Check me out up there: adorable little me, brought into this world by one of the best women I know. And while this isn't a picture of me and my mom, it does have a mom story: it was taken for Mother's Day 1987, and it came on a card that said, "This little cowgirl loves her mama." I think that was also the year I gave my mom a clay pencil holder that very closely resembled a piece of poop. I've been trying to make amends ever since. 

And since we're all a little too old to dress up in chaps with a pony (not to mention give crappy homemade gifts), I present to you the third installment of our 25 Mother's Day Gifts You Should Buy Immediately. Seriously, guys, time's a-wastin'!

[$13, Chronicle Books]

15. Porn for Women of a Certain Age

While erotic photos aren't for every mom out there, this collection of distinguished men doing (well, let's face it) sort of boring things might just be a mom's dream come true. Steamy scenarios include men sniffing flowers, pouring champagne, and vacuuming the house, and the sexy fun definitely doesn't stop there. Published by the Cambridge Women's Pornography Cooperative, Porn for Women of Certain Age brings together a total of 40 sexy yet distinguished men doing and saying the things mom loves most, from insisting she take early retirement to offering to clean the house. And don't worry: these hunks are all fully clothed. 

[$99, Williams-Sonoma]

14. Three Months of Croissants

After everything your mom's done for you, what better way to give something back than by making her mornings easy and delicious? Sign her up for Williams-Sonoma's Three Months of Croissants, and she'll receive a shipment of chef Jean-Yves Charon’s buttery blossoms of delight once a month for three months. The first shipment includes 12 plain croissants, followed by 12 filled with premium Callebaut chocolate, then 18 mini versions. Croissants should sit overnight, then by the morning they'll be ready to pop in the oven and savor.  

*Note: while it's too late to have the first shipment of these croissants arrive in time for Mother's Day, you can still sign mom up and send a card telling her about the tastiness to come! 

[$38, A+R]

13. One Year of White Pages 

It's no secret that your mom has spent an enormous amount of time on you; now you can help her make the most of her time. These gorgeous moleskein-esque notebooks were designed by Alessandro Esteri and are small enough to fit into a purse or pocket. The set comes with one journal for each month of the year, with each marked by tiny holes corresponding to the number of the month. In total, there is a page for every day of the year. The notebooks are filled with blank pages to allow mom ultimate creative license, and when the year is up, they slip into a matching box for safekeeping.    

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[$30, SkyMall and $40, Sur la Table]

12. Giant Cupcake Pan + Cupcake Apron

I don't know about you guys, but my mom is the best chef I know. Be it spaghetti or apple pie, she's a whiz in the kitchen, and she loves every moment of it. Bring some delight to your mom's love for all things culinary with this giant cupcake pan and adorable matching apron. The pan is two-section cast aluminum, with a nonstick interior and heat-reflective exterior to guarantee the perfect cupcake. The best part? It'll yield one gigantic (8" high and 7" diameter) cupcake. Match it up with Sur la Table's stylish cupcake apron -- complete with bow pockets and adjustable tie -- and you've got a gift that's equal parts delightful and delicious. 

[$29, Mighty Leaf]

11. Chocolate Truffle Tea Collection

Ask any mom what her favorite things are, and I guarantee that tea and chocolate will both be on the list. Combine the two, and you've got the Chocolate Truffle Tea Collection from Mighty Leaf. This set includes six chocolatey teas, all tucked into a glamorous gift box. Flavors include Mayan Chocolate, Masala Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Orange, Mocha Pu-erh, and Pear Caramel, with both caffeinated and non varieties. The teas themselves are loose-leaf and come in stylish little tins, so mom can display her love for tea, chocolate, and you all at once. 

Be sure to check out the Mother's Day gift lists from Shaun and Alex, tune in tomorrow for Diana's, and get shopping!