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7 Amazing Mother's Day Surprises (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post  |  Posted: 05/11/2012 2:38 pm Updated: 05/11/2012 2:38 pm

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Sure, candy and flowers are a safe bet for a Mother's Day present, but sometimes you need to break away from the old standards and get more creative with your plans. C'mon people, this is the woman who carried you for 9 months and then raised you.

In case you need some inspiration, these 7 people crafted some pretty epic surprises for Mother's Day. Some of the ideas involve travelling for an unexpected visit, hiding in a giant wrapped box and revealing the news of a grandchild on the way. So check out these awesome surprises (and the even better reactions), take notes and then devise a scheme worthy of a place on this slideshow for your own mom this Sunday.

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  • Airport Surprise

    Pure joy in the form of jumping up and down and freaking out. Awesome.

  • Moving Nearby

    The scream is priceless.

  • Good Hiding Spot

    Requires a big box, but it's definitely worth it for that reaction.

  • Unexpected Drop-In

    A good accomplice comes in handy when pulling this off.

  • New Baby Surprise

    Just wait for the news to sink in for a few seconds.

  • College Visit

    Masking the plan under the guise of final exams. Clever.

  • Restaurant Surprise

    Reaching a pitch otherwise thought human vocal chords were incapable of.

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Sure, candy and flowers are a safe bet for a Mother's Day present, but sometimes you need to break away from the old standards and get more creative with your plans. C'mon people, this is the woman wh...
Sure, candy and flowers are a safe bet for a Mother's Day present, but sometimes you need to break away from the old standards and get more creative with your plans. C'mon people, this is the woman wh...