Roughly three weeks from now, flower shops will once again be flocked by men and children of all ages, hauling up only the best for the number one woman our lives: our mothers and wives. Next to the ever popular Christmas and Valentines, Mothers Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the globe. While it’s celebrated different days of the year, we celebrate it here in the Philippines every second Sunday of May (May 11 this 2008), as adopted from the Western calendar.

The earliest recognized Mothers Day celebration dates back to ancient Greece in honor of the Mother of the gods, Rhea. The Romans, who have equally popular mythological gods have been honoring Rhea’s Roman counterpart, Juno, through a holiday called “Matronalia” where mothers are usually given flowers and gifts. During the 16th century, the mothers from United Kingdom and Ireland are released by their masters every fourth Sunday of Lent (exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday) to be with their children and families hence the day has been called “mothering Sunday”.

The American tradition of honoring mothers every second Sunday of May has only begun in May 9, 1914 through the efforts of Julia Ward Howe (wrote a Mother’s Day Proclamation as a call for peace and disarmament in 1870), Ann Jarvis (she attempted to improve sanitation through what she called Mothers’ Work Days in 1858), and Anna Jarvis (the daughter of the previously mentioned who also started a movement to impose a memorial day for women in 1907).

Shopping for Mothers Day has never been simpler these days where everything is available in the malls or even online. Flower shops have hundreds of arrangement and gift suggestions for the confused gift giver. Start off your selection with an exquisite or quirky (whatever fits your mom’s personality) vase. This should be a good practice to ward off those boxes and tissue wrappers that your mom will just ditch within the day.

From there, check out the vast selection of flowers this summer. They are not only colorful but can also be inexpensive (naturally because of the supply). Pair your customized flower and vase with the book she’s been dying to read, a Teflon pan to replace the one you damaged by scraping off the coating with a metal spoon or take her to a scrub, massage, and wrap date at the spa. The key is to give her something that will truly make her feel like a queen so there’s no room for going overboard here. She’s worked very hard year round for you and it’s your chance to say thank you with everyone else around the globe.

Anna Dorosh Nikiya Flower Dance Kiev ballet

ANNA by Anuschka Scallop Flap Bag – Animal Flower $105.6 ANNA by Anuschka Scallop Flap Bag – Animal Flower

ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Wallet – Animal Flower – Animal $36 ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Wallet – Animal Flower – Animal

ANNA by Anuschka Medium Travel Organizer – Wild Flower $124 ANNA by Anuschka Medium Travel Organizer – Wild Flower

ANNA by Anuschka Zip Around Satchel – Animal Flower $97.6 ANNA by Anuschka Zip Around Satchel – Animal Flower

Carlo Fellini Anna – Clutch $79.99 Carlo Fellini – Square Shaped Satin Bag with Flower Bead Pattern

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Wide Tote – Floral $124 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Wide Tote – Floral

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Slim Shoulder $88 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Slim Shoulder

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Medium Shoulder Bag $96 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Medium Shoulder Bag

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Zip Around Tote $96 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Zip Around Tote

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Large Organizer $145.6 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Large Organizer

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Small Shoulder Bag - $101.6 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Small Shoulder Bag -

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Cross Shoulder Bag - $105.6 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Cross Shoulder Bag -

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Large Shopper $137.6 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka Large Shopper

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka U-Top Tote – Floral $113.6 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka U-Top Tote – Floral

ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka U-Top Tote – Abstract $113.6 ANNA by Anuschka ANNA by Anuschka U-Top Tote – Abstract

Melie Bianco Anna – Tote $79.2 Melie Bianco-Anna Cable Knit Tote

Fossil Campbell Flower Clutch – Flower $75 Fossil Campbell Flower Clutch – Flower

ANNA by Anuschka Medium Hobo – Flora & Fauna – Flora & $100 ANNA by Anuschka Medium Hobo – Flora & Fauna – Flora &

ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Clutch Wallet – Flora & Fauna $53.6 ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Clutch Wallet – Flora & Fauna

ANNA by Anuschka Organizer Wallet – Antique Rose Safari $32 ANNA by Anuschka Organizer Wallet – Antique Rose Safari

ANNA by Anuschka Organizer Wallet – Denim Paisley $32 ANNA by Anuschka Organizer Wallet – Denim Paisley

ANNA by Anuschka Organizer Wallet – Animal Butterfly - $32 ANNA by Anuschka Organizer Wallet – Animal Butterfly -

ANNA by Anuschka Large Hobo – Peacock Butterfly $128 ANNA by Anuschka Large Hobo – Peacock Butterfly

ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Clutch Wallet – Bird On Branch $53.6 ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Clutch Wallet – Bird On Branch

ANNA by Anuschka Large Hobo – Bird On Branch – Bird on $128 ANNA by Anuschka Large Hobo – Bird On Branch – Bird on

ANNA by Anuschka Asymmetric Cross Shoulder Bag – Koi $105.6 ANNA by Anuschka Asymmetric Cross Shoulder Bag – Koi

ANNA by Anuschka Large Organizer Tote – Antique Rose $145.6 ANNA by Anuschka Large Organizer Tote – Antique Rose

ANNA by Anuschka Asymmetric Cross Shoulder Bag – Bird $105.6 ANNA by Anuschka Asymmetric Cross Shoulder Bag – Bird

ANNA by Anuschka Medium Hobo – Animal Butterfly $100 ANNA by Anuschka Medium Hobo – Animal Butterfly

ANNA by Anuschka Medium Travel Organizer – Animal $124 ANNA by Anuschka Medium Travel Organizer – Animal

Fossil Campbell Flower Large Zip Coin – Flower $45 Fossil Campbell Flower Large Zip Coin – Flower

Fossil Ruby Wristlet – Flower $50 Fossil Ruby Wristlet – Flower

ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Clutch Wallet – Koi Fish – Koi $53.6 ANNA by Anuschka Ladies Clutch Wallet – Koi Fish – Koi

Bergio Coral Enamel Flower Earrings $11025 *RETURN POLICY- 48 HOURS FROM THE DATE RECEIVED*Bergio Coral Enamel Flower Earrings With White Diamonds (0.97ct)

Ed Hardy Eternal Love Anna Tote Bag – Black $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Eternal Love Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Rose Valley Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the&n

Ed Hardy Eternal Love Anna Tote Bag – Silver $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Eternal Love Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Rose Valley Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the&n

Ed Hardy Eternal Love Anna Tote Bag – Blue $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Eternal Love Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Rose Valley Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the&n

Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag – Black $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Fluer Delight Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the Red

Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag – Gunmetal $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Fluer Delight Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the Red

Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag – Copper $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Fluer Delight Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the Red

Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag – Green $84.99 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Fluer Delight Anna Tote Bag .   This bag is part of the Ed Hardy  Fluer Delight Collection . This purse features – Sequined front with the Red

Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Anna Tote Bag – Gold $75 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Anna Tote Bag .   This is one of newest handbags and is part of the Ed Hardy Jolly Roger Collection . This purse features – Sequined f

Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Anna Tote Bag – Silver $75 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Anna Tote Bag .   This is one of newest handbags and is part of the Ed Hardy Jolly Roger Collection . This purse features – Sequined f

Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Anna Tote Bag – Turquoise $75 Add an artsy edge to your wardrobe with this  Ed Hardy Love Kills Slowly Anna Tote Bag .   This is one of newest handbags and is part of the Ed Hardy Jolly Roger Collection . This purse features – Sequined f

Fossil Ruby Tab Multi – Flower $50 Fossil Ruby Tab Multi – Flower

Fossil Ruby Tab Clutch – Flower $60 Fossil Ruby Tab Clutch – Flower

Fossil Ruby Frame Pouch – Flower $50 Fossil Ruby Frame Pouch – Flower

Bergio Blue Enamel Flower Pendant $2697 *RETURN POLICY- 48 HOURS FROM THE DATE RECEIVED*Bergio Blue Enamel Flower Pendant in 18kt White Gold With White Diamonds (0.08ct)

14K Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Stud Earrings $1595 Sweet femininity is the inspiration behind this pair of Flower Stud Earrings. Glistening 14-karat yellow gold showcases the delicate flower design of each stud. Beautifully accenting the center of each flower is a sparkling round-cut diamond that enhances the glamorous luster of this pair. Earrings are in excellent condition. *FINAL SALE- NO RETURNS*

Bergio Purple Flower Enamel Earrings $3825 *RETURN POLICY- ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER RECEIVING*Bergio Purple Flower Enamel Earrings in 18kt White Gold with White Diamonds (0.17ct)

Magid Large Flower Clutch – Clutch $22.39 Magid-Large Envelope Clutch with Flower detail

Coro Vintage Flower and Bow Pin $200 A huge 1940s Coro gorgeous vintage princess cut red rhinestone flower and bow pin made with high quality goldplate minor scratch on front barely visible to naked eye so I will say excellent instead of pristine sorry no return on this pin.

Magid Corn Straw Flower Tote – Tote $57 Magid-Corn Straw Flower Tote

18k Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl and Diamond Flower Necklace $4250 weet femininity is the inspiration behind this flower necklace. Glistening 18-karat yellow gold sets the perfect stage to showcase the vibrant luminosity of nine green enamel flower adornments that shimmer with pearl centers. Beautifully accenting this piece are the four round-cut diamonds that stagger between each flower; Measures 15.75 Inches.*FINAL SALE*

La Regale Chiffon Flower Wristlet -White $24.99 This petite La Regale Chiffon Flower Wristlet Evening Clutch has chiffon elegantly pleated along the front with a soft chiffon flower. The zipped top is fastened to the wristlet handle allowing for easy carrying.

La Regale Chiffon Flower Wristlet -Plum $24.99 This petite La Regale Chiffon Flower Wristlet Evening Clutch has chiffon elegantly pleated along the front with a soft chiffon flower. The zipped top is fastened to the wristlet handle allowing for easy carrying.

La Regale Chiffon Flower Wristlet -Black $24.99 This petite La Regale Chiffon Flower Wristlet Evening Clutch has chiffon elegantly pleated along the front with a soft chiffon flower. The zipped top is fastened to the wristlet handle allowing for easy carrying.

Bergio 18kt White Gold Flower Pendant $7500 *RETURN POLICY- ITEM MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER RECEIVING*Bergio Flower Pendant in 18kt White Gold with White Diamonds (0.95ct)(This pendant also can be worn as a brooch)

Coro Vintage Purple Rhinestone Flower Pin $200 A stunning and superb rare 1940s vintage Coro flower pin set in high quality silverplate with incredibly beautiful princess cut deep purple rhinestones..sorry no return on this piece.

Chanel Goldtone Gripoix gems Flower Dangle Earrings $1250 Chanel Goldtone Dangle Flower earrings Ruby Pearl Emerald Gripoix centers. The earrings are in pristine condition in their Chanel Box. They are 3 and 1/2 inches long. There are three Six petaled gold tone flowers with a diameter of 1 inch . Each flower has a different colored center the top one is pearl the second is ruby gripoix and the bottom one is emerald Gripoix. They are double sided so look awesome even if looked at from the back .The Round Gold tone stamp in the back .48 Hour Return Policy

Magid Satin Flower Clutch – Clutch $18.39 Magid-Satin clutch with flower detail and optional shoulder strap

Anuschka Hobo with Side Pockets-Premium Peacock Flower $134.99 Anuschka Hobo with Side Pockets-Premium Peacock Flower

BUILT 16 Laptop Sleeve – Shadow Flower $23.99 BUILT 16″ Laptop Sleeve – Shadow Flower

Anuschka Checkbook Wallet – Premium Peacock Flower $100 Anuschka Checkbook Wallet – Premium Peacock Flower

Kalencom Ozz Nylon – Flower Power Blue $80 Kalencom Ozz Nylon – Flower Power Blue

Bamboo 54 Flower Rubber Bag – Shoulder Bag $48 Bamboo 54 Flower Rubber Bag – Black

Anuschka Small Shoulder Bag – Premium Peacock Flower - $119.99 Anuschka Small Shoulder Bag – Premium Peacock Flower -

Case Logic iPod classic Debossed Flower Case $11.19 Case Logic iPod classic™ Debossed Flower Case

Anuschka Large Shopper-Premium Peacock Flower – Premium $465 Anuschka Large Shopper-Premium Peacock Flower – Premium

Magid Satin flower pleated clutch – Clutch $18.39 Magid-Satin flower pleated clutch with bead detail

Beach Handbags Seaside Beach Medium Messenger – Flower $31.99 Beach Handbags Seaside Beach Medium Messenger – Flower

Anuschka Pocket Mirror – Premium Peacock Flower $29.99 Anuschka Pocket Mirror – Premium Peacock Flower

Chinese Laundry Flower Power Satchel Bag – Black $35 Put some attitude into your look when you tote your gear in this stylish Chinese Laundry   Flower Power Hobo Tote featuring studded flower tassels and chain detailing.  Zip top closure  Inside are pockets to keep your little necessities close by. Wel