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Breakfast Topic: Sunday is Mother's Day

Just a reminder that Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11. If you're planning on sending a gift, flowers, or a card, it's about time to get them in the mail. For the record, I have never met a Mom that didn't treasure a pretty bracelet given to her by her son. All of these things are positively fantastic for a traditional Mom, but we've got a lot of WoW Moms that might like something a little different.

Even as I get older, I've found that my Mom, and other Moms around me still enjoy homemade gifts. Our Thursday column, World of Warcrafts, has given us some excellent ideas on some very special gifts. Last week Shelbi showed us how to make a lovely Basket of Flowers. I'm also fond of her wonderful guide for making Super potions. I'm pretty sure my Mom would like these (even more than the paperclip necklace she treasured for years.)

You may also consider World of Warcraft T-shirts, or even paid play time. If you don't have a lot of money to dedicate to Mother's Day Shopping, you can give your WoW Mom the gift of playtime or even something special in-game. For those of you with less fantasy-oriented Mom's, here are some easy links to get gifts online:

Flowers

Food:

Remember, you only get one Mom (ok, so in modern families, you may have 2 or 3), and Mother's Day only comes once a year. Make it count! What's your plan for your mom? (I can't tell you, my mom reads WoW Insider.)

* This public service announcement was brought to you by gamers who love their moms.

World of WarCrafts: Basket of flowers

Every Thursday, Shelbi Roach of The Bronze Kettle guides you in creating WoW-inspired crafts using real world mats with World of WarCrafts.

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and though your mom (or wife) may not know anything about a Badge of Justice or Super Potions, she will most likely appreciate a Basket of Flowers. This project is super easy and would be a great way to get the kids involved in making a special gift for mom.

Here is what you will need:
  • Flower Bushes (a variety of artificial flowers should do)
  • Basket
  • Dry Styrofoam (preferably green)
  • Spanish Moss
  • Scissors (or cutting pliers)
  • Ribbon (or a pre-made bow)
Click on the images below to view a gallery of step-by-step instructions.

Gallery: World of WarCrafts: Basket of flowers

Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5

Shopping for flowers?

Some of you may want to take my advice about sending or bringing a gift to a WoW date with your loved one, but want to go the traditional route of bringing flowers. If you don't know where to buy flowers for your date, I'm here to help.

For the Alliance, Bernard Gump of Fragrant Flowers will sell you a nice selection of flowers. He is in Stormwind City, southwest of Old Town on the canal. (64, 61 if you have a coordinate mod)

The Horde flower vendor is not quite as easy to find. Nida Winterhoof, the Herbalism Supplier who works at Holistic Herbalism on the Middle Rise in Thunderbluff sells flowers as well as vials. The easiest way to get to her is to ask a guard for the Herbalism Profession trainer, but she is located at 49, 39 if you have a coordinate mod.

Warning: The black roses are lovely (and creepy), but cost at least 45 gold for a bouquet.

Have fun on your date!


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