Have you ever just completely spaced out on something? You knew something that was really important was coming up but just couldn't remember what it was? Then it hits you, it's Mother's Day. You forgot to send a card. Ok maybe not you, but what about your friend. If they did, what advice would you give them?

Flowers are easily the all-time best short-notice gift, but the trick is to get something uncommon. For Mothers Day flowers should express the sentiment of "Thanks Mom!." So, unless your mother's favorite flowers are red roses, that kind of trite romantic gesture is inappropriate.

Some simple and elegant choices for Mother's Day flowers are daffodils, carnations, pansies, daisies, violets, honeysuckles, lilies, and other spring blooms. The ideal flower arrangement has several colors and types of flowers that compliment each other. If you don't think you are good at picking this out, just look for one that seems to be one piece, without being just one type of flower

How can you get the flowers at the last minute? It depends on your situation. If your mother lives nearby you can pick them up at the florist's. When distance is an issue, you can order the flowers online. It works; ordering flower delivery is very reliable when done through the internet.

An online florist will be able to channel your order directly to a greenhouse grower to your mom's house or to a shop local to your mother to get her the flowers the same day. But beware, ordering at the last minute on holidays with large demand for flowers (like Mother's Day and Valentine's Day), prices are going to be much higher than usual. I suppose you can consider it penance for having forgotten Mother's Day.

So now when an important date like Mother's Day closing in fast and your "friend" is hard up for something to let their mother know they're thinking of her, you'll be able to give them advice about a sure-fire crowd pleaser of a gift. Or be able to work your own way out of a similar jam, should the need for Mother's Day flowers ever arise.