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Don't Forget Your Mama - Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11, 2008

By Jennifer Roche, About.com

Love your mama even if she's done you wronga.

Don't make her cook. Buy her something that lets her know you're thinking of her. It doesn't have to be extravagant. Just a card. Or a phone call. You already know that any kind of sugar thanks thrown her way will go a long, long way to making her feel appreciated.

She'll love that.

Y-Me Walk/Run Against Breast Cancer - Sunday, May 11, 2008

Spend your Mother's Day bettering the lives of women who are fighting breast cancer. Support Chicago's Y-Me 1 or 3-mile walk or 5K run.

Mother's Day in the Parks

The Chicago Park District is running Mother's Day celebrations and, in some instances, banquets at parks across the city. Find one near you.

Mother's Day Cruises on Lake Michigan - Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mimosas, eggs benedict, and the Chicago skyline. Not all bad.

Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner - Chicago Reservations, Menus, and Special Offers

For goodness sake, DON'T make mom cook on Mother's Day. Find what's available at hundreds of restaurants across the city and suburbs through Open Table's reservation system.

Find a Chicago Spa for Mom - SpaFinder

And, while you're making sure she's not cooking, maybe sign her up for a massage or a manicure. That would be totally great. Trust me. I'm channeling her right now.

Brookfield Zoo - Mother's Day Celebration - Sunday, May 11

Take your mom to the Brookfield Zoo to see new animal moms. Or, bring your mom so new animal moms can see her.

American Rhododendron Show and Sale - Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11

The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts the rhododendron sale and their model railroad opens for the summer on Saturday, May 10. Their Mother's Day brunch is sold out.

Great (and Affordable) Chicago Gift Ideas

Tight budget but love mom just the same? Here are some affordable gift ideas for Chicagoans that might just do the trick.

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