I was in charge of making a combination Mother’s Day and Birthday cake for a family get together today. A few weeks ago I went looking for some inspiration for my cake creation. I found a picture of a cute cupcake pull apart cake on Flickr and decided it would be perfect.

Not only did this turn out really nice, it was ridiculously easy to make! Just make a batch of 24 cupcakes in your favorite flavor. Once the cupcakes are cooled, ice three of them in yellow or brown and frost the rest of the cupcakes in pink, or your favorite color.

Arrange the cupcakes on a large tray. Make the flowers by placing a cupcake as a center and then arranging 6 cupcakes around the center. Make two more flowers in the same way. Add sprinkles and accent icing as desired.

You can find more pull apart cupcake cake ideas at Cupcake Cakes: Easy Pull-apart Cakes Make Parties Fun!

While searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, I found Layla Grayce’s Mother’s Day boutique.  They have got such an amazing selection of gifts and they have categorized their them by type of mom! They have gifts for moms on the go, moms who love to cook, new moms, romantic moms, moms who love to read, moms who love to entertain, and trend-setting moms. If you happen to find something that you’d love to receive as a Mother’s Day gift, there’s also a function to create an account and add items to your wish list that you may then send to your husband or children—I love it! And family, if you are listening, I’ll gladly take one of those gorgeous Amy Butler purses. I’m also excited to offer an exclusive discount that can’t be found anywhere else—15% off jewelry purchases with the code MOM15. Happy Mother’s Day!

Have the kids show Mom how much she is loved through handmade gifts, cards and activities. Our sister site, Printables4Kids has lots of Mother’s Day printable crafts, but our favorite is the Mother’s Day Basket with very lifelike flowers to print and add to the basket.

Find more great Mother’s Day Crafts at:

• Kaboose – Mother’s Day Crafts
• Family Fun has a large selection of Mother’s Day Crafts
• Martha Stewart’s make at home Mother’s Day Gifts
• Mother’s Day Paper Flowers

And even more Mother’s Day Craft Ideas and Supplies:

Last Minute Card Kit EK A Touch of Jolee’s 3D Sticker Mother’s Day EK A Touch of Jolee’s 3D Sticker Mothers Day Melissa & Doug Garden Sun Catchers Craft Kit Kelly’s Crafts Suncatcher Kits Sparkle Butterfly Martha Stewart Crafts Dry Embossing Starter Kit Martha Stewart Crafts Flocking Transfer Kit Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Transfer Kit Martha Stewart Crafts Heat Embossing Kit Kids’ Arts & Crafts: Kids Toy Paper Flower Kit Mega Craft Kit Decorate Your Own Apron Craft Kit Kit For 12

Whether you just wear an apron when cooking for guests or like to look good in the kitchen on daily basis, aprons can definitely do double duty. A good apron keeps your clothes looking good while you cook and they are available in such a variety of styles and colors now they are making a home fashion comeback!

My newest find, Flirty Aprons, sells the prettiest aprons that are machine washable, available in women’s, men’s and kid’s styles and are definitely priced right. They make a PERFECT Mother’s Day gift, Wedding Shower gift, birthday gift or housewarming gift for the cook or want-to-be cook in your life!

The Women’s aprons measure 21″ in width and 27″ in length. The waist ties are designed to fit any body type, measuring approximately 54″ apiece, and can usually be tied in either the front or the back.

Which one is your favorite? Me, I love them all – especially the black and white ones. Click on the images below for ordering information or to see the entire Flirty Aprons line. And use coupon code FA-4110B for 40% off your order through 5/12/10.

Women’s Pink Chocolate Apron Women’s Blue Chocolate Apron Women’s Very Cherry Apron Women’s Chic Pink Apron Women’s Scarlet Blossom Apron Women’s Frosted Cupcake Apron Women’s Sassy Black Girls’ Apron Frosted Cupcake Womens’ Apron Strawberry Shortcake Women’s Apron Midnight Bloom Men’s Apron "Grill Sergeant" (red) Women’s Apron Marilyn Swanky Brunette Girls’Apron Sassy Red

What better way to show Mom how much you truly love her on Mothers Day than with an inspirational gift with a heartfelt message on it? DaySpring has one of the largest collections of high quality, Christian inspired gifts and cards for just about any occasion – especially Mother’s Day. Whether you are looking for a unique piece of jewelry, something whimsical for the garden, a witty mug or calendar, or a gorgeous piece of wall decor, you will be able to find it at DaySpring.

Some of my favorite items from the collection (hint, hint kids ) are below. Just click on an image for ordering details.

God’s Heart for You – Sterling Silver Necklace Her Children Call Her Blessed – Sterling Silver Scripture Bangle Faith, Hope and Love – Sterling Silver Scripture Bangle Silver – Ichthys Adjustable Ring The Blessings of Family – 5 x 7 Christian Photo Frame Anita Renfroe – If You Can’t Lose It, Decorate It! – 365 DayBrightener Calendars Metal Wall Hanging – Large Ichthys (Ichthus, Icthus) Love Letters from God – Set of 5 Plant Picks Love Letters from God – Flowerpot Love Letters From God – Wind Chime Life Collection – 4 Piece Place Setting Life Collection – Blue Christian Coffee Mug Life Collection – Full Adult Apron Life Collection – Large Pitcher Life Collection – Table Runner Life Collection – Red Christian Coffee Mug So Blessed – Christian Coffee Mug Be Still and Know – Sweet Bird – Christian Coffee Mug

Want to really Wow Mom on Mother’s Day? Check out the video below to see some of the beautiful and creative Mother’s Day cards from Cardstore.com.

A personalized stationery retailer, Cardstore.com has thousands of products to choose from. You can personalize greetings, invitations and announcements, adding your own photos and messages to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes for every occasion, from birthdays to holidays to weddings. And for a limited time you can get Free Shipping on orders over $50 with coupon code SPRINGSHIP – Order Here