Don’t worry, I almost forgot, too. So, to save you the pain I went through to not be a bad son, here’s a list of quick gift ideas to show your mom you care.

1. Start Her a Blog: Mom’s don’t want you blowing a bunch of cash on them. In fact, they’d probably prefer you didn’t spend any money at all. And of course, it’s the thought that counts. So start yourmomsname.wordpress.com. It’s free, it’s cool, it takes 15 minutes, and she’ll feel like the two of you are bonding. She can use it to keep you (and anyone else) up-to-date on family events, or start the next hotmilfs.com marthastewart.com!

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2. Flowers and a Movie: Complete an offer at TrialPay.com by sending a bouquet to your mother’s front door. In return for your thoughtfulness, the Site will give you two free movie tickets through Fandango.com! If you don’t live nearby your mother, invite her to come visit. It will mean more than anything.

3. Online Recipe-Box: The clever people at Epicurious.com took the cookbook online with the customizable “recipe-box.” Start her an account, fill her list with a few of her favorite dishes, and email her the username and password. Done.

4. iTunes: This one is obvious. An iPod is probably out of your pice range, but the important part isn’t: Music. Make sure to help her set up iTunes, if she’s never used it before. Once finished, mom can fill her computer with all the Neil Diamond and Barry Manilow she can shimmy to.

5. Day at the Spa: Mothers love pampering as much as any woman. Find a spa close to your mom, and book her an appointment. (You’ll have to pay with your debit or credit card–or ask your dad for help.) You can also buy her a gift certificate, and have it waiting for her when she arrives. And don’t worry, you don’t have to buy the works. Ask for the prices of each service, and find one in your price-range. Just don’t pick the Brazilian wax. That won’t go over well.