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Before I had kids, I had the toughest time trying to figure out what I wanted to give my mom on Mother's Day.  Would it be flowers, skincare, a spa certificate?  I just didn't know.  On top of that, depending on when Mother's Day landed that year, my mom's birthday was two weeks after.

Now that I have children of my own, it's fun to come up with gift ideas because I know it will be an activity my children will love.  Think homemade and think simple.

Whether you're an artist, a crafter or neither, I have five gift ideas that will make your mom smile and put a twinkle in her eye. Plus, to make it extra special, your children can help you and take part in the whole experience.

It's that time of year again when comic book geeks and fans of all things four-color funny and superheroic converge on San Diego in droves. If you haven't already secured your place at the Comic Book, pop-culture event of the year, then your only recourse is to scour eBay or Craigslist for a pass to the event. But that might cost you more than if you planned in advance and bought a ticket before the early sellout a few months back.

For those who already have a ticket, or have friends on the inside who can get you in, the following two-buck wisdom from yours truly is for you.