The best Mother's Day gift is one that complements her lifestyle and her personal style. How does she love to spend her free time? What would make her life easier or more fun? Use these ideas for inspiration to celebrate the very individual mother in your life.

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PLUGGED-IN MOM

Pocket-sized Flip camcorder records, edits and downloads DVD-quality video to the computer or TV; uploads to YouTube or e-mail. $150 to $180 at Best Buy, Costco, Target and Toys R Us.

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TECH NEOPHYTE MOM

Sony's digital photo frame can display 500 images; includes clock and calendar modes. $140; find a retailer at www.sonystyle.com.

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CLASSICAL MOM

"Somerville" clock combines vintage design with function and style. Polished zinc case has silk-screened face. Takes one AA battery. $69 at Pottery Barn (www.potterybarn.com).

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SLEEPY WORKING MOM

Luxury Collection 600-thread count sateen sheet set, $55 to $135 at Kohl's (www.kohls.com).

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RAGGED SLEEP-TEE MOM

Karen Neuberger short-sleeve cotton knit floral nightshirt with gingham trim, $44. At major department stores; find retailers at www.karenneuberger.com.

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TAILGATING FANATIC

Fabric-lined wicker "Symphony" wine basket comes with two glasses and corkscrew, you add Mom's favorite wine. $50 at Pier 1 Imports; find stores at www.pier1.com.

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FRIEND OF FAUX FLOWERS

Preserved rose topiary comes in a 5-inch grower's pot; $89 at Smith & Hawken (www.smithandhawken.com).

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MOM WITH A CAUSE

Blossom-filled candle helps benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. $15 at Pier 1 Imports; find stores at www.pier1.com.

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UP-TO-THE-MINUTE BEAUTY AFICIONADO

Rose flirts with orange blossom and citrus notes in Jean Paul Gaultier's limited edition Classique Summer Fragrance in the distinctive bottle with African adornments. $60 at Macy's and Sephora; available May 1.

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CASUAL FASHIONISTA

Simply Vera Vera Wang "Calligraphy" cotton gauze wrap, $35; linen floppy hat, $25, both at Kohl's (www.kohls.com).

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HARD-CORE GARDENER

Handcrafted glazed terra cotta rose-shaped stepping stone; $24 at Smith & Hawken (www.smithandhawken.com).