These are a few of my favorite things

On NBC's "Today" show, Katie Couric asks three viewers to join her as she shares a look at the most special Mother's Day gifts she's received as well as what's on her wish list this year. Learn more about the items she discusses:

THE MOST SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS I'VE RECEIVED:

1. Charm bracelet:
Available at www.planetjill.com: $180 in sterling. Also available in gold for $1,200. For Mother's Day orders, you can place a rush order and will be delivered by middle of next week — or regular delivery takes three weeks. Comes in many different styles (such as circles, hanging charms, hearts.) Or call: 1-866-PLANET-0 (zero).

2. Framed pictures:
From the girls: priceless.

3. Picture puzzle:
Under $50, can be ordered from www.photowow.com. Again, be sure to check on the order time. You'll need to get them a photo.

4. CD with favorite songs: priceless.

5. Pillbox collection:
Three Jay Strongwater pill boxes. Starting price, $125.

6. Birthday book journal for mom:
Available at bookstores. $20.

7. Frederic Fekkai eau du jour fragrance:
Available at selected department stores: $75.

Mother's Day shopping Share a meal, and time, with Mom Great kitchen gadgets Pamper Mom on her big day Books for Mom More on shopping

GIFTS ON MY WISH LIST:

1. Pucci scarf:
Three shapes. Prices range from $85 to $240. Available at department stores.

2. I love mom T-shirt:
Comes in all sizes. We are showing kid's size (with jewels $9.50) and for an expectant mom ($5) or in women's sizes: $5-$9.50 at Old Navy stores.

3. Books:
-"Book of Poems": available at book stores $17.
-"Jackie Kennedy's Favorite Poems": $20.
-"The Quotable Mom": under $10.
-Scrapbook for memories: $20.

4. "Mother" handkerchief pillow:
Find a handkerchief with mom's initial or a special piece of fabric or have an image made and sew it on a pillow - $60.

5. Dream basket:
Offer a romantic night away presented in a basket filled with romantic goodies: candle, bubble bath, movie.

6. Collage tray and set of coupons:
White handle tray with glass top for photos. $45. From Red Envelope (Redenvelope.com). Place coupons for mom that give her something special: "entitles mom to 1 breakfast in bed"

7. Life's a beach basket:
Beach hat, suntan lotion, beach towel, flip flops.

For in-studio moms: Each will receive a basket from Bookbaskets.net. Includes a book and a few treats. Available on line www.bookbaskets.net - prices range from $30 - $80.

MORE FROM MOTHER'S DAY GUIDE

Mother's Day Guide Section Front

9 last-minute gifts for Mother's Day Can a mother-in-law ruin Mother’s Day? Empty nests: When kids fly the coop Posh Mother's Day gifts allDAY blog: Lester Holt: To Jamaica with Mom allDAY blog: Campbell Brown honors her mom Treat Mom to this special lobster salad Try these 20 top-tested products for moms Your proudest motherhood moment Stay-at-home mom’s work worth $138,095 Mother's Day Guide Section Front   Add Mother's Day Guide headlines to your news reader: