In less than three weeks, we all get to honor the one woman we literally can't live without! In the US, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday in May, a date made official in 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson declared the first national Mother's Day. Though on different dates, Mother's Day is celebrated around the world, and as you would suspect, Mother's Day is not a new idea. People in many ancient cultures celebrated holidays honoring motherhood, personified as a goddess. And goddesses, they are!

Interesting Stats about Moms

In the United States, there are about 82.5 million mothers (source: US Census Bureau)

About 96% of American consumers celebrate Mother's Day in some way (source: Hallmark)

Mother's Day is typically the peak day of the year for long distance telephone calls

Mother's Day is the busiest day of the year for many restaurants

Retailers say Mother's Day is the second highest gift-giving holiday in the US (Christmas is the highest)

The most popular month for having babies in the US is August, and the most popular weekday is Tuesday

If your Mom is as terrific as mine, she deserves a celebration--a dinner, a brunch, a party, something very special. Whatever festivity you choose can be kicked up a notch with a favor that lets everyone leave with a lasting memory of a lovely Mother's Day.

Though the name may be a bit misleading, MyWeddingFavors.com has some favors that are perfect for mom's party. Here are three favors I'm considering for my Mom's brunch:

My mom's name is Rose, so I have a pretty easy time picking out meaningful gifts and favors for her. These "Rose Vine" Laser-Cut Favor Boxes look beautiful on the table, hold delicous treats and go with any color scheme or decor.

Sticking with the rose theme (no pun intended,) I found this striking, handcrafed wooden rose that would be great in a bud vase. It's hand-carved from lightweight wood, and there's a sprig of baby's breath to add to the effect.

And how about this elegant, scented Rose Ball candle? The candle comes in deep red, pink or pearl white, so you can easily match any decor. And by the way, your mom's name doesn't have to be Rose for these favors to adorn your Mother's Day party tables.

Let Mom know you love her, and that you'll always go that extra mile for her--just like she did for you!

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On Saturday, May 3, millions of people (bettors and non-bettors alike) will have their eyes glued to the 134th "Run for the Roses," otherwise known as the Kentucky Derby. Louisville, KY--home of horse racing's Churchill Downs--will have Kentucky Derby parties out the ying-yang, but they're not alone.

Like the Superbowl, the Derby is another great reason to gather friends together for the broadcast of "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports." (This race is just full of nicknames!) All across the country, groups of fans gather to watch the race, in which three-year-old thoroughbred horses run 1 1/4 miles toward a victory blanket of vibrant, red roses and the first jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown. Men smoke cigars and drink mint juleps. Women wear wild, wide-brimmed hats (a Derby tradition) and drink mint juleps. The food includes lots of Kentucky favorites, like Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. (Should we assume people eat like a horse at these parties?)

If this sounds like fun to you (it does to ME!) you might just want to take a break from your wedding planning to throw your own Kentucky Derby party. You can find decorations, wide-brimmed hats and fantastic recipes everywhere, but there's a noticeable lack of Derby-related party favors. And really, what's a party without favors?

MWF Saves the Day!

When you found your perfect wedding favor at MyWeddingFavors.com, did you happen to notice how many of their favors featured roses--the symbol of the Kentucky Derby? The ever-popular Rose Ball Candle comes in three colors, including the same deep red you'll see in the rose-covered blanket that covers the winning horse.

If you prefer favor boxes, you'll love this ivory favor box with a bouquet of laser-cut roses. Fill them with Old Kentucky Bourbon Chocolates or chocolate mints, and your guests will soon forget they're not really at Churchill Downs.

You might even want to carry the mint julep thing a little further. How about these personalized mint tins decorated with beautiful vines full of roses? You can put "My 2008 Kentucky Derby Party" and the date on the top of the tins and freshen the breath of all your guests.

No matter which favor you choose, your guests will appreciate your attention to detail--not to mention the opportunity to party like Louisville during this extraordinary once-a-year sporting event. When the announcer shouts, "And they're off!", there's a better-than-even chance your guests will be, too!

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We've got some monster weddings coming up, with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie topping the A-List of pending celebrity nuptials. Then there's Ashlee (Saturday Night Lie) Simpson and Peter Wentz, the bassist and lyricist for Fall Out Boy, and who could forget Jamie Lynn (Role Model Reject) Spears and Casey Aldridge, who...well, I haven't been able to find out what the brainless stud does, other than impregnate stupid 16-year-olds. But what's done is done, so let's have some fun and match their wedding favors to the public perception of these headline hounds!

Brad (Jennifer who?) Pitt and Angelina (Earth Mother--literally) Jolie are almost as famous for their activism around the world as they are for their movies--and maybe more, considering their last few releases. Anyway, I've chosen the "On Top of the World" Frosted-Glass Photo/Place Card Holders for this globe-trotting couple. They can buy a few hundred and fill the photo space with photos of all their kids.

I'm sure Peter and Ashlee will be very happy together, as they both go to the same hair salon--Cousin Itt's Cuts (yes, that's how you spell "Itt!") Since this is a musical couple, I found these adorable music stand place card holders. When the party's over, they can put photos of Ashlee's old nose in them.

It was tough picking out the logical wedding favors for Jamie Lynn and Casey, because baby shower favors would be more appropriate. But I decided on the "Head Over Heels" Wine Bottle Stoppers. Why? Because these favors perfectly depict where their heads have been for the last year and a half.

I give that last marriage the time it takes to change a baby's poopy diaper...

The guests will come from near and far
To celebrate your wedding!
They'll come by train, by plane, by car,
And find a strange, new setting.

When they arrive at their hotel,
And you're not there to greet them,
There's something that does just as well--
A welcome bag to greet them!

Once in their room, they'll dig inside
And find you've made it easy
To get around--a weekend guide,
With maps that make life breezy!

Entertainment, restaurants,
And all your wedding places.
You've taken care of all their wants.
You've covered all the bases.

There's bottled water with your names,
And snacks so full of flavor,
A schedule, candy, photo frames--
It's their first wedding favor!

You've started off their weekend right!
Your thoughtfulness impresses.
You'll never know how much delight
A Welcome Bag possesses!