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May 12 is celebrated as Mother’s Day and there are hotels and resorts that have created special packages that can be offered to moms as a gift. The packages offer the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate or explore and exercise. All the packages promise to pamper moms this Mother’s Day. Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa in Moab, Utah is offering “Red Rock Adventure Cleanse” package in collaboration with Blue Print Cleanse. The package includes three nights stay along with one 50-minute Swedish Massage; one Stand Up Paddleboard lesson from the SRR’s Adventure Team; Morning Fitness Sorrel Ridge Hikes; Sauna Cleanse Session; Yoga Class; One Personal Training Session and a Blue Print Gift Bag. The cost of the package is $1,950. Interesting Packages Tailored for the Occasion are Available Hotel Principe di Savoia which is part of the Dorchester Collection has devised a delightful “Mother and Daughter” package for the occasion. Located in the heart of Milan the hotel offers Buffet Breakf...

These savvy steals say ooh-la-la for very little moolah. (In fact, most cost less than 30 bucks!)   Coin Purses Save some cash, in more ways than one, with these penny-pinching pouches, sewn from floral canvas. (needsupply.com, $8 each)   Headband Glittery bugle beads and oversize rhinestones yield a crowning achievement. (for similar, pier1.com, $18)   Tablet Cases Handicraft goes high-tech, courtesy of nifty needlepoint covers for the iPad (left) and Kindle (right). (for similar, landsend.com, from $39.50)   Wine Tote The ideal hostess gift? It's in the bag when you slip a bottle into this rustic basket. (medinabaskets.com, $36) Frame Go for Baroque—on a budget! Ikea's plastic stunner will make them think you spent more than you did. (5"W x 7"H; ikea.com for stores, $4.99)