SOAP-PRISE

Mother's Day Gift Idea #1: A pink-and-white box brimming with natural, homemade Soapourri soaps and bath goodies. Contents include Amazing Grace soap (named after soap queen Cindy Helgason's mom), face pouf, inscribed oval soap, butter bar and whipped shea butter. Customize Her Ladyship's collection with a variety of scents to make it as unique as she is.

WHERE TO BUY: $34.95. Visit www.Soapourri.com or call (515) 222-0144.

CANDY'S DANDY, TOO

Mother's Day Gift Idea #2: Harry and David's over-the-top Mother's Day Tower, a beribboned stack o' treats for mom, grandma or the mother-in-law to share. The assortment of plaid and poppy-bright boxes hold H&D's signature pears plus Bing Cherry Chocolates, Lemon Raspberry Butter Cookies, Chocolate Graham Cracker and more. Here's to sweets for the sweet.

WHERE TO BUY: $39.95-$49.95 at Harry & David stores. Visit www.harryanddavid.com or call (877) 233-1000.