Mother’s Day might be over, but this promotion from Planet Fitness will continue through Wednesday (May 15). Here are the details I received from the fitness center:

“Join participating Planet Fitness locations in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Midlothian from May 8th-15th for just $10 down and then only $10 a month; initial enrollment fee donated to support the cause. Submit nominations for the “Mom Nom” Best Mom on the Planet sweepstakes for the chance to win a year membership at Planet Fitness

Roanoke, VA (May 8, 2013) – This Mother’s Day, $10 never meant so much. Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgment Free Zone® and friendly prices, today announced that location(s) in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Midlothian are sponsoring the brand’s fourth annual Mother’s Day promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), an independent not-for-profit organization committed to funding scientific research to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer.

In honor of Mother’s Day from May 8th-15th, people can join for just $10 down and then $10 a month, and participating Planet Fitness locations nationwide will donate 100% of enrollment fees ($10 per signup) to BCRF. Over the past three years, Planet Fitness has donated more than $1 million to BCRF, and the company and its franchisees this year hope to surpass previous years’ donations.

“The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is grateful for the support of Planet Fitness in helping BCRF raise both money and awareness, for the fourth year in a row, for BCRF’s lifesaving research efforts that are aimed at prevention and a cure for breast cancer,” said Myra J. Biblowit, BCRF President. “In the U.S. alone, unfortunately every 2.3 minutes a woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer — a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend. To implement this program during the Mother’s Day holiday is a clear way to make a difference and speak to women across the nation affected by breast cancer at such an alarming rate.”

“We are honored to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help provide financial support for such a worthy cause,” said Chris Rondeau, chief executive officer of Planet Fitness. “We are committed to helping better people’s lives, through fitness and giving back to our communities, and with so many grandmothers, mothers and daughters touched by breast cancer, we felt this promotion was the perfect way to honor Mother’s Day.”

In addition, to honor all moms throughout the country, Planet Fitness is hosting a special “Mom Nom” sweepstakes to find the Best Mom on the Planet. From May 8th-15th, people can nominate a special mom by visiting www.PlanetFitness.com/MomNoms and one lucky person will be randomly selected to win a year membership for themselves and a mom of their choice. Currently, there are approximately 650 Planet Fitness clubs nationwide and more than 4.5 million members. To find a Planet Fitness near you or to join online, visit www.PlanetFitness.com. ”

How will you be celebrating mom on Sunday? Here are a few freebies and deals I’ve found to help you save a few dollars:

O’Charley’s is offering moms a free slice of pie on Sunday. Brunch starts at 9 a.m., so you have all day to take advantage of this deal.

Shoney’s is catering to those with a sweet tooth, too, by offering a free slice of strawberry pie to moms on Sunday with the purchase of a meal or entree.

If Mom is a fan of Outback Steakhouse they have a great gift card deal. From now through June 16 with every purchase of a $50 gift card you’ll get a free $10 bonus card that’s valid May 13 through July 15. Give the free bonus card with the gift card or keep it as a special treat for yourself.

Applebee’s has a similar promotion going on now. With each $50 gift card purchase — digital or hard copy — you’ll receive a free $10 Applebee’s bonus card now through July 1.

Walgreens is offering shoppers a free 8X10 print now through May 11 when you order online and use the code COLLAGE4U and choose in-store pickup.

Know of any other great deals? Share them below!

There’s just something about seeing tiny handprints that mothers love.

Maybe it’s the way that they freeze time, or maybe it’s the endless amount of crafts that can be made with handprints and just a few supplies.

With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, giving her a homemade gift that’ll be a keepsake is one way to include the kids in making Mom’s day special. There’s a lot more to make out of handprints than Thanksgiving turkeys. Here are a few suggestions for hands-on Mother’s Day gifts.

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Wreath: Pick out a few springy colors of construction paper to transform this classic Christmas activity.

Cut out handprints, arrange them in a circle with the fingers facing outward and glue them together. Layer the handprints for a fuller wreath, or stick to a single circle if you’re working with especially small hands. To accent the wreath add a bow or let the kids draw their own special doodles on the hands.

Canvas: Plain canvases can be perked up by allowing your child to take hold of them.

Paint the canvas a solid color and let it dry. Then, paint your child’s hand a

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contrasting color and have them leave a print. A single handprint in the middle is eye-catching, but smaller kids would also enjoy making a collage of prints in various colors on a single canvas. You also could have everyone in the household make their own canvas and create a family tree of prints.

A nice size canvas for this project is 10-by-10 inches, and the canvas boards will only cost you about $6 apiece.

Frames: A similar project can be done with construction paper, paint and picture frames.

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Cut the paper to the size of a frame — 4-by-6 inches or 5-by-7 inches work best — and place a handprint in the center. Using dark paper and metallic paint is an easy way to embellish the simple project. Once the paint is dry, place the paper in the frame and wrap it up for Mom.

Totes: Canvas tote bags are simple gifts that can be easily customized by children, plus you can find them at craft stores for about $5.

With some fabric paint, handprints can be left in designs, such as flowers (you’ll need to paint a dot in the center and a stem), caterpillars (upside down handprints in a row with a plain circle as the head),

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or as single prints with your child’s name and the year underneath. This is one of the more functional crafts that kids can create and it’s sure to embarrass them down the road when Mom is still carrying the bag.

Flowerpot: Flowers are a classic Mother’s Day gift, but you can make this gift a little more personal by letting your child paint the flowerpot. Leaving a contrasting handprint with the date written underneath adds character and creates an instant keepsake.

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In lieu of flowers, kids can cut out construction-paper handprints, attach them to straws and stand them up in the pot. A grown-up or sibling can help them by writing things they love about Mom on each hand. When she’s ready to use the pot for planting, Mom can remove the hand “flowers” and have a bouquet.

Kitchen accessories: For moms who love to cook, a personalized set of dish towels, potholders or an apron could be the perfect gift. You just need some fabric paint.

For an apron, consider making the handprints “flowers” and let the kids paint stems from the bottom of the apron up. Use a paint pen or permanent marker to add the date and/or names if desired. Look for towels or potholders in the

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clearance section, where you usually can find them for $5 or less. Plain aprons can be found at craft stores for $10 or less.

Kids don’t stay little for long, so moms are sure to love these gifts that will remind them how small their children once were.

Do you still have handprint crafts from when your kids were young? What’s your favorite handprint craft for kids?

If you’re planning a fabulous night in for Mom on Sunday, check out this offer from Redbox.

Visit Redbox’s Facebook page where you can send a free rental code to any of your friends for redemption on May 13. If your mom hasn’t set up her own Facebook page yet, now might be the time to encourage her!

Don’t forget to submit a photo of your mom for our special Mother’s Day Photo Contest byThursday!

Send us a digital copy of a photo showing off the special relationship between you and your mother here , and then check back Friday through May 3 to start voting for your favorites.

There are three chances to win gift cards to Kroger: third place will receive $200, second place will receive $300 and the grand prize winner will receive $1,000.

Good luck!