tokens of love.

In using time wisely, these Mother’s Day activities, crafts, deals, and gift ideas are just suggestions as you honor the ladies in your life on Sunday, May 11, 2014 . Happy planning!

Question: What additional Mother’s Day resources would you add to this list?