Okay, just a few more days, folks? What have you done for mom lately? No, that lame card from the grocery store is not going to be enough, but hey, you still may have time to get something nice and something shipped on time if you run your fingers over the keyboard to the QVC web site. They even have a special "mom" section, just click and order.

Here are a few ideas to begin with. First, if you've done the jewelry thing with mom already and then some, then how about a silver jewelry box to hold some of her special pieces in? It got an anti-tarnish finish, and it comes as either a flower or shell:

Treasure box. The Silver Safekeeper jewelry box by Lori Greiner is wonderful for storing your special pieces of sterling silver jewelry. The silvertone box features the Safekeeper anti-tarnish lining to help prevent your silver from tarnishing. With proper use, this protection can last 25 to 40 years!