Make your mom feel extra-special with a diamond-studded tennis bracelet from Stanley Jewelers Gemologist.

Looking for gifts, dining ideas and other suggestions on ways to tell your mom she's the best?You've come to the right place.

Gifts:

Dillard's is giving away a prettily feminine floral scarf with any $65 women's fragrance purchase, such as Yves Saint Laurent's Opium (three-ounce eau de toilette for $90), Estee Lauder's Beautiful gift set (with perfume, body lotion and shower gel for $72) and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, Chance, or No. 5 (3.4 ounces for $115).

The Gratitude Book Project: Celebrating Moms and Motherhood, a collection of stories and tributes to mothers that includes an essay by Peg Roach Loyd of Little Rock, is available for $16.95 on amazon.com. Proceeds from national book sales benefit Women for Women International, which helps women survivors of war and conflict move toward economic self-sufficiency.

Massage Envy can help your mom relax with gift cards for stress-relieving massages and beautifying facials. Hours are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Call (501) 492-7721.

Stanley Jewelers Gemologist will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (May 7) with sterling and diamond jewelry with a vintage flair starting at $65 and two stunning diamond-studded tennis bracelets in 18k gold from House of Taylor by Elizabeth Taylor ($14,500 with nine carats of diamonds, $9,500 with six carats of diamonds). Mimosas and pastries will be served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (501) 753-1081.

Stein Mart is offering darling stretch pearl and crystal rings and bracelets for $9.99 and sparkly crystal rubber watches for $19.99. 

Tipton & Hurst has gorgeous floral arrangements -- with charming names such as Dizzy Daisy, Bold 'n' Beautiful, Lilies and Lemons, Summer Sherbet Bouquet, and Pretty in Pink -- starting at $39.95. Call (501) 666-3333.

Dining: 

Arthur's Prime Steakhouse, 27 Rahling Road, Little Rock: Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 5-9 p.m. Call (501) 821-1838.

Boscos in the River Market is serving brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Each mom will receive a complimentary rose. For reservations call (501) 907-1881.

Gaucho's Grill, 3 Rahling Circle, Little Rock: Churrasco and a special Mother's Day menu 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Call (501) 821-1814.

Executive chef Jacob Peck of Forty Two at the Clinton Presidential Center is serving a special menu for Mother's Day brunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday) that includes carved-to-orderr rack of pork and prime rib, a seafood station with bay scallop ceviche and smoked Alaskan salmon, build-your-own stations for salads, pasta and omelets, and a pastry table. Cost is $23.99 for adults, $8.99 for children. Reservations are required. Call (501) 537-0042.

Mimi's Cafe is making Mother's Day extra special with a complimentary Ghirardelli chocolate and caramel bar to all moms who dine at Mimi’s after 4 p.m. Sunday (May 8). 

Through Sunday (May 8), P.F. Chang’s China Bistro will donate 10 percent of gift card purchases (up to $25,000) to CARE, a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty by empowering women and girls. Gift cards are available in any amount from $25 to $500 online and in-store. Consumers who visit www.pfchangs.com can utilize the site’s new eGift Card feature to send certificates directly via e-mail, write a personal message, choose from a variety of designs or upload a unique image. A special CARE template will also be available.

Outings:

The Arkansas Arts Center will present Fete des meres from 1-3 p.m. May 8, a Mother’s Day family event in conjunction with the exhibition The Impressionists and Their Influence on view through June 26. Families can participate in fun free Impressionist-themed art activities. At 2 p.m., a docent-led tour of the exhibition will look at the role of women in the Impressionist movement. Admission to the exhibition is $10 for adults and $6 for youth (6-17). Children 5 and under are free. Call (501) 372-4000.

It's the last weekend to see the entertaining musical comedy Hairspray at Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock. Performances are at 7 p.m. today (May 5), 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. For ticket information call (501) 378-0405 or click here.