Americans are expected to spend $2.2 billion on flowers for Mother's Day 2012. Here are 5 free ways to make that gift last, courtesy of California Grown Program.

2012 Mother's Day takes place this Sunday, May 13. Enjoy cupcakes and chocolate to add to the festivities. These divine sweets will put a smile on the face of any mom, whether she is your mother or your daughter! I am lucky enough to have received samples of some of the divine sweets in this slideshow from the fabulous Georgetown Cupcake and  Edward Marc Chocolatier.

Singer Barry Manilow wrote the songs that the whole world sings but apparently he can't sell his Malibu celebrity home. Here is a look inside that beachfront property.