Mother's Day: It's an opportunity show the woman who endured what's been called the worst pain known to mankind so that you could emerge into this world screaming and crying and depriving her of sleep and peace of mind for years and years on end.

(Not that I would know anything about any of this.)

It's also a chance to show your city some love by opting to lavish Mom with gifts purchased from Tulsa's local stores and merchants. Here are some last-minute, Tulsa-centric gifts I've spotted over the past few weeks as I narrowed down my own Mother's Day shopping list.

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<h3>Mom Wants Jewelry</h3>
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<strong>Leaf Cluster necklace, made lovingly by hand in Tulsa by Nikki Halgren of Gleeful Peacock</strong>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67377292/leaf-cluster-long-necklace-in-turquoise">Available on Etsy.com</a>
Cost: $26
<em>To receive by Mother's Day, order by Wednesday, May 4, at midnight</em>
Check out also <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63180043/copper-and-turquoise-swirls-earrings">Nikki's Copper and Turquoise Swirls Earrings</a>, her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66231541/robot-pocket-watch-necklace">Robot Pocket Watch Necklace</a> ($35) and her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69009808/yellow-and-turquoise-adjsutable-ring">Yellow and Turquoise Adjustable Ring</a> ($9).

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<strong>Unicorn Locket by Erin Wilson of Sunshine and Carousels</strong>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61822759/unicorn">Available on Etsy.com</a>
Cost: $28
<em>To receive by Mother's Day, order by Wednesday, May 4, at midnight</em>
Other ready-to-ship items from Sunshine and Carousels include <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61408246/miss-lyndsi-statement-necklace-with">this amazing statement necklace</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62821680/carousel">this carousel necklace</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67886377/modern-marie-spring-2011">these delicate, oh-so-lady-like earrings</a>, all under $30.

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<strong>Mom Necklace from The Vintage Pearl</strong>
<a href="http://www.thevintagepearl.com/">The Vintage Pearl</a> is a mom-operated business based here in Tulsa, and it's a favorite of lots of influential folks (see The Pioneer Woman's post about The Vintage Pearl here). While the deadline to order custom jewelry has passed, those shopping for Mother's Day can still stop by the store to choose from a variety of ready-made jewelry. <a href="http://www.thevintagepearl.com/categories/readytoship_c10">Check out the Ready to Ship section on the VP website for options</a>.

<h3>Mom Wants Flowers and Goodies for Home</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-7940" href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/?attachment_id=7940"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7940" title="Audrey Eclectic Custom Mugs" src="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/AudreyEclectic.jpg" alt="Audrey Eclectic Custom Mugs" width="400" /></a></p>

<strong>Custom Coffee Mug from Audrey Eclectic</strong>
Those World's No. 1 Mom coffee mugs are great and all, but imagine giving Mom a mug painted by hand by a local artist to resemble the special kids in her life.
Cost: $25
<a href="http://audreyeclectic.bigcartel.com/">Available at AudreyEclectic.com</a>
<em>Order by midnight Wednesday, May 4, for Mother's Day availability</em>

<strong>Another idea</strong>: Flowers from Tulsa's oldest flower shop (and, as I've heard, Tulsa's oldest business), <a href="http://www.mrsdehavens.com/aboutus.html?source=header">Mrs. DeHaven's Flower Shop</a>
<h3>Mom Wants Brunch</h3>
Trying to figure out where to make reservations for Mom's big day? <a href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/05/brunch-in-tulsa/">Check out this list of my favorite Tulsa brunch spots</a>. By the way, you might want to call for that reservation today - Mother's Day is one of the busiest days in the brunch business, and getting shut out of your dear ol' mom's favorite eat spot would waste the mega brownie points you earned with any of the above Tulsa-centric gifts.

<strong>Another idea</strong>: Lulu's owner Preeti Waas is hosting the first-ever Mommy &amp; Me Tea at her bakery/cafe the Saturday before Mother's Day. Look for tea, goodies and crafts, as well as door prizes from area retailers like Figaro's Salon, The Vintage Pearl, Nielsen's Gifts and more. All are encouraged to dress in their Sunday best. A separate nursery area will be provided for the really little kiddos. <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=dipn88cab&amp;oeidk=a07e3rtk2ajc7313f53&amp;oseq=a0212tgh88ie6x">Learn more and register here</a>.
<h3>More Mother's Day on TDT</h3>
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	<li><a href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/05/mothers-day-post/">A Mother's Day Post</a> - May 2010</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/2010/05/oklahoma-made-mothers-day/">An Oklahoma-Made Mother's Day</a> (with a recipe for The Working Mom's Quiche) - May 2010</li>
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What Tulsa-centric gifts are you giving Mom for Mother's Day this year?