Mother’s Day Planning Guide

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Shower your mom with love, gifts…and German pancakes.

Memorable Gifts for MomSweet personalized present ideas from Real Simple staffers and their friends.
What’s the Greatest Gift Your Mother Ever Gave You?Real Simple readers reveal the most precious of presents.
Mother’s Day FlowersSend your mom one of these pretty arrangements―all $85 or under―on May 10.
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift IdeasHow to customize the perfect gift basket.

New Baby Supplies Checklist

Onesies. Diaper pail. Bassinet. Before your little bundle comes home, stock up on these essentials.

Bassinet
Changing table and changing pad
Crib and mattress (for tips on how to pick a good crib, go to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ site, aap.org)

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How To: Make A Cosmopolitan

Every good hostess should master one great cocktail recipe, and tasty cosmopolitans are always impressive crowd-pleasers. Follow this quick technique and your guests will be raising a glass to you in no time. Cheers!