Mothers Day 2012 is May 13, 2012

Here it comes again, and you better be ready this year! Remember last year, when you forgot it was Mother's Day until the Saturday night beforehand, and it was too late to order flowers or get a restaurant reservation so you had to go to Walgreen's and buy some drugstore earrings at the last second? Resolve right now that is not going to happen again! This is the woman who gave you life, for Chrissake, doesn't she deserve a little better than a meal at IHop (not that there's anything wrong with IHop....)? So now you know. Don't say I didn't warn ya.
So what do you do now? Start with a card. The cool thing about these Mother's Day cards is that Greeting Card Universe will send them directly to your mom for you. Great idea!

Then add a gift. It can be a mug, a tshirt, a little piece of jewelry, or a cute gym/overnight bag. The gift itself isn't as important as the sentiment behind it (trust me on that, it's trite but TRUE!). The trick is to think about what she likes to do. Does she knit? Is she a foodie? Does she like to dance? Does she have a passion for horseback riding? Whatever she loves, there's a gift out there that will tell her you actually put some thought into your Mother's Day gift. These are from the Smithsonian:

Cupcake Platter Evocative of Parisian patisserie signs, this mouthwatering cupcake platter design is inspired by the artwork of Angela Staehling.

Cloisonné Parade Horse With a regal toss of its head, our magnificent stallion is regally cloaked and caparisoned in hand enameled-over-copper florals, accented with 18k gold-plated filigree and glass jewels. Wooden stand. Variations will occur.

Pan Am Mini Explorer Handbag This Pan Am Mini Explorer Handbag pays homage to the classic jet age icon Pan Am, who ensured “getting there” was a once-in-a-lifetime experience in unmatched civility and the height of cool. Strikingly embossed with the Pan Am logo, this Pan Am Mini Explorer Handbag is a purse-sized replica of the Pan Am carry-on overnight bag, the highly coveted souvenir of world-class travel. Brushed nickel hardware. YKK zippers for smooth action. Handles with 5"drop. Imported. Exterior: durable PU; Interior: Pan Am logo cotton/nylon lining.

Raw Silk Glass Jewelry Raw Silk Glass Jewelry. The leaf pendant, bracelet centerpiece and dangles of fused glass are meticulously multilayered to resemble raw silk. Handmade at a Michigan studio with strands of freshwater pearls and glass beads. Sterling silver findings, pewter daisy spacers. Lobster clasp. Each piece is one of a kind. Specify: Raw Silk Glass Necklace $250.00 (Smithsonian Members $225.00) Raw Silk Glass Stretch Bracelet $65.00 (Members $58.50) Raw Silk Glass Pierced Earrings $75.00 (Members $67.50)

Yarn Ball Bracelet Studded with freeform orbs of hand woven vermeil. Lobster claw clasp. Necklace and earrings pictured are no longer available.

Finally, if you're still stumped, here are some links to great shopping sites on the web so you can peruse at your leisure. Just don't forget to actually BUY her something, in time for shipping. That means ordering by around Cinco de Mayo, because, remember, Mother's Day is on a Sunday and there's no mail delivery on Sundays. I can't stress this enough. But you're grown up, and I don't need to beat you over the head with this. Just don't forget.

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Pope Benedict XVI in Cuba

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba for a short but memorable visit. A private meeting with Raul Castro, the current president of Cuba, and an open-air mass in Havana's Revolutionary Square are on the agenda.

For those who want to celebrate Cuba, the Pope, or Catholicism in general, here are a few items you can buy on the web.


Pope Benedicts Coat of Arms Shirt $31.95



Pope Benedict Tee Shirt $18.95



Pope Benedict XVI soccer jersey Tee Shirt $31.95


And, if you'd like to celebrate your Cuban heritage, here are some tshirts for that.


Cuba Tee Shirt $22.85



Vintage Cigar Made in Habana, Cuba Poster T-Shirt $18.95



Ernesto Che Guevara T-shirt $25.80



PLAYA AZUL Cuba Beach Tshirt $21.30



Cuba Flag Tshirt $14.95

Trayvon Martin T-shirts, Hoodies and the National Dialog

Our nation is witnessing outrage, anger, protests and huge marches in response to the killing, in Sanford Florida, of an unarmed teenager. One can only hope that, in time, the whole truth of that event will be known, and that can only happen if Trayvon Martin's killer is brought to trial. Let him be judged by a jury of his peers. Our system of justice works, when we allow it to.

The t-shirt world has responded, too, to this issue. Here are a few Trayvon Martin related tshirts - and hoodies - available on the web right now.


HOODIES DON'T KILL PEOPLE HATE DOES $31.99


"SUSPICIOUS" Black Hoodie $42.95


"Hoodied and Dangerous" Grey Hoodie $39.95


"Unarmed" Grey Hoodie $50

Mitt Romney: the EtchaSketch Candidate

First, the news story:

‘Etch a Sketch’ comment creates new doubts about Romney

March 22 (Bloomberg) -- As he moves closer to clinching the Republican nomination, frontrunner Mitt Romney is facing fresh doubts about his commitment to core party principles after a top aide’s televised gaffe amplified critics’ charges that he is a political shape-shifter.
The former Massachusetts governor is within reach of securing his party’s nod -- well ahead of his rivals in convention delegates, polls and campaign cash after his latest win in the Illinois primary. Still, he was thrown on the defensive yesterday when a longtime adviser compared his campaign to an Etch a Sketch, a toy that can be shaken to erase what is marked on its surface.
The issue arose when the aide, Eric Fehrnstrom, was asked on CNN whether he is concerned that Romney might be forced by his Republican opponents to take extreme positions during the primary that could alienate moderates in a race against President Barack Obama.
“I think you hit a reset button for the fall campaign,” Fehrnstrom said. “Everything changes. It’s almost like an Etch A Sketch. You can kind of shake it up, and we start all over again.” (source: Washington Post)

Now the tshirts:

The Hunger Games Movie Merch

The Hunger Games movie is coming! March 23, 2012 is the official opening date.

According to the London Daily Mail:
"If you haven’t heard of the Hunger Games movie yet, you soon will.
Based on the book by the same name, with 23.5 million copies in print in the U.S., the movie set the record for first-day advance sales beating Twilight when tickets went on sale on February 22.
The Hunger Games takes place in the ruins of what once was North America, according to the movie’s official website.
It depicts a world in which teenagers are chosen to fight each other to the death as a form of government intimidation. Protagonist Katniss Everdeen's younger sister, Primrose, is originally chosen to take part but her sibling volunteers in her place to compete in the games." Other beloved characters include Peeta Mellark and Gale Hawthorne.

So...if you're in the market for a tshirt to wear on opening night, or a gift for a Hunger Games fan, we've got you covered!

Hunger Games Official Illustrated Movie Companion

The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set

The Hunger Games - Down W/Capitol Poster Adult T-Shirt In Heather Charcoal

The Hunger Games Movie Necklace Single Chain "Mocking Jay"

The Hunger Games Movie Prop Replica Jacket "Katniss's Arena" (Small)

The Hunger Games Earrings Stud Earrings 3 Pack "District 12"

The Hunger Games Movie Bag Shoulder bab with D ring strap "Poster Art"

The Hunger Games Movie Watch "Grey Mockingjay"

I Love the Boy with the Bread Hunger Games T Shirt