Be a Mothers Day hero with these goodies

If you want to avoid walking aimlessly around the grocery store with a ho-hum card in one hand and a mildly offensive-smelling candle in the other, then you’ll want to read on for our ideas for Mother’s Day. The date seems far away now, but May 9 will creep up on you. You’d best prepare.

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Mother’s Day collection from Jeni’s
Who doesn’t like ice cream? Choose from 6- and 9-pint collections, with spring flavors such as Brambleberry Crisp, Wildberry Lavender, and Raspberry Rose Jelly Donut. Maybe the mom in your life will share.

Mother’s Day Brunch in a Box from CMPE
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events’ CMPE2U is nothing if not dependable, offering a special meals for a variety of holidays. The Brunch in a Box serves six for $225, and the ordering deadline is 5 p.m. May 4 for pickup May 8. We can already taste those Hawaiian Rolls.

Mother’s Day Carryout Packages from The Pearl
For the first time, The Pearl is offering carryout packages. The Short North location features Bloody Mary Kits for $35, while the Dublin location features Chicken & Waffles in a Box for $60 as well as a Smoked Salmon Platter for $50. Both locations also feature a Mother’s Day Mimosa Kit for $28. The deadline to place orders is May 7.

Mother’s Day Gift Set from Bucks for Pups Confections
If mom favors peanut butter you won’t want to sleep on this gift pack, which includes regular Buckeyes as well as salted caramel pretzel Buckeyes. There’s also a greeting card courtesy of Flora Design Company.

Mother’s Day Platter from Angie’s Rainbow Cookies
We promise Rainbow Cookies (almond cake colored like the Italian flag and layered with raspberry jam and covered in chocolate) are as decadent as they sound. Order by 10 p.m. May 2 for shipping May 5.

Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Box from North Country Charcuterie
This is breakfast with a capital B. There’s a pound of coffee bacon and a pound of breakfast sausage patties. The box also comes complete with ingredients to make corn meal Johnny Cakes topped with Ohio maple syrup. Make sure to leave room in your Mother’s Day itinerary for a nice, long nap.

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